it's the way WE roll

It is time to give some credit to those lads out there making an effort and spending some extra minutes in front of the mirror to prove to the incredulous that the male kind can look as dazzling as anyone else, or even more. The trick is to add a final touch of scruffiness to every ensemble so your manhood does not seem jeopardized by your caring for your image.Model Jamie Dornan and actor Josh Harnett are very aware of the tips above. Simply take out some of the pieces of clothing that are classically worn with a suit —be it the tie, the blazer or the trousers— and substitute them with something more casual. It might look like you just grabbed the first thing at hand but you will look very stylish.

When in winter and dubious stick to dark plain colours. Even though this is pretty basic it works almost every time. A good combination of black, grey and the colours of the leaves over the grass in the park never goes wrong. However, if you feel you are ready for more you may play with texture, cuts and some simple accessorizing —just like the gentlemen above.

No matter what your mates say, there is not a set dress code for any time of the day. Black is very recommendable, nonetheless. Never discard jeans beforehand as they might just be what you need. Mix them up with your really dressed-up blazer and shoes and you got the look. Your other option (only for the über-stylish) is to do it à la Ghesquière —it works every time.

If your date of birth is more than 30 years from 2008 jeans probably do not do it for you. Instead, be creative with the top of your outfit. Blazer are not always compulsory and if you wear one it does not necessarily have to be just over a shirt. Try cardigans and v-neck jumpers as both addition and substitute.

Who said it was boring to be a man? The men above are a clear example of how clean and simple go well with creative and fashionable. Play with layers and experiment with other hues from within the same palettes.

Classics such as the blazer and the tie or the cravat are very much a current fashion. If they seem to dressed-up for daily situations simply dress them down with sneakers and washed denim.

[Picture credits: Style.com, JustJared & The Sartorialist]

I'm off.

PS. Get ready for the beginning of the Christmas specials. I cannot wait!!

fashion SPROUTS

If there is a reason why I keep going into gossip and celeb blogs, this is it. I love watching the transforming process some celebrities go through and how some of them blossom, turning into truly fashion icons. Whether the reason for the change is a personal view on clothing or a very talented stylist, I do not care. I can appreciate both things as a result of experimenting with fashion, because this is what it is all about, getting to the point where you've found your style.

For the past few weeks —maybe months— this amazingly cute actress has been popping up in blogs everywhere because of the stylish turn she's experienced. Rachel Bilson became extremely famous from her role in The O.C., where Mischa Barton got most of the attention and the good clothing. And something similar happened outside the show. Once the series was over, however, she started this process I've been talking about. The result is this lovely and —I hope— endless list of perfectly composed outfits based on beautiful simplicity and smart clothing. The last pictures of her going to Barney's in NYC coped it all. Behold.

Now, my "surprises" of the day have been MK Olsen and Josh Hartnett. I've always been a fan of Mary-Kate —although it is her sister who has me enchanted— but her last ensemble is definitely one of my favourites. 

Nevertheless, if surprises is the topic for today, I cannot skip this. I confess I have been keeping an eye on them since the first time I found out about The Jonas Brothers. Three bros; a 20-year-old, a 18-year-old and a 15-year-old one have proved that you don't need to wait for eternity to look stylish. I assume they have a professional working behind them, but this is only a guess, I'm not certain. Whichever way it is, their looks don't stop atonishing me. I would define their style as sort of a Brit preppy meets American East coast meets ethnic-retro-cool. It's simply unexplainable, but you can't stop looking.

[Credit photos: JustJared & Dlisted]

I'm off.