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Inject Games into Your Wardrobe with Cool Tips

You can tell a lot about a person by how they dress. Fashion should be an extension of your personality. It should make you feel comfortable and is a great mode of non-verbal communication. Yet so many forget to have fun with fashion. The only time many of us feel bold enough to do so is at a theme night or a Halloween party. It doesn’t have to be this way! Take control of your clothing and don’t be afraid to take your own cues. Think about your interests and how you can incorporate these into your wardrobe. Since we know many of you out there are avid gamers, we’ve decided to focus on gaming to show how even the most unlikely of past times can take boost your chic factor.

One of the easiest ways to incorporate gaming into your fashion is by wearing a themed t shirt. These can be worn oversized with skinny jeans for a grungy look or fitted with baggier jeans and trainers for a more preppy take on the look. It’s so easy to source many of your favourite video game memorabilia that finding a t shirt need never be a problem. If it has a huge cult following or enjoys mainstream success then you should be able to find a t shirt on the games main webstore. If not there are a variety of reputable high quality t shirt web companies such as Teefury. If you’re looking for some kick ass Borderlands designs then head on over to TeePublic to see some of their great looks.

Video games are not the only types of games which can easily incorporated into your fashion. It might seem crazy but even casino games and bingo could be woven into your look. You could take the same approach as the video games and look to t shirts to jazz up your look. Although these tees may be harder to source, they can still be found. With so many online printing stores now available you could even create your own. If you’re looking for inspiration for your graphic then your best bet would be to hit up a bingo site. Within many of them, like in here, is a wealth of traditional graphics that you can recreate on your tee.

Adding some traditional bingo or casino feels to your look doesn’t have to be as bold as using a tee. You can even bring this theme in through accessories. Accessories are a great way to add some personality to an outfit. Outside of casino cities such as Las Vegas, it may be hard to pick these up in your local shops. However as in many cases the interest is a treasure trove. You could pick up readymade accessories at a host of online stores. Or if you want to really up your creativity; try buying jewellery components to make your own cool accessories. This way you know you’re guaranteed to have a unique piece!

It’s really easy to let your creativity flow in fashion. Don’t be stifled. Let the world see who you are!

Urban Adventurer Fashion Trend

It is summer and during this hot season most of you may have your mind set on travelling to various part of the world. When travelling as an urban adventurer, you will most probably need to dress as one! The easiest way to dress smart is by creating a story that goes with your look, and it should be an adventurous one. Safari and military are the keywords when trying to get the correct outfit that you can wear to explore the world. And fashion trend followers are heading into the wild this season with an African Twist.

You can look fierce in any city apart from the jungles by wearing urban safari clothes, and modern style and designs of famous fashion and designer brands are continuously getting inspired by the urban adventurer trend. The boundary of urban safari fashion is limitless and it has even reached the online gaming world with slots such as Aztec Idols and Pearls of India featuring the fashion trend setter and uncompromising hero Riche Wild at Magical Vegas, the mobile slots casino. This unique gaming character is the best example of how to dress to look smart in urban safari wears. This character wears body hugging white safari shirt, a chiffon red scarf, khaki denim jeans, huge brown leather belt, worn out leather Suede Boots, and camo bag to give him the perfect urban adventurer style.

The Urban Safari style is not only for men but for the ladies as well. This fashion gives any women the wild factor and makes them stand out as an individual. The urban adventurer is also comfortable, giving you bold yet simple shapes, where you do not look like a squeezed lemon. This style is associated with animal prints, hints of tribal, earthy and wild tones, and geometric patterns. Bold jewelleries, and a floppy sun hat are some of the accessories that could go with your wild look of green coloured shirt tucked into your dark blue denim short, and lightweight leopard print vest. This wild safari style will no doubt make you stand out in urban settings, making you look adventurous and sophisticated at the same time.

Colours that you may implement for this fashion trend are hues of earth colours, shades of khaki, camel, ochre, beige, and olive green. Raffia, silk and cotton can be some of the natural fabrics to make you look more natural in your wild look. If you are looking for a scarf with an animal print, you could go for a giraffe, zebra, snake, or leopard print. Sometimes only one piece of clothing added to your style is enough to make yourself look like an authentic safari girl or boy. It can simply be a khaki jacket that could reveal the adventure seeker in you. A military touch could add some sexiness if worn correctly. There are numerous trend mix and match combinations that include Bohemian Chic, Urban Chic, Military Touch. It can be difficult to get the correct urban adventurer look unless if you are an adventurer in your heart and you know how to explore new styles just as Indiana Jones! 

Top 5 James Bond Outfits

Renowned as a style icon, James Bond has been the most fashionable man on the silver screen for the last 60 years. 007 attire choices are always a hit, be it smart casual, he is always the best dressed man in the room. Here a few of the best outfits he has showcased:

Safari-style Bond
First seen in 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me, Sir Roger Moore pulls off this tan colour suit with ease. Rumoured to have been made by Gucci, the jacket has fantastic breast and hip pockets, the perfect place for a secret agent to hide his weapon of choice.

To top off an iconic look, Bond supports a pair of suede brown moccasins with a slight heel, making Moore the trendiest 007 of them all.

Cashmere Bond
Although many regard Pierce Bronson’s films as the weakest out of all the Bonds, there is no denying is a suave specimen. In his final outing as 007 in Die Another Day, the setting is an ice hotel in the Arctic Circle – the perfect place for James to bring his own style. The turtle-neck cashmere jumper provides not only warmth, but an après-ski touch of class.

Grey Three-Piece Suit Bond
< This suit is so iconic, Leonardo Di Caprio’s character in Catch Me If You Can order the exact same on in the film. The original Bond Sean Connery wears this number in the ever popular Goldfinger as he visits the title characters horse racing track. Its besom pockets and breast pocket make it an iconic Savile Row number.

Sandown Hat Bond
Popular in the films between 1962 and1964, Bond always supporting his favourite Sandown Hat. Lindy Hemming, former wardrobe assistant for the Bond films states “His is a capsule wardrobe, vaguely aristocratic, with many items that his creator Ian Fleming would have had himself”, making it an essential piece of 007 clothing.

Bow-Tie Bond
Bond’s black bow tie turns up in almost every film as he sits in a casino with a glamorous assistant on this arm, although you would expect the new 007 to do this with a tablet device and simply try his luck at iPadcasino.co.nz. Facing off in blackjack and poker against his villainous counterparts, Bond was the epitome of cool as he usually came out on top.

Stuarts London

If you are looking for style and 'free worldwide shipping' (that never hurts) check out Stuarts London they have pretty much ... everything.

From Royal lotions and colognes for your body to Baxter of Califronia daily protein shampoo and clay mask you will find everything you need for yourself or for your christmas shopping list (it is not too early to think about it).

When you feel good, you look good and often when you feel and look good you end up going out so Stuarts London is also the perfect place to create the perfect outfit.

Here is our sugestions:

Ma Strum Neck Wool jumper to keep you warm and stylish, be ready to take it off and add a touch of cool with this BWGH - Brooklyn We Go Hard - barber shop Tshirt and those cool Adidas originals city marathon in Bordeaux.

 

Creating an outfit online is more fun that you imagine so don't be scared to express your style and pay a visit to Stuarts London.

Lyle & Scott - Basics Re-Imagined

When I look at my wardrobe, first thing I see are the pieces that I go to over and over again, because I love them, and also they are part of what I call basics, the pieces, that can be mixed and matched to create a perfect look.

One of the brands that surprises constantly by re-inventing classic cuts, focuses on slim fits, and creates bold lines based on modernist principles is Lyle & Scott - available @ Infinities.

My favorite pieces are Mid Strip T-Shirt, Basic Oxford Shirt in blue and their Polos. And yes the reason I always go back to those is a comfort mixed with style.

I was excited to see that brands iconic eagle logo was now available on Lyle and Scott Fleet Leather Pumps Dark Brown also. The shoe that goes with everything and even let's you wear your favorite red socks.

Just how amazing is this rad striped cardigan pictured above?

The 2013 Barbour Jacket Collection – Which is for you?

It’s no secret that one of the key items in any wardrobe is a truly stylish jacket. The jacket is perfect for those days when it’s too cold to just wear a pullover, and not cold enough to wear a coat. Mixing style with practicality is always important; I don’t care what anyone else says. The crème de la crème of fashionable jackets has got to be Barbour. I could spend a whole article describing why that is, but I just don’t think it’s necessary. It’s just a fact of nature—the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. The Earth orbits the sun. Barbour make some of the most beautiful jackets around; it’s just how things are. But what kind of Barbour jacket is right for you? Let’s explore the most recent collection and find the right one.

Discover your inner biker

A chic snippet from the Steve McQueen collection, the Sunblast jacket has been inspired by original biker style, yet features a stars ‘n’ stripes badge for a USA twist. Slight tailoring and a waxed finish in true Barbour style. UK shoppers, the Barbour jacket is on sale in olive for £328.99 from Jules B. US shoppers, browse the whole Steve McQueen collection from Royal Male.

Get in touch with the soldier in you

Taken from the 2013 Miliary collection, the 

Drileton Quilt Jacket 

combines classic Barbour quilting with splash-proof fabric and patch pockets to create a masculine appeal. Corduroy collar as standard.  Available for £249.95.

 

Reinvent yourself as a country gentleman

Stand out from the flock with the Ardmore Jacket with pheasant detailing. Part of the Country collection, the piece comes with handy game pocket.

Discover the explorer in you

Waterproof, breathable and everything the modern man could want from the Beacon Heritage collection’s Colpel Jacket. It doesn’t hurt to look good while staying dry and warm. This is a perfect marriage of style and practicality. Love it. 

Unearth the rugged farmer in you

Embrace the Countryside collection with the Lowland Jacket from the 2013 line. Classic waxed exterior with studded cuff adjusters and drawcord hem. There is a charm and elegance to this traditional English farmer look that isn’t likely to fall out of fashion any time soon.

Be a Prince

Attain regal status from the Royal Jacket, part of the Classic Country collection. Leather trim on cuffs, all-round style for the dapper gentleman. This jacket is fantastic and should only be worn by someone who looks the part and walks with a bit of swagger. After all, no one wants a shy prince.

There you have it: a bit of insight into the latest that Barbour has to offer.  I know that none of these jackets come cheap. But you only ever need the one to help complete your wardrobe. I hope I’ve helped you find the right jacket for you, and just in time for spring. 

 

Lookbook: Hackett takes you through A/W in style

Not satisfied with being ready for anything, the modern gentleman wants to look great in any situation, and Hackett is ready to deliver with its stylish answers to the colder seasons’ style dilemmas. Whether the snowy climes are calling or city chic is on the menu, Hackett’s nostalgic blend of clear quality and crowd-parting style is the only route to take. But what are the key looks this season?

The smart shirt – tougher, cooler, stronger

Start with a shirt that has an ultra-casual streak. The Hackett chambray indigo shirt from the Modern Prep range balances a smart slim fit with soft buttons down the collar to provide an instantly relaxed, yet extremely masculine look. But this shirt is a hybrid; worn with a checked tie for geography teacher-chic, and a tonal V-neck jumper, it’s as smart as any formal situation could command. Team with a chocolate-toned leather jacket, gloves and a coordinating holdall for weekend style that fights back against the winter chills.

The luxury jacket

Outerwear makes an outfit, and the country-dwelling gent needs to get it right. Finish off the stylish pairing of cream chinos and a shawl collar jumper with Hackett’s nubuck down filled jacket. Once again, coordinating gloves offer much more than just warmth to the ensemble, and a retro-inspired holdall in a subtle shade of grey is the perfect way to punctuate this classic look.

The hoody – repurposed

Forget nondescript loungewear, Hackett’s London Rowing Club hoody is the ideal layer to make a shirt and bow tie easy-wearing. Topped with a dark blazer to hit the streets, Hackett delivers a new way to bring the hoody into the modern man’s wardrobe.

British Heritage Brand: Barbour

For heritage brands it can be tricky to remain current and find a common ground with each new generation of customer that comes through. A lot of them you won’t have even heard of; that’s because they probably didn’t even make it into this decade and sank without a trace. The ones that have made it and are leading the way you probably take for granted – and that’s how it should be.

Why? Because that means they’ve seamlessly embedded their classic heritage styles into the current trends, one range that does this well is Barbour’s classic heritage range . If you’re unfamiliar with Barbour it’s a family run business based on the north east coast of England, they’ve gained such global acclaim that they’ve collaborated with the likes of Paul Smith, TO KI TO and another English heritage brand Grenson on various collections. Despite this, it’s still the likes of their ‘Heritage’ line that continue to do extremely well and it’s from this line that we pick a lot of our stock for the coming seasons.

Here we’ve picked out 3 key items from the latest Barbour collection to give you a taste of what to expect…

Let’s start with a must-have for any man during the autumn/winter season; a jacket to help combat the elements. The Skipsea jacket will do that better than ever with 4" Cube quilting, 80/20 Duck Down and a detachable hood for heavy downpours. This jacket utilises naval inspired features from Barbour’s classic duffle; for instance the twisted string and wooded toggle fastening.



Knitwear is great for layering and they don’t come much better than the Caister Fairisle Crew knit that with alcantara elbow patches. Nothing says “quality” quite like ‘100% lamb’s wool’ and that’s exactly what you’re getting here.



To round things off, you’re going to need a solid shirt to suit virtually any occasions. The Spoke Shirt with slant pocket detailing in 100%brushed cotton is a great option.



Bring a little heritage into your life with great heritage brands from Northern Threads’ webstore .

Dancer Ramon Christian wearing Marnie for H&M

The success of H&M has for long been connected to the way how inexpensive clothes are brought to the market with updated design as soon as the new fashion is out, but nowadays H&M is taking this to another level by bringing amazing designer collaborations tot he streets around the world. In this image a piece for the collection signed by Marnie and worn by internationally renown dancer Ramon Christian. There are very few dancers today that have the versatility and potential that Ramon Christian brings to the set , and we are not surprised to see that more and more fashion industry heavyweights are recognizing his appeal, and are interested in his work and talent.

Sailing in Style

Yes we are always trying to look our best, even when we are in extreme situations, but sometimes we need to have foul weather clothes for sailing, and we have found some examples of the pieces suitable for every season.

What you want to pay attention too primarly, is the quality of materials used and the stitching, but you should never forget that fitted clothes always look better, and by finding the right cut and the size you can still look fashionable while sailing. What are you waiting for ?