Style Rewind

It seems everywhere I go I see the revival of the Doc Marten, Nirvana praising tees and the much too common oversized flannel. I’ve heard the saying trends always come back in style, so it’s not surprising we are living in a modern day 90’s.  And I’m definitely guilty over having a grunge crazed phase. I guess it’s just the vintage feel of the clothes, and the fact that they are simple and look effortless. I’ve been coming increasingly aware that my closet it being over filled with vintage sweaters and countless pairs of floral Doc Martens. And need I say denim? From vests, jackets and shirts I’m a denim hoarder. Although I consider myself a nonconformist I’m obviously guilty of “hopping on the bandwagon” of the 90’s rewind. I guess being a 90’s baby wasn’t enough.

Let's Be Blunt

Although it’s considered more of a daring look, the fringe style surprisingly works on several face shapes. Winter is a great season to try out the cut, there’s no need to always pull that hair up; considering the weather is colder and the fact you want to try something new. The bang can be considered a simple accessory, an asset to any outfit. The structured hair brings out those angular cheekbones, and gives a subtle smolder look to those eyes. And don’t fret if you’re not a fan of the big bang. Just simply sweep them to the side to create that effortless messy look!

Matte Mani

I love mixing colors when doing my nails. Although I tend to stick to chic black, or a burgundy merlot color; however, recently I’ve been trying out more vibrant, yet a still subtle palette. A deep satin blue, and make them matte! Meaning don’t keep that glossy shine, make it a texture that’s unique, a texture that’s more appropriate for Winter. I’m in love with matte, and these textures can be purchased in a nail polish, or in a seperate polsh itself to make any color winter matte!

J'adore

If there’s one thing I’ve taken from French is the saying “J’adore”, meaning I love. And I absolutely love stripes. Although it’s a pattern that’s been around since out parents were kids, doesn’t mean it is out of style. Pair any stripped shirt with a basic skinny pant, and you have a definite ready-to-go outfit! I like wearing oversized stripped Tee’s, I pair them with a basic black skinny jean, and some rockin’ velvet red combat boots I purchased at H&M, for $25! Well as you can see stripes is a necessity in any person’s closet. The versatilities are endless for your fashion creation!

Falling for this Street Style!

Here is another head to toe chic street style, that’s casual yet classic. Her clothing combinations flow together effortlessly, and create an indie vibe. The beanie is obviously an already favorite for me; the maroon merlot color is a fall staple. However, the uniqueness from the beanie comes from the thicker material it’s made from; because if you have thick hair like me it’s hard to keep a thin knit beanie from falling off. The shirt is a basic printed oversized T. These are my absolute favorite, because the thinness of the shirt flatters your figure, and doesn’t cling! Paired over the shirt is the focus of this look, the oversized military green coat! The color is great for fall and winter, and its keeps you warm as well.  I’ve already purchased mine at H&M for around $40, it was a definite steal. Her pants are a basic pair of black thick legging (they are thicker to keep warm), my favorite are known as “pixie pants” you can buy them in several colors at Macys. Lastly, we can see a bit of her vintage tattered cowboy boots. Purchase these at Urban Outfitters; however, honestly I would rather go thrifting at local flea markets, and Goodwill’s because you are bound to get a better price.

Street Style

Kudos to this young fashioninsta, she rocks the laid back look with the in cooperation of edginess. Her tousled hair looks boho, yet seems appropriate enough to go to school or when you are out on the go! She is wearing a gray slouchy beanie which allows people like me who are lazy more often than not to look put together. Also she pairs a thin oversized skull T, with an oversized taupe-colored cardigan. The combo goes together effortlessly, as well as her skinny black leggings, and suede charcoal colored booties. Take a try at this super cute attire sometime; it’s easy, affordable and ultimately stylish.

Fall Friendly Denim

We’ve all come across that denim blouse in your shopping routine, heck you might even have a couple in your closet! Whether it’s faded, distressed or even a different color; there is probably still one denim style you haven’t yet purchased. It’s been seen all over the runways, and quite a few celebrities have sported the trend, it’s the ombre denim. Yes, you know like ombre hair? It starts off one color and fades into a darker or lighter one. I’ve been digging the dark to light denim. The shirt is very versatile, leaving you with dozens of outfits to pair with. Pair with some printed jeggings, and some carmel colored riding boots, and you got yourself a full proof outfit.

You can purchased this one at Target for around $25.

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Smiley faces are seen everywhere in the fall, and not just on people’s faces. They are now emerging on shirts, yes the big grinning face, which were often times seen in the 90’s. I’ve seen this t-shirts in various cuts and styles, colors and fabrics. They all have one similar trait though, which of course is the smiley face! Purchase an oversized tee pair it with a light cardigan, blazer or jacket and some printed skinnies. And voila, you got yourself a chic on the go, happy look!

Kudos to Forever21 and H&M

"Let Them Eat Fruit!"

I love mixing odd, weird and ultimately quirky patterns; whether it’s my clothes, bags or shoes. I feel the patterns establish a sense of character, and the ability to express your creativity. Well, one for my new obsessions is patterned oxfords. Yes, I’m aware oxfords have been quite popular for the past couple years; however, I’m used to seeing the classic caramel colored ones. I recently came across a pair at my local Goodwill. With the white background and fruit inspired print, the simple shoe allows me to wear a subtle outfit with a pop, being the shoes of course. I don’t know the exact brand of my new oxfords, considering I thrifted them, and they were only $3. However, I’ve looked at various places such as H&M, Forever21 and Target, and they seem to have the newly inspired trend down to a T.

Pretty in Pastels

Pastels are the current craze; they’ve been seen on the runway, the streets of New York and on various well-known fashion gurus’. We see them on knit sweaters and scarves, but adding a touch of pastel to your hair can add softness and a touch of edginess. The pastel colors look ultra femme and bring out your delicate bone structure. Colors that look great are pastels in purple, mint, pink and sometimes with the right skin tone a light blonde color.

Chic Sneaks

I was never a big fan of heels due to my lack of coordination and awkwardness. So it’s no surprise I’m always a sucker for comfy flats or a pair of Toms. Although I recently had taken a trip to my local mall and found my way to Macy’s. They had introduced their Micheal Kors collection awhile back, but I always see if there is anything new. I was shocked to find these surprisingly chic, yet subtle high top sneakers. They definitely embody glam and a bit of edge, but it’s easy to work them into a casual ultra comfortable outfit. You tie them, zip them, as well as buckle the studded belt. I know it’s seems a bit gaudy, but the entire shoe works together effortlessly. There are several colors; I purchased mine in black in the hopes of wearing them with multiple outfit combinations. At first I was reluctant to purchase them due to the price ($195) however, I got an extra 30% off, and they were totally worth it!

"The Pea-Coat is the new Parka"

The pea-coat is a trend that has been around for decades. The crisp materials and symmetric buttons have been a staple in closets of many. The colors are pretty much limitless; however, the color navy is emerging as the “new black”. The perfect fall 2012 pea-coat is one with an exaggerated collar, and an oversized fit.

Let There Be Beanies!

Let’s be honest beanies are the epitome of complete and utter awesomeness…and a wee bit of laziness. Being said beanies are a convenient way to make an outfit effortlessly complete. During fall time especially the versatile hat brings a slouchy laid back sense of style.

-          Think of your beanie as an LBD (little black dress) it’s crucial! Always keep a black beanie as a go-to piece. It will ultimately match almost every item of clothing you own.

-          Nude beanies are also a staple. They look great with a loose fitting tee, and a bright pop of lipstick. This all together will create a fresh, young, vibrant appearance.

-          White or cream crochet and knitted beanies I usually associate with fall and winter. The light shade of the beanie gives a whimsical feel. Pair it with a lightweight sweater, skinnies and brown riding boots.

-          With a fringe blunt bang haircut, place the beanie above the area with the bang. It will show off your beautiful eyes, and edgy hair.

-          Don’t be a tease, unless you’re showing off your lovely locks. The peek-a-boo beanie is where you tuck your hair inside the hat, except little strands of hair in the front. (PS….it looks great if the hair doing the “peak-a-booing” has a slight curl or wave.)

-          Beanies can be purchased at just about every popular clothing store. H&M and Forever21 always have them in stock. They just around $5.

Berry Trend

Purple, maroon and plum oh my!  The berry trend has relentlessly been seen throughout fall.  The darker colors are a great subtle pop when paired with grays, whites and blacks.  I took a trip to H&M recently and purchased a few pairs of maroon and plum denim.  Wear them with a striped black and white tee, and a gray knit scarf; the look is classic yet cozy.

The berry colored pants were purchased for a mere $9.95.

Topnotch Fall Flats

Flats are almost an essential in every girl’s closet, well for me at least.  I recently ordered Topshop’s studded flats in black, and although during the fall-time I like to rock some combat boots, I've continually worn these go-to shoes.  The studs add even more edge to the faux-leather.  Wear them with a pair of skinnies and a floral lace top and voila! you have the epitome of soft chic.

The colors also come in mint, nude, pink and a classic caramel; go to Topshop.com for more info.

Cashmere Sweater - A Fall Necessity

A good cashmere sweater in a basic or tonal color such as black, off-white, gray, or brown is the ultimate staple of any comfortable and stylish cool-weather outfit.  The luxurious wool keeps you warm and comfortable all day, with a remarkably soft texture.  Cashmere is extremely soft, and very lightweight.  You can barely feel a cashmere sweater on you, and the smooth texture of the wool feels great.  For its lightweight qualities, cashmere's warmth is unmatched.

Where can you find a good cashmere sweater?  Pretty much anywhere, as cashmere is the best you can get for a fall sweater.  Try Banana Republic, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Nordstrom, or ASOS for great cashmere sweaters.

I promise that after a few times of wearing a good cashmere sweater you'll realize what a good investment it was!

Spiker Water-Resistant Styling Glue by ICE Hair

This is definitely a one-of-a-kind hair product.  I have some of the thickest hair out there, and most gels I've tried either don't work, or lose their hold after several hours.  Spiker by ICE Hair is the one exception that I've found.  I just started using this stuff, and it really works.  Unlike most gels, Spiker doesn't leave your hair looking greasy or wet, and I am often questioned on how I get my hair - despite its thickness - to stay up so well and look so natural.  It's all in this product.  The consistency of Elmer's school glue, this stuff can be worked into either damp or dry hair, and the possibilities are endless.  You can do anything with it.

I love it because of the tough hold it gives while leaving my hair looking natural, and because of its long-lasting affect.  I run cross country after school every day, and my hair doesn't move an inch despite constant sweat and running.  If I go to bed with it still in my hair, I'll wake up with the exact same style.

This is a definite recommended product!  It costs $15, but a tiny glob of this glue can work itself into even the thickest hair.  Although you can't buy online, check out the product here so you can look out for it at your local salon.

Mixing Patterns During Falltime

Whether it’s stripes and plaids, or florals, paisleys and polka dots, wearing two patterns at once can be surprisingly chic.  However, there are a few things to keep in mind….

-Choose patterns that share a neutral background like brown, black, white or gray.

-Always make sure the patterns have at least a few colors in common.  For example if you’re mixing a navy stripe shirt with a floral print skirt, make sure that a similar blue is part of the floral design.

-If you are the daring kind mix up the scale with various prints: a teeny-tiny polka dot shirt with stripped pants.

-With mixing patterns comes caution, don’t go overboard!  Only two pieces in one outfit should have a pattern, and there should be at least one other element like a cardigan, tights, belt, or skirt that is completely plain.

-H&M, Topshop, and Forever21 are all great shops to purchase items to practice mixing and matching.

Autumn Must-Have Rainboots!

'Tis the season to be rainy is what is often heard during falltime.  A wet walk in the city or to your car doesn't have to dampen your style.  Rainboots have made an upgrade leaving their juvenile look behind for a unisex waterproof sneaker vibe.  Keds have created a line consisting of tribal and flirty floral prints.  The low height of the shoe makes them look unusually interesting, and will definitely be a attention grabber.  The boots are available online at Keds.com and are $65; however, if you order them online you receive 20% off!

Online Essentials Intro & Part 1 -- ASOS

Hey all,

This is a new series that I'm going to be doing over the next week or so called "Online Essentials," which I'm doing in order to provide you with a collection of online stores that will provide for all of your fashion needs.  In each part of this series I'll review the site, discuss pros and cons of shopping there, and provide other information to help you decide if it's somewhere you would like to shop.  I am in no way affiliated with any of these sites, so each post is simply for the benefit of the reader.



In part one of "Online Essentials" I'll be discussing ASOS, the UK's largest online fashion store.  The online store carries brand-name clothing along with their own line of ASOS clothing, all of which is targeted to young 18-35 year-old consumers.  The company has country-specific websites for the UK, USA, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and Australia, and ships to over 190 countries.

The reason I personally love ASOS is its broad product selection, free shipping as well as return shipping, and great outlet/end-of-season sales.  If you shop around at ASOS, you're guaranteed to find something that you like at a low price.  The fact that they have free return shipping is a huge plus as well.  Online shopping for clothing has always scared me because I worry about the fit of the clothes and returns if they don't fit.  With ASOS, if something doesn't fit right, or you simply don't like the color or pattern when you receive it, and can't seem to match an outfit, all you have to do is send the item back.  You never have to worry about the clothes being what you want, because if it isn't, there's not problem at all.

ASOS provides other features on their site that I personally love, including an extensive men's and women's look book, an outfit creator, and a section on fashion trends.  All of these tools link directly to the items themselves, and if ASOS doesn't carry the item or a similar item, it's linked to another store.  Using these tools you can pretty much cover all of your fashion needs in one spot.

Why trust me though?  Check out ASOS USA or ASOS UK and leave a comment to tell your opinions!

And remember to check back this week for new additions to the Online Essentials series!

New Hollister Fall/Winter Styles

To follow up the post on American Eagle's new styles, I decided to go ahead and show off the new Hollister styles.  To start off, Hollister is releasing lots of new flannels, dubbed the Clobberstones Flannel Shirt.  Next up are some new jackets, consisting of the Hollywood and Ormond Beach jackets.

For long-sleeve tees, Hollister is releasing two new Huntington Beach Tee styles, coming in a gray with orange detailing and a blue with lime green detailing, along with two new Henley styles.  Those are the Abalone Cove and Royal Palms Beach henleys, coming in ten different color options combined.

If you're looking for something warm to pull over a tee, two new hoodies (Dockweiler Beach and Capistrano Beach) coming in 19 colors combined, and a new Cabrillo Beach Sweater in eight colors, have been added.

Other notable additions include three new styles each of Hollister Classic and Hollister Skinny Sweatpants and the So Cal Scarf, coming in red and blue and green and blue.

Although relatively expensive, the styles themselves are good, and I think that Hollister is making a good release for the upcoming cold.  Highlights for me are the new henleys, the new Dockweiler Beach Hoodies (I like the simple look), the colorful flannels, and the scarfs.

Now for the pictures...

Hollister

New American Eagle Fall/Winter Styles

Temperatures are starting to drop, and the new cooler-weather styles are being released.  American Eagle released their fall clothing recently, and it looks great.  I'm seeing lots of color, lots of plaid, and lots of flannel.  Instead of talking too much about the new looks, I'll just let you have a look:

 

The new field jacket is one of my favorite new items, although costing $100.  Its durability and style would allow a good amount of use, and getting your money's worth would be easy.  You can find it at American Eagle, and all of the other styles as well.

Check back later for when I introduce other fall styles, including Topman, Hollister, and Abercrombie & Fitch.

Hollister vs. Abercrombie & Fitch

So what's the real difference between Hollister and Abercrombie and Fitch?  Besides the price, pretty much nothing.  I have found both to be of good quality, and if you compare the products that both carry at a given time, they are practically the same.  I'll use the Hollister Harbor Beach Sweater and the A&F Schofield Cobble Sweater as an example.  Look at the two below:

Big difference?  Not really.  Besides the price.  The Hollister sweater costs $44.50, and the Abercrombie equivalent costs $68, nearly a 50% markup.

So why is this price difference?  Pretty much the only reason is image.  Hollister and Abercrombie are both owned by the same company, and target young college kids and teens.  For that target market, the clothes they sell represent a preppy image.  Abercombie is just a way to target a more high-end market, even though the clothes aren't any different.  It's all in the logo stitched on the chest.  I guess the moose costs more than the seagull.

If I shop at one of these, I usually stick with Hollister, or shop clearance at Abercrombie.  Why get the same thing at a higher price?

Hollister Skinny Chinos

It's beginning to get cooler, and that means it's time to start shopping warmer clothing, including long pants.  That doesn't mean you need to trade off the bright colors of summer for warmth though.  Hollister's skinny chinos come in six different colors, including blue, turquoise, and lime green.  If you can pull of the color, these will be a great addition to your wardrobe.  I personally purchased the blue and lime green chinos, and love them.  They have a comfortable fit; almost a slim fit as opposed to a skinny fit.  Not into the vivid colors?  No worries, they also come in a light stone khaki, dark khaki, and black.  If you need any more reason to check out these pants, I'll give it to you:  These chinos, in all 6 colors, only cost $25 for a limited time at Hollister.  The cheapest chinos besides these that I have seen is around $35 or $40, so I just had to buy these when I saw them for $25.  My suggestion:  If you're not sure about the colors, but are looking for a good pair of chinos, grab yourself a pair of the khakis, and see how you like the fit and the pant itself, then decide on the other colors.I'm not always into Hollister, but I just couldn't pass up these chinos, and I had to share!

Sanuks - Stylish & Comfortable

Ranging from the $54 canvas slip-on Standard to the $110 premium leather Sumo, Sanuk has styles to fit all tastes, and colors as well.  One thing is consistent through every Sanuk shoe though, and that is comfort.  I always thought it was just a fad, the newest thing that every high school guy just had to have, until I tried on a pair.  Then I realized that they were truly a great shoe.  However, if you don't like to be wearing the same thing as everyone else out there, and you aren't willing to trade individual style for comfort, something like the  $56 Standard Raw, the $75 Mariner, or the $65 Donny Chill may be a better fit for you.  Check out these styles at this link: Sanuk Styles

Whether you want a standard gray or one of the styles above, they all bring great comfort and style, and can all be found at the Sanuk website.  The comfort is worth the price!  Trust me on this one!

TOMS Hand Painted Classics

TOMS Classics have always been great for a clean, simple look; coming in natural grays, browns, navys, khakis, whites, and blacks.  As a unique alternative, new hand painted styles by TOMS give even the most basic gray canvas shoe an original and attention-grabbing look that stands out on the street.

Artists Tyler Ramsey and Gabriel Lacktman are giving the classic TOMS shoes an individual makeover in both women's and men's styles, with seven different men's styles between them.  Each pair of Tyler Ramsey's TOMS are painted by hand, giving every shoe a one-of -a-kind status.  Lacktman's styles are the same.  His bleached styles are all hand-done, and his graffiti style is hand-stenciled.  No two pairs of these TOMS are the same, as each shoe is a work of art in itself.

These canvas shoes are truly an artist's canvas.  Check out the Tyler Ramsey and Gabriel Lacktman styles below, and go to TOMS.com to purchase these for $68 a pair.  A high price, but an understandable price as each pair's design is done by hand.

TOMS Artist Styles

A Quick Sketch

I guess this is what you get when I get bored in class...  I did a few sketches, but this was my favorite:

Just thought I'd share what runs through my head all day at school.  Putting together my outfits on paper first!

Ted Baker Suede Driving Shoes

While surfing the fashion side of the web I came across a shoe that I had never seen before, but fell automatically in love with.  Before detailing the shoe, I might as well show you what we're talking about here:

I found these shoes for about $110 online at Psyche, if these fit your style.  With some colored or khaki chinos and an oxford button-down shirt, these shoes would finish off a great classy look.  The contrasting stitching and simple laces stood out to me, as well as the interesting sole and back pattern.  I'm no shoe expert, and I won't even try to claim knowledge of what it is, but I love it all the same!  Classy dressers, add this one to your want list.

Want to see how these look in an outfit?  Check out Blue Perk Blog, where I originally came across these shoes.

Reiss Autumn/Winter 2012 Menswear Transcend The Seasons

I came across this post today while searching around for some good casual men's fashion blogs, and was drawn to the casual yet classy cooler-weather styles that it had to offer.  The layering and color in the styles captured in the photos is great, and the look is something that I will use as inspiration when filling my wardrobe as the cooler months of fall and winter set in.  But enough of my input, check out the blog yourself at the link below!

Samuel Jing

Reiss Autumn/Winter 2012 Menswear Transcend The Seasons: Layering & Highlighting Colour Palette, Mix & Match Basic & Trendy Garment For Transitional Wardrobe

Just a Quick Post

Just thought I'd share this quick post of a great style I came across.  I love the simplicity of this outfit; all the great tonal colors aren't bold or attention drawing, and the simple white shirt and brown sweater add to the simplicity.  Black shoes draw little attention as well.  

The whole outfit still shows a bit of class, and the Ray Bans are a great additional touch, along with the beanie. 

Hollister - It Just Isn't What it Used to Be

I used to love Hollister when I was younger.  The solid polo-style shirts, button-down shirts and flannels, and khakis still get pulled out of my closet every now and then, but the brand's image is making me steer away from it more and more.  Now, wherever I turn, I see young boys with Hollister tees featuring logos such as "Hollister California Surf Team," "Hollister Co. Wave League," and "Hollister 22 Wave Watch."  I understand that Hollister tries to capture a youthful look, but the graphic tees that seem to be every 12-year-old boys closet give it a reputation as a brand for a younger consumer.

A comparable company that seems to be doing a better job with reaching the young adult market is American Eagle.  For casual clothing I tend to steer more towards American Eagle than my childhood favorite, Hollister.  I'll still continue to wear the Hollister clothes that I own, and I may even pick up certain things from them on sale, but I don't think I would ever pay full price again.  Not until they change their target market and move away from the elementary graphic tee look.

Today's Outfit

Hey all,

Sorry for not posting for a while, my blog was evidently marked as spam by Blogger and locked for a few days.  I was able to request a review to determine that it wasn't actually a spam blog so it's fine now.  As I wasn't able to post on Friday, this is the outfit I wore to school on Friday, and this is a picture that a friend took of me.  

This outfit is really simple and casual, but it got some attention at school and the movie theater later.  The pants are American Eagle slim khakis, which I reviewed in my last post.  The shirt is just a plain white Oxford dress shirt, slightly rolled up on the sleeves, and the vest is a black J. Ferrar vest that I picked up at JCPenney for about $25.  I couldn't find my black shoes, so that's why my shoes don't exactly match... I still really need to find those.

Check back later today for another post as I try to catch back up from being marked as a spam blog...

Tim

American Eagle Slim Khakis

The American Eagle slim khakis are a new-found love of mine.  I got mine recently from an American Eagle location here in South Carolina, and immediately fell in love with them.  They are now the most worn pants in my closet.

When I originally bought these pants I was looking specifically for a khaki that had a slim fit that wasn't skin-tight as if I was wearing skinny jeans.  Since I was looking for khakis I picked up the dark khaki pair first.  I tried them on and found a perfect fit, and since these are pre-shrunk I was content.  I was going to the checkout with them when I noticed the same pants in bright red.  Colored pants = awesome so I immediately purchased them as well.  Since then I have been on AE.com and found that they have these slim-fit khakis in 8 different colors.  

American Eagle Slim Khakis

These pants have a great fit, coming pre-shrunk and true-to-size, and come in a good variety of colors.  A dark and light khaki pair, a red pair, and a blue pair would give you the ability to match with almost any top and any shoe.  They cost $40 online from American Eagle, but $160 for four pairs of these go-to pants that could match any outfit is definitely worth the price tag.

Keep on stylin' and look out for these pants in my outfits to get some ideas!

Thanks for reading!

Tim

New York Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2013 -- Tommy Hilfiger

     Plaid, seersucker, and red, white, and blue. That was the theme of Tommy Hilfiger at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2013. Varsity patches on blazers was another addition, playing off the preppy sporting club look. All great, bold looks, with the quality and color that can only mean Tommy Hilfiger. Looking to enhance your prep wardrobe next spring? Take a look for yourself at the styles below, all pictures courtesy of Fashionising.com.

     My take? I love mostly all of it. Besides maybe a couple of looks, all of the styles that Tommy brought this time around showed great style and use of color, adding additional details like golden buttons, patches, and trim to complete the look. I absolutely love the red blazers and pants, and the blazers and pants with thick-striped red, white, blue, and gold are favorites as well. Although I might not be able to pull the style off, I suggest it for anyone with a preppy wardrobe who can. Enjoy the pictures!
Tommy Hilfiger

Colored Pants

Hey all,

     What do you think of colored pants?  Here's a gallery of some different styles consisting of colored pants, and my thoughts on them.

     All of these styles are great for a preppy, colorful look.  H&M, Topman, and ASOS all have great colored pants and chinos.  I plan to order some blue and yellow skinny chinos soon, and I will review them as soon as possible.  

     Colored pants look great with more plain-colored blazers.  For example, the 2nd photo, where yellow pants are paired with a navy blazer, and blue pants matched with a white blazer.  Overdoing the color in the blazer would ruin the outfit, so stick with something more normal like navy, black, white, brown, or grey.  For the shirt underneath I suggest either a plain white, a different shade of the pant color, or a complementary color to the pants.  For example, with a bright blue pair of pants, wear a lighter blue shirt or a plain white button-down.  For a color such as red or yellow, a blue shirt would go well.  Just play around with the shirt and see what works for your style.

     My final advice is to be confident in what you are wearing.  If you are wearing colorful pants you will stand out, and you need to appear confident in your style, otherwise you will just look goofy.

Check back in for reviews on the pants I end up getting, and thanks for reading!

Tim

Today's Style - Skinny Khakis and Chaps Shirt

Happy Thursday everyone!  Just one more day until the weekend!

     It was quite warm today, reaching almost 90, but it was only 70 when I woke up, and it is always freezing in class so I decided to go with long sleeves and pants.  I woke up late so I didn't have time for much, and I decided to go more casual today, so simple slim khakis and a blue, white, and red striped chaps button-down was all I needed.

     Here's the breakdown of today's outfit:

Pants - Dark khaki American Eagle Slim Khakis at AE.com for $39.99

Shirt - Red, white, and blue Chaps striped shirt $29.99 at Chaps.com 

Sunglasses - Aviators for $5.90 at Forever 21 for men 

Shoes - Highland Creek navy boat shoes $29.99 at Rack Room Shoes 

     

     Looking at the prices this outfit would cost around $110, but I was able to get all of the items for around $70 by searching for good deals and sales.  I got the Chaps shirt for only $15 at Ross, and the shoes were on sale at the mall for $15 as well.  All-in-all, this is a simple outfit with pieces that can all be matched will many different colors and styles.  

Thanks for reading and make sure to check in tomorrow for bow-tie Friday!

Tim