AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS

A-GST: Vivien Westwood Jacket

2010-10-18T23:44:00.003+01:00

I don't care what anyone says. THIS JACKET IS COOL.The description says wool, but then cotton so am confused, but it should be wool.The buttons in a contrasting colour make it a bit more casual and so these can definitely go great with jeans. Button it down for a conservative look, unbutton for casual.I'm just jealous it doesn't come in womens...maybe I'll go try it on anyway.@Liberty

A-GST: James Dean Hair

2010-05-18T16:50:00.006+01:00

So I managed to catch a little of Rebel without a Cause on the TV on the weekend and James Dean hair just needs to come back in with vengeance.It's timeless, it's hot and off the back of the "vampire" crazy - a bit of that!Heidi Slimane:Thinking about this summer, it will take the hair off your face and neck!If you're balding on top, it will hide your woes.The look will also go well with shorts,

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: Trouser Flap

2009-12-01T10:26:00.005Z

Here's a thought for you. Have you ever considered the width of your trouser cuffs? So I'm walking along the street and watching all manner of men's trouser cuffs flapping when they are walking. Generally speaking, it's common - as in the norm, but just not my tastes. The current modern silhouette I believe should be tailored, neat and not be flapping when you walk. You don't need to go

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: Eco-Guys are cool

2009-11-20T15:58:00.006Z

Something must be said about a guy with an environmental conscience. I know UK is lagging behind in public wide-spread eco initiatives such as the charging for, or even no plastics bags in supermarkets, so this post may be the norm in other countries. But...Guys toting around Eco bags instead of the rude-orange/lime plastic bags are refreshing.OK it's excellent that guys/girls are doing it at

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: Goteborg Wharves

2009-11-17T17:17:00.004Z

As a vow to myself this year to give more time to Scandinavia, I went to Gothenburg on the weekend. We shopped, and in doing so, mingled and mixed with the local population. So convincingly that this Asian & blonde friend got mistaken for Swedes, multiple times. OK OK, it was the blonde friend!I've got to say, the Swedes are REALLY nice! Very helpful in the shops, bars and restaurants.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: Time for some new hair, Dude

2009-10-29T13:24:00.003Z

So I went to Bergen and Oslo a month ago and hung out with some friends. In my observational research in the “potential” of the Norwegian male –aka perving, I noticed the new hair silhouette for “now”: the 70’s surfer & skateboarder. I’m talking “Dogtown and Z-boys”, award winning documentary, and the Hollywood movie about those guys “Lords of Dogtown”.It’s long, shoulder length or longer.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: Goatee Must Go

2009-06-05T22:37:00.004+01:00

So I've "started" a new job. Which may explain my blog absence.I say started, but have been here for 6 weeks, long enough to recognise the regulars on their jaunts to the coffee room, and in turn, am recognised by the aforementioned regulars. My desk is located on the coffee-route, facing out to the turn of the corner so am privy to two angles, on both out-bound and in-bound.As some of you know

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: Skirts for Men

2009-03-10T16:23:00.003Z

It's nothing new to the Scotsman but skirts on men are great.I've styled my favourite client specifically in kilts and it's not much different to a pair or trousers. This was evident when we just went, "OK, great outfit, nice jeans, let's just put the kilt on instead!" It worked great.Fantastic Man have just done an article for their new edition, Number 9. And while I do not agree with the

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: Warm Fuzzy

2009-03-10T14:25:00.003Z

Credit to The Sartorialist for this pic.Clutching to the (hopefully) last weeks of winter, this jumper/sweater this guy has on is AMAZING! It's evoking some instinct in me to go over an touch it...It also reminds me of a pair of arm warmers my mummy knit me. The grey is perfect. Try this textural delight.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: YELLOW FEVER

2009-03-06T00:45:00.011Z

Firstly, sorry for the long departure, I've been busy. I've been around the world and back! The trend news I have to report back with from Oz (MEL and SYD) is the rise of the yellow, mainly fluro. I saw it everywhere, from wife-beaters on the street, to on the tennis court (Adidas on Tsonga and Verdasco, Nike on Rafa's wrists).We're seeing all incarnations of fluro too, from bright bright

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: AW08 PURPLE

2008-10-20T23:33:00.004+01:00

I love love love this cardigan. Well, personally, I love purple!For a man, the colour is great because it's not too feminine and it's not black/brown/grey!!The cardigan is Lyle & Scott £100 (+44 20 7379 7190)I love how the edges are defined with the black contrast.I also like the white buttons.The two-tone purple makes this piece much more interesting, turning the cardigan into something special

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: THE GAY MAN'S KNOT

2008-10-20T22:54:00.006+01:00

So I walk out of my apartment and up the street, and just in front, a striking gay man does the same from his basement apartment. Whilst I am walking behind him, he has a minor fashion crisis and stops to re-adjust the cuffs of his trousers. There on Chilworth, I bare witness to THE GAY MAN'S KNOT!I've written about rolled up cuffs before, but this is an extension on that look. This man has

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: YOU WISHED YOU LOOKED THIS GOOD

2008-09-26T16:34:00.005+01:00

Credit to The SartorialistPersonally this is my rule: brown shoes only with brown or navy suit.Black or grey suit's = black shoes! Great length of arms v cuff ratio.Length of trouser is a little short for my personal taste, but perfect for his tailors probably.Note the knitted tie, he makes it work, and the detail of a bit of pocket square.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: MEN not BOYS

2008-09-12T15:19:00.004+01:00

Phew....Did it suddenly get hot in here??... It is the decline of the skinny indie boy, and I welcome the rise of manly men, with muscles, dirt, sweat, pecs, gun, beards...in wife-beaters, denim, leatherwith geetars!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHhhcKxflMY

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: WATCH THIS

2008-09-11T18:13:00.006+01:00

How nice is this watch?It's the Bell & Ross: MINUTEUR TOURBILLONIt's REAL nice, it's REAL expensive...

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: GRUNGE IS BACK

2008-09-11T18:04:00.006+01:00

Yes, yes it is. It started with the tartan, then it became House of Holland punky, then the flannel with tartan checks...before we knew it....grunge.http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Grunge-(for-Guys-and-Girls)

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: FRESHJIVE T-SHIRT

2008-08-27T10:48:00.003+01:00

Freshjive,are doing pretty cool t-shirt's featuring the photos of Edward Colver.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: TROUSERS TUCKED INTO BOOTS

2008-08-21T17:32:00.007+01:00

Nothing new, and how else are you going to show off your mid-calf/high boots which are too nice to hide?!This Autumn/Winter 2008-2009, the trend will be trousers tucked into boots.FilippaK

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: CHICK GOLD-DIGGER

2008-08-21T09:27:00.004+01:00

He's right.Kris: say, your fashion blog is it male only?just want someone to tell woman that if they want to pull off the gold-digger/Paris Hilton look they should take the price off their shoesKris: don't they know that Jimmy Choo's don't use those price tags?or however you spell themOf course he's right.This applies to men too.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: HOTEL NIMB

2008-08-13T17:40:00.006+01:00

Finally a style hotel in Copenhagen without the bad reviews!Unlike the Hotel Fox, which had such promise but from further research, failed to deliver, we have a new hotel on the scene. In the coolest of cool cities, and most livable - as voted by Monocle, is Copenhagen's Hotel Nimb.From what I've seen (I haven't been there!) the aesthetic reflects the city's design history and culture.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: TOBIAS FUNKE

2008-07-25T11:37:00.004+01:00

My beautiful friend Beck reminded me of this story.There once was a bunch of friends who went out to V&A to meet up for a drink one Friday night after work. The purpose of this was to surprise one of them with another one’s visit from Australia. It succeeded with a dropping of a bag and an exclamation of "what the *bleep*?!"The group moved on to have dinner at The Builders Arms a sentimental

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: SHOES

2008-07-18T13:27:00.005+01:00

CORTHAY - Schizo, black.http://www.corthay.fr/corthay_en.htmlGaziano Girlinghttp://www.gazianogirling.com/content.htmlBerlutihttp://www.berluti.com/

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: V-NECK WANKER

2008-07-17T17:38:00.004+01:00

Guy’s in v-neck jumpers are great, especially in this transitional season where one minute it’s blue skies and sun, the next minute it’s raining.I am particularly partial to a man in a woolen grey marle (I think this is an Aussie term) v-neck jumper. It practically goes with everything, and try pushed-up sleeves, so "right now".I understand that once a man reaches a tall height, or has broad

AMANDA’S GUY STYLE TIPS: NO TO POLO SHIRT WITH SUIT

2008-07-17T12:12:00.008+01:00

At my workplace there is a portly man who, every day, wears a different coloured Lacoste polo shirt with a suit. A two piece suit. Un-tucked. What the f*ck?It is abhorrent.The light candy colours he also chooses highlight his gut and man-boobs (also known in my circle as "b!tch t!tts"). There is a reason why black & dark colours make you look slimmer. Because they casts no(/less) shadows...

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: RETARD CHIC

2008-07-17T11:48:00.006+01:00

It’s not new but I call your attention to "Retard-Chic".This is a term my sister and I coined, for a specific look.It’s when you see someone and your first impression is that they are clinically classified as being mentally retarded, from the way they dress. Then on closer inspection, the person in questions is only dressed like he (usually male, early 20’s) is mentally retarded, but is in fact

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: NO TO CLAW-TOES

2008-06-18T10:58:00.005+01:00

With a name most likely coming from the appearance of the toe resembling that of a claw of an animal, the claw-toe was in full stretch last night on the tube.They were spotted attached to two new-world compatriots, complete with Mountain Designs backpacks.Or was it Hammer-toes? Or Mallet toes? Whatever the proper diagnosis is for this abnormality, it was not pretty. So what causes it? Flat

AMANDA’S GUY STYLE TIPS: NO TO THE TRAMP STAMP

2008-06-16T15:22:00.005+01:00

Generally seen on women, popularized in the late 90’s is the "Tramp Stamp", the lower back tattoos seen on many celebrities and summer bunnies. As discussed with my friends on weekend, it is also known as "ass-antlers" or "asslers" – another accurate description.Many consider the reason behind them to be that you got them so that guys would look at your ass, or some guys consider it as the

AMANDA’S GUY STYLE TIPS: TEMP FASHION

2008-06-13T14:39:00.003+01:00

Mindlessly gazing out the number 24 Bus in the way to Kings Cross last night, I saw a man which gave me an idea: Temporary Fashion.The man I saw was wearing a jacket with real pin-stripes, but the stripes looked like chalk lines. It was nice.Take a well cut dark navy suit jacket, a piece of white chalk and a ruler. Mark out straight pin-stripes, 5cm’s apart. Wear it.Don’t like it anymore? Dust it

AMANDA’S GUY STYLE TIPS: THE INDIE-COMB-OVER AND BRUSH-ME-FORWARD-BARRY

2008-06-05T18:50:00.006+01:00

I once speculated that Paul Banks from Interpol was going bald and hence was applying "Brush-me-Forward-Barry" technique to his fringe. I still speculate, as we never see his hairline and he is spotted about town constantly with a black beanie!The "Brush-me-Forward-Barry" technique had been firstly observed in the late 90’s and aptly-named so by friends and I. It is applied by guys trying their

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: TELLUM

2008-06-05T17:40:00.007+01:00

You’ve all seen it on the emo kids out there. Maybe you’ve even got it.Or want to get it.It’s the Tellum, the reverse mullet (spell it backwards). Party in the front. Business out the back. But now it’s evolved beyond emo, no more hair-straighteners, no dye, no gel.The formula is long in the fringe (cheek length) and very short in the back.These guys do it well (Credit to facehunter):And this

AMANDA’S GUY STYLE TIPS: NO TO LOAFERS

2008-06-04T11:23:00.004+01:00

Why do men have to ruin their well cut, nicely fitted, ash grey, 3 button suit with a pair of LOAFERS with ugly bulky top-stitching!?And why are you putting loafers with a business suit?Men in London for some reason really fancy the loafer. The most likely reason is because Clarks do a cheap pair, and they mostly have rubber soles so are comfortable. But that is not an excuse for

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: ORAL B ADVANTAGE PLUS

2008-06-03T16:41:00.002+01:00

Gentlemen, as part of personal style, personal hygiene goes a long way. Oral hygiene is particularly important.I once heard about a guy who said to his friend, "Oh you really take care of your teeth. I mean, brushing your teeth twice a day!" He thought the norm was brushing once a day, in the morning. So let me dispel any misconceptions, brushing your teeth at least twice a day is normal!Then

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: OLIVER SWEENEY SAMPLE SALE

2008-05-27T16:06:00.003+01:00

With men’s dress shoes, it’s kind of a little boring, Oxford, Derby, Loafer, Brogues, Buckle (ick). Black, brown, white...I have written about them before, Oliver Sweeney do offer well crafted shoes with interesting/modern designs.Cons: Currently I’m not inspired by the latest collection, and they are a little pricey.Pros: You’re in luck here. The sample sale is on. Prices from £120 (still pricey

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: NO TO WHITE ARIZONA BIRKENSTOCK

2008-05-15T12:19:00.004+01:00

Coming off of the Hammersmith and City line at Paddington, not even paying attention to how physically attractive he was, I was immediately drawn to look down. This sight caused me to jolt in disgust. Really, I do not exaggerate here. What I saw, gentlemen, was a man...wearing...w-w-w-White Arizona Birkenstocks!I recoiled in horror and scampered away feeling like I had been exposed to, by a

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: X-DRESSING

2008-05-08T23:47:00.005+01:00

Guys, you're always complaining about women having so much more of a range than men. It's true and it's not fair, but there is a solution.I'm putting this out there as the next mainstream frontier for men.Men, get into buying womens clothes.How else are you going to massively and rapidly expand your wardrobe?I'm not talking about buying mini-skirts and floral tea-dresses which are so fashionable

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: STEAMPUNK

2008-05-08T23:18:00.010+01:00

I'm calling your attention to a fashion movement which I am giving the nod to. Blending Neo-Victorian (and Edwardian) aesthetics (taking aspects from the era when steam power was used), with science fiction and fantasy, with punk, we have "Steampunk".Think H.G Wells, Jules Verne, Back to the Future: Part III, Wild Wild West, the first airplane test flights, all with a punk-rock soundtrack. For

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: CLEMENS en AUGUST

2008-04-12T14:48:00.004+01:00

The elusive, exclusive German designer Alexander Brenninkmeijer and his label Clemens en August are in town this weekend, unfortunately in an invite only capacity. They are only available at the moment in a touring concept store open 3 days at a time per city.Spring/Summer mens & womens wear collection is available 11, 12, 13 April 2008 - at 20th Century Theatre Notting Hill, W11.Register online

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: I HATE BOAT SHOES

2008-03-18T16:30:00.005Z

Going West-bound on the Circle Line from St James's Park, I saw a sight which literally made me gasp. A relatively cool looking guy in cool relatively clothing, out with a cool looking cute girl, only he was wearing....RED BOAT SHOES WITH THE LACES TAKEN OFF!!!I had to move seats.Don't buy these. Do not wear them. They are ugly.I hate them. If you own them, never wear them, throw them out.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: WESTERN TIES

2008-03-13T13:30:00.011Z

Most famous for being on the neck of Colonel Sanders back in 60’s, is the Western Double String tie.I’ve had this on my mind for a while, since seeing a version of it on The Killers lead singer Brandon Flowers earlier last year.OK given that he’s a rock star on stage and can get away with a silver shiny white suit, you might think this is not for you.But he looks great! You can also substitute

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: SOCKS

2008-03-11T15:26:00.014Z

So one day I was standing on the escalators of the tube going up and I saw something which made me smile and nod. It was a guy walking up the left who had on a really great plain but "Paul-Smith-esque" pair of bright pink socks on. "Pink?!" you say. Yes. This guy wasn't particularly homosexual looking and was pretty much "normal". It was brilliant it worked. It made me smile.Given that suits

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: FACIAL HAIR

2008-02-10T02:30:00.000Z

Having been recently being exposed to a lot of the S/S fashion week, it's got me in the mind-set of thinking that winter is almost over and Spring is just around the corner.The reality is that we still are in winter; I step outside and I'm ripped away from the nice pastels and girl-floral's in my mind. The winter solstice is past (22nd Dec) but there's a whole lot more winter to come.So let's not

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS: OLD CLOTHES

2008-01-16T14:24:00.000Z

Dear Amanda,I have some pieces of clothing that I am quite fond of that are now starting to collect a few holes, a bit of paint (and possibly some old food stains), now I think that wear & tear gives fashion character - my girlfriend doesn't seem to share my opinion... MattA:Treat each piece individually. Ask yourself:1) Would I wear this in front of my gf's parents?2) Is this just becoming a

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: SOPHNET

2008-01-08T10:14:00.000Z

The Japanese have done it again...Sophnet have collaborated with Royalty Appointed British shoe makers Tricker's to come up with some fantastic brogue boots.

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: FROGSKINS

2008-01-08T09:48:00.000Z

I'm just pointing you all to a trend, which my Sydney-living sister called my attention to. Not saying that Sydney dictates fashion, but with their beach culture and current fantastic weather, this trend is emerging there. And as a trend does, it will come 'in'.In, on the back of the Rayban Wayfarers and combined with the arrival of Spring/Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.I bring you, The

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: EYEBROWS

2007-12-21T10:27:00.000Z

Here is an article from Esquire Style which is spot on perfect.It's the same steps as my mother taught me."To determine the right length for existing hairs, press your index finger along the orbital bone above your eye. Trim anything you can see over the top of that. Next, lay a comb like a straight edge along the side of your nose so that it draws an invisible line through your forehead. Do it

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS: JEANS ALTERNATIVE

2007-12-19T16:20:00.000Z

Dear a-gst,I wear jeans all the time, and I find it gets a bit monotonous. What other trouser-wear can be casual and fashionable (but will keep me warm during winter)?Trouser Snake.Answer:Everyone likes some variety in their lives, but an alternative to jeans?! You’re crazy. I love jeans! OK, I do really understand guys (esp. in winter) are pretty limited to just trousers. We women have the

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: TIGHT JEANS

2007-12-04T15:18:00.001Z

Like it or not, and feared by many, tight jeans for men are here for the masses, again (Jagger in the 60’s, remember/forget the 70’s, Punk in the 80’s). Emo and indie kids have been doing it a while and the current skinny jeans look having been around for years with women, there have been cases of women developing "Meralgia paresthetica" - nerve compression.It is widely believed (by Doctors

SHOP FOR: Florence - Cobblers Custom Shoe Shop

2007-12-04T14:10:00.000Z

This is from The Sartorialist, Florence - Cobblers Custom Shoe ShopLINKNB: For some reason I can't link other peoples blogspot images to mine.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS: HOW DO I CHOOSE THE BELT?

2007-11-19T16:49:00.000Z

I love belts, but I can’t ever seem to find the right ones, or if I do, I’m too tight to spend the money. Belts are expensive! £50!? I’m not spending £50 on a belt!!But I know I am going to regret not buying them because they are essential to a wardrobe and so difficult to find.So how do you chose a good belt to match your outfit? Usually this goes with the shoes. Black = Black, Brown = Brown.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS: HOW POINTY SHOULD MENS SHOES BE?

2007-11-15T11:40:00.000Z

Once pointy shoes were seen as the work of the devil because the thinking was that, you can't kneel to worship in pointed shoes! Practically speaking this is really dependent on the size of your feet.If you want to buy in on the great foot myth: the relationship between foot size and penile length, then go pointy as you can!But note that in 1998 research debunked the relationship and concluded

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS: COATS AND SCARVES

2007-11-08T16:46:00.000Z

Q) I always have trouble picking coats and scarves. Especially matching scarves to what you are wearing.A) Men's coats are easy, black or brown, depending on your wardrobe. For Autumn, the trench. Every man should own a classic trench!For winter, a longer coat will keep you obviously warmer. * Go for something between the mid-thigh and above the knee. * Single breasted or double, depending on

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: A BIT OF ANKLE

2007-11-08T14:43:00.000Z

I've noticed recently there's a lot of ankle going about.Personally, I blame Thom Browne, the man who responsible for the little suit - where leg cuffs are falling above the ankle, arms are cropped short, chests are tight, single-buttoned, almost bulging.On the streets, people are:* Rolling up the jeans: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qjpwnPW4c1o/RzHBfCuMMII/AAAAAAAACd4/KBaz4CU8Mek/s1600-h/

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: WINTER BOOT

2007-11-08T14:41:00.000Z

My current fashion pick is the Brogue Boot.Brogues are everywhere, on Winkle Pickers, and traditional Oxfords and Derby's. With the onset of winter, it's time for the boots to come out for the blokes. Here are just some examples.Genson - great quality boots, traditionally made http://www.grenson.co.uk/RushdenRange/main.asp?productid=48&categoryid=1http://www.grenson.co.uk/RushdenRange/main.asp?

AMANDA'S GUY STYLE TIPS: THE START

2007-11-08T14:38:00.000Z

Hi Guys,Welcome to my first style tip. I have lots of people ask me about stuff so I though I might document what find/see out there that I like, to help and share the knowledge. If it's not your thing, then that's fine. I'm going to concentrate on the boys because....I like men's style!! And there are enough women's blogs and newsletters out there. Please pass this on to others who might like it