Sunday 14 November 2010

Paradise Lost

Even though some trends are intended to vanish and mist away in an instant, I personally like to keep the must-haves cushioned in my closet for rennovation when I feel like being creative. Take the military style that regimented a war-like obsession at the start of the year. While it might be behind enemy lines and in no-mans-land now, I still find ways to fuse it into current trends and the Autumn spirit. I've recently enjoyed layering silky materials together, meriting the patchwork of honey leaves around my neck of the city woods. And it shows that you don't need tough, urban textures and colours to complete the army appeal, because the glossy shoulder and button details on my red shirt tick the aesthetics I feel. If anything, it's an autumnal hybrid of military and rustic charm. And a designer I came across recently who revels in this is Shareef. His clothes are like pixie boy princes from mystical forests, who also have that subtle air of urban attitude and funk.



36 comments:

  1. Looking rad as always fella :)

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  2. Love the red and camel combo and the military influence. Beautiful outfit. <3

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  3. Nice outfit
    + i love those photo's, something totally different :)

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  4. I love your jacket! It's so cool.

    http://vicissitudinilombarde.blogspot.com/

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  5. nice. I dig your blogs, writing, designers, recreation of the style w/your own twist. rock your style.

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  6. good to have you back! i've been reading paradise lost as well. i love your flat cap and jeans xx

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  7. best as always. love your style.
    www.brianathismoment.com

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  8. Hey Charles, really like the cap my friend.
    -Unyime

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  9. Great pictures. The boots, blazer and fingerless gloves are so perfect for you. Really like them.
    Have a nice week!
    xoxo

    http://theonlyfashionprincess.blogspot.com

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  10. Love your style & blog! We are now following you! Hope you'll do the same :] & Thank you for stopping by our blog & leaving comments!! We'll be visiting again soon

    xo, camilla & valerie
    abutterflybyday.blogspot.com

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  11. love your jacket!
    jackets - both!

    greetings!!

    http://blogwbutach.blogspot.com/

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  12. The red and camel together is a wonderful juxtaposition - and the military-esque button details are perfect.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  13. love love love your outfit, your really stylish!


    thankyou for the comment on my blog :)
    XOXO, BECCA
    www.fashion-train.co.uk

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  14. these photos are great, thanks for commenting!

    xoxo

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  15. I love the military look! Thanks for leaving a comment :)
    I follow your blog!

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  16. Wow, love your style!
    Thanks for commenting on my blog :)

    Rosie x

    http://carelesslycutyou.blogspot.com

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  17. The colours in your outfit go perfectly together and scream autumn! I love the layering and your interpretation of military! :)

    And thank you for the birthday wishes!

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  18. great outfit!

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  19. love love love it :)
    xx
    Rosa

    My Stylish Little Secret
    http://mystylishlittlesecret.blogspot.com

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  20. I lvoe the interesting shabby-chic, bohemièn, style of your outfit!!

    Amazing post and blog...

    http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/

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  21. I want your coat...oh, and your boots. Great outfit! :)SarahD

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  22. Love this post mate! and once again veryyy stylish outfit! im a fan

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  23. gi..

    You have a great the main photo. I hope I wont exagerrate, but You look a little like Jesus

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  24. great shoot love your look :)

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  25. That camel blazer is fantastic!
    www.thewardrobediaries.com

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  26. You are so stylish! I love your coat!

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  27. Looking great!

    and I love these designs...

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  28. Wow! This is a me favourite outfit!

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