Sunday 12 December 2010

Black Coffee

Just as essential as a black coffee rush in the morning is the need to look stylish at work without a decaffeinated air of practicality. But luckily menswear isn't tied up to a suit and tie life anymore, and I've found ways to make office wear more of an adventure. Fitted t-shirts with matrix coding graphic prints look like slick sci-fi tapestry under a rolled up blazer or peacoat, and mesh can subtly net its way into unpredictable terrain when layered carefully. And jodhpurs can gallop their way to become a pole position way of wearing skinny trousers with an ice white twist. My christmas craving however comes in the form of a holdall bag. I've seen so many that leave me jaw dropped, and I just love the idea of the man handbag bulking its way onto the highstreet. There's sticky cave style ones that look neverending inside, and even sport inspired bags that have an urban slick sense to them. I've included a personal favourite of mine below; a titan but earthly looking suitcase holdall from Louis Vuitton. Commuting has never been trendier.




38 comments:

  1. That Louis Vuitton bag is perfect x

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  2. I love your look especially in the second picture.
    I hope that you will follow me I just follow you!
    Love Giovanna
    giovannatuccio.blogspot.com

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  3. awesome blog and outfits!!!<3

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  4. looking great. in love with the shirt on your 2nd photo. ^^

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  5. I love them both.
    Especially that matrix print shirt.
    The bag is pretty awesome.

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  6. elegant as always. love your writing style. the bag rocks and as do you.

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  7. you just popped up on my lookbook feed and i realised i've not been here for ages, i just sat down and had a catch up :) you're looking great as usual! x

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  8. I have a lot of love for that first outfit!

    Wish you worked in my office!!

    Char x

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  9. Yes to man-bags, yes to mesh tee, jodhpurs and black boots, yes to graphic tee and brown shoes!!

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  10. Great print on the first outfit! And again, I love those boots!

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  11. I LOVE your style, you look FABULOUS!!!

    XOXO
    J

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  12. what an amazing post.
    x

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  13. Interesting writing. I like the outfits. Love the tees.

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  14. "Just as essential as a black coffee rush in the morning is the need to look stylish at work without a decaffeinated air of practicality. " Love your writing as much as your style!

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  15. i love your style :)

    http://project-vee.blogspot.com/

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  16. Love your hair!

    your blog is awesomeeee!

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    xo KCN

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  17. I LOVE your blog!!!! Oh my gosh, I feel so honored that you commented on mine hahah! You have a good xmas too!
    xoxo Debby

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  18. i love your first tee.. i will stay in london till July, it's definitely one of the best cities in Europe.. :)



    xx claudia

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  19. Wow, that Louis Vuitton bag is amazing...

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  20. awesome outfit!!

    xx

    Fashionable Pris

    www.fashionablepris.blogspot.com

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  21. Thank you so much for your comment ^_^

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  22. Awesome shoes in the first picture!

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  23. Love the mesh it really works! Great colour scheme! New post up! Thanks for the comment!
    www.swampedinflowers.blogspot.com

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  24. thank-you for your comment,
    mmm that's film for you hehe :]
    i love your blog, i don't know how i've not come across it before :o it's amazing i love your outfits and your hair :o yummy hehe x

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  25. I'd like to borrow this sweater!

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  26. first and second photo - amazing outfit!

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  27. you have very cool christmas sweater!

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  28. holdalls have certainly gotten a hold of my heart. have a great xmas everyone, and i cant thank you enough for the comments over the past year x

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