Sunday 10 April 2011

Dance The Way I Feel

London is drenched in sunshine at the moment, with all the local parks transforming into a playground of tanning and fashion. And I recently did a photoshoot in the constantly magial Hampstead Heath with Brighterman, showing the ways of accessorising colour into the short and t-shirt canvas. Summer can quite often fall victim to being the cringe-factor season of style for the stereotypical man, where it's assumed that flip flops or sandals are essential, and Hawaaiin shirts that have a cardboard-cut-out shape and kaleidoscope-gone-wrong design add some fun to the sun. But even in the sizzling heat I don't like to sacrifice, and accessorising with little snippets of colour can really keep style alive and buzzing amongst the wasps. Military boots and brogues work wonderfully in every season, where colourful socks popping out of them give a quirky twist. A tie and shirt also works well with the off-duty postman short look, showing that all the persona's can leave a footprint in the sand. My designer friend Coral Garrett recently introduced a way of splicing two ties together to create an imaginative twist, which only adds to this eclectic mix of colour that I've reflected into my Summer look. [ More of his collection can be seen at http://www.coralgarrett.net/ ] So whatever your Blue Peter D.I.Y interpretation, accessorising is the key to keeping style on show and in sight when the sunglasses are on. And to see more style advice videos, be sure to subscribe to Brighterman TV where I'm featured. http://www.youtube.com/user/BrightermanTV




37 comments:

  1. I love the sock-accents in the photos.)

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  2. i love your galaxy-printed t-shirt

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  3. i love the 'cosmos' print Tee,
    and the socks work a treat!

    www.jaimecj.blogspot.com

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  4. I agree with everything you said. Summer is always a burden. However, this proves that you can still have great style despite the (high) temperatures. I'm always impressed, Charles.

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  5. All outfits are so cool! Love your galaxy t-shirt!

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  6. Your are so lucky with the sun! It is supposed to be sunny and 18 today and it is raining! Love the idea of the two ties spliced together.

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  7. - LOVE your space shirt

    http://alabasterlover.blogspot.com/

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  8. That v-neck is fantastic.

    x Camilla

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

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  9. I love the 2nd outfit so much!! Cute look :D

    Haru x

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  10. Love your shocks!!!!! :D

    xx

    www.sickbytrend.com

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  11. love the neon socks!!

    xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  12. Woow, great T-shirt.
    Love your style, I follow you
    Thankyou for your comment ^^

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  13. love the shirt and tie combo

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  14. hey prince ;)
    nice post. i like both the outfits and your writing style. (i am now a follower acually)
    im glad too you visited my blog and left a nice comment. I am sorry i write in greek but there's plenty of pics in an effort to balance with this fact :P
    xoxo
    christina

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  15. Your outfits are always so fun! I love that you're not afraid to step outside of the safety zone in terms of dressing.

    www.cashmereandcandy.com

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  16. I love your style. You write so well too. new follower <3

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  17. Thanks so much for yr comments on my blog!

    Your blog is really great!! I have followed you, do you mind follow my blog as well?

    http://mrsvintagehk.blogspot.com/

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  18. Tkank You so much. :) Men's majority in my country gets dressed horibly, so I'll be here to look willingly. I like in You this, that you do not fear fashion and you've your own, elaborate and original style. :) xoxo

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  19. Me encanta el gorro!! Besitos
    http://giseleglamour.blogspot.com/

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  20. lol cardboard-cut-out-shape and kaleidoscope-gone-wrong. you're hilarious~
    Nice outfit by the way. Men tend to look the same, but you're not, which is good. :)

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  21. U look great, partying this week?

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  22. The yellow socks are FANTASTIC.
    As Chanel brings out the new "Mimosa" nail polish it's the perfect counterpart!
    Please find a girl who is wearing this nail polish, wear the outfit and make a photo!!!

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  23. you have a gorgeous, skinny and ghostly legs, just love ii

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  24. LOVE LOVE the first tshirt

    great!
    xx

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  25. Love the yellow socks! It's a great idea how to add some colour to your outfit!:)

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