Voor de lente / zomer; twee veelzijdige stijlen... Mensen,

Goedendag mede-lezers, vandaag had ik een drang om twee stijlen die zijn veelzijdig voor het late voorjaar en de vroege zomer samen te stellen.

Good day fellow readers, today I had an urge to compile two styles that are versatile for the late spring and early summer. Something to make you stand out, but match to the nines! Not over the top mind you... this is not back to the 80's. Sorry retro peeps ~

Colegas leitores bom dia, hoje eu tinha um desejo para compilar dois estilos que são versáteis para o final da primavera e início do verão.

Stijl een:
[Style one:]
[Estilo Um:]


I call this "A day of flare in Lisboa" or "A Venetian scouter":

Sunglasses never have to be specific to an outfit, but hey, if you have the spare change to purchase a pair of Ray-Ban aviators, then red is an all around functional colour. Aviators when wore cause a "sense of peace and  a timeless classic ". 

A nice striped shirt is always a great item to keep in your wardrobe. The colours in all honesty do not always need to match the rest of your outfit. Stripes give this "divergent energy" look to your styles. But of course a little colour coordination is always nice.

Though Prep-fit shorts may be a bit too short for spring, these rugged yet sophistiqué shorts will make any outfit and since they are a neutral colour can be paired with even the boldest of colours!

If I can speak from experience, then shoes are one of the hardest pieces of an outfit to stylize with whether it be corresponding colours or opposites. 

Ray-Ban - RB3026 Aviator ~ $180 / €140

Hollister Co. - Dudes Aliso Creek T-Shirt ~ $30 / €25

Hollister Co. - Prep Fit Short in White ~ $60 / €45

Toms - Earthwise Shiraz Men's Vegan Classics ~ $65 CAD / €45

Stijl twee:
[Style two:]
[Estilo dois:]




I call this "A California day dream on the beach":

With each of my styles, I really do like to grasp the sense of having a good pair of sunglasses that suit you and your needs. They do not HAVE to match of course, however, again similar shades  of the same colour always pops!

Tanks; Tanks and not those big machines! These pieces of textile are very popular in North America, and not so much in Europe. However, not all of my post can be about Europe so, a tank with any bottom piece of clothing looks nice, however jeans and a tank may not be a good idea on one of those hot days.

A good pair of light pastel coloured shorts really makes for a nice,  casual bottom to an outfit.

Loafers / Drivers / Moccasins, whichever you know them as, these versatile shoes with the high grip backing make for nice traction and when walking on the boardwalk at times the wood has been worn away to a point of where the planks are so smooth you may even slip! 

The reason I paired this white bracelet accessory is because, even the most hip or casual of a
style can always afford a bracelet or ankle-bracelet!

Lacoste - Mens Landon ~ $148 / €120
American Eagle - AE Shoreline Tank ~ $20 / €15
American Eagle - Prep Fit Short in Neon Lemon/Lime ~ $40 / €30
Lacoste - Mens Concours 6 ~ $150 CAD / €120
WWW.URBAN-MALE.COM - Leather Wrap Bracelet ~ $20 / €15

Men's Bags, the underused accessories exposed

Today's post is on a subject that is so diverse amongst continents, it is unimaginable.
Bags, all different designs of bags, hand-bags, satchels, totes and weekenders. They all make a bold statement when you walk into your local café, or the office. Please, do enjoy these fine pieces of art below:

Off all the fashion brands in our world, Bottega Veneta, based just outside of Venice, Italy; they take a modern and historic approach to their symbolic "leather weave". With the photo above, any man can wear this functional side-bag as I like to call it... A messenger bag if you will. Pairing this bag with similar coloured shoes will make you stand out at any function, or simply walking down the street! 

Of all the accessories a business man could have, a briefcase is not only common... it is essential! Following up on Bottega Veneta, you can clearly see why so many people are in awe with the brand. The leather weave so allusive to the brand makes it eye candy to any fashion-E-stud.  This compact, yet functional briefcase with handle most all of your business needs, and it wont completely rip your wallet in half with the price!

For those of you aspiring lawyers, it is essential to have a form of protection when walking down the street to the court houses, whether it be for confidentiality or to protect the items from rain. This functional little hand-bag/stylish folder makes for the addition to your Italian Wool suits (for those of us big spenders). If you plan to show a ready and organized image of yourself, then this piece of fine craftsmanship is a small step towards just that! 

Backpacks, backpacks and more backpacks. You see these lovely inventions anywhere where a school may be... however you do not always see them amongst adults or graduated students from any learning institute! These bags are very functional and are more spacious then you may think! With so many different ways to wear it.. whether that me the two shoulder straps centred over your back... the "one shoulder sling" or the "grab the handle and walk with that bag", at a price not to scary for anyone, backpacks make fine pieces to any outfit!

Totes, those lovely, durable and "made of anything" bags. Totes are If I can speak for a large majority of the worlds population are the most used mags among men, and women... (However I think purses beat totes when discussing women). These fine bags are rather inexpensive and you can find one at almost every store that has bags sold in it. With most all name brand shoppes fabricating totes, you have a lot of options on price, styles and the name!

Weekender bags are, as the name states; a very versatile bag that is most popular for light packing on the weekend. Whether it be a trip with some friends to a beach house in Malibu for the weekend or a light-packed business trip for a few days. Messenger bags make a dazzling display of style and functionality!

Weekender bags are, as the name states; a very versatile bag that is most popular for light packing on the weekend. Whether it be a trip with some friends to a beach house in Malibu for the weekend or a light-packed business trip for a few days. Messenger bags make a dazzling display of style and functionality!

Below are the websites to the above bag designers:

Bottega Veneta , Indigofera Jeans , Louis Vuitton

Dank U wel! Merci! Danke Mehr! Dankie!