If I were a boy

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The swimwear debate

[slideshow_deploy id='4877'] Do you remember when you were a tween, and you and your gaggle, would descend upon the seaside in a pre-pubescent bundle of anticipation? You had spent hours scouting for the perfect bikini, probably a triangular number from the back rails of TAMMY Girl, that your parents had frowned upon, but concluded was a battle you could win, as several inches of viscose were less likely to cause... ...READ MORE

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Your five a day.

There has been much talk of late about whether eating your five portions of fruit and veg a day is enough. Those of you who aren't English may not be familiar with the UK's governmental guidelines regarding how much roughage we should all be eating on a daily basis. When I was based in Britain, five portions were enough to keep you fit and healthy, but now there's talk of ten being... ...READ MORE

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Peak Beard

Isn't this the most beautiful manspiration? This porcelain faced, well-dressed gent immersed in a vibrant and exotic location has me wanting to a) book a holiday to SE Asia b) buy an ivory coloured suit and sling some marigolds around my neck. I stumbled across these images whilst imbibing my usual morning bout of menswear literature. Today, I was looking for some shots of clean shaven faces rather than my... ...READ MORE

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Taking the “matchy-matchy” trend to the next level.

Remember when Paris Hilton coordinated her bubble pink outfits to her convertible, and we all rolled our eyes and passed it off as another ridiculous stunt by the IT girl? Since then I haven't really thought about coordinating colour with my preferred mode of transport (currently a baby blue fixie bike with no breaks), but the current matchy-matchy trend demands that you correspond it all. Nails with lips, cats with... ...READ MORE

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White is the new black

Hey everyone, so I'm back from a long weekend in the Arctic - yes, you heard me right, the ARCTIC. I will have a post with you shortly about how I braved -23*C and what I got up to in the hometown of Santa, but until I've curated my photographs, I wanted to share this picture by Bryan Huynh for ODDA magazine - isn't it breathtaking? In my last post... ...READ MORE

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How to wear braces like a boy.

Dressing like a dapper gent requires a fantastic eye for accessories. Coordinating socks, brightly coloured pocket squares, specially knotted bow ties, and intricately detailed boutonnieres are all the order of the day when styling yourself sartorial. However, one accessory I have neglected to experiment with to date is the brace. I think it has something to do with having breasts. Do you sit your braces on them, like two cushioned... ...READ MORE

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The statement suit

I am unabashedly besotted with these suits. If you are a regular reader of the blog, then you may have seen my recent post wearing a spiral print suit by Swedish label Mayla. Whilst the colour block two piece is undoubtedly classy, a head to toe print is a feminine way of making a very masculine statement. This season has seen florals take the sartorial centre stage, with the likes... ...READ MORE

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Neck ties and neon

Another Man is the achingly hip publishing brainchild of Dazed Group's Jefferson Hack. In its 17th issue, it always promises an alternative perspective on culture, the arts, luxury and of course menswear fashion, and so it's hardly surprising that this week's "If I were a boy" heralds from its pages. Like something out of a neo-noir art house feature, I love the colours and graininess of these shots of Val... ...READ MORE

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Reflecting on facial hair

As a girl, I'm very thankful that genetics has gifted me with minimal facial hair, but there are times when I am envious of my boyfriend's big ginger, cast-away style beard. Beards to boys, are like shoes to girls. You can tell a lot about a man by the facial hair he keeps, and they make for a fantastic conversation starter and catalyst for compliments amongst the male peer group.... ...READ MORE

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Little boy blue

The blog has a new section - hooray! "If I were a Boy" will be curated with beautiful and inspiring images taken directly from menswear mags and blogs. Female readers that pick up their monthly stash of glossies probably never look to menswear editorial for styling tips, (even if they do have a penchant for boys clothing and the ubiquitous masculine trend). I hope you lovely ladies, find this section... ...READ MORE

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