Grounded Narratives

**** In this post I'll be writing about different aspects of men's dressing (and clothing), as well as current trends for guys  as a response/ request from  Sudi who wrote:  But please don't forget the men. There are a whole lot of us out there that need advise when it comes to fashion.    I will also give you some styling ideas using items of clothing that are already in your wardrobe as much as possible. Previous posts include the  need for men to dress up  too, celebrity muse and different  shirt styles .  I've been on the search for suitable winter wear for guys. Every time I go to the market, I go through all the shops that sell men's clothing and I have such a difficult time finding something that I like. You see when I'm shopping for a guy be it my brothers, my dad or my boyfriend, I'm so particular about what I leave the shop with. Also considering I have to shell out a lot more for men's clothing than I do for girls', I can't h...

Ever wondered how some guys always seem to be one step ahead of you in knowing what's the latest trend or how to pair different items from their closet to come up with a variety of looks? If you've reached a point where you've worn all your clothes in all possible combinations you could think of, why not look for inspiration elsewhere? In this post I'll let you know my pick of men's blogs that I've found inspirational. As I try to write fashion advice for the guys, I sometimes come across a variety of blogs that give me inspiration. Just today I came across this blog The Urban Gentleman . It's a huge blog, featuring lots of topics related to fashion and trends related to men. They also talk about  health and fitness and personal grooming. Take a look. I know I will, so that I can increase my knowledge of men's fashion.

I find it very difficult to buy gifts for people even more so for guys. I can never decide what to buy because people have such different tastes. As a way of getting some sort of inspiration on what to buy for him I rounded up some ideas. For those who love music, a good pair of headphones would be ideal. A satchel to carry around his things. A good watch will bring a smile to his face. Images from  http://us.asos.com/

**** In this post I'll be writing about different aspects of men's dressing (and clothing), as well as current trends for guys  as a response/ request from  Sudi who wrote:  But please don't forget the men. There are a whole lot of us out there that need advise when it comes to fashion.    I will also give you some styling ideas using items of clothing that are already in your wardrobe as much as possible. Previous posts include the  need for men to dress up  too and celebrity muse . It's important to make a clear distinction between formal and casual clothes. There's nothing more embarrassing than arriving at a function either under-dressed or over-dressed. For men the line between formal and casual is quite thin therefore it's commonplace for you to be excused when you appear at a function "inappropriately" dressed. But I think it's important to know the distinction between the two, especially when you are job-hunting. For starters I've ...

**** In this post I'll be writing about different aspects of men's dressing (and clothing), as well as current trends for guys  as a response/ request from  Sudi who wrote:  But please don't forget the men. There are a whole lot of us out there that need advise when it comes to fashion.    I will also give you some styling ideas using items of clothing that are already in your wardrobe as much as possible. Previous posts include the  need for men to dress up  too. According to Seventeen magazine these are some of the best dressed guys of 2011. I like the fact that these looks are quite comfortable and don't require you to break the bank. You probably already have some of the essentials in your wardrobe so all you need is to add one of the following. Another plus is that anybody can pull off any of these looks. I've also seen quite a few of these trends in some shops. Plaid shirts are in for guys (and gals too). A shirt like this paired with a pair...

**** In this post I'll be writing about different aspects of men's dressing (and clothing), as well as current trends for guys  as a response/ request from Sudi who wrote: But please don't forget the men. There are a whole lot of us out there that need advise when it comes to fashion.  I will also give you some styling ideas using items of clothing that are already in your wardrobe as much as possible.  Why is it that when women tend to spend a lot of time, energy and resources in ensuring that they are always well dressed, men seem to think they have a free pass. I once encountered a guy who thought that because a certain party was being held at the house just opposite his, he could attend it in slippers and shorts that he’d been putting on for a week. “Anyway, it’s not as if it’s going to be something high flying. It’s just a simple farewell party.” He said to me. I was both shocked and disappointed because there I was wondering whether I’d chosen an appropriate out...