French Croc Funk

The Lacoste mid hi's

These beauties fit the formal/informal mashup look like a glove, best worn with a smart pair of jeans and a suit jacket and t shirt or on second thoughts go the whole hog with a shirt and skinny tie.

Alternatively, throw on a t shirt, hoodie (dont zip up) and a thick knitted scarf.

They come in at £80.00 from www.asos.com

but im sure you'll be able to get them cheaper elsewhere.



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Supra Star

Calling all street boutiquers

One of the most interesting items of footwear that I have seen in a long while, now all you guys that are well and truly clued up on the footwear front will know that the Supra Skate hight tops have been around for some time, but I saw them again today in Coventry and thought they've gotta be mentioned in MIM.

The one above comes in various colourways and where designed for Chad Muska one of the coolest skaters around.

They come in around the £100.00 mark but they work as a great alternative to the steeply priced Nike Air yeezys and the Louis Vuitton kanye sneakers which break the £100 barrier by a long shot.

The beauty of these trainers is you can wear them with anything "providing the colour goes of course".

Ive seen them worn with shorts, chinos. wide, skinny, carpenter and any other cut of denim. personally I think they look great with a blazer, polo shirt and slim jeans. Seen as its getting chilly chuck on a chunky scarf for good measure.

http://suprafootwear.com/footwear/

C'est magnifique

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Attention to detail, Details for attention

Accessories, Yeah thats right accessories,

Bohemian chic
Now I havent really mentioned the various options available, but in all honesty a selection of wrist beads or a leather wrist strap can really finish a look off.

Took me ages to find a decent pair until Topman started selling them for the winter season, H&M also have a great selection of necklaces and wrist accessories. Give Asos a shout as well.

www.asos.com

As an older bloke I think its best to stick to browns and blacks, younger people feel free to try the flourescent rave colours.


BELTS

Compliments an outfit so well, nothing worse than a pair of Denim belt holes dangling in a lonely manner (ok bit exagerated)

Now the belt you choose is totally upto you. Personally I like a slim belt with trousers and sometimes with skinny jeans. However if wearing straight leg or loose fits a chunky belt fills that area, particulary if your wearing a top that ends at your waist, I.e leather bomber jacket or a harrington jacket.

Watches

Although their are loads upon loads of watches Me and Mr Newologist love the casio G shocks range http://www.gshock.com/products/ and Toy watches. For a serious gentleman I love the Philipe Patek and the Chanel J12 or and of course Breitling.


Stay tuned for hats and the rest,

The message here is that a little attention to detail can really make a difference to your outfit, it can save you from spending large amounts of money on clothes as well, providing you master the details.

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Thick Essential

One of my personal favourite pieces for winter is the thick cable knit cardigan.

They are ideal for layering and can be worn around town or for a casual drink.

They look great with any cut of denim and look cutting edge with a smart pair of trousers and brogues.

Personally I like to wear mine over a plaid shirt with some low crotch jeans and deck shoes. If its really cold throw on a lighter jacket over the jumper leaving the cuffs showing under it. A saggy hat always completes it for me.

Try H&M and River Island for a decent one. Paul and Joe is great for the big spenders amongst you.

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Clarks Desert boots

The 1950's boot is back

A versatile boot which can go equally as well with jeans or smart trousers.

They look fantastic with a slim trousers or a straight leg denim, and are perfectly complemented with a pea coat or thick lenghty trent coat.

The best thing is if you look after them they can be used as a key piece for next spring summer as well, they look brilliant with a pair of chinos and no socks, for a preppy look.

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Timmberrrrrrrrrhh!

Timberland Counterpane boots

Just when I though I had found my footwear for the winter , Timberland hit me with this beautifully crafted boot inspired by the traditional work boots of the early 1900's.

Now although I was very reluctant to tell you about these, I decided I would do the good thing and share the wealth.

I intend to get my hand on the cheapest pair available and wear them more often than I have done espradrilles this summer, "which is a lot for the record".

As you may have guessed im gonna wear a slim to straight leg denim, however a carpenter loose fit denim would look just as great for the winter months.

I thick cable knot cardigan/jumper would really carry these off.

Check out the site: www.timberlandonline.co.uk

casual jog

The simplicity and the fact that it doesnt divert too far from today's high street trends confirms that this will be a trend for winter.

So grab a pair of "fitted" joggers throw on a pair of military boots and plaid shirt.

Two things that could really ruin this look 1) baggy jogging bottoms 2) wearing a hoodie, personally I would go for a leather bomber jacket over the plaid shirt and maybe a saggy hat for good measure.

The above is the collection from topman check it out.

http://www.topman.com


Let me know what you think about this one?