frrrrosted TiPz

So I was in Subway, just waiting for a sandwich, minding my own business, and in walks one of the biggest trainwrecks I have ever seen. Tight, neon yellow Ed Hardy Shirt. Baggy baggy jeans slung so low that this gentleman's belt was cinching his buttocks. Visible, neon pink underwear. Shield sunglasses. And to top it all off, FROSTED TIPS. Oh, I didn't know people were still doing that....? I really resented his ensemble, and the most tragic part of all of this was that  he probably thought he looked so damn good. 

Don't strut into Subway during the lunch hour thinking you look amazing. Because you don't. Ok, so you dress like The Situation's gay little brother. Doesn't mean crap to me.

THAT'S ALL.

Let the Record Show that.....

I would just like to state for the record that I am passionately against colored jeans. If you are going to be brave enough to wear them, just make sure that they are in a modern, slim, straight cut. Please, no bootcuts, bellbottoms, flares, whathaveyou-- the seventies have been over for quite some time now. Bootcut color jeans are DEAD.

That's all.

on Autumn Colours

I have a few quick words on autumn colors...

Autumn is probably my favorite time of year for fashion, because it allows you to layer interesting looks without sweating to death, and since there isn't any snow yet, you don't have to start worrying about things like bulky coats and long underwear. It is also my favorite season for colors. I think that deep espresso browns with flashes of reds and oranges look great during this season. Myfavorite sophisticated color palette would be a simple combination of fresh greys and crisp whites with little brightly colored accents like bright greens.

Autumn is definately the best time of year to mix it up a little bit, so don't be afraid to mix some colors that you wouldn't mix at other times of the year.

"Am I reaching for the stars? I don't think so."

Kids these days don't know how to shop for clothes that properly fit them! Then again, when you wear your jeans halfway down your ass you're entering a whole new world of sizing which I am not familiar with! Should we start buying jeans whose waist measurement equals the diameter of our derrieres? I also think the most common offender of the 'fit' rule is the person who can not understand the difference between something that fits well and something that is just plain old tight.
If I can see your midriff, the shirt is too short. You aren't a cokewhore and this isn't the nineties. Same thing in the back... if I can see your entire lower back, it's too short. There's no problem with flashing a little bit of skin, but if I can count your vertebrae, there's a problem.

If a shirt clings to fat rolls on your torso, shit's too tight, son. Ladies- jersey is a fickle friend. Wear it right, you'll knock em dead. Wear it wrong, it will draw attention to all the wrong places.

Skin-tight jeans on men are a statement piece, not a staple piece for everyday use. And if I can see the boys downstairs, your pants are too tight.

Ladies, ladies, ladies.... I am by no means a Victorian but please, leave some things to the imagination. When you're wearing shorts in the dog days of summer, they shouldn't be similar to spandex in fit and they shouldn't come all the way up to your ass. Same thing for dresses. Find the perfect length for your legs which is both flattering and sexy but doesn't show off your kooch when you walk.


So please, people, don't rush into buying something that doesn't fit well. Make sure you spend that extra thirty seconds looking at yourself in the mirror. And always check how your body can move while wearing a garment before deciding to buy it. There is no sense in buying nice clothes and carefully constructing a look if it doesn't fit the right way!

Well, now that you've asked...

My blog post the other day about my friend and his question about the chain has been on my mind a lot lately. So I just have a couple things to say to the gentlemen about jewelry.

- Keep it simple. Unless you've got some professional advice, avoid wearing more than one necklace at a time.

- If you're going to do bracelets, pick one arm... two arms with bracelets is entering dangerous territory...

- As far as coloration goes, never EVER wear a silver necklace with a gold bracelet and vice-versa or any combination thereof. If one is leather or other natural-fiber based, you'll have a bit more mixing freedom.

- Approach ALL gold with caution. Silver always looks fresher, younger, and it goes with more.

- In my professional opinion, unless you are married, rings are SELDOM a good idea.

- Keep it sleek yet substantial. Be very careful with the width of the chain. Too thick will look like tranny costume jewelry. Too thin will look too cheap.

- As far as length of necklaces, chokers are never EVER ok. Personally, I prefer longer chains, ones that hang down to your sternum. They make your upper torso look longer and draw out the line from your chest from your head. If done corrrectly it can make you look taller and thinner.

no more neon, please!

Attention: I would like to hereby pronounce the neon trend as over. Done. Dead. In the past. And I hope it never comes back!  The color is RARELY flattering and identifies its wearers with a certain... aesthetic, shall we say, that is NOT stylish. Ok, at first, it was ironic to wear neons but actually, who wants to walk around in a neon yellow or lime ensemble looking like a day-glo tranny mess?

NEON IS OVER.

don't be afraid to show a little... ankle

(Rag & Bone Spring 2010 up top, Michael Bastian Spring 2010 below)

One of the biggest trends of the moment in menswear is showing your ankles. Be it that the your pant is hemmed high enough that we get a peek at the elusive ankle, or your premium denim is rolled up tastefully and smartly so we can catch a glimpse, flaunting the ankle is the look of the moment. It was even in all of the recent runway shows for the Spring 2010 season. Thom Browne, Michael Bastian, Rag&Bone, Phillip Lim, and so many other important menswear designers were showing ankles!

And this isn't just on the runways... I've been spying so many people on the streets of Montreal sporting the look. Everyone from hipster boys to young professionals with their suit pants neatly rolled up and pressed into place.

I absolutely love this trend- it's such an easy way to add a bit of style to even the simplest outfits. It is a great way to show off a pair of contrasting striped socks, or even the lack of socks if you should be so daring. Obviously this trend should only be applied to a straight leg or even skinny pant. So come on boys, roll 'em up!