Men Mode Spring 2019

What can men wear this warm season?  There are some refreshing new slim lined pieces and also interesting combinations of printed fabrics to choose from for work or fun in the sun....

by Joseph, gq-magaizine.co.uk

 

by Brunello Cucinelli, thefashionisto.com

gq-magazine.co.uk

vogue.com

by the Koopes, gq-magazine.co.uk

Until the next blog....

Fashion Through the Decades

Fashion has changed so much over the centuries, but not as much as it's changed between 1900 and 2000.  Clothes can show a few things about a person such as economic status, the type of music genre preferred, even what faith you may be.  

Today, African American fashion spanning seven decades is spotlighted.  Enjoy!

1930s  pinterest.com 

1950s  fashionistazlife.com

1970s   kwekudee - tripdownmemorylane

1990s   styleblazer.com

Until next blog!

The Hat Completes the Look

Hats are completing men's dress styles again. Remember the 20's to 40's, or 50's, when the hat was almost always part of the ensemble?  Well, looks like this accessory is back for men more that 60 years later.  The hat is now the exclamation point to a man's signature look.  Looking very trendy.

pinterest.com

fashionforwoman.com

glamour.com

glamour.com

Till next blog!

A Taste of Men's 2012 Spring Fashion

I'm admiring more and more the clothing available for men, maybe because I have a son entering into adulthood.  The slacks, shirts and suits for men this 2012 spring and summer season seem to be full of color, the shirts have unique prints, the suits have a slimmer silhouette, and ties are being worn more often (maybe I'll do a post on ties later on in the year).  I like what I'm seeing.  Consider this my part 1 blog of men's spring and summer 2012 clothes.  I'll have to post more pictures by this summer.

www.fashioncherry.co

La Martina Polo shirt, www.loveandchic.com

Suit by Bottega Veneta, www.tumblr.com

Till next blog!

Under $25 Christmas Shopping

I've started my Christmas shopping last week, and I'm not spending a lot on one person.  The price of each present has to be under $20.00.  I can't spend like I used to on others, and many of you understand.  We're in the same boat.

It's not the price of the gift, it's the thought.  Many of us have been mislead, I think, in believing that the more that is spent on us, the more valuable we are and the more appreciated we are.   Not so.  I think the economic downturn is a good thing in only one way; people have to live within their means and be thoughtful about their purchases, which in turn means buying gifts that are affordable and were thoughtfully chosen to be purchased (which is the value and appreciation part).  This is no time to try to keep up with the Jones' anymore and go broke (or should I say, become even more broke!).  Which is making me kind of "home" sick for the 70's...

Here are some nice clothing and accessories for under $25.00.  This is my type of shopping...

Sweet Pea turtleneck, $16.35, www.overstock.com

Denim jacket, $15.00, www.the15dollarstore.com

Gramicci Cedar shirt, $17.93, www.rei.com

Kenneth Cole wallet, $15.00, www.the15dollarstore.com

Element Wray skate shoe, $24.00, www.amazon.com

Enjoy shopping wisely in the following week.  Till next blog!

Color and Print - Mens' Cotton Shirts

 All right, I'm not sure what or who inspired me to look at mens' shirts this week.  My brother went clothes shopping today, but, no, I've had the urge to research mens' shirts from earlier in the week.  I'm sure I must have seen a man's inspirational shirt this week which sent me down this road.

Men may not have a lot of different silhouettes to wear, like we women do, but there seems to be a variety of prints and colors in cotton shirts.  I'd like the uncommon colors to be used more, like navy blue, hunter green, brown, and taupe as well as graphic prints for mens' shirts.

www.rustyzipper.com

 

Vintage Red blue tunic, www.jollybargains.com

 

Vintage Red shirt, www.jollybargains.com

John Lewis cotton shirt, www.letsbuyit.co.uk

Burton Black grey shirt, www.comparestoreprices.co.uk

 Till next blog!

Children's Clothing - Very Unique Pieces!

I haven't done a blog  on children's clothing, have I?  I've sewn some children's clothing before, and so I'm a bit ashamed of myself for not posting pictures of children's clothes.  My teens are almost grown up, and so my focus obviously are on clothing for young people and adults, but when I see unique children's clothes, I wish I could have purchased a few for my two when they were younger... well, if I were wealthy.

The pieces I've posted are very nice, and somewhat expensive.  For those who can splurge a bit more on their children, investigate www.tuttibella.com and www.peachesandplum.com.

Mignone Blue Cinderella Tunic Dress, www.tuttibella.com  

Luna Luna Copenhagen Motorcycle, www.tuttibella.com

                          

Morf's Brand Grey Grover Tee, www.tuttibella.com  

Imagine Greenwear Safari Tee, www.tuttibella.com

Kenzo Boys Shirt, www.peachesandplumc.om 

 IKKS Boys Cargo Coat,   www,peachesandplum.com

      

  Till next blog!             

Two New Pieces from SK Clothes

How was your week?  Mine was busier than usual.   My son helped me make a little video clip for the fall/winter 2009/10 mini collection on Monday.  Wednesday, our computer got a virus and I spent the rest of the week trying to get it in proper working order.  Saturday was an all day trip to purchase a CD album my son has wanted since last year. 

I finished the last two pieces of my very mini fall and winter collection for the  2009/10 season  about two weeks ago.  Here's is hoping the spring/summer mini collection is finished on schedule.  The collection includes one blouse, one shirt, one sweater, and two skirts.  Previously, it was to include a pant, but I didn't have enough fabric, hence the skirt.  The skirt has a partial flared hem and is made of the same fabric as the blouse, a dark brown imitation suede.  The sweater was made from recycled acrylic knit fabric and I love the sleeves' futuristic look.  The sweater was previously a knee length open knit "coat" with a knit tie belt at the waist. 

 

Here is the collection together, including my daughter's bag design.  Hope you like it.  What took me so long to finish you may ask.  I was waiting to purchase fabric to make the pant and the sweater, which was supposed to be a futuristic inspired turtle/cowlneck sweater.  I decided to use what I had instead of waiting any longer.  I'm pleased with the results.  You can view the video on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBoP8RlCUPc

 Enjoy the coming week.  Till next blog!