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A Beginner’s Guide: 7 Essential Style Tips Every Man Should Know

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Runway is slowly turning into a man’s world with famed male supermodels who incontestably cover high-fashioned magazines such as GQ, Guess, Vogue, Burberry, Calvin Klein, and Versace. Various style bibles for men are now at the forefront of the glamorous fashion realm which solidifies the attractive truth relating to the importance of men’s grooming and style. Indeed, Men’s wardrobe is as equally significant as women’s and to have our gentlemen face the world in an extremely inelegant manner may earn them strong disapproval from many.

Today, let’s celebrate the unignorable contribution of top tier male models to the fashion industry as we uncover the nuts and bolts of Mister Fashionable and the timeless fashion must-haves that should drape such manly frames.

A good pair of jeans

Buy perfectly-styled jeans and you’re in. This is one of the most versatile and timeless pieces that we should never live without as you can easily wear them everywhere. Go for tried and true washes such as faded blue jeans, dark and original blue denim for styles that are guaranteed to last forever.

The Power of White Shirt

Your white tee is probably the most comfortable ensemble that will never be out of the trend. It provides a combination of classy and contemporary appeal that all men should desire to maintain.

Snuggle with your favourite sweater

Find various types of sweaters that you can simply pull out from your closet when you need them. Know what styles look best on you and snuggle with class.

One well-tailored suit for a well-dressed man

Special and memorable events require you to appear in the sleekest and stylish suit that can magnetize all lovely ladies around. The elegance of black and the classiness of grey will save you from appearing a cheapskate.

Have a magnificent taste for ties

Although tie changes its trends as frequent as the season changes, investing in the basics would comfort you on times when you need them. The key to this one is simple and mismatching often ensues to a terrible fashion disaster that you would never want to be in. When buying a tie, it is highly recommended to consider the colour and pattern as they should suit well with your shirt.

Secure a lifetime trend with black leather shoes

Every guy should have at least one black leather shoes to go well with your once a year upscale occasion. Its transcendent nature gives a classy look that will be too hard to overlook. This also calls for a black belt and a black pair of socks for a completely impressive fashion sense.

Sneak out with sneakers

The fashion fundamental for every outgoing guy is evidently simple. Purchase at least one pair of perfectly-looking sneakers and stroll around comfortably.

So are you missing some of these classy clothing pieces? Head out now and remember to invest in these basic items for a guaranteed style and sophistication that you can bank on for years. Enjoy styling and happy shopping!

Shopping On The Cheap: A Bargain Hunter’s Guide To Shopping

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Living life as a girl is pretty tough! As our beloved Becky from the famous fashion movie, Confession of a Shopaholic would put it, it’s like buying a cashmere scarf. You would think you are investing in cashmere only to realize later that your money has been spent into a blend of wool and cotton. The point being, you really don’t have to churn out a lot of money in order to stay on top of your fashion game.

If you shop smart, you can really hunt down some amazing fashion bargains and put together killer outfits for yourself. And, here are four easy ways to do that. Let’s begin:

Tip # 1: Build a Capsule Wardrobe

You really don’t need to update your fashion arsenal with each item you see as a ‘must-have’ on an Instagrammer’s fashion feed. Work on developing an individual style of your own – cuts that flatter you, fabric that keeps you comfy and tones that go well with your complexion. Use key clothing items to build a solid capsule wardrobe and then you can use the good old mix and match method to come up with a ton of outfits for each occasion.

Tip # 2: Look for Sample Sales

Keep an eye on the flyers for designer sample sales. You can find some of the most gorgeous, edgy and trendy accent pieces for a fraction of price there. Shop smart, take a best friend along and together you both can treat yourself with luxury fashion items without breaking the bank.

Tip # 3: Add Timeless Classics to the Mix

Polka dots for summers, stripes for spring and plaids for fall – some of these trends are truly timeless classics and would always be relevant to the fashion scene. Therefore, when you do decide to indulge a little, make sure it is one of these fashion pieces which you can style in multiple ways for seasons to come.

Tip # 4: Solids are Always Boujee

When in doubt, go for a monochromatic head to toe look! The secret to looking drop-dead gorgeous, just like a Hollywood diva out of her million-dollar villa is to spend on fabric that gives off a luxe vibe, such as satin or silk. Don’t go for prints. Plain monochromatic look with a mirage of various textures, frills, ruffles, and laces would radiate a very polished and expensive look.

Why The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Was Actually Cancelled For 2019

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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has been officially canceled – it’s the end of an era for Victoria’s Secret and the world is still in shock.

The CFO of L Brands (the company that owns Victoria’s Secret) Stuart Burgdoerfer confirmed that the most famous fashion show in the world, which has been running since 1995, has been officially canceled.

Why you may ask?

Firstly, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show had a number of negative press and controversies over the years. As an example, just last year, Victoria’s Secret’s Chief Marketing Officer Ed Rezak told Vogue in an interview that he did not believe that transgender models had a place in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, he apparently also said that there was no room for plus-size runway shows in TV. He later apologized for his tactless remarks but unfortunately, the damage has been done.

Secondly, Stuart Burgdoerfer confirmed as per Variety that he wants to “evolve the marketing” of its signature lingerie brand, and its annual fashion show had no immediate impact on sales of its bras and underwear. He said: “Did we see specific material impact on short-term sales response to the airing of the fashion show, as a general matter the answer to that question is no… So if you’re like, ‘Oh my God, Stuart, are you freaked out about the day after the fashion show result and what’s going to happen?’, it did air at different times over the years and we didn’t see a material impact on the next few days’ results.”

Variety further confirmed that ratings for the show have also been declining. As an example, back in December 2018, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show which was headlined by Shawn Mendes and Bebe Rexha garnered 3.3 million viewers which is a huge decline from its 6.7 million viewers in 2016 and its 9.7 million viewers in 2013.

On another note, according to CNBC, Victoria’s Secret sales at stores that have been open for at least a year have also plunged 7% from the prior-year quarter. L Brands confirmed this by posting its mixed third-quarter results, which revealed declining sales at its Victoria’s Secret brand.

Burgdoerfer further said that the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show “was a very important part of the brand-building of this business and was an important aspect of the brand and a remarkable marketing achievement, and with that said, we’re figuring out how to advance the positioning of the brand and best communicate that to customers, and that’s among the things that John is focused on.”

Will Victoria’s Secret fashion show ever air again? Only time will tell.

5 Easy Fashion Hacks To Instantly Look And Feel More Put Together

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Dressing chic just comes naturally to some women while others must struggle a little in order to maintain a personal style. We say you ditch the seasonal trend book and device your own fashion rules to always look sassy and chic no matter what’s the occasion. To us, a chic look would have the right amount of glamour mixed with an urban edginess. Here are a few ways to keep up the chic style:

Fashion Hack # 1: Go by the Tri-color Outfit Rule

One of the simplest and basic rules to dress chic is to keep your outfit a little neat and put together; this you can achieve by not mixing more than three colors in your outfit at a time. While a kaleidoscope of tones and shades would appear desirable and artsy to some, pulling it off is not everyone’s cup of tea. So, ensuring that you don’t flaunt more than three colors in the same outfit at a time would make carrying an outfit easy for you.

Just so you know, basics such as a white top or black jeans won’t necessarily count as a ‘color’. Also, busy prints would count as one.

Fashion Hack # 2: Focus on the Basics

We can’t emphasize this point enough! Basics such as a black V-neck figure-hugging t-shirt; a white chiffon top with ruffled sleeves or a white crisp button-up are the key items that would lay the foundation of a solid chic outfit. Use them as a base to build your style. Add on an accent piece and take it up from there.

Fashion Hack # 3: Accessorize

Watches, dainty layered necklaces, trendy scarves, handbags, sunglasses – these minute details really accentuate your outfit. It shows that you pay attention to the details and really ties the entire look together.

Fashion Hack # 4: Rock a Bright Pout

If it’s summer season, go for a vibrant pink; if it’s autumnal bliss, rock a deep plum! A bold pout really makes for a loud and daring fashion statement. When you pair this look with the toned-down outfit it gives off a very cool trendy and uber chic vibe.

Fashion Hack # 5: Invest in a Good Pair of Jeans

Now, this may sound like a no-brainer, but a good pair of jeans can really make or break your entire look. Opt for skinny jeans or slim-fit pairs that create an illusion of elongated legs and narrow waists. Now you can play with textures and colors for your top.