Color Blocking for guys: 101

 

 Color Blocking for guys: 101

           Hi everyone! I am doing another men's fashion blog today! This one is going to be about color blocking for guys. While I know that the whole color blocking trend has been big for a while, and has gone in and out of style, I am a guy that loves to color block! So let's get started!

Clothing: when it comes to color blocking for men, there are so many options! It doesn't take that much to find an amazing piece of color blocking that incorporates color blocking. Now let's be clear guys, you do not have to color block everything you own, but instead use color blocking as a way to vamp up a simple outfit, to an amazing outfit. Personally I love to pair a color blocked shirt with plain jeans, and it really does look great! It puts a cool spin on minimalism. I usually stick to dark forms of color blocking, such as blacks and greys, but I do own a blue color blocked cardigan from Jack Spade. Sometimes it can get a little hard when you start adding lots of colors, but remember, only use color blocking to enhance a simple outfit, not the other way around!

ASOS color block sweater

 Accessories: another form of color blocking that I love for guys is the use of accessories. A good option would be a color blocked backpack. A cool backpack can make an all black outfit really pop, in a high fashion kind of way. You can find a color blocked backpack at basically every store right now. They are very in style and they give a cool spin on minimalism. I recently ordered a color block draw string backpack and I absolutley love it! It really adds a timeless piece into your collection. Other accesories that guys can color block are things like, winter accesories and perhaps even ceratin pieces of jewelry. One brand that is doing color blocking is Burberry; they currently have a color blocked classic check scarf, and also have a classic check scarf with camo print over it, which also gives it acolor block look to it. There are so many options and I will definetly try to make a post about the pieces that I own and maybe a lookbook btype of post. Let me know if you guys would be interested in something like that!

River Island Backpack

Links:
 River Island Backpack In Melton Wool With Faux Leather Trims

ASOS Color Block Crew Neck Sweater in Cotton

Watch Review: Timex 'Easy Reader'

Watch Review: Timex 'Easy Reader'

     Hey Guys! I really wanted to review this watch that I have recentley purchased. I first saw this watch on the Nordstrom website some months back, and I instantley knew I wanted to own this watch. After months of debating whether or not to buy it, I finally decided to order it. I will say that this watch is very affordable. It is currently sixty five dollars on the Nordstrom website and thats an amazin price for such a modern watch. The watch is not the best quality, but it is made well enough that it wont break easily. One of my favorite aspects of this watch is the color! My favorite color is grey, so this taupe-y, grey color is just perfect. When I was reading reviews of this watch online, a common problem amongst people was that you could not see the face of the watch at night, since the numerals are the same color as the face of the watch. This is not a problem because the face of the watch illuminates! Yes it illuminates! All you have to do if press on the dial to make it illuminate! All in all, this watch is definetley worth the price, at under one hundred dollars. Let me know in the comments what other reviews you would like to see in the future! 

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The Ultimate Watch Wish List

The Ultimate Watch Wish List

        Hello everyone! This will be a new and occasional list that I will put out over time of the many things that I have on my wish list. For this one, I will be talking about the watches that are on my long term wish list. Hope you enjoy!

1. Cartier Tank Solo

          Ah the Cartier tank. Not much more I can say, other than I am in love with this watch! This watch is constantly on my radar, as I am trying to find a perfect vintage one. Most preferably i would want the silver with black croc. strap, but I would settle for a gold version. This watch is on the top of my list, because I think it is the most realistic for me. I think this piece will be a staple in any ones collection forever! This watch is classic and will never go out of style. I also love the rectangular dial of this watch. This watch is definitely in my future!

4. Copernicus Atlas

         This watch is perhaps one of my favorites that I have ever encountered. Some of you may know by now that I am Polish, and I was really curious as to if there were any Polish watch making companies, and of all the ones that I could find, Copernicus was the coolest. They have a few different models at the moment, but the Atlas is my favorite by far. I am so obsessed with this watch that when I go to Poland this summer I am considering going out and hunting for this gem. This watch will the an amazing piece in my collection and I cannot wait to eventually purchase it.

2. Tiffany & Co. Atlas (2-Hand 37.5 MM)

        This watch has flown into my radar quite recently and right when I saw it, I knew that if I ever get the chance, I will gladly add this gem into my collection. I just love the way that the black leather straps make the dial of the watch stand out. The large roman numerals also add an old world charm to a modern made watch. There is not much more to say about the amazing watch, except that it will serve well in any collection for many years to come.

3. Rolex Oyster (Sea-Dweller 4000)

         Perhaps the most unrealistic watch of them all, a Rolex. Don't get me wrong, I would love any Rolex that I could get my hands on, but its not my first choice. After looking through the current catalog of Rolex watches, this one was one of a few that I could imagine myself wearing. To be completely honest, I do not see this one in my future any time soon, as the price of one of these babies can cover a years rent. But it is a good one to have on this list.

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Men's Watches

Men's Watches

           Hello everyone! I am back to writing blogs and i wanted to start off this return on a topic that I have been thinking about a lot lately, watches. While I only own two watches at the moment, I have always appreciated the look of a fine watch. There are so many unique watches out right now, and most of the ones that have been on my radar are quite affordable! When it comes to me buying watches, i have been attracted to leather strapped watches. In fact the only two watches that I own, both have leather straps. The first one that I own, is an amazing Michael Kors watch. I got it almost two years ago for my birthday. This was my first real watch, which is why it is so important to me. While I usually shy away from anything Michael Kors, because of the stigma that I have attached to the brand, but when I saw this one, I really fell in love. It mixes a few of my favorite colors; black and blue. In addition to the dark blue face and the shinning silver hardware, the faux-black alligator strap really brings the whole watch together. My next watch is a vintage inspired Jack Spade watch. Being my second watch, I bought it a few month back and haven't looked back since. The story behind this watch is quite interesting as I saw it at the store for a long time, and never really considered it, as I am quite decisive with the watches I buy. So after some time, I finally decided to take a closer look at it. I was in awe of how amazing this watch was! It looked super vintage which is why I was attracted to it. Once again it was a leather strap watch, but instead of the black leather strap, like the Michael Kors watch, it has a brown leather strap. It has an alligator effect, just like my first watch. Anyways, when I tried it on, it looked really cool on. The by far the best thing about this watch, was the price. It was discounted almost three hundred dollars off the original price! The Jack Spade watch is by far my favorite watch at the moment, because of the vintage look and the square face. I'm all about unique watches and vintage inspired watches. I will be posting more watch inspired posts soon, as I will be ordering a few pieces in the upcoming week. 

                        

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For the Love Of Knoll

For the Love of Knoll

          In honor of the annual Knoll Furniture sale (which ends on September 30!) I decided to make a post about the love and appeal of Knoll Furniture! For the longest time I saw knoll furniture on flea market shopping shows, but never quite understood the appeal. That was until I went on their website and saw the prices! Like over $5000 for a Barcelona chair! (which is on sale right now for about $4600) While I cants afford to spend 5k on a single chair, I can appreciate the workmanship that it takes to create these amazing pieces of furniture. This encourages me to go out flea market shopping, to find these amazing pieces. While you can find a replica Barcelona chair at TjMaxx, you get what you pay for. Maybe one day I will be able to buy an amazing piece of Knoll furniture, but until then I will keep on window shopping. Make sure to leave me comments and find me on twitter and instagram!

Barcelona Chair

Barcelona Couch