THE RUFFLE SHIRT

As promised we have quite an unusual shirt to take a look at this evening, I agree, it's very out there, very feminine and to be honest, I haven't quite made my mind up just yet. However, since it was only £25 it was well worth the gamble, right? I wore this in a video I posted on Instagram a few days back and everyone seemed to like it then, so I'll take that as a good sign from you all that I can sort of pull it off!

This is the first piece of clothing I've bought for myself in months, I feel like I've forgotten how to shop, it's been that long! I bought this shirt in a small and it fits great, the light sheer fabric isn't for all but, as you have probably figured out by now, I'm pretty comfortable wearing my shirts so far buttoned down, its like I'm not wearing one at all. However this particular shirt when buttoned up or down will reveal to everyone your wonderful nipples! That in mind, if freeing the nipple isn't your thing, this shirt probably isn't the one for you.

I wanted this look to look a little more western, as per, rather than your modern Gucci inspired look, as I said, this shirt is feminine, so the tucked in move was done tactically to butch this shirt up a little, make it look a little more boxy. I think my jewellery plays a strong part in this look as it adds character, I don't think this shirt would sit as well if it didn't have bold accessories to complete the outfit. I fear if this shirt was just paired with a pair of jeans on a clean cut guy, it would look a little too floaty and female.

A few years ago I don't think I would have ever worn a shirt like this, I don't normally follow trends but I do surprisingly like this shirt the more I look at it. It fits my seventies aesthetic, it verges into the western look which I also adore, plus its got that difference, that edge, that twist on your classic original shirt and that's what interests me.

Tell me what you guys think of the shirt, I'd love to know your thoughts is it a thumbs up or a thumbs down to a ruffle bib?

Check the shirt out across on Asos here

Cheers for reading,

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SEVENTIES FLYING JACKET

Evening guys and welcome back to my blog. You may have seen this piece across on my Instagram, and it's the very sexy seventies flying jacket I picked up last weekend in London. What a beauty of a jacket it is, so much that it definitely deserved it's own post across on my blog! It was an unexpected purchase like any vintage find, but I knew as soon as I found it and threw it on that I couldn't leave it behind. There's nothing worse than buyers regret, am I right?!

So, fifty-five pound lighter - I walked out the shop in Carnaby with a jacket of legendary status. When looking in the mirror to try it on, it reminded me of something James Hunt would've worn, he'd turn up wearing a jacket like this to one of his races in an open top car in the early seventies, so with that picture in my head I couldn't not buy it. This is also the exact way I want to wear this jacket, it's the perfect vintage piece to fasten up and get comfortable in, before setting out on a cold winters morning drive in my classic car, especially with that thick collar pulled up at the back to keep me all wrapped up. 

The best part of this jacket (bar the matching fleece lined cuffs) is the three press stud clasps that secure the front. It feels quite medieval, but I can tell you now these unique fastenings do the job well.  I actually wore it around London pretty much straight away, as it was sunny yet cold when we visited so this standout jacket was the perfect thing to wear, and it also looked down right fucking cool teamed with a pair of dark aviator sunglasses.

It's an effortless piece to just throw on, and in my opinion it automatically makes you look like a seventies legend. The best thing is that this piece is vintage, so there's no way you'd be spotting someone else in the exact same piece. It has such an unusual design so I know it's going to get a lot of compliments, I've never seen a flying jacket like this and I'm super happy it's become a part of my wardrobe and an item I'm going to treasure for a very long time.

You can get a closer look at this jacket now across on my YouTube as I talk about this piece and my collection of other favourite pieces in my wardrobe tour part two. Click below to watch - 

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BARNEY'S ORIGINALS

Tonight on the blog I have a local leather brand to talk to you about - behold, my new suede jacket! I kindly got gifted this piece from Barney's Originals, who are based right here in the heart of Manchester. The weather has recently taken a turn for the worst and got a lot colder. Where has the British summer gone? Cold, in August?! It's not ideal. So, with the weather not being on my side I had to reach into my wardrobe for a jacket and luckily Barney's came through!

My heart was disappointed when having to dress for the autumn already, but as soon as I put this jacket on I didn't mind as much. This sexy suede is exactly what I've been looking for! It's not an 'out there' jacket, it doesn't scream 'look at me', but when you do take a glance you soon realise it's fucking cool piece. The jacket is very sleek, stylish and understated. It's like a silent assassin, it slowly kills the game.

I rooted for the small and it fits like an absolute dream, the arms and shoulders of the jacket particularly feel like it's been tailored to me. The small collar line is also very cool, nothing fancy but does the job perfectly. The suede the jacket is made from is soft to the touch and smells amazing, I also love how jet black the suede looks, especially contrasting with those brushed YKK zippers.

The other small detail on the jacket that caught my eye is the triangular fastening on the bottom of the jacket that hides the start of the silver metal zipper and the pointed fastening found on the cuffs of the jacket, I love the shape of these fastenings and the attention to detail on the jacket.

Zipped up or down, the jacket looks insane and I just love the simplicity of it. As you can see the jacket looks sweet with a pair of classic black skinnies, but I bought another new piece into this look with a shirt I picked up from work. This Phix Clothing shirt looked awesome under the black suede jacket featuring the strong monotone zebra pattern.

I've never had quilting in any jacket of mine so this was quite a surprise for me, however, I actually think it brings something to the jacket. Firstly, a point of difference and secondly practicality as this jacket will keep you warm on colder days. The inside pockets are also quite handy with one on each side, one with a zip for money essentials and the other left open for more accessible items like your mobile.

I paired the jacket with complementing suede boots from @fromthefirst and my buckle belt which was given to me by the guys at @Savage__offficial. I think this outfit is very cool and one I'll be wearing a lot, when topped with my trusty black fedora I can't go wrong.

Check the jet black suede jacket online by clicking here. Plus click the link below to watch my YouTube video featuring a close up look and try on of my new jacket.

Photographs by CJ Carpenter

Cheers for reading,

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