Trends

Wearing nude may come off as basic and boring, but it is anything but. Nude is simple, easy, classy, chic, sexy, definitely not boring! Nude coloured accessories pair well with any ensemble and work for both daytime and evening looks. I like to think of it as my go to alternative to black. Nude accessories are staples to have in ones wardrobe and are an easy fix, when you run into styling problems. They go with everything and look oh so chic.

Nude shoes are my favourite go to option as they are a no brainer when it comes to pulling together an outfit. They can be the statement piece, see Valentino Rockstud Patent T-strap or they can complement a statement outfit just perfectly like Christian Louboutins “So Kate”. Nude has become such a staple that Christian Louboutin made a collection showcasing different shades of nude to match your skin tone, he even went as far as developing an app to discover the right shade for you. Louboutin says that nude shoes are like magic, “The shoes are there to give the woman an extra lift, not to take attention away from the legs and what she is wearing. They disappear like magic and become a fluid extension of her legs, as in a sketch, elongating the silhouette.”

Some of my favourite nude picks are shown here:

Go Nude! xx

From Left to Right:

Valentino Rockstud Patent T-strap

Burberry “The City”

Valentino The Rockstud Leather Clutch

Stella McCartney Sunglasses

Madewell Bobbie Oxford

ASOS Sunglasses

Diana von Furstenburg Dottie Sandal

Rebecca Minkoff Avery Tote

Celine Mini Luggage Tote

Christian Louboutin New Simple Pump

I am definitely digging the ensemble of a Short Suit. Top up it’s a regular suit, but instead of your typical trouser, this style is cropped at the knee.

Although, this new trend is quickly becoming mainstream, it is NOT for everyone. It’s still not suitable for all office environments, but if you can make it work, give it a try and have fun with it. This trend is bang on with hitting the smart-casual look, while keeping guys fashionable and cool.

With the Short Suit, the look has to be just right. The style of the short has to be tailored, hitting just above the knee and the shoes are definitely key, sans socks. Don’t be afraid to mix and match but remember to let the suit make the statement and don’t overdo it with patterns and bright colours.

Here are a few of my favourite looks-

Look Smart, Keep Cool. xx