IYAAJAY // MENS STYLE BLOG: January 2017

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MINI OOTD / TUCK FT TOPMAN, RAYBAN, TOPSHOP AND URBAN OUTFITTERS // IYAAJAY

January 30, 2017

charcoal and ginger check overshirt - Topman (click here)

washed black spliced band t-shirt - Topman (click here)

light blue dad jeans - Loom @ Urban Outfitters (click here)

western belt - Topshop (similar metal detail click here)

glasses - Ray Ban

This weeks been a really weird one for me. Firstly, i got a promotion at work which I'm still processing because its still not sunk in but I'm also stuck again in a rut of trying to come up with new creative ideas for you guys. This mini ootd comes from a bit of a disjointed place as i wasn't really feeling what I was wearing but weirdly it seemed to work on camera and actually have that perfect grunge art student look that i was going for. The band tee and shirt are the latest purchases from work which I'm loving as the band tee gives edge but also this perfect amount of detail and colour without being too fussy and being a bit rough around the edges. The overshirt is something I wouldn't always go for as its a lot thicker and heavier to wear then a normal shirt so its more like a jacket meaning it doesnt quite have that throw on easy appeal so it was a bit tougher to work with and style.

I feel really bad that there isn't my usual amount of photos and different angles but every time i went to do something different, I had people push past or walk just in the shot with no consideration so hopefully next time it'llwork out better!

What do you think of this look? What would you pair these pieces with? Let me know below or on social media using #IYAAJAY or tag me in your inspired photos!

Until next time,

Jay

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OOTD / DAD FT PUMA X FENTY, VANS, URBAN OUTFITTERS AND RALPH LAUREN // IYAAJAY

January 16, 2017

oversized crew neck tshirt - Puma X Fenty (click here)

light blue dad jeans - Loom @ Urban Outfitters (click here)

plaid shirt - Ralph Lauren (similar click here)

sk8 hi in black suede - Vans (click here)

The new year always calls for new changes, whether thats new hair, or some new pieces for the wardrobe. I took this chance for change to embrace the baggy, uber on trend dad jeans and actually see if these are as easy to wear as they look. Keeping the look very relaxed is the key to pulling these off, think loose silhouettes, slouchy fabric and trusty essentials which right now I cant get enough of! I didn't think I would actually find these jeans that flattering or easy to wear, but i've had tons of compliments on them since Ive introduced them into the rotation. As for the t-shirt, this Fenty tee had been on my mind for sometime, especially in this slate grey colour way, was a nightmare to track down (luckily I snapped it up on sale on the official site) which I couldn't quite believe. The material is super soft and plush, but also is really comfy without being too hot (its quite weighty and you can really feel the high quality)

What do you think of this look? What would you pair these pieces with? Let me know below or on social media using #IYAAJAY or tag me in your inspired photos!

Until next time,

Jay

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OOTD / ROUGE FT TOPMAN, ALL SAINTS AND PUMA // IYAAJAY

January 09, 2017

red washed panelled oversized sweatshirt - Topman (click here)

super spray jeans - Topman (click here)

plaid shirt - All Saints (similar click here)

the ren boots - Puma (click here)

This is a bit of a rare one for me, bright colour in my wardrobe. I know, I know, but when its an oversized jumper I cant not! Pairing it with tight jeans to clash against the roomy nature of the jumper was a total go to for me, then adding the shirt gives it more detail and another layer should the weather get cold. Now the shoes are probably my favourite part of this look. The Puma Ren boots feature a creeper style sole on a weatherproof hi-top which is perfect for this unpredictable cold weather, plus they're incredibly comfy to boot! For an edgy boot, these are surprisingly easy to walk in and also drive in too, WINNER.

This is one of those looks that can easily be worn during the day but also switched up for travelling by adding more layers but also would be great in the warmer months by swapping the jeans out for some distressed shorts. Another way of adding to this look would be to pair an oversized band tee over the jumper for that nod to the skater trend which looks to be huge again this season.

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Jay

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OOTD / PRINT FT TOPMAN, YEEZY, ASOS AND URBAN OUTFITTERS // IYAAJAY

January 06, 2017

khaki embroidered crane bomber - Topman (click here)

spray on jeans with extreme rips - ASOS (click here)

konichiwa text black tee - UO (click here)

yeezy v2 black/white (won in the Browns Yeezy giveaway, available on eBay and Vestiaire Collective)

And I'm back. What a crazy couple of weeks its been since my last post. A huge combo of mad work hours (if you work in retail youll know the hell/pain of christmas), being ill and a little uninspired has made me kick myself in the butt and get back into the swing of things. For the first post of the new year, Ive gone with one of my latest fave go to outfits of my bomber jacket (which I'm still obsessed with and get complimented on), the oversized japanese print tee (perfect for street style looks) my go to ripped jeans and probably the most insane pair of shoes I own, the Yeezy V2 in black and white which I was lucky enough to win via Browns Fashion instagram giveaway. This type of outfit is great for when time is tight because its easy to throw on but you can easily dress it up by swapping pieces out when appropriate.

So bring it on 2017, show me what you've got!

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