IYAAJAY // MENS STYLE BLOG: asos

OOTD / BUTTON UP FT ALL SAINTS AND ASOS // IYAAJAY

October 26, 2016

spradin shirt in black - All Saints (click here)

super skinny jeans with knee rips - ASOS (click here)

foundry boots in charcoal suede - All Saints (click here)

Plaid is a key part of my wardrobe and I always love adding new colours to my collection so I was pretty impressed to find this example at the Gunwharf Quays outlet. With its slight dip back and invisible pocket, its a really functional shirt which I can easily dress down for the day with a band tee, super ripped jeans and DM's but then take a different direction which is slightly smarter, such as this look. Adding similar coloured pieces such as black jeans and charcoal grey boots draws the look together without being too fussy and hard to style, and gives a great base for some killer outerwear.

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Jay

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OOTD / DUSTER FT TOPMAN, ALL SAINTS AND ASOS // IYAAJAY

September 16, 2016

sleeveless duster coat - AAA by Topman - no longer available online

khaki longline tee - Topman - no longer available online

foundry boots in charcoal suede - All Saints - no longer available online

spray on double rip jeans - ASOS (click here)

As the weather gets a little chillier, light layers are the key thing to gravitate towards and I've fallen for this sleeveless duster. Yep guys, the duster isn't just for the girls, and this one from Topman is the perfect balance between smart and street style, but also offers another layer to a look without being bulky.

Teaming it with simpler pieces such as trusty jeans, a longline tee to play with proportions, and a different tone with the shoes brings this look together for a great casual outfit.

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Jay

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OOTD / SWASH FT ALL SAINTS, TOPMAN, SLYDES AND ZARA // IYAAJAY

June 14, 2016

ombre shirt - All Saints (similar style here)

diy ripped hem jeans - Zara (inspired by this pair)

taupe suede snapback - Topman (click here)

longline tee - Topman (similar style here)

logo slider flip flops - Slydes (click here)

Thought id bring you something a little different in the fact I'm not wearing head to toe black in this look which is actually quite a challenge for me. I decided to play around with neutral tones, ombre techniques and rougher finishes which were inspired by the sea and beach where I usually take my photos. Im really pleased with how my DIY turned out on these Zara jeans from a few seasons ago which I was inspired to do with a pair from this season which I love. With the addition of the slides, I think it makes the outfit look a little bit more modern and edgy without being too distracting from the muted tones.

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Jay

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OOTD / ASOS SS16 AD // IYAAJAY

April 22, 2016

shirt with camel paint strike print in short sleeve - ASOS (click here)

extreme super skinny jeans with knee rips - ASOS (click here)

classic slip on suede plimsoles - Vans via ASOS (click here)

I had the pleasure of helping ASOS launch their brand new gift cards (available in £10,£20 and £50 options) so to get me started, they sent me a £50 gift card to pick out some killer pieces ready for summer. Ive gone with quite a bit of colour and pattern this time which is something I don't often do because I panic on how to style it but I think these pieces really work well together but also offer flexibility with other pieces in my wardrobe. I love the 50's styling of the shirt which is very reminiscent of some of the shirts sent down the Saint Laurent SS16 runway, paired with my new favourite ripped jeans which are super comfy and fit like a dream too!

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Jay

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*This post is sponsored by ASOS who kindly sent me a gift card to purchase £50 of products, the rest of this look has been paid for with my own money, all images have been taken by me and all of the text is of my own*

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HOW I STYLE SUPER SPRAY JEANS ft TOPMAN AND ASOS // IYAAJAY

September 25, 2015

Ive been a huge fan of skinny jeans for a fair few years, ever since they really took off during the early 00's. Ive tried numerous pairs, styles, brands etc and I have to say, Ive got quite the collection but never really felt brave enough to try a pair of Super Spray On.

For those not in the know, Super Spray On are not for the fainthearted, skin tight, DVT inducing jeans with a tendency to break within the day but since losing a considerable amount of weight, and feeling daring, Ive decided to take on the challenge.

Let the styling commence!

TOP - ASOS SUPER SPRAY ON JEANS - TOPMAN CHELSEA BOOTS - TOPMAN (similar)

Okay,so first up its the all important jeans. I don't often gravitate towards blue denim anymore because its hard to find a pair that used to suit me without making me look huge (the joy of huge calves and thighs, anything light makes everything look massive) but what sold me was the small details such as the copper rivets and matching stitching which add a modern twist. The wash of the denim is a true blue with a slight rinse down the leg to add a little bit of interest too.

Next up was what to pair with it. I live in longline items and thought this super longline knitted tee/shirt combo would be amazing as it balances out the super tight fit with a super slouchy feel top half which is one of my key rules (When playing around with volume, stick to the rule of tight on the lower, roomier on the top, and vice versa) This top also comes in handy if jeans break because of the length it covers up any issues (its happened before and its bound to happen again, don't ask)

Finally, the deliberation of the shoes. Boots are my go to with any jeans because I think they lift the look and also add a bit more of a indie vibe which I love at the moment (think Dougie Poynter for key reference). I think this look could be great with both of these boots for different times of the day. If I was going to be wearing this for the day, I would use the Dr Martens which add a level of toughness to the look (theres a few remaining sizes here) but for a more dressy approach, Id be tempted to reach for the chelsea boot, like these Topman ones that look great with most looks.

Would you wear this look? How would you style these jeans? Let me know below!

Until next time guys,

Jay

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