IYAAJAY // MENS STYLE BLOG: burberry

WIMBLEDON STYLING / AD SPONSORED BY TM LEWIN // IYAAJAY

June 21, 2016

With Wimbledon fast approaching, T.M Lewin have challenged me to stand out from the crowd with some scene stealing looks perfect for one of the summers biggest events.

The looks I've created reflect the two different aspects of wimbledon, the more social where you can grab all your friends and rally round to watch the matches from a park or out on Murray Mound and the other is a more polished but still cool style for centre court final time!

Murray Mound style

15'' classic satchel - Cambridge Satchel Company (click here)

ma1 bomber jacket- BoohooMan (click here)

tan longline tee - Topman (click here)

grey acid skinny chino shorts - Topman (click here)

authentic trainers in black - Vans (click here)

Courtside style

black and white leaf print revere collar shirt - Topman (click here)

STYLE INSPIRATION - WHO + WHERE I GET MY IDEAS FROM ft HARRY STYLES, NICK GRIMSHAW, DOUGIE POYNTER AND ASOS // IYAAJAY

August 21, 2015

Its always hard to discover 'your style'

I know, because its taken me years to finally nail my go to looks, brand inspirations and people to look at for that all important dose of style pick me up and I thought I would share with you who and what I look to.

I think I've gone through every phase of dressing, ranging from prep to grunge, street style to scene *deep shudder* and I finally feel like I've nailed it. Style is hard to define because to everyone its different and its a totally fluid idea but hey, can't hurt to show what inspires me?

Go to guys style- Harry Styles, Dougie Poynter and Nick Grimshaw

To me, these guys are literally living the style I love. Think laid back plaid, jeans for every occasion, slightly undone style and the ubiquitous chelsea boots which I absolutely swoon over. I love the way that these guys always look so effortless no matter what the occasion is, its not overly fussy, its not too try hard, its simple. I love a simplistic wardrobe where everything connects and flows with each other and can be worn intertwined to actually look complete. I've started adapting to collecting great basics such as well fitting jeans, sturdy boots and quality shirts and jackets which I think really give off this vibe. I also love the use of classic accessories such as styling sunglasses and wide brim hats which also reflect the undone nature of the hair, which I'm also trying to do by growing out my undercut (No, I'm not following a trend, I fancied a change)

Go to runway style - Saint Laurent, Burberry, Givenchy

These brands are honestly 3 of my favourite higher end collections that really deliver some amazing pieces each season. Saint Laurent and the genius that is Hedi Slimane deliver some lust worthy jackets each season which I honestly would love to own, but the eyewateringly high price tag makes me cry. Burberry are a real favourite when it comes to LCM, and every season, Christopher Bailey some how manages to deliver classic pieces but cleverly reinvented each time to fit in with the story and scenario being displayed. Givenchy is one of those designers that have really exploded in the past few seasons with newer, more modern techniques, materials and patterns on classic styles which would never date. If these brands are something you lust after but can't justify the money, look to Zara, ASOS and Topman for high end influences at a more affordable prices.

Go to Instagram pages - Darren Kennedy & ASOS Menswear

Instagram is really one of the best places to gain inspiration, especially because theres everything from brands to street style, celebrities to fellow bloggers all sharing images and lust worthy new pieces which really gets the mind racing to find that next must have piece. Two of my favourites are Darren Kennedy, the cheeky Irish stylist with an amazing quiff and even more amazing, envy inducing wardrobe which I honestly would love to raid (especially for this jacket he featured) Another heavy hitter when it comes to stylish guys is the ASOS Menswear account which surprised me the other day by following me too which was quite a surreal moment. They strive to bring the best style, new pieces and also how other guys style their pieces which is a really great way of gaining new ways of wearing your favourite items.

How do you get your inspiration? Let me know below!

Until next time guys,

Jay

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FASHION MATHS / HIGH STREET PIECES VS INVESTMENT PIECES // IYAAJAY

August 04, 2015

I love a good investment piece, I really do.

However my bank balance really, really doesn't.

So why not shop around and be clever with your money.

For example, I adore the classic Burberry Sandringham Trench which is an iconic staple but with an incredibly eye watering price for essentially a cotton coat. I know this piece is incredibly well made, goes with everything, and will NEVER ever date, but I really can't justify a near £1300 price tag which makes me want to wince, collapse on the floor and cry whilst stroking the sleeve on my face.

I got to work tracking down the dupe of all dupes and surprisingly worked out an entire outfit for less then probably what the price of two sleeves and a handful of buttons could buy me from Burberry.

ASOS Lightweight Trench Coat in Stone

ASOS Super Longline Knitted T-shirt with Mock Shirt Hem

Topman Black Super Spray on Skinny Jeans

Zara Leather Shopper Bag with Suede Finish

All Saints Bronson Fedora

H&M Leather Chelsea Boots

I can't quite believe this outfit comes in at £980.01 cheaper then just one coat. £980.01! Its an insane amount of money saved just from shopping around then splurging on one item.

First off I set to work tracking down the perfect dupe of a trench and I discovered this ASOS Lightweight Trench Coat in Stone which to me, looks identical to the Burberry one albeit without the belt but heck! who uses the belt on a trench anyway? For £60 I couldn't quite believe how well constructed and smart it looks and would definitely be snapped up by me if I had the chance. I then thought about what else to pair it with and didn't want to go ultra minimal with the colours but I didn't want to go too seasonal either so I feel like I got a great balance between clothing and accessories. Next up I found the ASOS Super Longline Knitted T-shirt with Mock Shirt Hem which is the perfect layering piece as you don't get the bulk but you get the look of layers which is perfect for me because I find layering incredibly fiddly and hot. You can't go wrong with an incredibly tight pair of jeans (well, depends on where you stand on how tight is too tight) and Topman do some incredible Black Super Spray on Skinny Jeans which won't break the bank and look/fit better then other high end brands. For accessories I kept with the autumnal theme as its soon approaching. For the bag, I found this Burberry AW15 inspired suede tote from Zara which Im actually lusting after but I'm trying to muster the courage to spend £109 on whats essentially a unsafe bag but oh well! I surprised myself by finding this All Saints Bronson Fedora for £30! Yep you read correctly, something from All Saints that isn't going to break your bank and hit you right in the guilt which has happened to me many,many times before. I also found these H&M Leather Chelsea Boots which actually look like they could be from a higher end brand and also look like they're age beautifully with time too.

If you like these ideas of styling, let me know and Ill try and do more of them using different key, higher priced items and how to get the look for less!

Until next time guys,

Jay

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CURRENT FAVOURITES // IYAAJAY

September 16, 2014

Sorry I've been away for a little bit. I wanted to take a little step back to think about where I want to take iyaajay and what content I want to share with you guys and I think Ive finally got some great ideas which I can't wait to share with you. To tide you over until my next post, I thought Id share some of my current favourites as I haven't done a favourites post in a few months and with the new season coming up, I thought it was a great time to do so.

First off are my new latest jean obsessions. These ripped knee wonders are courtesy of the Topman sale which I picked up last week and have loved ever since. I originally saw these at the beginning of the season for £38 which I thought was a little steep for essentially trashed jeans so I was incredibly patient until I discovered a pair in my size at my local store for, wait for it......£8! I snapped these up for a crazy price and can't wait to style them throughout the winter. My tip for these is keep the rest of the outfit simple such as a lower back top or with your favourite tee to incorporate these into your love worn collection. Sadly these aren't available online in the sale so make sure to check out your nearest stores.

ASOS Pork Pie Hat

Next is my latest favourite headwear which yet again, Id been after for for the longest time but never thought I could carry off. Usually these hats don't fit my weirdly large head and look stupid just perched on top but luckily for me, this ASOS number fits perfectly (Hats off to ASOS for actually providing sizes rather then guesstamating your head size) This hat is incredibly versatile for winter and Ive already trial run it when I went to Brighton the other day with my trusty Zara biker, jeans, oversized tee and black Vans and it looked incredibly polished for a relaxed daytime outfit.

Black Tied Chain Wrapped Tooth Necklace

I featured this necklace a few months back when I did a Black Tied haul (Click here to read the post) and I have loved this piece as of late. Its a simple but effective layering piece which looks great teamed with a plain tee and this seasons outdoor inspired plaid. This piece has also garnered a lot of attention from people as its a great conversation starter too.

Images from thescienceofappearance.com and fashionbeans.com

With LFW happening and a look to whats in store trend wise for SS15, I've revisited a few of my favourite brands and yet again fallen in love with Burberrys offering. I love the spectrum of colour and the fact that Christopher Bailey isn't afraid to take the risk and create a stand out coat or an interesting print (This season featured nature and insects heavily) which I think is a great combination for SS15 as this season was very sombre and darker based and this finally shows that colour can be functional and used in creative ways without looking like an acid trip on legs. I can't wait to see how the high street decide to recreate this whether its print or colour.

I hope you liked this more simple favourites piece, let me know in the comments below if you think I should do more like this in the future.

Until next time guys

Jay

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TREND X IYAAJAY // AW14 TRENDS

September 05, 2014

Ive joined forces with Dan from TREND to bring you the A/W14's biggest trends for guys (Don't worry girls, head over to Dans blog to check out the womens biggest trends too!)

Lets get started shall we?

If you love whats been done here, make sure to check out Dan on his other networks too

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Whats your favourite AW trends? Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time guys

Jay

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Lust List

February 17, 2013

The Unif Hellraiser flats

I mean cmon, doesnt everyone just have one of those moments where your all feeling a little bit more edgy then usual and I think these scream for one of those occasions, but I WILL own these one day, even if it means overtime shifts *shudders*

Burberry bespoke trench

This stunning piece of investment screams 'yeah, you spent alot but its worth it' and I love it to pieces BUT look at the total, a guy can dream cant he?!

Mulberry mens postman lock backpack

Do I really need to write a justification on this?!

British heritage? check!

Iconic design? check!

Completely practical? check!

Its just too lustworthy!

Dior piece for my mum

okay so i cant be THAT selfish without picking something out for my mum. Shes been a fan of Dior simple, timeless pieces for some time and has always wanted just one classic piece that she can archive forever. She's a fan of the way that they keep to a simple, timeless aesthetic without being too overly embellished or overdone. I know Dior retails at a price that you'd have to sell a kidney and a few other body parts for BUT she's my mum and id love to be able to get her something one day from them.

What are you lusting over, or have got that you wanted for ages?