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November 22, 2015

Ive kept this little review pretty secretive (well apart from the odd little name dropping on my social media) but I can finally announce that Ive teamed up with FRENDS headphones to showcase the new Taylor headphones in Gunmetal which have recently launched to much hype!

FRENDS headphones are the perfect combination of style and sound, with the Taylor being the perfect modern statement piece. The distinctive silhouette and unparalleled sound quality round out this addition to your wardrobe as your most justified accessory to date. And with the release of the latest Gunmetal collection accompanied with hints of Rose Gold detailing makes a bold yet refined statement, these are made to be noticed!

Spotted on everyone from Harry Styles to Rita Ora, FRENDS have carved out the perfect luxury tech available on their own site, they're also available at Net-a-porter, Luisaviaroma and Urban Outfitters.

The sound quality on these are second to none (I have to say, these are better then both pairs of Beats and Monster headphones I've owned which are rather tinny compared to the rich sounds and strong bass these deliver) The headphones fit neatly into the faux leather pouch that comes included in the box, and also have a nifty fold flat ability meaning damage is minimised too. Another point I LOVE about these is the material feature around the cord which means they don't get tangled or damaged unlike some other headphones we all know of!

With their sleek leather top structure and memory foam padded headphones fit perfectly around your ear to deliver 360 degrees of sound as well as comfort which is a total bonus if your going to be using these religiously like I will! They're also easily adjustable using their sealed internal headband, meaning they can easily be adapted without hurting or snagging hair, which I've had happen so many times with other pairs. They feel incredibly sturdy and are a little bit on the heavier side but, remembering the quality, its worth the slight heaviness they give to the ears.

The Taylors also include the ability to change the volume, pause/play music and also have the microphone function which is perfect for calls on the go too, as well as not having to fumble for your phone when your waiting for a call.

What also sets FRENDS apart from the crowd is the impressive variety of customisation these allow, with just the simple twist of the stylish conical cap, you can switch them out to anything that suits your mood, style or latest must have trends, meaning these headphones will ALWAYS be in style!

Since my Taylors are edgy with the addition of the Gunmetal colour way, I decided to take it further by pairing them with my biker jacket and striped tee combo, perfect to make the headphones pop and turn heads too. Ive also paired them with a slightly more put together look and they looked great also, which really shows how versatile they really are.

NOW for the best bit, use the code 'jaylovesFRENDS' for 15% off ANY FRENDS headphones at their official site, with the offer being valid until the 31st December, perfect to treat someone special this Christmas or to just spoil yourself!

Until next time guys,

Jay

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** This is post is kindly sponsored by FRENDS who presented me with a gift code to purchase a pair of their headphones and also offer you, the reader, with discount also. The photos and review are all my own wording and opinions, with some information for the product being taken from the official website **

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July 08, 2015

From the end of this week, I'll be taking a little break from blogging (its not you, its me, my batteries are seriously drained and I really need a break after the past year whats happened not only on the blog but personal life too) but I thought before I go for a little bit, Ill share with you a little update from the past week.

As some of you may or may not know, I recently started working at Topman (I can't believe its been a month already) and I was given the opportunity to style and curate an entire window for the 'High Summer' trend; think colour blocking, bombers, oversized tees, sports shorts etc. I will admit, I was a little sceptical on how it would look because Ive never been given this opportunity before and I didn't know if my style would be given the green light but here it is! I know its not the best quality photo (cheers iPhone) but Im still a little giddy everytime I walk past because something I worked on is being displayed.

As a celebration for my first window launch, me and the parents headed to Gunwharf Quays for a Sunday out (another perk of working in fashion retail, some weekend time off) and well, lets just say, the bank account took a hammering. First off, I treated myself to some new Vans as in my new job, I'm on my feet all shift and wanted some more edgier shoes that looked great as well as feeling great too so I was lucky enough to stumble upon these beauties (available here) from the Vans outlet for a great price. I can't wait to style these with one of my favourite looks for work which include a pair of ripped knee jeans and a classic striped tee for a new take on classic style. I trial ran these shoes on Monday where I knew Id be running errands most of the day (risky move I know) and these didnt once rub or cause any irritation which I often find happens when breaking in new Vans. The leather upper is a different take on the traditional canvas and to me, looks a lot more edgy plus gives a more versatile appeal to the shoes.

Whilst also at Gunwharf, I was lucky enough to get my hands on this All Saints Shervan crew which weirdly, I hadn't seen before in store or online, but none the less, was well needed within my wardrobe. This drop back tee is the perfect way of adding this seasons on trend print without being too gaudy and loud, and also adding pattern to your wardrobe if your guilty of wearing a limited palette. I love this pattern and already own the 'Landscape' crew that I previously featured on my blog here. I was also lucky enough that the All Saints Outlet were offering an additional 30% on top of the sale prices so I picked this tee up for around £18 instead of the RRP of £40 which is an amazing deal, especially for All Saints.

I know this a little odd to add to a mens fashion based blog, but I'll admit it, Im a Vogue subscriber. I know your all going 'why? your a guy?' but I actually gain a lot of styling ideas and also use their layouts as inspirations for blog posts and also guys fashion too. When you think about it, the designers use the same mood boards and inspirations for both collections, so why not look at it in a more beautifully edited magazine? Makes you think right...

Anyways, the latest issue for August, with über-babe Lara Stone on the cover, just arrived today through my postbox so I can't wait to delve in and also use this as reading throughout my break, especially the features on becoming a new season expert and also when to buy trend calendar.

What have you been loving over the past week? Anything you want to share? Let me and other readers know below! All comments are welcome.

Until next time guys,

Jay

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