September 2010
22 posts
WatchTarp surfing @ Flea Market
WatchTarp surfing @ Flea Market
Flea Market
Of all the markets that have been happening around the city of Porto, one of the most praised is, without a doubt, Spot’s Flea Market. Originally held at Maus Hábitos, one of the hippest clubs in downtown Porto, this market invites everyone to scavenge their attics and storerooms in search of long lost treasures and sell or trade them. Flea’s motto is: “one man’s garbage is...
ianfleming asked: I'm having a seriously hard time finding a good selection of bowties. Any recommendations? =)
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A D.I.Y. guide
I’ve got to admit that I have a thing for leather jackets. I don’t know if it’s the feel of the leather itself or the whole “bad boy” conotation, but the truth is I fancy them. A trim fitting leather jacket, (running one size smaller to give it that sleek appearance) is a great alternative to have in your closet. However, I must say I prefer vintage leather as it has...
Size and fit: Jeans
On this entry of the “Size and Fit” series I’ll focus on one of the most iconic and essential pieces on any wardrobe (women’s and men’s alike). Denim has been around for ever and has been continuously evolving to adapt to fashion’s standards and trends. To quickly sum up its history and give you a tour of its endeavours up until now, here are some dates to...
LINKS À LA MODE: WEEKLY ROUNDUP 9/23
Great news! My post on bow ties was selected for this week’s Links à La Mode from the IFB website. Take a look at it and at all the other great posts!
Are You a Follower of Fashion?
Edited by: Ann of Holier than Now
Last week marked the end of New York Fashion Week. Post-show, the editors, buyers and bloggers went to work to define and list the trends, hoping we’ll follow...
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A touch of nature
I have a very strong connection to my place…it’s where I can get away from the drudgery of the everyday life and let my mind drift away to whatever makes me click at a particular moment. I love arriving home on a harsh, cold winter day when it’s pouring outside and just seat back and relax, especially if surrounded by a bunch of my closest friends…I love having people over...
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How to pull off a bow tie
In the last couple of years we’ve been experiencing a comeback of all things sartorial. Tailors and the whole bespoking/made to measure concept have become popular once again (kudos for those who have always embraced it), as have some forgotten trends and accessories. One such accessory is the bow tie: this piece of neckwear is easily one of the most overlooked and underrated when it comes...
A perfect transition
As temperature starts to drop, the need for warmer garments arises leading you to go hunting for your stored winter clothes. The thing is, these first days of Fall aren’t cold enough for those heavy jackets or cable knit sweaters, nor hot enough to go out with just a shirt or polo on. Thus you need to find something in between and that’s where the vest comes in…
This is one of...
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Customize your scent
As Summer draws to an end (and coincidently so does my parfum), I’ve been feeling an urge to upgrade my fresh citrus fragance (Burberrys) to something more adequate for the cold and gloomy months ahead. For Fall and Winter my choice lies upon an essence of sturdier character and “body”, incorporating hints of tobacco, wood, liqueur and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, etc.),...
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Pampering your footwear - part 2
On the first post I covered buffing and all the elements that should comprise an adequate shoe care kit. Truth be told, buffing will keep your shoes looking like a million bucks but it isn’t enough to prolong their lifetime. Like the rest of your body, feet also release moisture and sweat throughout the day, which is ultimately absorved by the leather in your shoes. Eventually some of that...
LINKS À LA MODE: WEEKLY ROUNDUP 9/9
I’ve made it into this week’s Links à La Mode! Check out all the great posts!
Working the new season with fabulous new discoveries.
Edited by: Florrie Clarke of Intrinsically Florrie
I’ve been overwhelmed by the quality of the submissions and I hope you’ll enjoy reading these as much as I have. This week the issue of workwear is tackled whether as a fashion blogger...
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Atelier des Createurs
I’m always on the look for interesting brands or stores able to provide quality items marked by great construction and fit. On my never-ending quest, I come across several brands which I share with all of you: many of them are considered luxury labels, but price and reputation alone do not assure quality. Learning how to spot those features in every item you try on is key, as it enables you...
IPAD: a must have accessory?
Apple has become the go to company when it comes to dishing out products that get everyone drooling about. Be it the Ipod, Iphone, desktop or laptop computers, the truth is the exceptional design combined with easy to use functionality, justifies the hype surrounding all their products. It is common to spot people on the street listening to their Ipods, going on and about their daily tasks...
LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP 9/2
My first entry in the Size and Fit series was featured in this week’s Links à La Mode! On top of that a photo of me was included in the header! Such great news…thank you all for following my blog!
The End of Summer? No! The Beginning of Awesome!
Edited by: Thom of The Sunday Best
For the past week I’ve been listening to Cee-Lo Green’s fantastic send-off, F@#* You, and...
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Pampering your footwear - part 1
For the last year or so, I’ve been experiencing a growing passion for high quality handcrafted men’s shoes. I have always been passionate about my footwear, even when I was younger and my repertoire consisted mainly of sneakers and high tops. I still keep and sport them on occasion, but as my personal style mutated and evolved into what it is today, I’m more and more drawn to...
