Since their inception back in 1873 jeans have become a staple of men’s designer clothing, originally invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss for work wear they have come a long way since then, with hundreds of different styles available in a range of fits and colours. The reason jeans have been so successful is because they are so versatile, not only just for manual labourers as in the past jeans can be worn for everyday wear, casual wear and smart wear.

There is a huge range of designer jeans available no matter what your style or tastes, you can choose from smart straight cut jeans to funky twisted cuts. Jeans also come in a wide variety of colours now too, not just your typical indigo denim or stone wash but in a rainbow of bright colours. Some styles that were popular a couple of decades ago also keep popping back into fashion such as boot cut and flared jeans to skinny and super straight cut.

Designer jeans

It has been revealed that the next collection by Kate Moss for Topshop will be her last after four years working with the company. It’s thought that her departure was amicable despite rumours suggesting she had fallen out with billionaire owner Sir Phillip Green or that she had been kicked out to make way for his 19 year old daughter Chloe.

Sir Philip Green stated “There have been no dramas and we don’t need a new muse. There is only one Kate and we are not looking for a replacement,” he explained. “Kate has done 14 collections with us. It has been fantastic for us and fantastic for her, but they take more and more time and she cannot do this full-time anymore because she has other commitments.”

Although there is speculation that his daughter Chloe will be taking over from Kate, Sir Philip said: “We have a change in the direction of our business with Kate, but that has absolutely nothing to do with my daughter.”

He also insisted that his daughter will have to start at the bottom and work her way up before ever being considered for such a position as what Kate Moss held there.

You need to invest this season in lots and lots of dresses there are so many different styles in women’s fashion at the moment that you have plenty of choice! Whether its party or prom dresses, day dresses or night dresses, or this seasons must have the maxi dress, you wardrobe won’t be complete without one.

pretty dresses

The different styles in this season are a great way to make a statement, and dresses are much more versatile than many people think, they fit a multitude of functions such as pretty tea dresses, tights and boots for a casual day look to glamorous and sexy for an evening. They are also ideal to wear for work or a comfortable one for lounging around at home in, there is no excuse not to wear one this season.

Casual dresses

Even a couple of dresses can be accessorised for many different looks, picking out key trends this season such as fur, lace, and leather or the country chic or grungy styles. All you need to remember is to make the style for you if you’re not that girly you can still wear a dress, as they can work for whatever taste you have there are many different styles out there that can suit you.

Sexy dresses

Over the summer month your hair can take a battering whether your stay at home or go abroad somewhere hot for a holiday to you need to make sure you look after it and keep it protected so it stays healthy. Your hair can take a lot but does need to be maintained, think about all the styling it has even on a daily basis such as blow drying, using your ghd hair straighteners or curling tongs add that to the damaged caused by going o holiday such as the chlorine in water, UV rays from the sun and the heat drying it out.

When you are away on holiday you really need to make sure you protect your hair and your scalp from the sun’s harmful UV rays which can leave your hair dry and damaged but also burn your scalp if you are not careful, that’s why you always need to protect your head with a hat, if you can’t a hair protection and sunscreen spray also helps.

As well as protecting your hair while on holiday you can also protect it at home before you style it, use a thermal protector like the one offered by ghd, this helps prevent damage cause by the heat of styling. You can also make sure your hair stay in good condition by using a conditioning treatment, once a week if it’s feeling particularly dry and damaged.

Everyone will have at least one t-shirt in their wardrobe and many will have a lot more, it’s the most useful item of clothing and probably the most worn in most men’s wardrobes. You can choose from cheap and cheerful value ranges to more pricy men’s designer clothing ranges depending on your budget.

The simple t-shirt can be worn lots of different ways making it very versatile, you can wear it for casual wear and even for smarter wear, depending what you wear it with, whether its a plain white t-shirt or something a bit out there with a funky print on.

Plain t-shirts

 For summer t-shirts are an ideal partner with shorts and great for holidays, bright colours and clashing prints are popular trends at the moment. Another way to wear them when the weather cools down a bit is to wear them underneath an unbuttoned shirt, check shirts are a great partner for this look especially teaming it with a printed t-shirt, you can go for a rocker look by opting for a retro band t-shirt.

Vintage style t-shirts

If you want something a bit smarter you can still opt for a t-shirt without been too casual, go for a simple design on a darker shade and pair with dark straight cut denim jeans and smart shoes.

Bright coloured t-shirts

Accessorising evening or formal wear for women can take as much effort as choosing the right dress. It is very easy to ruin the whole look of an outfit by choosing the wrong accessories and, instead of complimenting an outfit, can cause the opposite effect and make it look over the top and garish.

Women also have the added issue of how to wear their hair for such occasions. Very formal and elegant occasions often call for hair to be worn up, and as an added touch clips or slides that accentuate the dress can be worn. When wearing the hair up, drop earrings are ideal as they help to lengthen the neck, which gives off an air of classic authority and inner confidence. Studs are suitable when wearing the hair down and this also stops any accidental tangles from occurring.

Necklines must also be considered before choosing which necklace to wear. A heavily patterned top or one with many ruffles or sequins around the neckline will not need any form of necklace. Wearing necklaces with these necklines will look too fussy and over the top. Low cut or plunging necklines are suited to simple drop pendants as the eye will already be drawn to the area due to the style of clothing and will not need to be over stated. Heavy necklaces and those with many layers can look out of place at formal functions.

Minimalism is key in everything from jewellery to make up; the trick is to be remembered for looking gorgeous, not garish.

When summer hits we seem to enter wedding season, when most people choose to get married, it’s also when many stag and hen parties happen, an event to which just as much thought seems to go into planning as it does planning the actual wedding itself.  The stag and hen parties have become so much more than a trip to your local boozer followed by a curry afterwards so it’s no surprise that people want to commemorate the event, t shirt printing is a popular way to get everyone involved and adds a personal touch.

There are many retailers out there that offer generic stag and hen party t shirts and other paraphernalia, however if you want to create a design yourself which can be made tailored to individuals then using an online retailer such as www.splashlogo.co.uk can help. You can send them you personal designs which they will then print out onto clothing from their wide selection, they have many different sizes and styles of clothing which can be used and they also offer a quick turnaround time. So you can organise the party hassle free!

Buying plus size clothes online can be hard, as many plus size retailers do not have standard sizes.  They can often be very generous, so you may find yourself needing a smaller size than you would at a high street retailer.  Some retailers do not offer clothes above a size 16 or 18, so finding items for the fuller figure can be hard. It can also be difficult to find your own style.  Many plus size ranges are not particularly fashion conscious, and if you have alternative tastes this can make it even more difficult.  

There are some vintage and reproduction outlets that sell retro clothes online.  Full skirts and dresses from the 1950s and 60s are very popular.  However, a retro retailer will offer a fuller range of sizes than a true vintage outlet as real vintage clothes are harder to come by and stock is likely to be limited.  Searching a few auction sites may turn up real vintage items in plus sizes, but they are hard to find and you will need to be patient. 

If you prefer ‘goth’ fashion there are several retailers who stock items of clothing in plus sizes.  It may be that those that make and design their own ranges will make clothes to measure for you if you provide your detailed measurements.  These are not cheap to buy, but as one off pieces they may be worth the investment if it is truly something that you will wear often.

There are a number of men’s designer clothing trends which will always have a continuing appeal for men, and so rarely go out of fashion.  Clothing that has a military style will always appeal, so combat trousers for casual wear continue to be in style. 

The polo shirt is always very popular and comes in every colour imaginable.  They can be worn with smart trousers and a jacket for a smart/casual look, or simply with jeans for dressing down.  Most designer labels for men will have a polo shirt in their clothes range, but they can also be purchased very cheaply if required.  For some men the logo is important, but if not then it is a good idea to opt for a cheaper brand. 

A well cut suit is a must have for any man’s wardrobe and if you cannot stretch to a designer label or a tailor made suit then opting for ready to wear is not a bad thing.  There are many different retailers who can offer a quality suit for all occasions, and even if you do not need to wear one on a regular basis, it is a good idea to keep one to wear to weddings and other events.

Summer clothes in trend at the moment include sandals, Bermuda shorts and brightly coloured shirts and t-shirts.  These are ideal for holidays but are casual wear, so should be kept for the beach rather than nights out.  For an evening look casual trousers which can be dressed up, such as Chinos, can be worn.

Vintage style college clothes have had a bit of a revival this year, probably because not only is the style practical but it’s also very comfortable and great for lounging around in, the style is also teams this seasons sportswear trend as well which many clothes shops have been picking up on. You can choose college cool for a relaxing, lounging around at home look, for a casual day out and also for travelling in, where comfort is the upmost important factor.

College cool doesn’t just include, hoodies and sweats, it also incorporates sports style tops which aren’t as casual as you think as well as blazers and shirts, and for hot summer days sporty looking vest tops are great worn with simple denim shorts. Or sports luxe with cheeky hotpants, baseball tops and American football cropped tees. The mainstay of this look is the American vintage style and looks great mixed with chino trousers and cut offs, you can look towards a preppy look for inspiration.

This look is also easy to accessorise with a simple sports bag and plimsolls, if trainers are too much, simple jewellery or brooches can finish off a look, because it is more of a casual style you want to keep it simple and not go OTT with the accessories.

College cool