Winter Scarf's

I absolutely love winter. It's a time to whip out the extra layers, grab a glass of mulled wine or four whilst Christmas shopping, and see London all lit-up under the early night sky!
It's also an excuse to go shopping for accessories, especially a new scarf. A new shield from the wind, cold and snowfall that is on it's way.

It has to make a statement, stand out, and above all, keep you warm whilst the snow falls and you can see your breath with every exhale.

Something that you can add to the Winter Wardrobe I told you about!

For me, I wanted one that I could wear time and time again, and for a few more winters too - more like a 'timeless piece' than a one season wonder. 
I found it hiding in the corner of a store, looking right at me, and I fell in love right away.

Hello 100% lambswool, made exclusively by Jack Wills with Johnstons of Elgin. It had to be mine, and you can find it here if you want one too!

Within a few minutes I had paid, whipped of the tag, and headed off to a reunion lunch with it round my neck.

With so many out there to chose from though (believe me, I was looking everywhere), I have narrowed some of them down for you here to help with your search. 
From Ted Baker to Reiss, to Topman and Acne, look no further in your search for that ultimate winter shield statement piece.

All you need to do is click on the link below the image to be taken to the store! 

Zara Chunky Knit Scarf. Found here.

Glen Lossie Lambswool Scarf. Found here.

Ted Baker 'Goldwon' Scarf. Found here. Also in Blue here.

Paul Smith Signature Stripe Scarf. Found here.

Reiss Soft Oatmeal Scarf. Found Here

Hugo Boss Lambswool Scarf. Found Here.

Johnstons Vintage Tweed Cashmere Scarf. Found Here.

River Island Green Tartan Scarf. Found Here.

J Crew Stripped Scarf. Found Here

Barbour Tattersall Scarf. Found Here.

Acne Oversized Grey Scarf. Found Here.

Now, time to wrap up and head to the Christmas Markets for some mulled wine!

Come on winter, we are ready for you!

Ditch the Chinos

You know the situation. You get ready for a night out, sort out the hair, spray some aftershave, put on your best pair of chinos and a top to go with, and head out onto the town looking reem. Sorry, just had the temptation to use that word!

The only problem is, once you get out onto the town, your chinos have seemed to cloned themselves onto every other male attendee of the watering hole! Fantastic! Your sand coloured chinos with the white button are on everyone else, or in a range of colours! Not so reem now!

As we have all realised by now, menswear has been steadily progressing in a much more refined and smarter direction. Chinos offer that, but when you and your friends look identical from behind with some sand chinos and white top, it's time for a slight change.

Hello wool trousers.

Yes, wool. First thoughts? Grandad and old age. But, the great thing about these trousers is that they are not hard to wear. You can use them for nearly all your outfits and replace the chinos or jeans to stand out from the crowd. You can still roll them up (and use an iron to hold that roll in place) and match them with a shirt, polo, low neck tee. Play around and see what works for you. It's taking smart to that next level, whilst keeping the casual 'saturday night' feel about your outfit.

Here are a few ideas of how you can throw some wool trousers into your outfit.

They can really smarten up an outfit, whilst staying cool and on trend. Another plus? They are made of wool, which means they can keep you warm through this horrible cold weather!

Here are some of my choices, click on the image to be linked to the website: