1,000 and Counting - The Pinterest Edition

When Keri introcduced me to Pinterest, I didn't know what to think.  Is this another social network?  Seems like a massive distraction?  I was right about one of those.  Its become a bit of a guilty pleasure.  I'm increasingly finding myself neglecting which ever project I should be working on, and scanning Pinterest for the latest fashion find or DIY project.

I even have a favourite Pinner I follow.

Over the weekend I passed the 1,000 follower mark, so I thought I would share some of my favourites with you, and post a couple new picks before I pin them to one of my boards.  

Men's Fashion - What Men Wear: A Men's Style Board 

My Men's fashion board was a huge surprise for me. I didn't expect to enjoy pinning to this board nearly as much as I do, and it's become the one that is followed most.  These are my favs and most pinned.

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What am I pinning right now? These two, right from  Cup of Couple & Style of A Guy  

Interiors & Exteriors - In, On, or Around the Home

My biggest passion for sure. Residential design is where I spend my time.  I find Pinterest especially  inspiring for interior spaces.  Such a massive variety, all in one place, all for me to devour! 

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And finally, down here at the bottom, two new Pins from Desire to Inspire.

Bill

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My Classics

When I think of the classics I automatically think of black and white, adding denim to the mix makes it even more perfect.  I could wear this look everyday.

Alicia of Cheetah is the New Black does it the best!

Feel like living on the edge of this classic look?  Add some yellow!  Who does it better than these two stylish ladies, right?!

I'm going to try my classic look this week and yes yes I will live on the edge. Sort of!

images via 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 

keri

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Men's Winter Fashion 2012 - Winter Winds are blowin' Edition

Winter winds are blowing.  They were howling down the tight Toronto streets this week. I'm not surprised. I mean, it is Toronto, not like we're in sunny southern California or anything. It's just that we've been so spoiled this fall, it felt like the winter would never get here.

But it is here. And we need to deal.  Here are my thoughts on making that happen.

Lets start with some details.  Ties get a little chunkier and heartier this time of year. I'm always on board for something knit, like these great pastels above, but layer them and then layer them again.  

This heartier look carries over onto other accessories as well.  I love this bag, straight from the artist's studio.  Its tough and durable, like we need to be during a Canadian winter, but its got a great touch of style contrasted against the dark coat.

And what guy can go anywhere without a great scarf this winter?

Two really great sweaters to show you here.  Above is your classic winter sweater.  Winter pattern, reindeer and the right colours. Below is all class. Fitted, great colour, elbow patches. All in the details. 

Outerwear, from formal to casual.  Texture in everything.  Naturals, grey's and neutrals are big.  The Marc Jacobs double breasted beauty here has it all.  Amazing texture, fitted detail, great colour, oozing style.  

These two overcoats offer very different options.  I'm a bit of a sucker for the HBC print on anything, and this peacoat will get some looks, but comfort, warmth and cool are worth all of the looks in the world.  The camel coloured comparison piece has a great warm feeling, a luxurious texture and I like the ticket pocket too. 

I've saved these last two images for quite a while now, direct from The Sartorialist.  They're from the Prada Fall/Winter 2012 show from early 2012.  The whole ensemble here is what sets the look off. The confidence of the models (both well known actors), just great fit.  Something to emulate here.

Bill

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Classic Style Icon - Paul Newman

Lately I've been posting a fair bit about Men's Style, and I wanted to pair that with something classic.  Its the old adage, "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting tomato in your fruit salad."  So lets temper those other posts with some wisdom (before we all end up in anchor pattern shirts, buttoned to the top, with short pink shorts, topsiders, a linen scarf and a beard)

I love these two pictures because they illustrate something so fundamental about fashion.  Wear your clothes.  Rock your clothes. Doesn't matter if you're in formal mode with a bow tie and a two button vest, or a t-shirt and jeans.  Be comfortable and be confident.

Like I said, be comfortable and confident.  You would have to be if want to step out in this gear, short plaid shorts!

Speaking of plaid, it's always in style.  

How today is this pic?  High white socks, short pants, loafers, striped shirt and a short jacket.  This feels like something I would wear today going out for drinks on a lazy thursday evening.  I love how he owns this look with no self  doubt.

Dressed down formal.  Undone tie, rolled sleeves, fitted but not tight.  Comfortable and confident.  Not overly done, and nothing too trendy or fashion forward here, but just dripping style.

Like I hinted to in the beginning, there is knowledge and there is the wisdom. Don't dress too boldly.  Follow some sage advice, simple, great pieces.  Don't shy away from trends, but don't let them dominate your wardrobe either.  Check out this article at GQ - yes, it is trying to sell to you - but look at the clean, uncomplicated pieces they are trying to sell to you.  Great, classic, have in your closet for years, pieces.

Style Icon - Michael Caine

Bill
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