IYAAJAY // MENS STYLE BLOG: February 2017

OOTD / BRACING FT TOPMAN, DIY ZARA, VANS AND ALL SAINTS // IYAAJAY

February 27, 2017

black faux shearling lined biker - Topman (sold out online)

striped mid sleeve tee - All Saints (similar here)

diy raw edge hem jeans - Zara (inspired by these)

sk8 hi in black suede - Vans (click here)

I don't know about you but this weather really isn't a favourite of mine, but it does give me some lame excuses to break out the warmest coats in my collection. Im grabbing this biker more and more lately, not only because its one of the warmest I own due to the thick, plush faux shearling, its also one of the most versatile pieces too. Pairing it with classic stripes and one of my favourite DIY's of late, it takes on a more simple approach but still a very stylish one. Topping it off with my trusty vans, this look would be perfect up until it gets a little warmer, but can also be dressed up with a swap of the jeans and shoes.

What do you think of this look? What would you pair these pieces with? Let me know below or on social media using #IYAAJAY or tag me in your inspired photos!

Until next time,

Jay

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OOTD / ROCK FT TOPMAN, UO AND VANS // IYAAJAY

February 22, 2017

white oversized fit guns n roses t-shirt - Topman (click here)

charcoal and ginger check overshirt - Topman (click here)

light wash blue denim casual shirt - Topman (click here)

light blue dad jeans - Loom @ UO (click here)

sk8 hi in black suede - Vans (click here)

Ive been obsessed with this tee again lately and i've been really inspired by Topman's 5 NEW RULES campaign thats just launched instore and online showing you this seasons new rules to nailing SS17 style. Ive been playing around with layering more and taking influences from other brands and sources to pair double denim together in different shades and silhouettes to create this look. Playing around with these textures and styles has really free'd up more creativity in my wardrobe and also means i can also pair unexpected items with each other to create on trend styles (I'm also desperate to try using a slinkier shirt under this denim one paired with super spray jeans)

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Until next time,

Jay

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OOTD / LAYERED UP FT TOPMAN // IYAAJAY

February 17, 2017

embroidered bomber - Topman (no longer available online)

black eagle kings print spliced hoodie - Topman (click here)

light wash blue denim casual shirt - Topman (click here)

black super spray on skinny jeans - Topman (click here)

Theres nothing quite like a seasonal change to move from heavy winter coats to more manageable layering and with the help of this weeks social ambassador challenge of layering up, I'm bringing my take on this trend. Pairing an oversized spliced hoodie with a denim shirt has a nod towards the skate/grunge trend that is hardly slowing down but then pairing it with my favourite bomber makes it a lot more wearable if your not too sure on just the denim shirt. I now find layering really useful because I never know what ill be doing during the day so having that flexibility is great!

Also I tried this time to loosen up a little bit when taking my photos because Ive noticed that, whilst being in bad moods recently, I look so moody and unhappy in my photos which is not a nice trait at all! Theres a time and a place for a moody scowl and its not in this post!

What do you think of this look? What would you pair these pieces with? Let me know below or on social media using #IYAAJAY or tag me in your inspired photos!