IYAAJAY // MENS STYLE BLOG: September 2017

OOTD / VOLUME FT ALL SAINTS, YEEZY AND TOPMAN // IYAAJAY

September 26, 2017

hibern crew - All Saints (available at the outlets now, and here)

super spray jeans - Topman (click here)

yeezy boost 350 v2 black white - Adidas Yeezy (click here)

Playing with proportions are one of the hardest things to do, especially if your on the short side like I am (I know 5ft9 isn't that short, but trying to work out how to wear these pieces without looking like a kid trying on their dads clothes is a challenge for me) but I think i've finally cracked it with this sweat and jeans combo. As the sleeves are really exaggerated and the fit is incredibly oversized and boxy, pairing it with super spray jeans to add balance, and then tied it in with my yeezy's that fit perfectly with the black and cream vibe going on. Facing another challenge, pairing these colours with the blue hair was surprisingly easy, but luckily it won't be for much. I really feel like a change due to the colour now going patchy etc so I'm pretty excited to see the outcome this week when i get it done.

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Until next time,

Jay

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brand ambassador

OOTD / LACED UP FT TOPMAN AW17 COLLECTION // IYAAJAY

September 18, 2017

pink washed hoodie - Topman (click here)

lace up jeans - Topman (click here)

If you'd of asked me last year that id be lusting over a pair of lace up jeans and a pink hoodie, id of probably laughed and said you were mad. Fast forward a year and I'm in love with this dusky pink toned hoodie and Topmans take on the Topshop lace up jeans, playing up the slightly girly side of my style (ive never hidden the fact I've bought Topshop items before and worn it without care). With the slouchiness of the hoodie, pairing it with a tighter, almost rocker inspired jean felt like the most natural way to go. I mean i've also been super tempted to go the opposite way, pairing it with a pair of dad jeans and belting the hell out of it for that Vetements street style everyones swooning over of late, just to play up the volume of the materials.

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Until next time,

Jay

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all saints

OOTD / ARROW FT ALL SAINTS AUTUMN/WINTER 2017 // IYAAJAY

September 07, 2017

blunt shirt - All Saints (click here)

mar boots - All Saints (click here)

You've got to love a changing season right? Surely I can't be the only one who gets a kick about layering, breaking out the cosy coats and also the boots for the season ahead? Well, All Saints have pretty much set me up for the season ahead with a couple of staples I couldn't help but pick up from the new collection.

I know they're currently gifting bloggers with new season pieces to style, but all these pieces were purchased by myself (yep, I had a splurge but, when I think about it, they're justifiable as I know that these will be staples every year and never really date which is a win win in my books) and I fell deep in love with their new collection, heavy on the monochrome colour scheme with palm, illustrations and arrow prints a plenty with the most heavenly leather goods (if your going to invest in one thing from All Saints, make sure its one of their iconic jackets, they'll see you through for years). I settled on the 'Blunt' shirt, a pyjama style looser shirt in a lightweight fabric that just seems to skim over anything and always look effortless. Pairing this with super skinny jeans and a fedora is a little iconic nod to my style influences with a little dash of Jamie Cullen who has the most amazing style (and is also incredibly sweet and funny to boot!). Now, I know that people are going to be mad about how much the 'Mar' boots are, but my god are they worth it. Like the Saint Laurent Wyatts at a fraction of the cost, these are a sturdy cuban heel boot that'll never go out of style and are the boot ive been lusting after since the launch of this new collection. If your considering them, bare in mind to go a size up as they're a little narrow across the bridge of the foot and also with the ankle strap that wraps round, be careful as they're only 3 holes to do them up so they could be a tight fit.

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