Chic Galleria » sarahjaneadams http://www.chicgalleria.com Your premier, social destination for all that is Chic, where globetrotting professionals chat about Style and Beauty, Home and Family, Arts and Entertainment, and Body and Mind. Where a recipe of expertise and passion fulfills your desires. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:59:17 +0000 en hourly 1 Over The Rainbow http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/05/over-the-rainbow/ http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/05/over-the-rainbow/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 07:34:00 +0000 sarahjaneadams http://localhost:8888/chicgalleria/01-Design/02-Production/site/2009/05/over-the-rainbow/ This summer, beat the financial depression with over the top brights in fashion’s answer to credit crunch drabness.  Create a head to toe statement, clash neons, or pair a luminous shade with a base shade of black; anything goes, as long as it pops.  If you’re a wallflower who can’t face making such an impact, go for an eye catching belt or tie to make a more reserved nod to the trend.

Images: Jil Sander, Marc Jacobs, Lacoste, Dior Homme, men.style.com 

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This summer, beat the financial depression with over the top brights in fashion’s answer to credit crunch drabness.  Create a head to toe statement, clash neons, or pair a luminous shade with a base shade of black; anything goes, as long as it pops.  If you’re a wallflower who can’t face making such an impact, go for an eye catching belt or tie to make a more reserved nod to the trend.

Images: Jil Sander, Marc Jacobs, Lacoste, Dior Homme, men.style.com 

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Light and muted are the key words for summer, as flesh tones quietly reign supreme in new season’s menswear.  Beige, cream and buttermilks all whisper understated elegance, and provide an air of expense and sophistication, whilst lightweight fabrics provide effortless cool as temperatures climb.  Draw your look together with a slightly darker belt or shoes, and don’t be afraid to mix your nude tones for a high fashion edge.

Images: Lanvin, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Versace, men.style.com  

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]]> http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/05/in-the-nude/feed/ 0 Pump It Up http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/pump-it-up/ http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/pump-it-up/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:31:00 +0000 sarahjaneadams http://localhost:8888/chicgalleria/01-Design/02-Production/site/2009/04/pump-it-up/ This season the catwalks were home to a variety of sports inspired menswear; from the formal shirt and tie parading as a tracksuit, with its matching loafers depicting the design of trainers, to more traditional workout wear, the gym was never far from the minds of designers such as Alexander McQueen and D&G.  Bring a sporty feel to your new season style with hoodies and light, tech friendly fabrics to keep you going for gold this spring.

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This season the catwalks were home to a variety of sports inspired menswear; from the formal shirt and tie parading as a tracksuit, with its matching loafers depicting the design of trainers, to more traditional workout wear, the gym was never far from the minds of designers such as Alexander McQueen and D&G.  Bring a sporty feel to your new season style with hoodies and light, tech friendly fabrics to keep you going for gold this spring.

Images: D&G, Alexander McQueen, DSquared2, men.style.com  

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]]> http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/pump-it-up/feed/ 0 Military Exercise http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/military-exercise/ http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/military-exercise/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:29:00 +0000 sarahjaneadams http://localhost:8888/chicgalleria/01-Design/02-Production/site/2009/04/military-exercise/ There’s no need to camouflage your stylishness this season, as khaki becomes a shade to covert.  Soft fabrics and loose styles ensure that the military favourite is relaxed enough for the long summer days ahead, whilst retaining the formal smartness with which it is synonymous.  Try light trenches, knits and narrow leg trousers to really make the trend stand to attention.

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There’s no need to camouflage your stylishness this season, as khaki becomes a shade to covert.  Soft fabrics and loose styles ensure that the military favourite is relaxed enough for the long summer days ahead, whilst retaining the formal smartness with which it is synonymous.  Try light trenches, knits and narrow leg trousers to really make the trend stand to attention.

Images: Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Etro, DKNY, Hermes, men.style.com 

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]]> http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/military-exercise/feed/ 0 In Too Depp http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/in-too-depp/ http://www.chicgalleria.com/2009/04/in-too-depp/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:01:00 +0000 sarahjaneadams http://localhost:8888/chicgalleria/01-Design/02-Production/site/2009/04/in-too-depp/ The eccentric style of Burton muse Johnny Depp seemed to take centre stage at a variety of spring shows, with Etro most notably taking unofficial inspiration from the star’s rock star penchant for long scarves, fedoras and shades. Create your own homage to Depp by piling on the arts and crafts jewellery, ripped jeans and waistcoats, whilst pulling the look together with a classically tailored item such as a coat or blazer.

Images: Etro, men.style.com

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The eccentric style of Burton muse Johnny Depp seemed to take centre stage at a variety of spring shows, with Etro most notably taking unofficial inspiration from the star’s rock star penchant for long scarves, fedoras and shades. Create your own homage to Depp by piling on the arts and crafts jewellery, ripped jeans and waistcoats, whilst pulling the look together with a classically tailored item such as a coat or blazer.

Images: Etro, men.style.com

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