Just in: Transitional Basics, Pieces to Wear Now and Later

Left to right and top to bottom: Band of Outsiders Oxford shirt at Mr Porter, All Saints Colbert denim jacket, Helmut Lang Trace jeans at MatchesFashion.com, ASOS Bomber Jacket, Vans Slip-On 59 Pro,

Bailey Nelson Swift sunglasses.

For years now I have been trying to start working on my so-called 'transitional wardrobe' – that selection of pieces you can wear in between seasons but also incorporate easily into your SS or FW looks. Last week I went on a bit of an on and offline shopping spree to make sure I was well equipped – so I actually own everything you see in the pictures above.
I started with a pair of black slim jeans because as much as I love my Acne ones they are way too old to look presentable anymore. Next on the list was a new denim jacket in a slim fit so I could wear it over a shirt but also under a blazer. I had been looking for the perfect green Oxford shirt for years and I also finally found it (I'm wearing it as I type). Once I had the green I decided I needed some more colour, which is why I chose a light bomber jacket in burgundy – also great for layering. And I was low on neutrals so I chose sneakers in an off-white/cream colour my (immense) shoe collection was really lacking.
Now I am ready to start buying key pieces for FW14, most of which I have eyed already. More on these soon!

Look of the Day: LCM Spring/Summer 2015 Day 3

Let's not talk about my weird face and move on, shall we?
Today saw the wrap of the latest edition of London Collections: Men. Keeping the best for last, Burberry always puts on a fantastic show, which today was also blessed with rare but glorious sunshine.
I couldn't help but going for a comfortable look on this warm day with my breton-striped Uniqlo jumper worn under a black knit blazer, also from Uniqlo. I paired them with my new Indigo & Maine Denim blue jeans and, of course, my Clarks desert boots – this time in green suede with a fun yellow sole. My favourite new Bailey Nelson sunglasses completed the look.
And now it's on to Milan and Paris!

Look of the Day: LCM Spring/Summer 2015 Day 1

The latest edition of the London Collections: Men kicked off in London today. I had to cut my day a little shorter than expected but still managed to catch most of my favourite shows of the day – Hardy Amies and Agi & Sam were two of my personal highlights.
It was a grey and slightly chilly day in London so I went for a bit of layering with my look of the day. I paired my brand new Clarks suede shoes with casual Levi's jeans. I kept everything a bit monochromatic with a grey loopback jumper from Uniqlo, a blue striped shirt from Ralph Lauren and added some contrast with a lightweight navy seersucker blazer from Uniqlo and my super chic new Bailey Nelson sunglasses.
It was the perfect start to the new season. Follow me on Instagram from more daily updates straight from LCM!

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