In celebration of Movember,here are my favourite facial hair moments of 2012

Top to bottom and left to right: Justin O'Shea, Nick Wooster, Robert Rabensteiner, Roo Panes, Justin Doss, Josh Peskowitz,

 Random guy from GQ's street style, Zac Efron.

I'm not going to lie, I haven't considered for a second joining the Movember movement this year. As much facial hair as I might have I can't seem to grow a decent moustache. I also avoid clean shaving altogether to avoid looking like a toddler. I am not the biggest fan of moustaches in general unless you smoke a pipe or you're going through a hipster phase.
Instead, I thought I'd put together a post with some of my favourite facial hair moments from celebrities and fashion insiders this year. Who says Movember shouldn't be a celebration of a man's most distinctive (exposed) feature? Which is why tonight's launch of the 100 Beards, 100 Days book by Jonathan Daniel Pryce is the prefect way to end the day. Check out his tumblr here and stay tuned for more info on his book.

PS. This below is the closest I'll ever come to having a moustache. I look like I've been beaten with a stick but it fit the theme of the day so what the hell, right?

Fashion, Frankly

Most Stylish of the Week: Casual chic

I always get a certain feeling of accomplishment when a few of 'Most Stylish of the Week' match with those of American GQ. I guess it's easier when we don't have a particularly busy week in menswear.
Ashton Kutcher, whom I'm equally happy and jealous of for going out with Mila Kunis, went for the ultimate casual chic combination this week. A tweed blazer and plaid shirt is always a winner. I am not a fan of the shoes but I love the touch of the baseball hat and shades, which give it a 'Ivy League' vibe.
Robbert Pattinson's I-don't-give-a-damn outfits have become a lot more stylish since parting ways with K Stew. I love a bit of black and blue action and the slid back beanie tops it all off, literally, with a touch of boho chic.
This week we also witnessed Roo Panes' third lesson on how to wear a Burberry flannel jacket. First, he showed us a smart evening look, followed by an effortless scruffy but cool ensemble. Now it's time for the casual chic outfit finished off with a clean shave and a dapper pair of purple Jimmy Choo 'Hamilton' loafers.

The best groomed guy of the week is Matthew Fox in his latest editorial for Da Man magazine. I love it when men understand the power of striking the perfect balance between the scruffy and the polished. A stubble with a gel slicked-back hairdo is one of my favourite tricks for an elegant but not overly smart look. And this is exactly what the stylist for the shoot has done for Matthew. If only he kept it up off camera...

JustJared, Style.com

Most Stylish of the Week: Robert Rabensteiner rocks the velvet slipper

Hard as I try, it's nearly impossible to get any fresh faces to the Most Stylish of the Week post! I guess it makes sense, he who is stylish is always well dressed. Nonetheless, I am happy to finally include Robert Rabensteiner in a post. He is, in my opinion, one of the most stylish men in the planet and also one of the most original and fashion-forward but always masculine and never over-the-top. This week he was in Paris with the rest of the fashion pack where he wore straight-cut jeans with a casual blue shirt, a dark pin stripe blazer and black velvet slippers. This is so on-trend but so classic and so individual at the same time, it just blows my mind. And, mind you, not anyone can pull off a pair of women's sunglasses.
Over at LAX airport Andrew Garfield got off a plane looking this cool in a perfect combination of colours. The key to a casual and relaxed look is the fit of everything you wear and Garfield's got that down too. And, well, being tall is always a plus.
Logan Lerman had his first late night talk show experience this week with Jimmy Fallon. I was a big fan of the kid even before watching his brilliant performance on 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and I'm glad he's also doing well in the wardrobe department. He wore a very classic combo of grey suit, white shirt and black tie and shoes but I liked the 'relaxed' vibe introduced by the loose tie knot and the laceless brogues some celebrities have been getting a kick off lately.
Even though I would never in my life wear an outfit such as this I thought that Justin Timberlake looked terribly cool in his golf outfit. His nylon (?) J Lindeberg trousers and shoes are too wide but very much what he normally wears and I still smile every time I see the printed polo shirt buttoned up and worn with that hat.
You already saw Rob Pryor earlier this week on Burberry's campaign for 'The Britain'. He was at the brands Regent Store theme park flagship superstore earlier this week celebrating the launch of the collection. He was joined by Roo Panes, who stars in the Burberry Prorsum FW12 campaign. They both looked very stylish in their put together/scruffy looks. I am still in love with Roo's houndstooth blazer, which we saw him wear already at the London Collections: Men closing party.

Style.com, JustJared, Courtesy of Burberry

Burberry celebrates the first London Collections: Men

Roo Panes

On Sunday night Christopher Bailey and Eddie Redmayne – the face of the SS12 Burberry campaign –  co-hosted a private party at the Burberry store in Knightsbridge in celebration of the London Collections: Men, which came to a close that same evening.

Burberry always does the best events with the coolest crowd. A few of the Burberry boys and girls obviously didn't miss it – Edie Campbell, George Craig, Jack Sails, Redmayne and my favourite, Roo Panes. Roo is the face of the FW12 campaign for the house and I really like him because he's got this effortless flare for fashion. He looked great in a herringbone blazer. Hopefully we'll be seeing a lot more from him in the coming months.
David Gandy, rocking a checked 3-piece suit and daring with pattern mixing, also attended the party. Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani both looked quite chic (love them in Him & Her!). And Miles Kane, who also provided music and entertainment for the evening, took us back to the 60's with his Beatles' bob and skinny suit.

Eddie Redmayne & Christopher Bailey

David Gandy

Russell Tovey, Sarah Solemani & Eddie Redmayne

Miles Kane
All pictures courtesy of Burberry