Week in Detail #4

Wearing - Gap jacket, Levi's marl red sweatshirt c/o Zalando, Libertine Libertine t-shirt, Levi's Commuter 511, 
Clarks Desert Trek, Albam tote bag

Here's a few details of one of my outfits from last week. Zalando offered to send me a piece from their currently Levi's stock a few weeks back, I chose this marl red sweatshirt (now in the sale, they have a nice Converse range too.) and it's quickly turned into a early morning lifesaver. Having three jobs has its issue, hours are sporadic, it's difficult to plan anything, it's hard to tell if I'm coming or going. I need reliable garb which I know will look good no matter what else I wear, sweatshirts and lamsbwool jumpers seem to fit this bill perfectly. I reckon Hollie is sick of the thing already, it's got that nice lived-in feel after only a couple of washes. Its super soft fleece lining is what you want at this time of year, double thumbs up.

Above are a couple of other recently additions, I picked up the Albam tote bag on my recent trip around Covent Garden and the jacket is another strong sale find in Gap. I didn't realise when I was buying it but the jacket is fully water-resistant, which has been coming in handy with all the cycling that I'm doing at the moment (post on the bike coming on soon). Time to catch up with all your blog, I've got behind big time.

So who said colour was dead this Winter?

Photos by Hollie

Close Ups @ Bank

I was recently approached by Bank to look through the current stock to pick out some of my favourite items.  I've chosen to look at some of their more colourful and interesting close ups rather than plain of product shots. Buying clothes online is a tricky business, we all know this. It's hard to get the fit right, to get a proper feel for the fabric and quality so nice and clear close ups do help a bunch.

Above are a few of my favorite pieces which are all currently online. The cycling stitched chambray shirt would be a great nod to Olympic gold medalist Wiggo and the K-Way windbreaker is possibly what every person in Britain could do with, a waterproof. Superga trainers have been a firm favourite of mine for a few years, Hollie pointed out the other day that I'd suit this colour. I'm now quite tempted as my grey ones are on their last legs.

K-Way Jacket // Eastpak Backpack // Supera Trainers // Nanny State Shirt // Rivington T-Shirt

Close ups are just about the next best thing to seeing products in person. So do you prefer, Online or Offline?

This is a sponsored post, which helps with my current job situation and tea addiction. Designer clothes at Bank Fashion

Weekly Snapshots

 Wearing - Levi's Commuter 511s, beige Converse, Paul Smith socks

Topman t shirt, Gap chinos, Superga trainers, Penfield tote, Timex Weekender

Dockers khaki chinos, Clarks Desert boots, Uniqlo orange socks

Vintage blue work jacket, Topman cycling shirt & shorts, New Balance 420

Gap check shirt, old Levi's 511s, Superga trainers

Dockers chinos, Converse, Uniqlo yellow socks

I've been busy snapping outfit shots on Instagram recently, it's not replacing my normal detail shots but it's so handy when you're pushed for time. Seeing that my Iphone hasn't got the swanky new camera I don't intend to leave my trusty Canon at home any time soon.

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Week In Detail #1

1) Worry Me What by Andrew Kuo

2) Superga trainers

3) Topman jumper

4) Velour shirt

5) Gap chinos

6) Marks and Sparks watch

I actually had this post planned for Friday but stupid me deleted all the photos whilst I was clearing out some space on my laptop. I don't always have time to do a proper outfit post, it's a lengthy process to get it right if you're not mega photogenic so I thought I'd try out something different for a chance. Details of things that I've been into this week, hopefully I'll be doing this each week.

If you're into text/colour/charts and just amazing graphical skills I strong recommend Worry Me What, it's by designer Andrew Kuo and is pretty much my favourite thing right now. I may actually do a post on his work next week. The rest are things I've been wearing this week, nothing too flash just comfy stuff with nice details. Saying this, it's way too warm for a jumper now.

How are you spending your weekend? I wish I was out in the sun but I'm currently working on a magazine layout.

If you haven't entered the Gene Meyer sock comp you have till 12th April.