To Bling or Not To Bling

When your Bling becomes your worst enemy.
So how much bling should any guy wear? First and foremost it depends on the individual. Not all of us even like to wear a ring or a watch, not to mention a bracelet or neck chain.
Sometimes some guys go overboard with the bling, trying to imitate their hip hop idol.
But as I said initially it depends on the individual and in which area of work or artistic background you find yourself.
If you are in a corporate girl of work, try to keep your bling to the minimum. It's not always good as a corporate figure to be blinged out when seeing your clients.
So try to accessorize with a watch that's not too big and too bang in your face.
If you have your favorite bracelet try to keep in mind the same concept as with the with watch..keep it to a minimum.
If wearing a ring also just try to have one ring on, whether it's your wedding band or just a ring you got as a gift.
And gents please don't wear your gold plated or silver bling chain over your shirt and tie, that's a call to the fashion police!
So keep it to the minimum without breaking any company rules and when week-end comes and you feel your inner Tupac or Lil Wayne come out then by all means but try not to overdo it.

Camen Menswear Styling Guide

The Looming Winter

The Looming Winter

This weeks piece looks at some of the essentials for this AW17 season. Grey has always been and will always be a very strong masculine colour. Although some may say it's a very conservative colour, for me it's a winter colour you can never go wrong with.
So the jacket is to be worn as the top layer. Whether you are going to have your suit underneath or a shirt and jersey, this jacket should not hide the under layers...unless it's raining and you have to cover up.
As another accessory I have included a nice black and white polka dot scarf. Not to have everything in plain colour, add that something in there to break the tone. And yes an umbrella is an essential accessory for today's gentleman, always handy cause you never know when a dame in distress might come your way. Small and compact and ready to be taken on the journey.
So gents always be prepared and always look stylish, no matter the weather!

Camen Menswear Styling Guide

A little bit of black on black

Black is a colour that will never go out of fashion. It is a colour that stands out on it's own or even be an accessory colour. Today's look is a black on black semi casual outfit. This look can be worn at basically any event, except your black tie affair of cause.
Especially as we are moving into Autumn and Winter season, you can never go wrong with this look. You can add your favorite jacket should it rain or just be abit cold.
You also don't have to break your budget to get this look. Your Friday look for the office (if you can wear sneakers). You will also be ready for the after work meet up with friends. So have a go at it and rock the look!

This is a black jeans from Woolworths, mandarin longer length top/shirt from Markham. Sneakers and cap from Mr Price.

Camen Menswear Styling Guide