My 3 Fashion Must Haves

Haha since I'm still on a fashion high after the recent h&m launch, I would like to share with you the 3 most important things I think are absolute fashion essentials for any men. These items will be based on my personal style, which is more street, and hence I will not cover high end branded stuff or very formal things like suits (even though every man should have one), etc.... This is more of a everyday style type of thing :P

1. SUNGLASSES 
Literally man's best friend. Life saver. Has a more functional purpose than anything else in my wardrobe. Protection from the Sun, UV rays, dust from entering the eyes. When I drive I gotta put my shades on, otherwise it's too hard to see with the glare. Also your best friend when you're out on a sunny day. When you're feeling lazy and don't look as good as you normally do, there's nothing better than to hide behind a pair of sunglasses when you need to get out of the house to run errands. Some people like to dress up for flights, but I do the exact opposite, especially on long flights. I tend to board the plane bare faced and without any wax on my hair with the intention to sleep.... coz if you leave makeup on for too long your skin will breakout. Therefore, when you look super un-glamarous with oily skin and ugly hair once you reach the airport, putting the shades on while working your way through the crowd will spare you any embarrassment! :)
Sunglasses are not necessarily expensive, you just need to look around. I like BIG bug-eyed lenses (think Powerpuff girls lol). Find one with the lens shape that suits your face, and make sure it's not too heavy because it will be uncomfortable when it's pressing against the nose bridge.

2. JEANS!
Love it or hate it, denim is simply too iconic to ignore. Everyone should invest in at least 1 pair of great (perhaps pricey) jeans. It may take some time to find, because no two pairs are exactly the same in terms of fit, pattern and cutting, even if they are from the same brand and line. Therefore you really need to spend time trying many pairs on. As a general rule, I would say go for straight cut jeans, because they are suitable for most people, not to mention most comfortable. Skinny jeans or those super skin tight ones are only meant for people with skinny thighs and calves (like me!), so it should be avoided by our bulkier friends, unless you want to look like a bloated sausage casing. Colour wise, I think it's really dependent on your taste.. personally I like the classic dark blue that is slightly bleached looking (not even tone), and shades of black/grey denim is also very sexy. Oh and I DON'T think jeans with intentional holes are 'in' anymore, it's cheap and cheesy. Just my opinion.
Speaking of denim, I must point out that denim should only be worn on the lower body, and not upper. Denim jackets are ridiculously tacky, so if you still have yours from the 90s (or even longer ago), then perhaps it's time to reconsider. I wouldn't throw or give it away for sentimental reasons, but probably wouldn't wear it out either.

3. LEATHER SHOES
Okay I know leather shoes are more towards formal / work wear, but I just can't resist some nice leather! Every man needs some leather! :P Leather shoes are not the cheapest, and they require consistent care and maintenance such as polishing and being careful not to scratch it when worn in order to have a long life. Whether you're going for a formal event, or just want to sharpen up your smart casual look, a good pair of leather (I like black) goes a long way. I sometimes even wear it with jeans lol. Personally I'm not very good at picking formal shoes, still lack experience in this division... when I go into a store and see a sea of leather, after a while they all just look kind of the same to me. I guess the obvious things are like the shape of the tip, whether you prefer a rounder, squarish, or sharp pointy look. I personally don't like the pointy looking ones. Ultimately, I think the 2 most important criteria for formal shoe hunting is BUDGET and COMFORT.   


Hehe I would like to know what you think of my list. I'm no fashion expert, but I'm very much fashion conscious. Also, PLEASE SHARE with us the 3 most important things in your wardrobe! This should be fun!! :)

XOXO