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Dear Fashionistas,
Fashionista San Francisco is so stoked to have our first ever guest post and it’s with none other than Carlina of Sf based blog Allergic to Vanilla. Her ultra chic style is something that all Fashionista followers will die over so make sure you check out her blog and let her know what you think about her ah-mazing outfits!!! Enjoy!
xoxo kris
I did a little research -and by research I mean asking my bf- on men’s fashion. Turns out even if they don’t give the utmost importance to their wardrobe all the time, doesn’t mean they don’t want to dress like it. Maybe they don’t have the impeccable style you do- no one can don stripes and polka dots like you after all, perhaps they just need some guidance. Well dear, girlfriend, sister, brother, mother or significant other, lets hook him up this year with not only some fab duds but the extreme confidence he’ll gain as one of the only men in his inner circle to master the art of layering.
First we start with a basic cotton thermal- something in a neutral shade, perhaps olive or charcoal, if you live in a warmer climate a logo-less tee will also work. Then lets get fancy with something he definitely won’t buy for himself, but a gift he’d love to open- the sweater. But not just any sweater, dear dolls, something Karl Lagerfeld’s Parisian born godson would actually be caught dead in- if KL actually had a Parisian born godson. Like a turtleneck, a hooded button up pullover or a classic crew-neck- holla! Now I’m such a fan of obnoxiously loud prints, colors and cuts, but a man, well he’s a bit more practical and loves his comfort. But no one can deny the allure of the colored khaki. Yikes, did she just say colored khaki?! Yes folks, with the right slim-ish cut, and in a muted shade like these berry trousers, he’ll be begging to throw away those ratty jeans from the animal house days of yesteryear. Next up the topper- a tweed blazer cut so sweet, you’ll wish it was made in your size.
Now let’s recap. We got the top portion covered, those exceptional pants, now lets accessorize! Don’t get it twisted- accessories aren’t just for the ladies, now I’m not talking about man purses, but something more practical- gloves, hats, scarves, even the laces on his broken in Italian leather boots can be styled just so. Now throw these all together and watch your man turn into a walking ad for Dolce & Gabbana. Do hop on over to www.AllergicToVanilla.com and let me know how it goes!
xo Carlina
November 21, 2012
Posted in FSF Home, San Francisco Designers, SF Designers, Shopping
Love Carline! Love this post! Love the new collaboration! Love all the research you put into this, Carline
And LOVE those sexy men’s outfits! I wish my guys would dress a little dressier! He’s all about jeans and tshirts 24/7!
Have a lovely Thanksgiving girls!
xx
Holly Foxen Wells
GlamourMash
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Layers are as essential as the men underneath them! And I’ll take one of each- YUM!
Dang! You make it sound so easy when you break it down like that. You should teach a three easy steps to hotness course for men. Forwarding this to all the fellas in my life right now. Thanks!
Thank you so much for having me on FSF! Pretty surreal to see my words/ thoughts on such an amazing SF blog. Glad the ladies are enjoying the looks and the boys..,
Xo Carlina
AllergicToVanilla.com
I love this!! Something so simple made super chic!
Fabulous!
Xoxo
Loving the layers and tweed. These men look rugged yet, fashionable. Obsessed with the blazer !
This is really insightful! I think I’d definitely have to gift these items to my boyfriend and style him myself!
Hmm… Last year I tried seersucker and it worked… Maybe we can get him in some colored khakis. Buena Idea!
You are right about the guidance needed! And you have been just the person to give it to us. I love the idea of layering and I think he looks amazing with a cool scarf around that neck of his.
The collaboration is a brilliant idea!!!
Thanks