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Disclaimer: Sometimes it’s just nice to do a fun/ light hearted post which is still engaging at the same time hope you like it…

So my friends and I decided to meet up for dinner to have a few laughs and get updates on all our plans to make it big. Unfortunately the weather took a turn for the worse so we were back to wearing jackets again. So all that spring/summer style is on hold for now.

This casual street style stuff really isn’t my lane but nevertheless check it out:

Eraux details:

I own a few things from Reiss, it’s one of my favourite stores. This jacket is the same one I loved in my post “Christmas wish list of a Sartorial Male”

I bought this Fred Perry t-shirt because I’m into tennis and play from time to time with KJ from my post “The Tote Conversation” and I’ve even been to Wimbledon a few times as well.

Aubin & Wills jeans: Well, they are graduate outfitters so one must make the natural progression from Jack to Aubin lol.

Personally I can see a bit of a CurT@!n$ / Ryan Leslie influence in this outfit.

Speaking of style influences check out my new post below “The perils of our style influences and the good times to come”

It’s difficult to pin point our fashion influences but what we should be honest about is that they do exist.

Most of us aspire to one day develop our own style but for now what we wear is just a mash up of our influences and our personal taste. In my opinion style is all about balance taking elements of the things we see that resonate with us and at the same time striving to develop our own style as we become more knowledgeable. Paying homage to your style influences is the coolest thing you could possibly do.

For instance working and living in London I’m very influenced by the young professionals in my city. I relate to their struggle; I’m just like every other graduate working super hard aspiring to one day buy dope couture evening dresses and Chanel rings for the wife.

Let’s be honest we all check out the blogs, fashion magazines, instagram and get influenced by what we see;It does influence our style. The key is not letting it define us. There still has to be a little bit of us in every outfit we wear.

As long as you know why you wear the things you do no one can really criticize your style because it’s a true reflection of yourself.

Little reminder:

Countless hours in the gym with no style or fashion sense = FAIL when you’re trying to impress the ladies lol I kid……

When out partying metal shirt cufflinks can be tedious so I prefer silk knot cufflinks. I bought a few for scenarios like this but unfortunately I couldn’t decide whether to wear the green ones to contrast with my shirt or the blue ones to match my blue tassel loafers. In the end, I decided to wear both to the New Year’s Eve party.

Young people have to overcome adversity and a lot of challenges especially in January.

Conceptually, two knots reinforce the idea of security and strength.

At the New Year’s Eve party I couldn’t help but notice the amount of male partners that seemed disinterested and far from enthused by the festivities even though they had a nice lady by their side excited about the New Year and sharing their future with them.

It seemed like they were letting the team down a bit.

As women grow older they start to want different things in life and tend to put up with less so don’t get left behind…

Anyone can have a girlfriend but to keep her that’s another story.

To stay in the game strive to dress well. For instance if you were fly when she met you try to maintain that and at the same time make sure your style keeps evolving.

Surround yourself with the coolest & most ambitious bachelors in your city so you are constantly reminded of what that looks like.

It’s just a fact of life there are certain things bachelors do better. They tend to dress better because they are not complacent about it, tend to be very focused and driven and at the same time know how to have a good time.

“In order to be the best you have to emulate the greats”-William Leonard Roberts II

Great style + good friends that make power moves + £ + a nice lady by your side that’s fun to be around and has a superior taste level = excellence: the next phase of the evolution of the graduate.