Shopping : TSHIRTS 4 Men

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There are some things in life that seem to attract one gender more than the other - like girls and shoes, boys and football, girls and soft toys and ........... boys and t-shirts. Girls wear t-shirts too, I'll give you that but guys..they jut seem to get attached to them. My hubby is a prime example,  he's always asking for new ones and he refuses to throw out the old ones, always finding some insane new reason as to why he's definitely going to be needing them soon.

To move back onto the fashion shopping course and the point to my t-shirts talk - a few months ago I styled some guys in KIABI and I found that Star Wars t-shirt that went down a storm. Since then, I've paid a bit more attention to the clothes in the boys' room, in particular the t-shirts, I can't go home empty handed can I ? Here's what I found this week, that's one brilliant selection of t-shirts for boys.

On another note I'm a late starter to the brilliance of Breaking Bad but I'm currently nearing the end, halfway through season 5, so you know I've got Walter White completely on the brain - you can just imagine my reaction to this t-shirt.......HEISENBERG is all I've got to say.

And a few more for the road...

All T-Shirts from KIABI 

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Shopping : A Spot of Male Styling

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Last Friday, I made my way to KIABI to style two men in the new, 'just arrived' collection. This collection is a really interesting one and I actually had trouble selecting only two outfits. This leather jacket in the pictures above and below caught my eye the minute I walked in. The quality is great, the smell of leather intoxicating and the style brilliant ..plus it's under 50 euros..what more do you want ? Next, my eyes gravitated towards this Star Wars t-shirt ..so much fun potential, there needs to be a female version  ! A pair of grey black jeans completed the look.

More pics in the slideshow below....



Next up I chose a casual blue-denim-grey look - loving this blue grey sweater in the picture below and these chinos have a really great fit. The denim jackets are also worth a mention, again really like their quality.









More pics in the slideshow below....

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Interview Post : PARASCANDALO Marco

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Photo : Dennis Calleja

On the 24th October Marco is presenting - Seriously Black - his new collection. Marco has kicked up quite a storm with his PARASCANDALO fashion line over the last few months, his logo #skandlu t-shirts in particular were a very big hit. 

In general, since his return to Malta, Marco has managed to really ingrain his business here and he is definitely one to watch. We managed to find time within his busy schedule to catch up with him and speak to him about his new collection.

And for the best part - an exclusive sneak peek at the end of the article !!!

What is the inspiration behind your latest collection?

Just like my previous collection, I've mainly been inspired by my current surroundings. I also have some new slogans following the #skandlu success. 

"This time round I've also added some prints with the slogan and these represent me being back in Birgu."

Describe your collection in 5 words.

Black, playful, androgynous, urban, wearable 

As a designer, what is your general, daily routine ? 

My daily routine consists of constantly observing my surroundings, but also researching up and coming trends and looking for  info about the things/events that inspire me. Fabric research, pattern cutting, sample making and many more related activities also take up a chunk of my day. 

What fashion style do you personally enjoy wearing most ?  

When it comes to dressing myself I always keep comfort and style in mind.  I think that these two belong together. 

"In my opinion, it's pointless wearing something you are not comfortable in, I make sure this is translated within the pieces I design." 

Describe yourself in 5 words.

Creative, energetic, business minded, friendly and down to earth 

Are you excited / nervous for the upcoming show ? Any other exciting upcoming plans ?

I am very much looking forward to the 24th, I'm positive I will be very nervous on the night, but this is what i live for. That feeling you get before you start showcasing the collection is something I can't explain....the excitement and the thrill.....then the satisfaction you get when everything is finished.

Regarding up-and-coming events/plans,

" I would be interested in showcasing another collection at Malta fashion week 2015, hopefully as a solo designer where I will be launching my SS 15 collection."

Exclusive Sneak Peek 

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My Styling Work : Working with TOMMY

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It's been a hectic week what with all the Simshar red carpet frenzy, the actual premiere was tiring enough in itself...but all the scouting and selecting of the best looks and talking about it on TV and reviewing etc etc...enough to simply say I'm TIRED......but it's not yet time to rest because today is the much anticipated yearly Fashion For a Cause fashion show organised by Noelene Miggiani, Yvonne Desira Buttigieg and Marisa Grima and I'll be working backstage assisting Marisa.

Onto the point of this post and the pic above, I'd like to show you the result of a photoshoot that I worked on last week. The model is Fanny supernovamodel.com and was scouted by Marisa Grima...we decided to organise a quick shoot in collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger Malta.

Photographer : Kurt Paris

Makeup : Krista Paris

Stylists : Marisa Grima & Caroline Paris

Fanny is wearing nautical-inspired clothes very wide striped trousers that draw attention to her amazing long legs ...it was matched with an opposing horizontal pattern on top and a pop of bright colours - yellow and pink. The look is a relaxed but smart look that can easily take you from day to night and is a nice breezy outfit.

And I'd also like to give a little mention to my styling work for Simshar - styling these two great men - Ryan Gatt who has been handling all the press for the movie and premiere and Mark Mifsud one of the main actors in the movie. 

Mark wears a blue striped jacket and polka dot shirt that is smart but fun and Ryan wears red trousers, checked shirt, navy blue blazer with patched sleeves and a bow-tie. -all Tommy.

Bow-ties are back with a bang and especially these material ones that are a bit more casual, they really add a huge amount of style to an outfit...so listen up men..go buy bow-ties. 

Hope you like ! :)

For those who want a closer look at these these outfits, there are Tommy Hilfiger Stores in Baystreet and Valletta and they have a facebook page right here .

This post is a collaborative post between Caroline's Fashion Styling and Tommy Hilfiger Malta, ALL content represents my opinions and styling ideas. 

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Shopping Post : Men and Blazers

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I love a man in a nice suit, after all, give me a perfectly tailored blue suit and a crisp white shirt ad it onto a dashing man aka James Bond (Sean Connery) and I'm good to go. A lot of men however, don't feel quite the same way about suits...a few too many of them detest wearing suits..With more and more companies abandoning the idea of formal dress codes for work and accepting casual wear, men have now grown accustomed to being comfortable and now view suits as though they are little, evil, green-headed monsters...created with the sole purpose of making men suffer.

Enter the BLAZER, the humble blazer owes its origins to the pedigree of the United Kingdom. To be precise to the Lady Margaret Boat Club (the rowing club of St. John's College, Cambridge), the men wore red blazers in the 1800s. The great thing about a blazer, whilst still ultimately being a fitted jacket is that it can be worn over a t-shirt, over jeans, over a crisp white shirt...basically does not call for the whole formal ensemble but it still can be worn that way if wanted.

One of the best places to buy a nice male blazer from is Tommy Hilfiger, they have lovely tweed and velvet options which along with plaid, are my current fave blazer types. 

Some picks rom Tommy Hilfiger Malta below : Although these pics show them styled with ties and shirts, this is not the only way to wear them, they'd look really great over a sweater/v-neck/t-shirt/open shirt!

And because little boys should look as good as their dads....

In Malta, Tommy Hilfiger Stores can be found in Baystreet Shopping Complex Paceville and in Valletta.Hilfiger Denim Stores can be found at The Point and in also Valletta (in Valletta same store as Tommy Hilfiger - basement level).

I also suggest wholeheartedly that you LIKE their facebook page right here.

This post is a collaborative post between Caroline's Fashion Styling and Tommy Hilfiger Malta, ALL content and styling ideas represent my opinions and ideas. 

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