Over the next week or so millions of people up and down the country will be stressing about, not making a fool of themselves this year, not to drink too much, where the actual venue is, how will they get home and most importantly what will they wear to this year’s Christmas Party !!!!! A tradition as old as Good St. Nick himself.
However, there are a couple of rules you need to be aware of when it comes to dressing for this annual event, no not flirting with your Boss’s wife and no, we really don’t need to mention a photocopier ! Let’s keep this Sartorial.
We sort the wise words of a couple of experts on menswear to ask for their advise on dressing for an outing of this nature.
“Leave the sparkle to the Christmas tree.. Less is more! Christmas is not an excuse to turn the ‘novelty’ on its better to stay chic, forget it’s Christmas and just approach it in the same way you would any evening social gathering with friends.” Adrian Clark, ShortList – Style Director
“Velvet is still important and is an easy way to change up your dinner suit and make it more interesting! This Label Lab Bramley Velvet Blazer will add a glamorous touch to any occasion! Wear with your dinner suit trousers, dinner shirt – and depending on your mood – with or without a bow tie! Remember, Your Christmas, Your Rules!”
Lauren Saddington, House of Fraser – Buyer, Branded Formalwear.
Option 1
Label Lab Bramley Velvet Blazer With Contrast Lape
Linea Merino Roll Neck Jumper Or
Corsivo Birlino Pleat Front Shirt
Kenneth Cole Dusk Tuxedo Trousers With Satin Panel
Dune Reflector Lace Up Formal Oxford Shoes
Option 2
Peter Werth Vienna Blazer
Polo Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Long Sleeve Shirt
Paul Smith Jeans Straight Leg Casual Trouser
Ted Baker Krelly Contrast Sole Brogues
Option 3
Label Lab Kinsey Skinny Fit Suit
Realm & Empire Croft Pique Oxford Relaxed Fit Shirt
So we get to some of the most important Christmas presents you will buy this year, get it right and you will be having The Most Wonderful time of the Year. However, get it wrong at your peril and you’ll be Lonely This Christmas, it’s that simple. To assist your in this treacherous mission we have put together a cracker of a Christmas gift guide all for the good lady in your life and but forget to get a little insider information in today’s Yuletide Short film. Now, on your marks, get set, SHOP !
This THOMAS SABO Love Bridge bracelet, entirely crafted from 925 Sterling silver and featuring an elegant 18ct rose gold plating, symbolises the unique bond between two hearts, that’s you and yours. The collection is inspired by the Love bridges in the most romantic cities around the world, where old romantics engrave padlocks with their initials and promises of forever-lasting love. The wide silver bridge offers space for your own bespoke engraving that comes complimentary, capturing your moment of happiness for all eternity.
You’ll be in her good books for an eternity with this Love Moschino Monochrome plus detachable clutch shoulder bag.
A big trend in Ladies watches is musculine timepieces, so to prevent your better half stealing your invest in one all for herself and this is a great example. This striking Phoebe Black Ceramic Watch with White Sapphires is a covetable timepiece by Links of London.
Make sure you never forget another important dates, by getting your better half this Aspinal of London A5 2016 Diary Day To Page. Classic yet contemporary, our A5 Desk Diary has been traditionally hand bound in the finest calf leather; available in a day-per-page or a week-to-view layout.
Baby, it won’t be cold outside in these Ted Baker Jania fur lined leather gloves.
Not only in a festive hue but your doing your bit for a good cause when you invest in these Stella McCartney Breast Cancer Awareness Alina Plunge Bra And pants.
A box of delights whether it’s to store her treasures, obviously given to her by you, or simply as an ornament this Stylish and glamorous Biba gloss lacquer jewellery is a perfect gift
Merry Christmas, War is Over, rather apt at the moment, but give a very positive message in this Biba Make love not war french slogan jumper.
Ahhh Chestnuts roasting on an openfire. This limited edition candle seasoned with nutmeg, cinnamon and clove, sweetened with soft caramel by Jo Malone London conjures up everything delectably rich and Invitingly smoky about the Yuletide.
The World -renowned item Pink chocolate truffles with a milk chocolate, butter and Marc de Champagne centre, finished with a light dusting of icing sugar by Charbonel & Walker, what more could any girl want & hopefully she might share them with you.
Following on from last week’s guide to great Beauty gifts for the lucky lady in your life, today we’re looking at Grooming gift inspiration. Of course these ideas don’t necessarily have to be for us but we may have a Father, Brother, Uncle or Boyfriend we need to consider. So Bistowe your peepers of this array of wonderment.
Remember to take a look at today’s House of Fraser Short film, it’s a Cracker.
What Christmas grooming guide, or in fact any self respecting Salle du Bain is complete without the impeccably wrapped Acqua di Parma. The Shell as good as the contents.
This gift set by Polo Red by Polo Ralph Lauren comes complete with a wash bag all you need to do is are deodorant toothbrush and toothpaste and your done.
This isn’t the first time we’ve sung the praises of Scaramouche & Fandango, I know, I know, but travelling is part and parcel of the Yuletide and they produce these brilliant travel sets in just the perfect size for a seasonal jaunt.
Keeping on top of one’s grooming regime during party season is of the utmost importance and this BaByliss For Men Super Groomer does just that with its professional grade rechargeable trimmer and five interchangeable heads for all over trimming and grooming, you get a perfect result every time.
As we’ve always said we all love a little extra value and this gift set by Bvlgari Man in Black more than delivers.
Lab Series electric shave solution is theultimate shave solution that helps provide a better and comfortable shave. Gently soothes and tones the skin. Perfect for an electric shave.
The recently launched Hugo Boss BOSS The Scent Eau De Toilette Gift Set is the ideal Christmas gift for any stylish man about town.
Did someone say Bic, not blooming likely once you shave using the Acqua Di Parma Collezione Barbiere Shaving Razor And Stand your never go back and a true object of beauty.
A great companion to the prior item is this great shaving gift set from Decléor offering everything you could possibly need for the perfect shave.
There’s nothing girly about the candle and I dare to say there is ! Creed Green Irish Tweed Candle is a masculine woody green floral scent. This hand-poured 200g beeswax candle is housed in an elegant tulip-shaped glass container and capped with a metal lid stamped with the crest of the House of Creed.
Kiehl’s should carry a warning as although this gift set is very much designed for Men, Kiehl’s products do have a universal appeal and you can find produces bought for oneself end up being used by one’s better half, so be warned.
Now once again if your out to spoil yourself or maybe someone very special then this really is the perfect gift. Tom ford presents six iconic fragrances from the Private Blend Collection Neroli Portofino, Jasmin Rouge, Oud Wood, Tuscan Leather, Tobacco Vanille and Noir De Noir, are offered in individual flacons, contained in an elegant Private Blend box.
All too often at this time of year we forget about ourselves and what we might like for Christmas, remember there is nothing wrong with this notion, as we do tend to get wrapped up in getting presents for everyone ekse and ensuring they have a great time. Well, the whole point of today’s post is to offer you food for thought and whet your appetite offering you some gift ideas that should, hopefully, leave you having a VERY Merry Christmas.
Ohh and don’t forget to check out today’s short Christmas film at the bottom of the post.
Let’s start procedures off with a treat to REALLY spoil ourselves with the new TAG Heuer Connected Watch. Designed by Luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, engineered with Intel technology and benefiting from everything the Android Wear universe has to offer, what more needs to be said?
Wrap up this Yuletide in this very seasonal Cashmere crew neck knit by Howick at House of Fraser. Spoil yourself or at least get someone to spoil you with this lil gift.
Having only launched last week the great Idris Elba Collection for Superdry is flying out so get a move on to check it out. One key piece we had our eye on was this Bomber jacket.
Look, let’s be honest with one another, come the New Year we’re all going to be stretching for our trainers after partaking in a little too much good will and we might as well ensure they’ll be in good working order, like these beauties from New Balance
If weather reports are to be believed, yeah right, we are in for a cold, cold Christmas so wrap up in this hat and scarf set from Belstaff.
Remember this Festive Season it’s Your Christmas Your Rules so show off your Rebel side with these great Skull & Crossbones Cufflinks by New & Lingwood.
Go with a classic, keep the short sleeves for Summer and adopt a long sleeved polo shirt for the colder months. This one from the Godfather of Polos Fred Perry.
Christmas is a time for travel, in fact it’s where it all began on a road trip to Bethlehem, so whether your escaping it all, or traveling to the outlaws, make sure you arrive in style with chic holdall by Jigsaw Menswear.
Look whether we like it or not someone is bound to buys us nightwear in some way, shape or form so get in there first and drop enough hints so your not lumbered with something that will be in the unwanted pile come Boxing Day. This great dressing gown is, of course, by Paul Smith
Tell me, what man wouldn’t want to find this exclusive to House of FraserBarbour Tartan Blundell Coat waiting for him under the Christmas tree.
Ohhh you know the drill there’s nothing men like more than their toys and what we like most is when other men, or women, complement us on our toys, whether that be gadgets for the living room, bathroom or general wifi tech, we love it. So today we bring you a selection of items which should be winging there way onto your Christmas Present list quicker than you could say ‘I want that one!’
And be sure to check out our House of Fraser short film below, definately if your feeling rather Handy, particularly where small children are involved, trust us
OK, OK give me a moment, I know I can gauge your ungrateful reaction come Christmas Morn, “err thanks you got be a black bar.” No but this isn’t any old black bar this is a Yamaha YAS-105 Wireless SoundBar and I’m reliably informed this is the gadget to have to complete your audio, visual experience.
Now after all those Baileys Coffees, Quality Streets, Triffle, Yule log, Christmas Cake, I think I’m getting heart burn already, your poor teeth need a good old clean and nothing can do it better then the Oral B Pro6000 Electric Toothbrush . This baby comes with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity to the new Oral-B App. It records. brushing activity as data that you can chart on your own and share with your dentist. You can even use your smartphone as a `remote control` to customize your brush to your needs, including setting your target session length and selecting your preferred modes.
With the ever increasing demand returning for the love of retro vinyl, the time has never been better to dig out your old album classic and Teac LP-R550USB Turntable Vinyl/Tape Copy Station couldn’t make is easier for you. This compact little wonder is a full audio and dubbing system with turntable, CD recorder, cassette player, computer interface, and AM/FM tuner. Drop your record on the three-speed turntable, place a blank audio CD-R or CD-RW in the CD drive and hit record. Transferring your music collection into a digital, portable format couldn`t be simpler. A pair of built-in speakers makes it the perfect desktop music system for home or office.
Make sure your looking in tip top condition over the Yuletide and beyond with the Braun Cool Tec Shaver CT2CC which has the power to take the heat out of shaving and put shaving irritation on ice. The secret element in the CoolTec is its Thermo-Electric-Cooling technology (TEC). Whilst most shavers allow warmth to build up in the head of the shaver, CoolTec has an innovative aluminium cooling bar integrated into its head that actively cools down the skin during shaving, minimizing shaving redness, burning and itching sensations.
Wrap up warm this winter with the iGlove Knit Audio Hearmuff not only do they keep your ears warm, protecting them from the elements but, you can use them with your smart phones and tablets to listen to music.
After all of that over indulging during the Festive period, New Year comes around all too quickly and the concept of having to do something about our expanded waist line becomes a reality. This will be why you’ll need the Fitbit Surge Wireless Fitness Superwatch. The ultimate fitness super watch! With integrated GPS and automatic, continuous, wrist-based heart rate tracking, Surge gives you real-time workout stats like pace, distance, calories burned, heart rate intensity and target zones to make the most of your training. Record running, cross-training, biking, strength and cardio workouts. Monitor how long and how well you sleep, and wake with a silent alarm. Make sure your constantly wired for sound and picture for that fact with the XDREAM PLUS Portable Power Bank and Speaker Stand. The sleek and lightweight (only 129g) XDREAM PLUS combines clear, high quality sound with impressively powerful mobile charging capabilities, it can support almost any mobile phone, making watching films or music videos on the go even easier. Made of strong and lightweight aluminium, it’s completely portable, and durable, so you don’t have to go without power- or great quality sound- at any time. Smart, high quality sound and power all in one handy device!
Over the next week or so millions of people up and down the country will be stressing about, not making a fool of themselves this year, not to drink too much, where the actual venue is, how will they get home and most importantly what will they wear to this year’s Christmas Party !!!!! A tradition as old as Good St. Nick himself.
Label Lab Bramley Velvet Blazer With Contrast Lape
