Lapels? What Lapels...?

Have you ever heard of that syndrome : pair slim ties with slim lapels, big ties with big lapels? Isn't it daunting, coz you've gotta have a huge selection of ties in your closet then. And what if I'm not feeling it, and would like to wear slim ties with big lapels? Am I committing a fashion crime?

Well, crime no more coz with these Dolce & Gabbana suit jacket it's time for freedom. Free to pair whatever width of your ties with your suit jacket coz this Spring/Summer 2012 piece of collection came with no lapels! A revolution must be made in your wardrobe, and make your ensemble much more versatile. I actually love how they look, coz it can rock both formal and casual ways, if you know to do it well.

Anyway. If you think Dolce & Gabbana are the first one to do lapel-less, you're wrong. Coz apprently Salvatore Ferragamo did it this season, but in a nice neutral tones with patch pocket and contrasting hems. Very cool and summer feel..

[pix from style.com]

Patent Leather Loafers

Time for shoe talk. This time it's the patent leather loafers. When the summer sale hit London in mid-June this year, I was contempt to get the bow loafers by Gucci. I went to their store - both, at New Bond Street and Sloane Street - to find the shoes; but unfortunately they're nowhere to be seen. I dunno whether Gucci did it just for the 'website only' version (coz they sometimes do have exclusive items for online). I love the way it looks, very sophisticated and chic at the same time. Too late, coz the loafers are no more in stock.

To me patent leather loafers is a great way to spice up the evening wear. Wear it with your tux, and voila... you'll definitely look amazing. But that doesn't mean you can't rock it in the daytime (this is not a vampire shoes, okay). If Gucci is nowhere for me to get, there're still some out there from other designers that did quite similar. Like Calvin Klein 'Gilford', Hugo Boss 'Rino' and Salvatore Ferragamo 'Party' shoes. They all share a common - patent leather body with fabric crossbody strap. Kinda deja vu, perhaps? Yet they all looks awesome.

Or, if you like to go a bit feminine look, the Church Kelly shoes looks quite ravishing with a little bow on the top. Just like Gucci!

Calvin Klein Gilford

Hugo Boss Rino

Salvatore Ferragamo Party

Church Kelly