I don’t post that much stuff on womens fashion, but this combines many of my favourite things; Nice women in nice fashion, fragrances, cars and summer. Put them all together and you have an amazing campaign

This is for Ralph Lauren Big Pony fragrances for women. Four different scents to suit any lifestyle, choose your favourite from: Sporty, Sensual, Free Spirited or Stylish.

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Ralph Lauren have a brand new “Bright Escapes” campaign which looks amazing. The photography is so cool, and the bright colours really gets you in the summer mood, even if you look outside and it’s freezing.

These amazing pics will warm you up. The collection features classic polo and big pony polo shirts, cashmere sweaters and really cool belts.

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Christmas is fast approaching, and many people will get an iPad, or already have an iPad and may want a case. I have had a search around and found some really cool cases. The iPad is a fashion accessory as much as anything else, so wrapping it up in a cool fashionable case is the only way to go. It is hard to find lots of designer cases all under one roof, so I have compiled a few cases which I like, with a variety of price tags.

One thing which I am unsure of is how much do you spend on a case? An iPad will set you back at least £400, so is spending £300 on a case a silly idea? You can decide, I will just show you what is currently on offer at the moment.

The first case I have to write about is in fact not a fashion case, but a very cool one non the less. It is called a G-Form Extreme case, and is made of special materials. It is soft, lightweight and flexable, but has proven to be one of the most durable and tough cases which you can buy.

It has been tested and showed off a lot with its amazing strength; The case is said to have properties which change, so it is soft and flexable but when impact is made it becomes rigid and tough and can withstand quite a lot, including a bowling ball dropped on it. Check out this test below!

Quite impressive! If you are scared about dropping your beloved iPad on the floor or down the stairs it looks like this is the case for you, it looks pretty cool too.

It is currently available on pre-order for £70 in most places, and can be pre-ordered on Amazon and Firebox. Amazon release date is 15th January 2012. It does come in a variety of colours like black which is above, and yellow.

Now for the fashion cases…

1. Mulberry case – Brown leather case, cool stitching and suede interior. £375 from MR Porter
2. Louis Vuitton – One of the most recognisable brands out there, the traditional LV patterned design will give your iPad some high-end fashion looks. £255 from Louis Vuitton
3. Ralph Lauren black leather case. nice clean design with front emblunm £125 from John Lewis
4. Marc Jacobs – One of my favourite designs, bright blue so it will stand out a mile away, and it looks cool too. Embossed lettering throughout the case design with Marc by Marc Jacobs logo. £45 from MR Porter.
5. Ted Baker Case – with a zip fastening and a sleeve to store extra swag. £32 from Nordstrom
6. Mulberry Sleeve – Black leather sleeve, very simple and sleek design. £150 from John Lewis
7. Dolce And Gabbana – D&G designer iPad case, with zipped front and opening. £335 from Luisaviaroma.com
8. Gucci Case – Available in brown or black leather, this case has the Gucci diamond leather pattern embossed throughout and comes with an interior compartment. £325 from MR Porter.

My favourite has to be the Marc Jacobs case for the cool design, or if I were going for a more traditional contemporary look the Gucci case.

Vogue Fashion’s Night Out 2011 – Ralph Lauren

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I am now a big fan of smart contemporary ways of dressing, and so I bought some shirts from Ralph Lauren, which have some very smart shirts and have been producing smart modern shirts for a long time now.

I bought two, and went for the pastel colours for a sharp and smart look. I got green and purple.

I got size 16 which is my usual size, and they fit well. They are not as tight fitting as my Dolce and Gabbana shirts, there is a bit more room in the chest but the shoulders and collar fit perfectly

I will be wearing these soon

I was just browsing around and stumbled on the Ralph Lauren Summer Sale. It actually looks really good, and I may have to pick up a thing or two. Striped t shirts and Polo’s are in at the moment, here are some:

1. Custom Fit Multi Stripe £55
2. Custom Fit Club Stripe £39
3. Custom Fit Prima Stripe £49

Maybe I will get one of those, and pick up a couple of other things. Check out their sale, it is really good HERE

What do you think of the trend which is colourful chinos? I like them lots, but I feel you have to be a very confidant and fashion forward kind of person. They are quite striking, and do stand out, which can be a good thing if you want to stand out from the rest.

I do like them, but only certain colours. I myself bought some green ones similar to the above, but they did not fit so I had to send them back. I may get some more, and if I do I will get green or red ones, or maybe both. I do like them for the summer, they can look good as long as you match them with the right colour shirt, polo or t-shirt and footwear, and you will be fine. You can also add a belt like in the pictures above which set them off nicely.

I do think a pair of these would be a good addition to any summer wardrobe. Pick a colour you will like, and wear them on the right occasion and you will look good in them.

The first picture are all Ralph Lauren chinos and can be seen and bought [here]. The 2nd collection of pictures are Acne and can be seen and bought [here]

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So, I need a belt for my jeans. I havent wore a belt for such a long time, and the last belt I had I now no longer know where it is, and it will of been too big anyway.

What do you think of fabric belts?

I am thinking of getting a traditional leather belt, aswell as a fabric one. I have found these belts which I like.

The first is the fabric belt. It is from Ralph Lauren. The second is a Dolce and Gabbana leather belt. I like both, and they can each be used for informal and formal occasions.

I cant decide which to get, I may end up getting both, the D&G is a smarter belt and the Ralph Lauren can be used for day to day. The Dolce and Gabbana is available in both brown and black, and I cant decide which one I want to go for. The brown will compliment my jeans nicely and I like the contrasting look, but the black is also good, for a sharp stylish look.

What do you think?

I have been literally inundated with…no emails, asking:

Michael, I have £345 to spend on a Cashmere cable crew sweater. What do you recommend?

Well I have found this from Ralph Lauren which is fantastic:

It looks really good, and if you want something which is super premium and high end this is for you. It is classic fitting, cable knit and is super soft due to it being made from luxurious cashmere yarns. Its available in ten different colours direct from Ralph Lauren for £345.

Get it here

What do you think of the cricket jumper fashion trend? I actually like it. I have seen the odd person on websites wearing such jumpers and I think they look really cool. Its a trend which seems to be unisex, with both men and women taking on this trend to wear what some will see as an uncool wooly jumper which is the Cricket jumper.

Here are some I have picked out which I like:

The big brands have taken up this trend, above we see J. Lindeberg and Ralph Lauren, who both make some really nice things.

1. Ralph Lauren Long Sleeve Jumper £300 [here]
2. Ralph Lauren Cricket Vest £170 [here]
3. J. Lindeberg Cricket Jumper £160 [here]

As mentioned above, women have also picked up this trend, and there are lots on offer from the high street including

1. Phillipa 2 tone Cricket Jumper £20.99 [here]
2. SoulCal Cricket Jumper £29.99 [here]
3. Striped Cricket Jumper by New Look £19.99 [here]

These of course will not be to everyones taste. I do think they look really good for a man or woman, I like the V neck detail, aswell as them looking very warm. Men could wear this with a shirt as above and look stylish and sophisticated in one.

What do you think of “Cricket Fashion”?