nudie of the week: if i let you see mine...

then it's only fair that I should get to see yours. So this is one filled with broad shoulders, ripped abs, buff & meaty biceps, oh and darn sexy chiselled looks. You know, just 'cos of the masculine theme running this week :)

Warning: some of these images contain a bit more exposure. Hmm can you feel the heat...

'A Streetcar Named Desire'/1951/Elia Kazan (Marlon Brando) (madslut)

Above two images: Jamie Dornan (tfs)

Above editorial images: 'Summer Swimsuit Issue' V Magazine #59 May 09/Mario Testino/Garret Neff, David Gandy, Charles Devoe, Josh Pence (fashionising)

Pirelli Calendar 11/Karl Lagerfield/Baptiste Giabiconi (albertocane)

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black-lined & bow-tied

Editorial images: 'The China Syndrome' Vogue Japan Apr 11/Francois Nars/Lena Koro (makeup)/Ginta Lapina (fashiongonerogue)

Now I don't know much about photography, and this could be a big call to make, but in my opinion Francois Nars is one of the best beauty portrait photographer around, his images have a clarity and fresh glow to them, never out-dated including his various books and campaign images. The above editorial has an obvious oriental influence, but I think each look would be perfectly suited to masculine styled attire. The rich boldness of just certain facial features contrasted with the remaining stark nudity is what keeps this look strong and classic. And don't forget the nails! Keep them short but stacked with bright reds or deep wintery hues. I can't pick favourites, love each and every look above.

Alternatively the below images show what a smokey eye & filled out eyebrow can do for a collared shirt (& bow tie!), another beauty look to try for when 'i wish i was a boy'.

GQ Style UK/Chad Pitman/Martha Hunt & Daria P. (etoday)

i wish i was a boy

but if I could dress like this all winter I'd be a happy girl:

 

Keira Knightley

'Annie Hall'/1977/Woody Allen (Diane Keaton)

Editorial images: 'Low Tide' Elle US May 11/Thomas Whiteside/Kate Lanphear (stylist)/Leah de Wavrin (fashiongonerogue)

Masculine styling is one of my favourite ways to wear winter. I love the look of effortless & comfortable layering with a mix of rich textures and print. It's the perfect way to experiment with all the best fabrics and different materials specifically suited to winter seasons such as wool, cashmere, suede, velvet and fur. Keeping a keen eye on coat lengths & garment proportions is essential to keep the silhouette lean rather than bulky, as is choosing complementary accessories for a more feminine appearance whilst maintaining that strong edge. And shoes! The joy of comfortable, flat leather brogues, loafers and boots.

The 1977 film 'Annie Hall' written, directed by & starring Woody Allen with Diane Keaton in the title role is the go-to style guide for this layered, mannish look. The outfits in the movie are in fact Keaton's own and created waves from the get-go. Today the style can easily be adapted for work, play and casual wear. Kate Lanphear's styling for the above editorial ticks every box for me and the location and photography only enhance the laid-back, suave mood.