Tuesday, 29 December 2009

Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman

What a book!

It was wrapped lovingly (and very well) for me for Christmas by a very stylish lady.

It was shaken then unwrapped by myself, and then devoured over the course of 2 hours. It's extremely well written, with diagrams and lists to accompany the text. The chapters are as follows;

Man At Work: from tailoring rules to boardroom success; Maintenance: from the barber's chair to the ultimate workout; At Home: from vinyl and audio-visual to stylish interiors; City Life: from top tables and tipping to opera and art; Time Off: from dinner jackets and denim to casinos and golf; Motoring: from essential maintenance to classic collectables; The Traveller: from sandy beaches to edible insects; Gastronomy: from the finest vintages to the gourmet kitchen; New Chivalry: from successful seduction to bedroom behaviour

Everything there for the modren gentleman. From suits to seduction, from hi-fi to haircuts.

Simply essential.

(thank you Hayley)


Saturday, 1 August 2009

The Great Cardiff Clothes Swap

Sunday 20th September ses the inaugural Great Cardiff Clothes Swap at Wales Millennium Centre, inconjunction with Blind Lemon Events and Tenovus.

For more details please click through to

www.greatcardfiffclothesswap.co.uk

Menswear is needed too boys, don't think this isn't for you!

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Edwin on the radio

I was lucky enough to be invited onto BBC Radio Wales' morning programme with Jamie and Louise.

To talk about ties and sartorial personality.

Listen to the programme JUST HERE

You need to go to about 1 hour and 18 minutes in.

Edwin x

www.blindlemonvintage.co.uk

Friday, 12 June 2009

Blind Lemon's Wardobe

Update on the issue of personal shopping for men.

We're live with Blind Lemon's Wardrobe

A site dedicated to helping men get better dressed and understand a little more about what style and fashion is all about.

Wardrobe Edits

Style Consultancy

Personal Shopping

Grooming Advice

Gift vouchers available.

Check out the site Blind Lemon's Wardrobe and tell me what you think!

Edwin x

www.blindlemonvintage.co.uk

Monday, 1 June 2009

my good friend; Huw Watkins

The other day Mr watkins looked so good I had to take a photo!

He's wearing a vintage Crombie suit, a brown pinstripe, with vintage braces (he bought from me!). You can't see them but his brown brogues look superb and the Prince of Wales check shirt looks terrific.

All topped off with a pocket square and a nice vintage tie.

A true dapper Dan.

Edwin x

www.blindlemonvintage.co.uk

Tuesday, 13 January 2009

The Spring Run


Hiya


What follows is a list of all dates for the Spring run of vintage fashion fairs.



  • 8th February - Cardiff

  • 15th February - Bristol

  • 22nd February - Exeter

  • 15th March - Cheltenham

For more info and a chance to buy discounted tickets please click HERE.


Sunday, 11 January 2009

books on vintage fashion

try this out for size

you can get serious discounts on books on vintage clothing!



Or try your own dedicated Blind Lemon Vintage store. Just HERE