ACCESSORIES - New Watches by Guess

I've just got back from a preview of all the hottest Guess watches for the coming season. Watches are a funny thing, they may be born out of necessity, but I'm seeing more and more styles which enable the wearer to put a stamp of unique style on their look. It's not about a watch that just blends in and goes with everything any more, it's also about finding a striking piece that really looks the business. 

Guess have both options covered, the practical, dependable, go-with-everything styles and the more out-there fashion timepieces. I was particularly impressed by the polycarbonate coloured styles which have a slightly sporty feel while still being totally on-trend. I loved the textured detailing on the faces of some of the watches too, it's subtle until you get close and then it really gives the watches a luxe look. With brocades, velvets and lace being fabrics to watch for the coming season, it doesn't surprise me that the metallic, textured styling is being borrowed elsewhere.

I tried out the 'Coastal' with a black leather strap. It's a classic style that suits both formal and everyday occasions. The crown and buttons are durable and chunky while the stainless steel of the bezel is sleek and shiny. It's chronograph and the inside of the leather strap is fabulously soft so it's not going to irritate if you are wearing it all the time. All in all, great quality and good looks too.

I was told that one of the most popular styles with the press on the day was the Spectrum. It's a unisex watch that has been equally popular with guys and girls having featured in the pages of Elle magazine. I think that especially in London, men are free to choose the style they love and it doesn't matter if it's a style that women love too. Sometimes, the design is just so spot-on that the sexes can't help but agree with each other. Guess are onto a winner with Spectrum which will be available in silver and gold.

You can buy men's Guess watches at Debenhams Look out for exclusive 'online only' styles coming soon for AW10.

FASHION - The New Skinny Jeans: Carrot

Carrots, not something you'd automatically link to fashion, but it makes a lot more sense than you might think. If you're not up on the latest styles when it comes to denim, then read on...

 Carrot fit jeans

Skinny jeans have been the cool, indie choice for denim for some time now, but not everyone can get away with them. You actually need to have a lean, slim-legged frame or they just don't work. The other dilemma is fitting in your, ahem, package in a comfortable way and so that you don't end up giving everyone a bit too much information.

Well, for men who actually have thighs, or don't want everyone knowing exactly what's in their pants, the answer has arrived. Carrot shaped jeans are exactly as they sound. Each leg is wider at the top and narrows at the knee to give a more fitted look. In the trend for all trousers slightly harem, you'll find jeans heading this way too.

Banana fit jeans

Which brings us on to more food names, the banana shape have more room at the knee but again are generous around the top and tapered at the ankle. And then there's the arc shape giving you plenty of space in the crotch area if that's what you fancy. Asos and Topman are definitely the stores to head to for these denim styles.

Arc style jeans

Have you tried any of these denim styles? Which is your favourite style of the moment?

ACCESSORIES - Bold and Bright Lazy Oaf

Are you the type of guy that likes to stand out? If so, then this might take your loud sense of style to new heights. A rucksack that wouldn't look out of place in a nursery school in bright primary colours. Full of pockets and large enough to store at least a couple of A4 folders too.They're being marketed as unisex too. Pick one up for a reasonable £35.

Lazy Oaf can also be found in Selfridges where designer from the brand, Gemma Posy, put together this display to highlight the new season collection. Makes me want to buy it and I'm not even a boy, although I'm entirely sold on the colour-crazy rucksack yet. Perhaps it will grow on me.

What do you guys think?