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When it comes to dressing in a smart and sophisticated manner, there are many ways pieces you can add to your look to help you do so. Looking elegant and stylish helps you to feel confident, now who doesn’t want that? If you are in need of a wardrobe overhaul and want to add some sophistication to your look, then follow some of these style tips and your look will be dapper in no time.

• Suit Up – Like Barney from HIMYM always says, “Suit Up!” It is the easiest way to look smart. That simple jacket, trouser, shirt and tie combination will always add up to an instant style hit. If you are unsure of style and colour, opt for a simple black one. If want to be a little more adventurous then why not go for a pinstripe or check pattern with an added waistcoat and a pair of brogues.
• Accessorise – Adding smart touches to an ordinary daytime outfit, will make your appearance look a lot smarter. Formal shoes, a tie, a bag or even a waistcoat added to your casual outfit will give you a much more sophisticated look. A nice watch will complete the look also. Choose from designer collections such as Diesel (chunky watches) Fossil, DKNY, Casio or Armani Exchange watches for smart time pieces.
• Be confident – There is no point wearing a suit if you are going to slouch in it. Stand up straight look forward and show off your new found confidence. Let your smart attire improve your stature. A smart look will add to improved confidence, an improved level of confidence will then trickle into other areas of your life. Thus meaning just a simple suit could alter your lifestyle for the better.
• Be you – Don’t wear a suit you don’t feel comfortable in. Try out many different styles and find the one you like best. Always be yourself when it comes to fashion. Your clothes on the outside show who you are on the inside. Wear what you want to wear and stick to what suits you.

Hopefully thee small hints have given you what you need to dress sophisticated and feel good about yourself. 

Sometimes it can be hard to cover up in the winter without compromising on style. After all the effort you have put into creating a superb outfit, you do not want to be covering it up with a big old coat now do you? No one will see your perfectly put to together appearance underneath. So how can you cover up without compromising on your style? Well, as long as you have the right accessories, the correct coat and some stand out trousers, you can look right on trend while covering up this season. Here are a few tips to get you started.

1. Opt for a stylish coat - If you start off with a fashionable cover up, then you can dress around your piece. For the smart and sophisticated look, choose a pea coat or a car coat like the ones below.

2. Accessorise your cover up - Wear a stylish scarf, trendy pair of shoes or a sophisticated bag with your coat to add some extra style. Below are a few mens fashion items you could use to accessorise your cover up.

This week I'll be taking a look at the much publicised Zero Dark Thirty a film chronicling the decade long hunt for Osama bin Laden by Hurt Locker director, Kathryn Bigelow.  It looks like it's being either loved or loathed in the press, but I've made sure I haven't read the reviews in any detail as I'd like to go in with a clear head.  My full report coming soon.

But tonight, I'm taking a step away from film and video and heading out into the wind and rain of Essex to see punk-pop band The Get playing live in Southend.  They're apparently causing a stir with their offbeat lyrics and bonkers stage performance... Yeah, I'm curious too, so will let reveal all in my band report to be posted soon on SR.

As we live in a world where technology and creativity continues to expand and grow, nothing is deemed impossible anymore. From solar energy to electric cars, we've seen an incredible increase in technology over the past century. The world is filled with a tonne of contemporary designs that we never thought would be possible. From the latest iPhone to a HD 3D television, the 21^st century is also overloaded with materialistic things we just have to have.

Over the past few years, watches have become more of a materialistic object rather than a practical piece, with many people buying them as an accessory to add to their outfit. With many designers creating their own timepiece collections such as mens Diesel watches, buying a watch is not just about telling the time, it is also about fashion.

Take this ZIIIRO watch for example. It offers a much bespoke display with an appealing colour that is created using two transparent coloured discs. This wristwatch blends together the hours and minutes to provide a unique reading. Granted, it will take a bit of time to get use to it but nevertheless, the watch looks extremely cool and is worth the confusion.

The wedding season may traditionally be summer but the fact is the wedding season has expanded to dominate almost the entire year.  With the growing popularity of wedding themed reality TV as well as major movies, the pressure to put on a drop dead gorgeous wedding can be seen in almost every wedding party.  Some bride and grooms may not worry as much as others, but most of them want their entire wedding party to be as unforgettable as the wedding itself.

Decking out a wedding party should be done so that everyone is in line with the theme or style of the wedding itself.  In a place like sunny Australia this could mean everyone taking on a bohemian and beach look, or it could embody the upscale culture of Sydney.  No matter what the style, there are some easy ways to make sure absolutely everyone looks their best.

Think About Your Party's Natural Look

Some people have a certain look and whenever possible, this should be used as the basis for the look and feel of the wedding itself.  If the happy couple practically lives at the beach, why not use that as a way to distinguish them as well as their entire wedding party?  Light almost-white shades of blue coupled with tradition beach decorations can create a sun and surf feel.  Alternatively, a couple well known for their parties or fast paced lifestyle can showcase not only their preferred look but also their approach to life by using slick styling and modern fashion options.

Leaving Your Mark

If you are a man who is constantly on the move, then a suitcase will certainly be your main accessory. Thus, in order to ensure that you travel in style you will need to make sure that you opt for a suitcase which is of a top quality, but which also looks fashionable too. Therefore, there are several things that you should think about when on your suitcase shopping quest.

First and foremost, you need to think about the style of the suitcase. After all, if you are high flying and highly fashionable, then your suitcase needs to match up to this. There are lots of different styles of suitcases that you can choose from. This means that you are assured to find something to suit your taste and your personality. At the moment, it is highly stylish to opt for something which represents a mixture of vintage and the contemporary. Colours such as brown, navy and grey are very much in for the winter period. It is advisable to stay away from bright colours; they can look cheap, and they are usually contrasting with outfits as well.

In addition to style, you also need to carefully consider the size of the suitcase as well. This obviously depends on how long you are planning on going away for. But, in general the longer you are on vacation, the bigger suitcase you will need. Moreover, if you are travelling to lots of different places then a compact suitcase may be a better option because it will be easy for you to take around with you. Furthermore, remember to keep in mind the restrictions imposed by airlines with regards to the size of suitcase you are actually allowed. In most instances this seems to be set at 90 cm x 75 cm x 43 cm.