Boxr Box Christmas

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Holi-slayyyyyyy in Boxr box

If you’ve seen my original blog post about Boxr Box you know just how much I love their underwear. If you’ve not seen my original post, check it out here  This time I wanted to add a Christmas twist to the photos to showcase the underwear.

This blog post is showcasing their other style of underwear. The Trunk.

If you haven’t read my previous blog post I shall give you a low down on the brand. BOXRBOX is a men’s luxurious underwear company founded by Christoper Barlow and his wife Georgia. The both of them are very passionate about supporting the British textile industry and the British economy. All of the materials sourced and made into the garments are sourced in the UK.

The Review

Furthermore,  the success of my underwear from Boxr Box, I wanted to try their other style of underwear as I fell in love with the brief. I’ve always been a trunk/hipster kind of wearing guy. I wanted to put their Trunk to the test. The test is going to work in them.

I’m a visual merchandiser, as most people know. So my job is very hands on. I’m always up and down ladders. In the windows which get very hot. Dressing mannequins etc. So having underwear that’s comfortable is a must. The trunks most certainly won me over. Even more than the briefs.

The trunks are super soft that you nearly forget that you’re wearing them. I love the little B detail they also have on the leg to showcase the brand more. They have two colours, black and white which like the briefs are the same. I really hope they bring out more colours as I’ve fallen in love with both sets so much. I could do with all my underwear coming from Boxr Box. They come in a beautiful little white box with the branding on the front so it’s a perfect Christmas present for the man in your life or just a lovely Christmas present for yourself!

Christmas is upon us, so I wanted to showcase the underwear in a Christmas setting. An avant-garde photo set up.

I’m most certainly in love with the trunks and will definitely be getting more from Boxr Box.

Christmas Party Wear With Boohoo-Man

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-Gifted Post-

“Sparkle your way through Christmas with your party wear”

Christmas party wear is something that I love. It’s that time of year again where the sparkle and razzle-dazzle flood the high street shops. There isn’t a shop that doesn’t sell something sequinned or sparkly. Party wear is something I’ve always loved, it’s the time of year you can go really big on something and not be judged. This year I have collaborated with Boohoo Man to showcase some of their amazing party wear. Check out their amazing party wear section here: https://www.boohoo.com/mens/partywear (All items on here can be found within this section of Boohoo)

 – Outfit 1 – Pattern On Texture –

One of my favourite things to do is mixing up patterns and textures to create a more defined look. With Christmas comes some many different textures and patterns, it’s so much easier to mix things up. This outfit is full on Christmas. With the trousers rocking a tartan check style pattern, they are a must for any party. I love that they are a jogger style trouser too, which are super comfy and easy to wear. I also love the added zips on the side of the trousers which just it a more laid back kind of style yet still keeping them looking smart.

The knitted t-shirt I’m wearing is something I instantly fell in love with. I’m a sucker for a knitted t-shirt, even more so with this sporting detail on the sleeves. The red goes perfectly well with the red from the trousers which makes it the perfect match to wear with the trousers. The sporting detail also is followed through the T-shirt at the bottom which isn’t visible because for this look I’ve tucked it in as I felt it made the outfit look much smarter.

Furthermore, To top the whole outfit off I have my most favourite item from this whole look. The faux fur coat. I’m so in love with this jacket. One of the softest jackets I have ever come across for a faux fur jacket. It’s a little bit like a puffer jacket, without the major puffiness. The coat is the perfect length not too long or not too short. It sits just on my hips which is perfect. It’s a super cosy coat that made me feel hella fancy when I was wearing it. 10 out of 10 for trying to be classy. To pull the outfit together I wore my tasselled patent brogues to give it a smart edge to the outfit.

-Outfit 2 – Suit It Up –

 Nothing says Christmas party than wearing a suit. Head to toe looking smart is one of my favourite outfits to wear to a Christmas party. So when I picked outfit number 2, I wanted to wear it 24/7. A suit that had glittery flecks within the fabric? What more is there to love?

The suit comes as separates which is really good as you can then mix them up with something different. Like the jacket with a pair of black skinny jeans for example. But for this, I wore them together. I love that the trousers have a side sparkle down the side of them which then goes with the blazer. The trousers are a slim fit but I would have loved them more if they had been a skinny fit as I’m a lover of a skinny fit.

The jacket was a perfect fit. I really love the shimmering detail that the jacket has on it. You would most certainly shimmer on the dance floor in this outfit. The jacket is lightweight which is perfect for those guys who love to bust a move on the dance floor but still when to look fly in their blazer.

The shirt underneath is a sheer striped shirt which I thought would go nicely with the blazer and trousers. However, the shirt is a little rough and it did make me itch which was such a shame because it was a beautiful shirt and most certainly something I would wear. I finished the look with a silver bow tie to pick the silver in the jacket and trousers and my Chelsea boots to finish the look off.

– Outfit 3 – Shimmering Gold –

Out of all the outfits that I picked this one was my ultimate favourite. A gold bomber jacket, with a smart matching jogger and roll neck. The shimmering gold is the perfect outfit for Christmas as it gets you into the festive spirit.

The gold bomber jacket was a perfect fit. I loved the gold detailing it showcases. When the jacket hits the light it gives off such a shimmer, which is something I’m all about.

Teaming the bomber jacket with the matching chino styled trousers was the right shout. I love a co-ord and even more so when it’s a shimmering gold co-ord. The trousers have a tie waist which again represents the jogger style it is offering.

I finished the look off with my tasselled brogue to give it a smart look once again.

Sparkle your way.

If sparkles aren’t your thing then boohoo has some amazing pieces within its party section that will cater to you. From velour to just your average suit if you don’t feel brave enough to go to the realms of shimmering or glittery. They have something for everything which I love Boohoo Man for. I most certainly will be wearing each outfit!!

Day 5 of Blogmas – DIY Christmas Cards

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I love Christmas cards, there isn’t anything I love more than writing Christmas cards too. However, I also love making Christmas cards, it’s such a cute and lovely thoughtful way of saying “I’ve put time and effort into this Christmas card and nobody else has one like it” Which I find so lovely. I’ve made some Christmas cards which I’m showing little tutorials for. They are nothing fancy just quick, simple and easy to do.  A lot of them have finger painting within them so prepare to get messy!

So for the first card, you will need some card. I only had brown card at the time so I went with brown card. You need some thick paint as well as after I was using watercolours the colour just wouldn’t stick to the paper. On a plain piece of white paper, I was trying to make my reindeer. I was painting my fingers with a paintbrush and trying to create a head and body. As you can see, I tried many times to get the perfect head and body. After I finally made the perfect pair I got a calligraphy writing pen that I have (You can just use a gel pen or even a Biro) to create the antlers, legs, tail and facial features. This is where I wish I had actually just done the fingerprints onto the actual card itself, as I had to cut out the reindeer and make them look as if they were in a snowy scene. After I had cut them out and stuck it down I went on to add a few snowy trees in the background with paint. This is where I ruined this card as I thought I know I’ll add glitter for snow. So I painted the whole background with glue and filled the whole card with glitter. It would have been better if I had just made little circles of glue to add the glitter too. So I don’t have a photo of the final product as it was ruined but you get the idea of what to do and what not to do!

 

 

For the next card, all you need is some white card, a paintbrush, any colour glitter, PVA glue and something sparkly to add to the finished product. So you start with your with your white card and fold it in half. Then grab your PVA glue and add it to a little bit of water. Once you have the consistency perfect, grab a paintbrush and  starting at the top of the page you want to go from left right and then down in the shape of a Christmas tree. I tried to take a photo of this but it doesn’t show very well but I’ll add it in any way. Once you have put on the amount of glue you think is appropriate for your tree, now is the fun part. Get your glitter and go crazy kids, throw that glitter around like there is no tomorrow. Obviously going on the glue would be the best part for it to go on. Once there is enough glitter on there to create your own unicorn then it’s time to shake off the excess. The photo above is hopefully something that you’ll get. You can either leave it there or you can add some baubles on like I have done with mine. I found some love red gems at the bottom of my craft suitcase and decided to add more festive things to my card. You could even take it another step further and write “Merry Christmas” in fancy writing to the bottom of the card.

For my last and final card. It’s another take on the reindeer fingerprinting but instead with a Snowman & Snow woman. You can have whatever you wish for your snow pals. I just wanted to show the diverse range you can do. I first had my card which I chose to be brown as the white would show up nicely compared to if you had white. I think got my index finger and painted it white. I made the first imprint to be the body which would make a bigger print. I did the same for my other snow pal. I then continued to paint my little finger to create the head for my snow pals. After doing this I got my

calligraphy pen and started to draw on their eyes, mouth, arms and buttons. I then painted a hat and scarf on my snow lady to show a more fun side with the card. I then outlined the main bits of the picture to make them stand out. After doing this I decided to add a little snow around them, I got something small that was rounded (I’m not sure what it was, it was in my little crafting suitcase so I used it, all I know it was metal) Dunked it into the paint and begin to spot the snow around the snow people. I then added a few brush strokes to the bottom to add more snow to the picture.

I didn’t want to over complicate these cards, so I tried to keep them as simple as possible. I tried to keep it simple with materials also, knowing it’s a stressful time of the year, so people wouldn’t want to go out buying things just to make cards. I had so much fun doing this, getting all creative and showcasing what I can do other than being fashionable!

 

 

 

 

 

Day 4 of Blogmas – Favourite Christmas Songs

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It wouldn’t be Christmas without the cheesy and upbeat music that year after year is dug out for the festive season. The same old songs that have been around for donkeys years, but there are a few new songs that are hitting the Christmas tunes list that I most certainly approve of here are my most favourite Christmas songs that I adore to listen to…

Sia – Candy Cane Lane 

Sia has only just recently released her Christmas album and it’s had so many plays on my Itunes. It’s a 10 original song album and Candy Cane Lane has to be my favourite by far!

Kelly Clarkson – Underneath The Tree

This song just puts you in the Christmas spirit. It’s one of those songs that you just can’t help dance too. It’s a very festive and uplifting song which will always remain one of my favourites.

Pentatonix – Hallelujah 

Pentatonix have been one of my favourites for a while now. But when they released Christmas songs I fell in-love with them even more. This rendition of Hallelujah has to be my personal favourite of their Christmas songs. I’m also loving that Marks and Spencer’s also have them on their Christmas play list.

Michael Buble And Shania Twain – White Christmas

I’m going to put my hands up here and say that I’ve never been a Michael Buble kind of fan. However, when I first this rendition of White Christmas which pays homage to the original rendition as well as adding a country style twist to it. I instantly fell in-love. I adore Shania Twain so it’s just perfect to me.

Marina And The Diamonds – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 

If you know me then you know my love for Marina is massive. Then she dropped a one time Christmas song and my love for her grew even more. Her voice is just a fresh of breath air. I want her to bring out more Christmas songs. She has such a soft tone to her voice and it’s so soothing.

Gwen Stefani – Christmas Eve 

Like Sia, Gwen Stefani has also made a Christmas album. Gwen Stefani’s is a mixture of old songs and some original songs too. Just like this song. It’s my favourite song off the album. A proper hearty Christmas song. Makes me feel so festive and warm.

 

Celine Dion – So This Is Christmas:

I’m a big fan of Celine Dion. I mean are you even gay if you’re not? Her voice I could just listen to over and over again. She puts in so much emotion to every song and this Christmas song isn’t lacking that! It’s on of those songs if you’re home alone and brave enough to try and do the notes that Celine does. I must say I’m guilty of doing this.

 

Ariana Grande – Last Christmas:

I love that Ariana took a classic song and put her own spin on it. She’s can’t do nothing wrong and this is why I love this song. It makes me feel super festive and I sing to it every time it comes on.

 

Day 3 of Blogmas – The Christmas Party Outfit

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Christmas parties are something that I love. I love being able to dress up in a suave outfit and dance the night away with people I work very closely with. It’s always fun and nice at the same time to see people outside without their uniform on. As when we are at work the uniform doesn’t really tell you much about the person but when you have this  kind of night, focus goes to the outfit. With my Christmas party coming up on Sunday the 17th of December I wanted a show stopper outfit.

For my Christmas party outfit, I wanted to buy an outfit that was very festive but at the same time very me. So I decided to buy a new suit, as the other suit I purchased last year wouldn’t even touch me now. However, this suit is a colour I would never have picked a year ago. Forest green. The ASOS suit fits perfectly and is completely different to something I would normally wear. It’s a Skinny fit jacket and tapered trousers. So not super skinny like my grey on I purchased last yet to go to a wedding. It’s given me the option to grow into it a little more with going to the gym.

Underneath the suit, I wanted to have a show stopper shirt. It needed to be something that wasn’t going to clash with the green, so either a white, black or a cream. I was looking on my favourite fashion brands frantically. I was having no look and was about to give up when I stumbled across the creamy/white lace shirt on Topman. It’s the most stunning piece of clothing I’ve ever owned. It’s so delicate and just looks so elegant. To finish the look off, I found some ribbon and made one of my signature bows. It wouldn’t be a formal look if it didn’t have one of my signature bows on right? Once the bow was complete I added a Snowflake brooch which I purchased off eBay for like £3 and dug out my tassel suede loafers to match my black bow. I can’t wait to showcase my outfit and have a fabulous outfit. I most certainly will post some pictures and any videos that become apparent.

Shop the items:

Forest Green Blazer 

Cream/White Lace Shirt

Tapered Forest Green Trousers

Tassel Loafers

12 Days of Blogmas

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This Christmas I wanted to do something fun. So I’m participating in the 12 Days of Blogmas. In the 2 and half years, I’ve had my blog, I’ve not done anything like this. I’m going to start it on the 14th of December leading us right up to Christmas Day. So it gives me a couple of days beforehand to get a little ahead of myself. Working a full-time job I need as much time to prepare for such a thing. I’ve made a plan on what I’m doing on each day and I can’t wait to get stuck in and do this. I’ve always seen other bloggers do it and make it look so easy. I’m really excited to do something like this as it’s something I don’t normally do. I’m excited for you guys to check in with my blog every day! I might see what kind of things you’d like to see and make some changes to the list I’ve made. I’d love my dear follower’s suggestions. If you’d like to suggest something comment below or leave me a message on Instagram: @lukeheywoodstyle

Liverpool

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On the 23rd of November, myself and my good friend Tom went on an adventure to Liverpool. Liverpool is full of culture with its stunning buildings full of architecture, countless amounts of museums and not to mention the amazing shopping quarter. Every corner you turn in Liverpool oozes history.

We decided to set off early to make sure we had a lot of time to explore Liverpool in the daytime. We arrived at around 11:30, left our luggage in my car and went off to explore. We couldn’t check into our hotel until 3, so we went and grabbed some food to fuel ourselves for the day ahead. After we had eaten an awful amount of pizza at Pizza Hut, we decided to walk off our pizza tummies and have a look at the shopping facilities. Being so close to black Friday there was a lot of deals and offers to definitely keep us going. However, being good I decided not to buy anything as I had just spent £68 on a new suit for my upcoming Christmas Parties I shall be going too (Post coming soon) The night sky slowly set in over Liverpool quiet quickly. The temperature began to drop so we headed back to the car to grab our luggage and head to the hotel. We walked into the beautiful Britannia Adelphi Hotel and was greeted by a warm and old-fashioned lobby. I felt I had walked into a time warp. Two marble columns framing stairs that lead into a huge room that was filled with old sofas, chairs and tables, beautifully lit with 3 huge chandeliers. Over the back stood a towering Christmas tree beautifully decorated, I felt like I was in some sort of a time warp that had transported me right back in time to when the hotel had first opened. Once we had booked in we went to find our room.

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The Life Of A Visual Merchandiser At Christmas

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So I wanted to do a different kind of post that showcased my full-time job. I wanted to give you guys a little insight into my work life and what I get up to during the Festive period. This is all about the window schemes and in-store schemes that we implement throughout the Christmas season.

A couple of weeks before anything goes in for Christmas we are shown the window scheme through guidelines that the business sends down. They send down a document of what will be going in each window, this is the first time we find out what will be our campaign for the Christmas period. In addition to this, they also send down a document breaking down every individual piece we will have for the windows and for the in-store scheme, on this document they also tell us when an outside team will come into the store and put up our lit garlands along the walkway. The first part of Christmas goes in a week before the Christmas windows start. This is when the VM team work alongside a team through the night to implement Christmas within the store. We get delivered all of our Christmas props in one night, which is so time-consuming to try and prepare for, especially when there is only two of you on VM.

However, once it’s been delivered it’s on to putting out the many Christmas trees they provide us with. They provide us with 3 sizes of trees, 2.4m 1.9m and 1.6m. We then have to distribute the trees around the store, focusing on mainly grouping them with mannequins and event zones. Once the trees have been fluffed and put into place it’s time to add the garlands in any walls of the store that are empty. These garlands have added present boxes on to them to give it more of a festive vibe throughout the store. This year because of pairing with the Paddington film we had added suitcases to mimic the suitcase Paddington has. The food section has its own scheme with adding more props like luggage tags hanging from the ceiling and pots of marmalade to co-inside with the Paddington theme running throughout the store.

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Merry Christmas & Thank You

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I know this is a day late but I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas.I hope you all had a lovely time with your families and loved ones as much as I did. It’s such a precious thing that we just don’t do often and that’s just sit down and have a meal together full of joy and happiness. For my family it’s been a rough year, so sitting together all being well was just lovely to see that 2016 hadn’t broken any of us. Though I didn’t get many presents, I wasn’t bothered. I was more bothered about people opening their personalised sacks I got them that had lots of presents that I know they would love.

I just want to thank you guys. To everyone that watches my Youtube videos, to people that read my blog and just to the people that show their support and always believe that I can do things. Reading from my last post I really hit a low point on that day. But I am now determined to let all my emotions stay in 2016. 2017 is a new year! Thank you again for all your support, I’m really looking forward to starting a new year and really focusing on my blog and YouTube. Let’s raise a glass to our families, our friends, to happiness within yourself and a new year! Cheers ♥

 

The Christmas Jumper Collection

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Christmas is just 4 days away and I thought it was appropriate that I did a Christmas video. With that in mind I wanted it to be fun as I hadn’t been feeling the Christmas spirit.  When I woke up on the Sunday I was doing my video I had instantly felt the Christmas spirit and wanted to do something to do with Christmas. I looked over to my rail of clothes, that is ever expanding and saw I had at least 5 or 6 Christmas jumpers. So this video is a fun video showing off my Christmas jumpers and is just a little bit silly. Whenever I see a Christmas or fair isle jumper I feel inclined to buy them as I just really love them. I’m not one for overly novelty Christmas jumpers. I’m all about being chic at Christmas. I hope this video brings a smile to your face…..


 

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