If it's dynamite, its all here...: Flower Power...

It's funny how inspiration for blogging comes at the most random of times. Inspiration for this blog post came when I was on a work night out a couple of weeks ago, sat in a Japanese restaurant in the middle of Manchester (of all places). Said restaurant was actually 'Sapporo Teppanyaki' off Deansgate. If you haven't been, and live in the Manchester area, I suggest you go. It's amazing! The food is wonderful, and the way they cook it is even better. Potato catching anyone? ;-) Anyways, I had a great night with some good company; so once again thanks for letting me tag along guys!

So, whilst eating we were 'discussing' one of our colleagues love for flowered shirts. Or should I say he was being ripped for wearing one, until I piped up saying that I did actually like his shirt.

As a rule, on guys or girls, I do like flowery shirts. Not the OTT type like what Noel Edmunds regularly wears on 'Deal or No Deal', or those Hawaiian style ones that should have been left in Benidorm circa 1970, but more subtle flowered designs can look very nice and very fashionable on both sexes. I know some people may look at this and think "no way", but you aren't going to look like a 60's hippie if you follow these easy tips. And remember, it's about how you wear it, and how confident you feel in your outfit!

No, no, and no!

Girls...

- Wear with denim, leggings, skirts or tailored trousers to suit your mood. Wear with flats or add heels to take it from office wear to night wear.

- Keep make up natural and not too heavy if you like a more 'girly' type of look. However, if you want to rock it up, a sweep of eyeliner, some red lipstick and some rock chick inspired jewellery is all you need to help the shirt do the talking.

- Un-doing buttons is good if you don't like the 'buttoned up to the top' trend. But don't undo too many, or people may get more than they bargained for! ;-)