Classing It Up In Summer

Words by Matt Huxley I am unashamedly a child of cold weather. I would like nothing more than for Brisbane to be swept up in an ice storm and to layer up the coats. But we all have hopes and dreams, and most of the time they won’t happen. That being said, it’s hard to…

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Marina

Words by Matt Huxley I was on a boat off the coast of Vietnam when the feeling hit me. A gigantic gut bubble that built in my stomach and expanded until I was drunk with queasiness. Stuff the buffet that was being laid out on  the upper deck. Screw the stunning views and humid sunshine.…

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Texturally Appealing

Words by Matt Huxley There’s many things that you have to take into consideration when compiling an outfit. Colour, length, cut, fit and occasion. But one item that has escaped the majority of us is texture. Certainly it may not be the most important item to consider, but including a textural element in your look…

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Black and Brown

Words by Matt Huxley Brown and black is that colour combo that is so totally wrong and frowned upon, yet it can be so so right when done properly. Here I’ve taken that common faux pas and re-worked it into something both wearable, and pretty decent if I do say so myself. It really just…

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How To Wear Linen

Words by Matt Huxley Throw out that preconceived notion that linen is a fabric only suitable for peasants, linen is back on trend in a huge way. I’ve been loving this long line linen (dat alliteration) shirt for ages – I had it made up from a self design back in Vietnam in 2014. Not…

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Archway Chilling

Words by Matt Huxley Good lord it is hot. I’m officially dying!!! Having just got back from India, where the temperature was roughly equivalent to the Brisbane winter, I’m especially struggling. Therefore I’m looking for ways to stay cool this summer! Firstly, I’m clearly staying out of the sun in this thoughtfully placed archway. Secondly…

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Pattern Life

Words by Matt Huxley Believe it or not, I am currently all about that patterned life. Whilst I may be usually restricted to the one colour in my separates, I absolutely love the bold pattern on this shirt. Not only is it unique, but it’s interesting. And I am ALL about that life. A big…

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How To Do Edgy

Words by Matt Huxley Without a doubt, one of the most common questions that I get asked is “how do I wear an edgier outfit?” Well fear no more peasants, Matt’s back and ready to show you how to rock a wearable edgy look. This look isn’t particularly hard out. There’s no rips or chains…

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The Trends You’ll Be Rocking This Spring

Words by Matt Huxley Well howdy there IOP. Long time no see! Yes yes I know! I’ve been absent for over a week, and it’s not good enough and yada yada yada. But I’m back, refreshed and invigorated with lots of new content in the works. Plus a few exciting announcements. Stay tuned ;) But first?…

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Burn Off

Words by Matt Huxley You would not believe the fuckery involved in getting this shoot done! First of all my gorgeous photographer Amie’s camera battery malfunctioned and died and then we were informed that the area we were in was scheduled to be burnt off in an hour! What’s a blogger to do? Luckily we…

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