Mickey Mouse Is Back (By The Way)

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E !!!!

Hey remember the days when we all used to wear Disney related products and celebrate Disney !!!!

Well these days are back and this summer I guarantee that you will see some certified cool guys/girls (TM) wearing Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and any other animal on their shirts, hats and or jackets.

Please remember where you heard it first here at TWO GRASSHOPPERS !

Men's Summer Fashion Predictions

This is a great post I ran into while searching for upcoming men's fashion.

This is from a great blogger that I would recommend to all intersted in Men's fashion:

Justine Pooe's Blog

http://www.destinyman.com/blogs/justpulse/archive/2009/11/23/summer-2010-fashion-trends-for-men.aspx


Enjoy !!!



Wassup fellas,

yep its that time of the year again when i team up with Swag-O-metre and review what will potentially be hot in the forthcoming season so u as a stylish men with swagger can upgrade to proper Swag,

OFFICIAL COLOUR

Summer 2010 see yellow become the offiacial hottest colour,taking over from purple which ruled for over 5 seasons.Major designers have included yellow in their almost every piece exhibited this year from shoes to scarfs but purple is still one of da hottest colours so is red and orange is slowly creeping into the mainstream

JEANS

jeans are still a hottest item for any given day,worn and distressed are a must have item with Dolce & Gabbana proving to be the best in this department but Ernergie,Diesel,Iceberg, SugAr Cane,Frankie Marrelo,Takeshy can't be left out they're greatest competitors to D&G on this field

SHIRTS

Dolce & Gabbana are still leading the pack with their relevancy as well as innovation,shirt that will most probably going to rule global streets will be their new double breasted one which just debuted now as well as their oval shaped collar with black trim which is available as ready to wear on a tight cut fit but Dior homme are also greatest designer on this regard they have made oriental prints that will be hard to miss,so is Poul Smith keeping his element of colour and brights happening...be bold not boring but the big collared are so last season Giorgio Armani has spear-headed the small collared shirts now most designers are following suit

BELTS

For some reason it feels as if Domenic and Stefano are ruling the style stakes for summer 2010 their belts are combination of architecture and practicality making their buckles viable but gucci still makes their
presence be felt,so does Salvadore Ferragamo, Diesel, Ernegie, H & M, Hermes with their classical H buckle now available in all colours

TIES

this department is by far ruled by Christian Dior, this world renowned design house have best print and weavers in the whole world,their pure silk ties comes in all sizes and colour perfected to please any fashion snobs out there from oriental to floral they beat all designers hands down

T-SHIRTS

Iceberg are presiding over this portion,seems like Disney's is back on top with licensing deals that they have been carrying out with designers of late.but of all designers that have collaborated with the celebrated animation firm only Iceberg have made being scene wearing a mickey mouse t-shirt bearable even for a 45 year old man

SUITS

Dior Homme leads on many facets,namely fit, cut, material. lining, colour and weight. thier suits are leaner.more bodied than most with body hugging and flattening technology which comes handy with permanent press and anti-shrink for a men on a go

SHOES

Louis Vuitton are rulers on this stake.Marc Jacobs has commission the century old firm to go daring and return to the old boy era with full grain leather materials in all colour that will make you feel bit out of sort to be wearing black shoes,swagger alert: they're purple brogues are a must buy item but Joe and Spade are hottest rivals to them so is Etro, Prada, Cesara Pacioti, Ghost, Poul Smith, Dolce and Gabbana, Dior, Raf Simon,Craig Port has collaborated with Watson to create his line of shoes that should be one of the hottest things in South Africa

CARDIGANS

cardigans are here to stay,wait a minute cardigan never went anywhere,they've always been a must have item but now they have been given a new identity by Designers with colours and material updates, don't be cought wearing your grannies jersey,go source a proper one but look out for Lyle and Scott ones which are so beautiful it hurts to think about them

BOWTIES

bow ties are no longer associated with nerds no match official or sheiks and prince's of this world, designers are now offering them in their rangers but one must be skeptical on materials used,but you must also play around with colour,don't get limited to just black one try purp[le,yellow,gold,silver
, floral, polka dots in velvet or silk...designers that have the bowtie trends in place are Viktor & Rolf


SOCKS

in summer days are so hot a man needs a proper socks and definitely not cotton socks, Silk and nylon are the best materials so can possibly put on,why?? if your shoes is new and tight,this material allows you fitted a room to breath and maneuver the shoes without you loosing the comfort....Poul Smith and Pringle have the best in this regard

WATCHES

80's neon colours are still ruling with recycled tyre rubber as preferred material as opposed to leather and metal but even leather has went all but colorful...Police are leading the pack in this regard with their playful design which is not only just quality but also way too affordable

SHADES

shades are an item to have on any given day,sunglasses are a big nono unless you're blind...shades are an all weather and all purpose gear and come in all shapes and tint to suit your personal preferences Tom Ford has the best range so do Yve Saint Lourent

ACCESORIES

leather chunks are still the hottest items think David Beckham,Lenny Kravitz,Johnnie Depp style,they have this element of Gothic-ness in their neck and bracelets choices with touch of chicness...Thamos Sabo still leads but closely followed by Puzzle

SNEAKERS

Adidas-Diesel collaboration will rock the summer wait until they come out,tell you what the material and style used will knock you off,but Sky tops are the hottest item for summer next year gone are the days of high tops,sneakers are now going high than just your ankles

COATS

Dior Hommes is the ultimate so is Poul and Joe with their cuts and sizes made to fit in Stone,Black,Red, Blue but Burberry Prosum are still in contention in this regard

UNDERWEAR

Intimmisi the itaklian brand are leading the pack will continue to do so into 2010 after they signed Madonna's toy boy Jesus "yesu'us" luz as their face but Ruffskin, Bjorn Borg, Aussiebum and Diesel even Armani still rocks this field

MURSE

male purse is a common man for this but lately fashion fundis have created what might be a perfect slang for them "murse" in this field Beverly Hills Polo club designs are tintilized with full grain leather with canvas strips and bold stitches trim but gucci and Louis Vuitton are still great in this regard if u can afford them so is Tumi,Poul Smith and Diesel

PANTS

V+king are leading the pack when it comes to design on this field,with bold colours and great combination of material,that comes as a slightly narrow leg sizing and flattened patterns

TRACKSUITS

gone are the days when tracksuits are fully confined to gym,well thanks to 80's icon RunDMC,have popularized tracksuits as an ev everyday wear now Adidas have re-made the iconic vintage label Adidas Original look out for their collabs with artists, Celebs and musicians as an on-going celebration on reaching 100 years as a leader since Adi Dassler started the brand back in Germany

SHORTS

shorts are back,slimmer and more fitted than ever before,here there is no stand out designer or brand so be liberated just take note that they suit short to medium height individuals than the tall once better

SCARFS

Who said scarves where for gays?? any sensible and stylish male needs a good scarf in thier wardrobe,its actually a must have item,go for pure cotton that is ruffled preferably without laces but well trimmed it must be,Hermes have the best prints so is Etro and Tom Ford...floral and polka dots are superb ones to own so are 80's neon brights

SHOP OF DA YEAR

H & M are the super store for designer bargain and everyday wear,no one comes close to them

2009 Fashion Police

1. Murses - What's that, you ask? A man's purse, European carry all, a man bag. All of which seem to have made a triumphant comeback this year replacing the long gone fanny pack. I don't know who thought this was necessary and what prey tell does a man need that can't fit in his pockets?


2. Bandito Scarves - You know what I'm talking about. The scarves that look like table cloths, usually in white and some printed pattern. Men, woman, children, celebrities, homeless, bankers, drug dealers, were all wearing them. I refused to succumb to the societal pressure and if you did too: Bravo!


3. Tight Pants - Ohhh how we at twograsshoppers have made our opinion of these garments known throughout the year. If your legs can't breath, if you can't bend your knees when you walk or can't sit down (like Kramer in that episode of Seinfeld), if you put your keys in your pocket and people across the room know you drive a Hyundai, they're too tight.


4. Wallet Chain - Why? Just Why? Because it provides extra security? NO! It will more likely get you roughed up. Imagine you're a pick pocket and you grab someones wallet, which has a chain attached to it extending to their belt, imagine your annoyance! You would likely pull your victim to the ground by this same leash and beat them for being so lame!


5. Nerd Glasses and attire - If you don't need glasses why are you wearing them? What's next using a wheel chair because it's easier than walking? Walking with crutches because you only stole the left shoe from Footlocker? You're sending false signals. You might actually have someone stop you and ask you a question because they think you're smart! Don't lead people on, nerd glasses for nerd, I mean people who are near or far sighted.

Remember when ...

You were in high school and you used to make fun of those people that hung out in the art wing of the school? They dressed differently whether it was public school or catholic school and even if they wore uniforms.

Their makeup was a little darker, their clothes a little stranger, their hair was flourescent colours and often they were dirty or appeared unkept.

You know who those people are now?!

Todays musicians, artists, actors and actresses.

Think about how eccentric these celebrities that many of us "worship" are.

Public Service Announcement ... Buy a suit!

Men ... if you're serious about life, fashion and progress, I suggest you buy a suit.

This peice of clothing has more power than you may realize, it's the one outfit that is respected in all circles and social settings. (Think about it.)

Even a thug wears a suit to court or have to take cues from their lawyers who are suited up.

I challenge you to wear a suit to a wedding and I guarantee you'll feel better about yourself, look better and get noticed by woman who may not have normally looked twice at you.

Here are some examples ...

This has been a public service announcement brought to you by twograsshoppers suggesting you SUIT UP and while you're at it, buy a nice watch and a nice pair of shoes.

Woman with half shaved heads...

WHY ARE WOMAN HALF SHAVING THEIR HEADS?!?!?

Why are woman shaving their heads at all?

Unless you're going through chemotherapy, cutting off your jheri curls or dreads to start fresh, or are named Grace Jones, you should not be shaving your head, PERIOD!

Like everything else, once one person does it, it gradually starts to trickly down to the masses and the everybodies in our copycat society. Each day I go out or see pictures of peoples nights out, there are more and more half cropped female domes. Not cute.

It doesn't look good and when it has to grow out, it looks worst!

So what's going to happen, instead of looking "awkward" for a few weeks while your hair gradually forgives you for the trauma you've put it through, you'll get impatient and cut it again, likely shorter.

Take my advice ... don't do it!

How sick are these???

For those of you that share my shoe fetish ... check these new releases:

Makeup.

I'm not a fan.

I love when you're at the grocery store and you see a girl looking at the magazines at the checkout in disgust at what celebrities look like without their makeup on. I wonder if they think they look any different without theirs.

I've always had a deep dark fear of being involved with someone, loving how they look at night, going to bed and waking up in the morning and not recognizing the persons naked face.

Makeup like ... blue cheese, has a name that accurately describes the object it represents. Blue cheese is old cheese that has "blue" fungus growing on it. Makeup, allows you to makeup a face for the day, or mask for the evening. That's what I don't like.

Be who you are, don't hide behind makeup. How can I think you're beautiful or fall in love with you if you keep changing everyday? Chameleon.

I haven't even mentioned the fact that it gets on my clothes when I hug you, my pillow when you lay in my bed, it makes you look ugly when you cry, shiney when you take pictures and like a mannequin when piled on.

If I could ... I would order me a natural girl, real hair, real face, real blemishes, true skin tone, real breasts, real lips, real rear end and an even realler personality.

At the end of the night, everyones make up comes off.

Public Service Announcement: Ankle Boots

For this fall and winter ... all I want to see ladies wearing on their feet are ANKLE BOOTS.

Ladies ... if you have a pair ... wear them, if you don't then go buy some, not now, but right now!

Fellas ... thank me later.

That Guy gives Ankle Boots 2 swords up!