Rod Collins

What to wear with Camouflage Trousers ?
Now, there’s a question - what’s the span of the Humber Bridge is another question - but let’s get back to the pressing matter of sartorial conundrums.
An adventure in the making . . .
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Does Having a Beard or Facial Hair Make You Look Older ?
Yes !
Everybody already knows that beards have no place on anybody aspiring to be an English Gentleman - come to that facial hair has no place on anybody aspiring to be a lady either
Can You Look younger by shaving . . . and should it bother the Peter Pan of Wybers Wood ?
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In Praise of Older Women ~ It’s how you look and feel not your age
There’s an increasing number of women looking and feeling at their very best despite, in theory, being middle aged. Much is made in the press of Cougars and the like but I believe it’s actually true in many cases - not just press waffle
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Welcome style and couture freaks - I’m sure when you awoke this morning you thought to yourself
“Who Are the Worst Dressed in the World”
Well, there are plenty of contenders for that crown but I can tell you who the worst dressed men and women in Europe are
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It was whilst looking through some old vintage magazines that came into my possession that I came across a fabulous car advert - it was for the famous Jaguar Mark Two saloon (yes, the one of Inspector Morse and Sweeney fame) and it brought back memories
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Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels
That’s what Kate Moss just said and she’s in hot water with the PC Brigade and the Excuse Yourself from Any Personal Responsibility Group
But what is the, albeit tenuous, connection between Kate Moss and I ?
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Did I say sex discrimination - well I meant sox discrimination - but it’s all much of the same thing.
Today, once again I might add, saw your host cruelly treated - just as I thought every cloud had an asbestos lining as well
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A somewhat damp Bank Holiday easter Monday saw your host, amongst other things, taking care of an important gap in his wardrobe . . .
Yes, another pair of jeans was bought - blitzed straight into a 29″ waist - no problemo !
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We’ve all heard of hipsters and low rise jeans and of the whaletail or fintail thong issue that goes with them.
That’s nothing compared to the latest in low slung jeans for women from Japan
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A volumous thud on the Goldeneye Welcome doormat proved to be the latest edition of Gentlemen’s Quarterly - a special issue to boot
The 50 Best Dressed Men in Britain
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I have a collection, albeit relatively modest, of Hermes Silk Ties and thought I would feature some of them as well as doing a guide to collecting them later on (yes Hermes ties are actually collectors items many sell for $100s each)
This one is one of my favourite designs, the one I find myself reaching for most readily when genteel neckwear is required
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There is a sign nailed to the Goldeneye Portcullis
It says: Hat Wanted - Apply Within !
But what sort of hat should an English Gentleman wear at this time of year
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This should hardly be amazing news as it’s always seemed like a ‘no-brainer’ to me but at last a clothes retailer is going to market reasonably priced jeans in half sizes !

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There’s an old English saying: Mutton Dressed as Lamb !
Used mainly by women to describe other women in my experience so don’t blame the men !
I’m on the side of if you’ve got it’s OK to flaunt it really but at some point it has to stop.
The latest pictures of Madonna, aged 50, start to make you wonder
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Cliches and stereotypes can only start and then flourish if they have a kernel of truth. I’ve always believed this explains why so many people hate stereotyping - because often it’s true.
I’ve just been reading an article, written by an American, in which he claims “we all know young British women are fat with bad teeth and stagger around the streets drunk in short skirts”
A few further international searches soon showed many others sharing the view
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Cheryl Cole seems to have the glamour stakes here in the UK pretty firmly tied up.
She appears constantly at the top of voting lists as the woman most women want to look like and those of men saying who they find the most attractive.
The Girls Aloud and X Factor star seems to have bridged the male and female divide appealing to both sexes.
She is stunning but didn’t always look as she does now - see for yourself
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There’s a time and a place for everything - or so the saying goes.
Here’s a great candid shot featuring a glamorous world famous celebrity and somebody who’s not !
Another in the new series of pictures that caught my eye
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Avon and Gemma Arterton have joined up to market and promote what is said to be the biggest fragrance launch of the year - Bond Girl 007 Fragrance
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What is the Most Beautiful Car in the World ?
I’ve always thought of the same make and model and seeing a picture of a very rare version reminded of something I haven’t thought of for years.
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According to studies, polls and DatingDirect professional single women have a problem ( just the one ? )
It seems the most popular potential date is straight after work and naturally enough most women would prefer not to go out in their work outfits nor indeed go to work dressed for a hot date.

Oh whatever shall we do cry the legions of hot professional single girls in unison ?
Fear not the Goldeneye Style Guru has the answer
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Do you know what the most awesome thing in the history of the world ever is ?
It’s a rhetorical question really because I know you don’t know
But I know
How do I know ?
Coz I’ve got the mostest awesomest thing ever !
If you’re given to bouts of envy and jealousy then I recommend you go no further, I understand the temptation is even greater than a Wet Paint sign but I don’t want you to hate and envy me.
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Your host has had some strange, wonderful and occasionally exotic things pushed through his letter box over the years and I’m not talking about things delivered via the postie - but this one takes some beating.
Bart Simpson socks in adult size 11 - beyond awesome !
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With an extensive survey finding that a massive 79% of the women wished they were more elegant and chic it begs the question …
Why don’t they do something about it then ?
Don’t know how to ? well - here’s an extensive guide …
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Is it sartorially acceptable for a gentleman to have facial hair ?
Hell No !
I’ve always said there is no excuse for facial hair on an English gentleman
Whoa there, says an imaginary voice, what’s that you’re sporting ?
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I am considering something at the moment that could be life changing.
Should I start dressing my age ?
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