Look your best in 2006

Being the fashionista I am I see it as my duty to keep the rest of you guys looking your best in this new year.
Now as a dedicated follower of the Italian school of fashion I'm going to level with you - Dolce & Gabbana is where its at. Always has been, always will be. They are, in my humble opinion, the ownly fashion house where the catwalk looks can actually be translated to the street.
You'll be excited to know that this years look is so great and sooooo simple, even for the most hardened anti-fashion gits out there.
Anyway getting to the point, this years look is....rock star! Thats right, skinny suits, big ass sunglasses, bold tees and of course the obligatory accesories. Think Bon Jovi.
(The D & G guys cites their inspiration as Pete Doherty, but I'm not really buying that and wouldn't dream of using his name in an advertising campaign!)
Basically this all translates as meaning that you can be as flash as you like! Now personally for daytime wear I'd go for some beaten up converse (colour could match tee shirt or possibly belt), some really beat up jeans including some slight paint staining, and top it off with a tight fitting tee which has some kind of bold print on it. Add to this the male must have accesory, a double chain going into the pocket and off course a few swinging pendants from the neck and your good for go. Another great accesory to have is the skinny scarf - its going to be big in the spring.
As for jackets I'm going to tell you all to go out and buy yourself a leather jacket. This is a must have in any wardrobe and works with everything in every season. Make sure its a good one though, those cheap immitations just won't cut it.
Of an evening its all about the velvet (something I informed many of you about last year). This can just be slung on top of what i just described or even better - teamed with a shirt which is unbuttoned to the navel. This is the key look for D & G this year. For a really dressed up event then the skinny suit and tie is a must. The skinny suit in a reptile skin is a great and fun option to try this summer. Shimmering, shiny suits in black are something you might like to try to really stand out
As for shorts, well they are worn over the top of trousers. Strange as it may sound but don't worry you won't look like superman as long as you avoid the red shorts a miss! Opt instead for kick boxing shorts as a nice change up.
Team this with some more pendants around the neck and your ready for the beach.
if this all sounds a bit too much for you then don't worry, gym wear is big again in 2006. Flannel tracksuits and vests with a couple of sweat bands is a nice casual sporty look which most guys should be able to pull off.
Thankfully you won't have to pay an arm and a leg to get the neccesary clobber, I've done some research and Topman are going to be carrying a similar look in early 06.
I've included plenty of pictures to give you some ideas.
Keep it real