BrandNeuSense Fashion Blog

The rainy season is here! Happy? LOL. I reckon you have a love-hate relationship with the rain, too. In a perfect world, rainy days are for staying home, tucked in a blanket with a cup of hot mocha and a good book. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the freedom to do that. Rain or shine, life goes on, and we’re expected to get off the comforts of our beds on a rainy morning and get ready to face another day at work.

But hey, rainy days doesn’t have to be a drag, really. For women, it’s easy to up the mood with just a carefully picked rainy day attire, yes?

Here are some tips to achieve a chic rainy day look:

• First, help yourself by wearing that favorite dress! No really. Just because it’s raining you have to be all dark and gloomy too. Besides, what’s a raincoat for?
• Accessorize! Pick a bright accent color to contrast the grey skies. Take advantage of the excuse to wear bright colored rain boots*, the kind with funky designs and patterns. Wear a red belt to match the boots, this will unify the overall look. And don’t be shy to carry around a flashy umbrella (red, why not)**, this will surely make you stand out in a crowd of moody campers!
• At this point it’s okay to don yourself in black or neutral colored rain coat, not to overdo yourself. Just make sure it’s water resistant enough to keep you (and your outfit!) dry and warm. With that thought, you have to make sure you have a neutral colored rain jacket/coat in your wardrobe that you can match with any color or style of outfit, you know, especially if you’re in Manchester where it’s bloody raining all year round. Trust me, you’ll need that. :)

Check out these items that were used in the above set:

1. Vans Novelty Canoodle Socks give this best-selling basic sock a quirky twist. Checks, stripes, crazy patterns… there’s definitely a pair to suit your mood. The Vans Novelty Canoodle Socks are custom made to wear with low cut shoes and come in a single pair pack. Made from a breathable blend of cotton, nylon and spandex.

2. Bench Road Small Items Bag. Great canvas Bench bag perfect size for all your everyday essentials. Features secure double popper front flap, with internal zip pocket ideal for keys etc. Also has a small internal pocket great for your mobile phone.

3. Fenchurch Black Yuccarie Jacket. Black hooded shell jacket with Fenchurch logo print on the left chest and Fenchurch logo zip pull. Other details include two side slash pockets with logo zip fastening, an adjustable toggle waist, elasticized cuffs, and an adjustable toggle hood. Make yourself rainproof with the Yuccarie Jacket. 100% polyester.

4. Fenchurch Ladies’ Grape 2 Belt. Hibiscus red canvas belt with embroidered Fenchurch branding and stitched stripes design. Other details include a chrome buckle with an engraved Fenchurch logo, large double row chrome eyelets, and a metal arches logo badge on the end. The Fenchurch Grape 2 Belt will brighten up any dirty denim.

5. House of the Gods Blondie Dress, with Debbie Harry’s portrait on the front. Available in two colours. The white version, with contrasting pink and red details, is more basic, while the pink one is bolder and louder. Whichever you prefer, the Blondie Dress is comfortable and stylish enough for both day and night wear.

Enjoy the rain everyone! Ta!

Something magical happened when Audrey Hepburn appeared as Holly Golightly in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s. A very influential fashion icon throughout generations, Audrey Hepburn has become the ultimate standard when it comes to vintage style and classic elegance that is still very much present in our time today.

Check out these Audrey Hepburn style sets featuring some of the items we have here at Brandneusense.

Audrey Hepburn kept it simple. She donned in black and neutrals, whether it’s a button-down shirt or a baggy shirt. Also, Audrey loved wearing ballet flats almost with anything!

Elegance and simplicity are key elements to an Audrey Hepburn style. Don’t forget the gloves, the vintage sun glasses, and lots of silver.

Finally, who would forget that little black dress that she wore at Breakfast and Tiffany’s? Black dresses should be a closet staple in any women’s wardrobe, simply accessorize it and you can never go wrong. Very chic and very Audrey Hepburn indeed.

The elegance, the men-inspired clothing, the femininity. Audrey Hepburn’s timeless style lives in you, whether you’re aware of it or not. ;)

Check out these items from our BNS catalog:

• Yes No Maybe Black Keep Calm and Carry On Shirt
• Religion Black Mixed Chain Top
• MbyM Black Handler Dress

Polyvore is the ultimate online haven for fashion enthusiasts where “users are empowered to discover their style and set trends around the world.” It is indeed the global community of trendsetters, redefining how to create, share and shop for fashion on the Internet.

We here at Brandneusense has been scouting around Polyvore for sets that feature items from our very own catalog, and among the items that are most widely used is this Debbie Harry Overslashed Top by House of the Gods.

See the many ways you can wear and style this rock-and-rollin’ shirt (via Polyvore):

rock’n'roll icons:DEBBIE HARRY by m.letizia♥

I don’t give a damn ’bout my reputation by ♥Karen♥

pretty pain by Xo {alwaysontherun}

Black, leather, distressed denim, reds, blacks and whites are the items matched with this House of the God piece, it’s awesome how personalities usually show in the way we mix and match our clothes.

So hey, are you in Polyvore? Feature Brandneusense in your sets and who knows, you can be the next person we’d feature here on our blog!

You don’t have to be a Netherlands fan to feel their victory, that is, if you’ve seen the deciding match between Netherlands and Uruguay that ended Uruguay’s race for championship. Long before the final whistle, fans and supporters were already up on their feet celebrating the Dutch victory. Netherlands is through the Finals for the third time in history, and they now await the result of the Germany vs. Spain match tonight to know who they battle with for the much-coveted Cup.

So here’s Brandneusense joining the Dutch in their glory, a mix & match outfit that bears the colours of Netherlands’ flag.

Check out these items from the Brandneusense catalog:

1. BNS Shield T-shirt in Red. Brandneusense Shield shirt for men features the BNS shield with a tasteful contemporary twist. Wear this and you can say with conviction that you shall shield fashion at all costs! Available in Black and Red. Also available for women, and in colour black.

2. Vans Rad Pack Web Belt. Red, blue and white webbing belt with a retro striped pattern on the strap. Red metal buckle with Vans logo and winged skull design for that BMX edge. Red metal end tip with embossed Vans branding. The Rad Pack Belt is rad. One size fits all. 100% polyester.

3. Dephect Strip Logo Cap in Blue. Panel cap with high density embroidered Dephect logo on front right. Embroidered air vents. FlexiFit elasticized interior band for comfortable fit. Available in S/M to fit most heads. 100% cotton. Also available in navy (bright blue and white logo) and charcoal (lime green and white logo).

4. Core-point Snip Boxers. Trunk fit boxer shorts with an all over print of assorted signs and symbols. Other details include a thick elasticated Core-Point logo waistband, a top stitch panel detail, and short legs. The Snip Boxers are 95% cotton and 5% elastane for maximum comfort and breathability.

5. Cobra Jeans from Damaged. 100% cotton semi-shiny black denim. Features layered panelling on the back and a leather Damaged label on the waistband. Slim leg fit.Men’s Alpha jeans from Damaged. 100% cotton denim in grey that comes with front pockets, button fly, and panelling with embroidered detail. The light scraping effect gives the jeans a worn-out look. It also has a leather ‘Damaged’ badge on the waistband.

Three-time world champion Germany secures the top position in Group D, advancing to the next round with Ghana, and leaving Australia and Serbia eliminated from the game. Who would win the 2010 Fifa World Cup, we wonder. Will Germany bag this year’s cup again? Tough prediction to make, since Germany will have to find a way to outperform Argentina and Netherlands, two of the top leaders to beat this year.

Meanwhile, we here at Brandneusense is having fun with these flag colours, and today, we’re doing Germany’s Black, Red, and Gold. Check out this Mix & Match outfit from the Brandneusense catalog, especially for the Germany’s fans and followers. :)

1. Brandneusense Audio Head Shirt for Men. ON SALE! Featuring a collage of headphones, speakers, cords and equalizers, this shirt lets you wear music with an attitude! Brandneusense logo printed at the back, bottom right, and the BNS thunder icon on the sleeves. 100% cotton. Available in Orange and Green. Also available for women.

2. Men’s Raver Boxer Shorts from Smuggling Duds. Featuring a button fly, branded waistband, and the design registered Smuggling Duds stash pocket. With eye-catching colours, the Raver range has been designed for the smuggler who is charismatic and definitely not shy. The Raver Boxer Shorts are 95% cotton and 5% elastane for ultimate comfort and fit. Available in Baby Blue, Orange, and Red.

3. Vans West Coast Crew Socks. West Coast Customs has teamed up with Vans to pimp these socks! The Vans West Coast Crew Socks are black with both the Vans logo and the WCC’s signature crown insignia in white. Wear these super high socks with shorts. The Vans West Coast Crew Socks are breathable and absorbent, making them perfect for skate rats and grease monkeys alike. 77% cotton, 22% nylon, 1% spandex.

4. Men’s Eyeball Cap from Yes No Maybe. Woven cotton canvas graff cap featuring a patch designed by Candykiller exclusively for Yes No Maybe. Other details include plastic mesh backing and adjustable fastening on the back. The Eyeball Cap has a fantastic shape and will fit most heads. Available in black and red.

5. Men’s Slipped Wallet from Vans. 100% cotton canvas trifold wallet with all over – what else? – checkerboard print. Multiple compartments on the inside for your cash, coins, cards, notes, ID’s, and girls’ telephone numbers. The Slipped Wallet closes with velcro so your stuff don’t fall out. Available in black/green, black/grey, and black/white.

6. Men’s Cobran Jeans from Damaged. 100% cotton semi-shiny black denim. Features layered panelling on the back and a leather Damaged label on the waistband. Slim leg fit.Men’s Alpha jeans from Damaged. 100% cotton denim in grey that comes with front pockets, button fly, and panelling with embroidered detail. The light scraping effect gives the jeans a worn-out look. It also has a leather ‘Damaged’ badge on the waistband.