Not a fireside chat but, in true Life by the Blonde style, a poolside chat. The Globetrotter is our journal where we catch up with interesting and stylish men we meet on our travels. A globetrotting assortment of stylish bon vivants and discerning travellers with a sunshine state of mind. This month we are poolside with globetrotter Yianni Giannopoulos, Food and Beverage Director at Ifuru Island Ifuru Island is a remarkable destination, nestled in Raa Atoll, is the Maldives' best-kept secret. In...

We are delighted to be launching a new collaboration with Montpelier Nevis, the multi-award-winning plantation and beach on the beautiful and lesser-known island of Nevis. They represent pure laid-back chic, just like our Voyage Capsule Collection. Montpelier invites you to be active, and sun-soaked, discover waterfalls, explore centuries-old ruins, or simply enjoy tropical island life in the West Indies – a vision that we can buy into!     About the island Dubbed ‘The Coolest Caribbean Island You've Never Heard...

With so many of us missing out on holidays over the last couple of years, isn't it great to be able to finally dust off the passport and look forward to the familiar phrase 'This is your Captain speaking" I've been styling men for over ten years, and I know packing for holidays can be stressful, hence why our Voyage capsule collection is blissful. Whether you find yourself beach strolling, sipping an aperitif or perusing an art gallery, the Club...

A Little preparationDon’t wait until the week before flying, or worse still, a last-minute dash around the airport shops to stock up on summer sartorial essentials. Whether it’s a winter sun break in the glorious Caribbean or a quick hop down to the French Riviera, these 6 pieces will ensure you have all escapes to the sun sorted. Sadly, when it comes to holiday dressing, few nations have a reputation as bad as the Brits. Socks and sandals, ridiculously baggy...

1 Know the basics – and stick to them Steve McQueen to James Dean, David Beckham to George Clooney, all the fashion greats, keep it simple. They stick to a basic uniform and don’t worry too much about making a statement.Reports tell us men on average wear just 13 per cent of their wardrobes. From our founder’s experience as a fashion stylist, Leigh knows guys return to their basic pieces time and again, so it makes sense therefore to invest...

The Negroni, the most delightful and perfect blend of gin, Campari and vermouth Rosso, has been a popular staple in many bars and has recently celebrated its centenary year. It has become the cocktail of choice for those who embrace the sartorial culture. We created Life by the Blonde capsules for drinking Negroni in the sunshine. The Negroni is synonymous with style, manners and good old-fashioned Hollywood glamour. Think Bogie and Bacall or the glamorous, hedonistic poolside imagery of Slim...

Ten years of man's fashion styling experience A Negroni loving fashion stylist with over ten years of styling men is at the helm of Life by the Blonde, putting her unique insight and insider knowledge into how men shop for clothes to excellent use. Life by the Blonde founder, Leigh Millar, is the real-life female eye for the modern guy: helping busy men live stylishly. With a career spanning 25 years over three continents in high-end interior design, as well as...

Life by the Blonde was founded because… I've been styling men for over ten years now, witnessing their pain and frustrations regarding shopping for clothes. For some of my guys, it was simply finding the time or working out where to go to find quality brands they like; for others, it was a lack of confidence and uncertainly on what to buy or what looked good on them, and for others, it was simply a daily battle of what to wear...

The Breton, the humblest of classics, has cruised back into fashion. It’s never been out of fashion for me as I’ve always had a soft spot for stripes. It’s as close as I get to a pattern in my wardrobe. I’ll happily snap up pieces in St Tropez or the Musée Picasso in Antibes, it seems to be a recurring staple I pick up wherever I am.  Fashion doesn’t get more egalitarian than a classic stripy top.  It’s the true...

Pay attention to the details Sometimes it’s the smallest things that get noticed, so before you leave the house make sure every aspect of your look is on point. That means ironing out every last wrinkle crease, brushing away every last piece of lint and leaving just the right number of buttons open on your shirt—2-3 max. Paying attention to how you put your look together will help you feel much more confident. What to wear on a first date…guaranteed...

Jacket or Blazer? Chinos OR Jeans? Sneakers of Lace-ups? So, you go online to search for smart-casual style guides that cover everything from shorts, which don’t seem especially smart, to cravats and ties that don’t come over as particularly casual.  As smart casual is destined to be one of those terms that are set to confuse, then here is our guide to help you get through this tricky phrase with effortless style and elegance.  Smart casual inspiration & style tipsAs...

Summer night out It doesn’t matter what you’re up to, really; even if it’s just watching the sun go down on beautiful balmy evenings, you’ll still want to look put together. Try the classic and favourite team of chinos and a top-quality t-shirt. Throw over a lightweight linen blazer to smarten up and fend off any breeze, and you’re good to go – rather more considered than resorting to combat shorts and flip-flops!Holiday smart casualJetting off to sunnier climes allows...

Long sleeved shirt & shortsThe trick here is to make sure you match your top and bottom style – keep smart with smart and casual tops teamed with casual bottoms. Make sure there is enough contrast in colour to some degree to avoid running the risk of trying to look like you’re wearing a playsuit!We’d suggest leaving a button or two undone on the Antigua linen shirt, rolling your sleeves up slightly, and tucking your shirt into your shorts. Another...

Colour code To start things off - colours. Fans of Life by the Blonde will understand this. The last thing you need to face on a lazy Sunday morning is a barrage of colourful clothes and various patterns and prints – none of which you are sure to go together. We believe an easy way to negotiate a wardrobe is to make sure it is filled with a collection of separates in subtle hues that all sing in harmony together –...

1 Grey & Caramel…actually grey and everything! Pay little heed to anyone who says that grey is boring. At Life by the Blonde, we love, love, love all shades of grey. Flexible, elegant, versatile and more importantly, pretty much any colours sit effortlessly next to it. The lighter tones are easy to wear, and darker tones tend to be less severe than a straight black. One of our favourite combinations is a sophisticated soft grey and caramel mix. Soft, elegant, oh...

From the 1920s onward, Europe’s most affluent flocked in their droves to cities like Nice, Marseilles and Cannes, as well as Portofino and San Remo on the Italian equivalent. Riviera style itself began to translate European elegance for a hotter-than-average locale where daily activities included little more than sunbathing and maybe some yachting for those feeling energetic. While fashion has changed over the years, the fundamentals of men’s Riviera style have remained the same.Of course, you don’t just have to...

Whose idea was this? There’s a Negroni loving woman at the helm. Life by the Blonde founder, Leigh Millar, is the real-life female eye for the modern guy: helping busy men live stylishly. With a career spanning 25 years over three continents in high-end interior design and 10 years in fashion styling, Leigh knows a thing or two about making things look good. Her vision was to create a suitcase-ready collection of mix and match pieces made from the world’s finest...