With winter now well and truly here to stay it’s all too easy to fall into the winter fashion trap!!! Digging out last year’s puffer jacket from the depths of your wardrobe may be tempting, but rest assured it will make you look more like the Pillsbury Dough Boy than a fashion icon!!!

If you follow a few simple rules then it’s easy to avoid the winter fashion trap, so read on to discover our top 5 winter fashion crimes to avoid at all costs!?

1. We know that gloves are designed to keep your hands warm, but there’s really no excuse for wearing ski gloves unless you’re off skiing of course!?! It’s true these padded gloves have their time and place, but unfortunately neither of them translate well to everyday fashion!!

2. Wearing a hat during cold weather is an excellent way of keeping warm, but always remember to choose a muted shade if you want to keep your fashion credentials in tact!!! Wearing that brightly coloured bobble hat you bought on your last holiday will just look naff when worn around your local town!?!

3. Remember in the case of a scarf – size matters!!! You should be able to wrap a scarf around your neck and still have the ends hanging somewhere close to mid chest height. Wearing your scarf too short will not do you any favours in the fashion stakes believe me!!!

4. Always choose your winter coat carefully and make sure it will see you through every occasion. You might just about get away with wearing a big padded puffer jacket if you’re going casual, but wearing it over your suit to work will just crease your suit and make you look like you got dressed in the dark!?!

5. Choosing the right footwear to see you through the winter in style can become a minefield of its own. Snow and icy pavements are no excuse for bad shoes, so invest in a pair of quality boots with proper soles to avoid slipping and sliding your way to work or worst still – having to venture out wearing wellie boots!?!

The key to avoid becoming yet another winter fashion statistic is to avoid the snowman look. Remember that snowmen you built as a child and lovingly dressed in mismatched gloves, your dad’s old cap and a moth eaten scarf you found lurking in the back of the garage - this should not be you!?!?

Here at Fashicon we have the very latest menswear designs for you to choose from. Everything we stock has been carefully selected to bring you the best mix of the latest trends to ensure you always make a good impression!! Why not take a look at our website at www.fashicon.co.uk – the Pillsbury Dough Boy need not apply!?!

Here at Fashicon we have slashed the price of some of our best selling items by over 50%!?!? All the very latest designs have been included so you can be sure you are picking up an absolute bargain on some of this season’s hottest trends.

Don’t forget – our fantastic stock clearance sale is available for a limited period only so make sure you place your order today to avoid disappointment!?!Why not check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and spoil yourself without breaking your bank balance!?!

Exciting news - we have a new collection about to be unveiled at Fashicon. Designs from the trend setting Villain brand are going to be arriving very soon.

I don't want to spoil the big day so make sure you keep checking back on our website at www.fashicon.co.uk for all the latest arrivals from Villain as well as items from all our other great designers!!!

Socks are one of those fashion necessities that people rarely give a second thought to!!! If you get them right, they become an almost invisible part of your outfit – but get them wrong and you’ll end up looking like a fashion criminal or worst still – become a laughing stock!?!?

If you follow a few simple rules then you will never unknowingly sabotage your style by wearing the wrong socks, so read on to discover our top 5 golden sock rules every man should know!?!

1. If there is one single piece of sock advice you should always remember – it’s never to wear white socks unless you are participating in sport!?!! White socks look good when worn with athletic shorts, track pants and running shoes – but please guys remember - white socks look ridiculous when worn with anything else!?!

2. If you prefer wearing short socks then please just buy short socks – rolling or folding your long socks just makes you look like a schoolboy or as though you’re firmly stuck in the eighties!?!

3. Purchasing novelty socks with crazy patterns or cartoon characters is fine and dandy if you’re chilling out at home, but please don’t leave the house in them!?! If you wear a pair of hilarious socks out and about then people will have a tendency to think you’re immature or you’ve escaped from the local lunatic asylum!?!

4. Another all too common mistake is wearing socks with shorts. This look will do your appearance no favours at all as each sock will visibly cut your leg almost in half making you appear shorter and stockier!!! Invest in some trainer socks and you will solve the problem in an instant!?!

5. We’ve saved the best tip for last – NEVER, EVER under any circumstances wear socks with sandals!?! Enough said quite frankly?!?!

Here at Fashicon we have the very latest menswear designs for you to choose from. Everything we stock has been carefully selected to bring you the best mix of the latest trends to ensure you always make a good impression!! Why not take a look at our website at www.fashicon.co.uk – we can guarantee you won’t find a white sock anywhere!?!

After a couple of years of trying I have finally gained a place in this year’s London Marathon. I've been braving the elements for the last few months and training is coming along nicely – although there are plenty more pavements left to pound ahead of me!?!

I have chosen to support the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher which exists to provide the very best quality care for terminally ill patients and their families. The hospice provides all services free of charge relying totally on fundraising to keep open, and offering an invaluable source of support and care during incredibly difficult times.

If you would like any further details of my challenge or to sponsor me of course (couldn’t resist a cheeky appeal for sponsorship could I!?!) why not take a look at my website at https://www.justgiving.com/neilbennett3

You’ve still got time to pick up a bargain in our fantastic stock clearance event where we have slashed the price of some of our bestselling items by a massive 50%!?!

All the very latest designs have been included so you can be sure you are picking up an absolute bargain on some of this season’s hottest trends. This really is a great time to pick up a special present or just treat yourself, and with all orders delivered right to your front door – why not stock up on all your wardrobe essentials and grab yourself a real bargain in the process!?!

Don’t forget – our fantastic stock clearance sale is available for a limited period only so make sure you place your order today to avoid disappointment!?!

Why not check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and spoil yourself without breaking your bank balance!?!

Following on from my ‘worst fashion trends of 2008’ post last week, I thought it was only fair to turn the tables and even up the score – hence this week we are counting down the best fashion trends that appeared during 2008!?!

So join us in a reflective wander through the fashion wilderness and discover which trends of 2008 we hope are here to stay!?!

1. Last year knitwear finally became cool again and the star of the show was the v-neck jumper. The v most definitely stands for versatile as the v-neck jumper can be worn to just about any social or work occasion, and never fails to make a good impression.

2. Coming a very close second on the knitwear bandwagon is the cardigan. Every man should own at least one cardigan as it can be worn virtually all year round and layered to keep your style looking fresh and chic.

3. The much maligned ‘man bag’ made its return during 2008 and after a serious upgrade they became everyone’s favourite accessory!?! Whether you choose a messenger or record bag or even a holdall you have to admit they look seriously stylish and are practical too!!

4. Adding splashes of colour to your outfit was another trend we loved last year. Wearing a funky scarf is a great way of injecting some colour and adding a touch of personality to your outfit without your friends needing to wear sunglasses every time they see you!?!

5. Our favourite fashion trend of 2008 has to be the return of the polo shirt. Comprising of a cross between a t-shirt and a shirt the collar just adds that little something extra which makes a good polo shirt scream quality and effort - while making you look slightly eccentric yet adorable too!?!

Here at Fashicon we have the very best of the latest trends for you to choose from – why not take a look at our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and see which design suits your style!!!

Everyone has heard of the iconic sportswear brand of Fila, and with the current trend for retro fashion riding high many old favourites such as track jackets are making a comeback. One piece of clothing from Fila’s archives is always instantly recognisable though – the Matchday Jacket from the Fila Vintage range.

This vintage style track top is based on the classic jacket famously worn by Bjorn Borg during the mid eighties. The Matchday takes its main influence from the archives, but adds a splattering of modernity to re-style it for a new generation. It’s also hoodless so you won’t get apprehended by the security guard when you visit your local shopping centre!?!

Fila have now also introduced a new limited edition Matchday Leather Jacket which features white detailing on the sleeves, cuffs and waist. Made from the finest leather, Fila are even throwing in a presentation carrier to keep it safe and clean.

Now nearly 100 years on from the launch of the famous sportswear brand – Fila is as red hot as any fashion brand in the UK!!! Why not take a look for yourself and visit our website at www.fashicon.co.uk where you’ll find many great designs by Fila and the new limited edition Matchday Leather Jacket too!?!

With 2009 now upon us, the fashion sins of last year have been well and truly resigned to the recycling bin!?! Here at Fashicon we decided to take a nostalgic wander through the worst offenders for 2008, so take a sneaky peek at the list below and make sure you haven’t got something criminal hiding in your wardrobe!?!

1. Last year saw a new breed of v-neck appear on the market - the deep v!?! Whilst we love the traditional v-neck the deep v was another matter altogether!! Seeing large amounts of chest hair on display reminded us more of medallion man rather than a fashion trend setter!?!

2. Bold shirts were everywhere during 2008 and some designs were definitely a print too far!?! Take the shirt with fake tattoo sleeves, let’s face it, if you don’t have the nerve to get a real tattoo – then playing dress up with a novelty shirt just looks kind of sad!!!

3. Our number 3 on the countdown was everywhere again during 2008, although sadly I fear it may well reappear on next year’s list too!?! The offender – over powering aftershave!?! Please guys remember – when you can be smelt over a mile away it’s just not sexy!?!

4. For some reason it became all the rage to wear shirt and polo shirt collars standing up during last year. No one would admit to starting this trend, and I’m not surprised as ‘popping’ your collar just makes you look like a naughty schoolboy!?!

5. One of the worst fashion trends in recent history is the Croc and it has made it to the top of our list for 2008 too!?! The original Croc has spawned millions of copies – and every single one of them looks equally hideous!?! Children can just about get away with wearing them, but seeing grown men walking around in Crocs is just too painful to watch – and don’t even get me started on Crocs with socks!?!

Here at Fashicon we have the very latest menswear designs for you to choose from. Everything we stock has been carefully selected to bring you the best mix of the latest trends to ensure you always make a good impression!! Why not take a look at our website at www.fashicon.co.uk – we can guarantee you won’t find a Croc anywhere!?!

With Christmas now over for another year, we are all feeling the pinch after our festive celebrations!?! Treating yourself to the very latest menswear designs needn’t be a strain on your wallet though – here at Fashicon we have slashed the price of some of our best selling items by over 50%!?!?

All the very latest designs have been included so you can be sure you are picking up an absolute bargain on some of this season’s hottest trends. This really is a great time to pick up a special present or just treat yourself, and with all orders delivered right to your front door – why not stock up on all your wardrobe essentials and grab yourself a real bargain in the process!?!

Don’t forget – our fantastic stock clearance sale is available for a limited period only so make sure you place your order today to avoid disappointment!?!

Why not check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and spoil yourself without breaking your bank balance!?!