Over the past few years, the beard has re-established itself as the ultimate accessory for the modern gentleman. To document this, every day for 100 days Jonathan Daniel Pryce photographed a new beard on the streets of London. From big and bushy to trendy and trimmed, above are some of our favourites. When my hairless boyfriend just yesterday declared that he was going to spend the next three months growing (attempting) a beard, I will admit to having grimaced. Fortunately, our relationship may have been saved by the discovery of this project. It’s made me think that perhaps beards aren’t that bad after all.

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Whilst webstalking Danish megababe Ivania Carpio (of loveaesthetics.blogspot.com) I came across a post she did about a new design student called Jody Delange. The above images are from the capsule she graduated with.. Though not available to purchase – I love it and want ALL OF IT, damn the Danes have swag.

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This year the theme for the Costume Institute Ball was Punk… Although, you’d be hard pressed to realise that if you were going by the gowns on the red carpet. No, Emma Watson, your single earring and black evening dress do not constitute punk. Like any good fancy dress party, the winners are always the people who dress to the theme (Florence Welch, Cara Delevigne, Nicole Richie, Kirsten Stewart, SJP etc) and the beautiful people who ignored the dress code (the Olsen twins, Kate Bosworth, etc). Here are our picks of the best and worst from the gala ball.

Now we move to the slightly more dubious or just ridiculous of the themed and unthemed costumes we witnessed on the red carpet….For the record, you cant go to a Costume Gala Ball with a theme like ‘PUNK’ and wear a floor length, long sleeve hot pink taffeta gown… Yes, we’re talking to you Gwyneth. The inclusion of Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Madonna and others on this list are fairly self explanatory.

Every so often you stumble upon a book that makes you wish you’d lived your years differently. Patti Smith’s ‘Just Kids’ is one such story. It details an indelible love, tells of the triumph of friendship and the truth of art. It is humbling and awakening and evocative, Smith proving she is the Poet that Mapplethorpe first named her. If you wish to be inspired, this would not be a terrible place to start.

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The Winter Garden Collection from Kester Black has just landed in store at Pitbull Mansion! At only $17 bucks a pop, these are one cheap cure for Monday-itis. The collection is free from the highly toxic toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate [DBP] and is not tested on animals. They are super easy to apply and last just as long [without chipping] as Chanel, Dior and OPI polishes – proof those nasty chemicals are not needed. And – dare we mention – they’re much more affordable. So come treat yo’self in store today! Or, if you’re too cosy at home, check the new collection HERE!

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It would appear that Winter has finally reared its ugly head, here at Pitbull HQ we’ve turned our heaters on and have taken to drinking red wine of an evening at staff meetings to keep us toasty. As much as I hate the cold (note, will wear dresses without stockings in the middle of Winter) there is no better excuse for a wardrobe overhaul. This winter I’m moving away from overly bright, highly seasonal items, and onto a more classic style of dressing. Teaming jeans with luxe and oversized jackets, wooly knits, leather boots and boyfriend beanies for effortless style and – most importantly – warmth. My picks for this season are the Rollas Jeans (HOT DAMN – literally haven’t worn another pair of jeans since purchasing them), the Jeffrey Campbell Starburst Boot, Ksubi for cool and comfy tanks and Something Else for knits to die for. And if you aren’t warm enough with those, check out our beanies from Icon and the delicious range of socks that the lads from Vanishing Elephant have designed – buy them for your boyfriend and appropriate them for yourself!

Happy Monday Pitty pals!

xx R