Style Notes: H&M SS2011 Trend Guides & Styling Sessions

Swedish clothing giant H&M continues to galvanize the fashion world with their seasonal trend guides and exclusive styling sessions!

I'm absolutely loving all the looks Hanneli picked out, but especially the grey and black sweaters with the two contrasting fabrics in the second and last look! They hint a bit of Rick Owens mixed with a bit of Neil Barrett. Mental note: Must buy.

As for the hottest SS2011 trends, we've already spotted them back in December last year from the brand's video lookbook, but it's always helpful to get confirmation from the pros: blue, beige, grey, khaki, and white will dominate; aim for long, loose silhouettes with fabrics that create movements; blazers and uniform inspired jackets continue to reign, but added to the mix are desert boots and leather belts.

Looks like I will have to add some more items to my shopping list! Stay tuned for more on what to wear this Spring / Summer! And as a special treat for the female readers - check out the SS2011 trend guide and styling session for womenswear after the jump!

Style Notes: Party Cavaliers

Wondering what to wear for all the Christmas and New Year's Eve parties you have lined up in your calendar? Worried that it'd cost you a fortune to look hot and dandy while you're counting down at Times Square? Fear not, because as always, you've come to thee right place.

I've pulled together two sets of party looks for just about everyone: one for the more established gentlemen with a designer budget, and another for those who want to keep things economical but still look stylish and chic.

For those with a designer budget...

Jacket: Deepest Blue Velvet Slim Blazer by D&G Dolce & Gabbana 

Bow Tie: Maroon Spot Silk Bow Tie by D&G Dolce & Gabbana

Suspenders: Black Pin Dot Braces by Fred Perry

Shirt: Dinner Shirt by Alexander McQueen

Trousers: Flannel Tailored Trouser by Prada

Shoes: Leather Brogues by Maison Martin Margiela

For those who wanna keep things economical... 

Jacket: Grey Blazer from H&M

Shirt: Herring Bone Shirt from Zara

Cardigan: Burgundy Slim Marl Cardigan from Topman

Trousers: Tailored Black Trousers from Zara

Shoes: Black Patent Leather Shoes from H&M

Glasses: Black Square Reader Glasses from Topman

Photo credits: Matches, MyWardrobe.com, H&M, Zara, Topman