The Scoop: Billy Jealousy Products

Everyone likes products with attitude, right? They make the mundane much more interesting, and if you play your cards right, you can get a great product inside all that slick packing. (more…)

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Socks: Matching and Coordination

Several years ago, during the run-up to my wedding, I found myself in the midst of a quandary. My best man and I were locked in sartorial combat over socks; or hosiery, whichever you prefer.  At issue was this: should socks match the trouser or should they be left open to personal interpretation? This was no small matter as the deciding vote would affect four groomsmen, the aforementioned best man, and me, the groom. More importantly, at some level it might ultimately affect the bride. I was a little nervous. (more…)

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Dressing to Look Slimmer

It really doesn’t take much to look slimmer. Note that I didn’t say “slim” exactly, but it is possibly no matter what your size to look as though you have lost five, ten or even twenty pounds. Embracing slim style means less time at the gym, extra attention at your job, and an extra notice or two from potential partners. . . tempting, right? As a woman, I’m well-versed in dressing skinny, and lots of these tips can be used across the board. (more…)

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Dressing to Look Taller

You may not have any control over your height, but you can use tricks to add an illusion of extra height whenever you want. Before you even get to the clothes, you’ll need to brush up on the basics. Sorry, but what’s the point of spending cash on clothes that you’re going to slouch all over? (more…)

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Country Clobber: Dressing for the Countryside

Picture the scene; it is a crisp October morning in the heart of the countryside. Birds sweep up into the sky, glowing yellow with the promise of new dawn; dew drops cover the grass and glisten like little crystals. Only the distant sound of running water and the cry of the geese is heard. The air has an unmistakable coolness to it, and each intake of breath feels like the cleansing of the soul.

Ah yes, the countryside. For an Englishman dwelling in the city of London, the countryside is a glorious retreat; a paradise that exists beyond the smoke and the brick walls. (more…)

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