Start Your Own Image Makeover

People often tell me that they want to update their look, upgrade their wardrobe or get themselves organized – but don’t know where to begin. Getting started can often be the scariest part of making significant changes in your life; but once you understand what steps to take, you’ll be on your way.

How you project yourself in public matters a great deal and, like with most things in life, what goes on behind the scenes has a big impact on what everyone else sees. (more…)

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How to Shop for a Wardrobe on a Budget

Shopping on a budget can be much more difficult for men. Women have many options to choose from, plenty of budget buys, and also a healthy selection from multiple shops. Men, on the other hand, seem to face a little bit of a tougher situation: often it can seem like you need to either make the commitment to sacrifice for your own style, or be stuck paying big bucks. (more…)

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The Waistcoat Renaissance

Many wardrobe items experience a renaissance. It is well known that even fashion has its limits; classic designs are rarely bettered, and instead of replacing what works, designers merely alter and sometimes improve timeless pieces.

The necktie has ballooned and dieted more than a narcissistic Californian; a tiny slither one minute, a vast kipper the next. Shirts had frills, and then no frills; the fact remained that it was still a piece of cloth which buttoned down the centre of a man’s torso. (more…)

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Men’s Grooming from a Women’s Perspective

Do you shave, have a little soap and cologne, and think that you’ve got your grooming routine down pat? It may be time to think again. A survey conducted by Shopzilla just last year uncovered that 50% of their online buyers have a bare-bones bathroom with just the essentials.

Don’t get mad about spending a little extra time in the shops picking out the right gel and mousse. You’ve got to branch out more if you want to make women happy, and even if you do have an active interest in grooming, it may be time to break free from the products you always buy. (more…)

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Rubbermaid to Lunch Everyday Men’s Grooming Tools

For all of the men out there who want to buy a good pair of tweezers but still feel a bit silly about it when they’re in the shops, they’re just about to get manlier. Before you scoff, think about it: some of you (my significant other included) don’t particularly want to traipse down the personal grooming aisle in just any drugstore. Besides the fact that they’re still very female-centered, they can be crowded, confusing, and basically a pain to navigate.

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