Tag: Style Advice
Style advice, tips and inspiration from the red carpet, celebrities, and street style from guys just like you. We’ll help you style out for the fashion season ahead.
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The Top Ten Shades You Need This Spring
Fashion guru Luke Christian shares his top Sunglass options for SS16. Classic styles with a modern twist, making you look ultra stylish whilst protecting your eyes
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5 Totally Fancy Underwear For Valentines
With Valentine’s night just over a week away, I’ve come up with a few options on the fanciest underwear, guaranteed to make your Valentine’s Night special!
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5 Must Haves Every Man Needs For The Morning Commute
I have compiled a list of items that you should have for your commute to work this Winter. All of which are as equally as stylish as they are practical.
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Top 11 Christmas Gifts For The Body And Grooming
With just a few days left to Christmas and available gift buying time rapidly slipping away, here are our top 11 Grooming and Body buys for 2015.
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STYLE: Trending Tees
With the long summer days and nights finally arriving it’s time to cast aside the baggy jumpers and flash the tees. A good t-shirt you’ll want to keep forever so here in the office we’ve been giving the new Japanese art inspired brand Akai Kuma a style testing.
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4 Summer Essentials For A Gay Boy About Town
Dive into summer (yes it’s finally here) with these four sun embracing must-haves chosen by me just for you!
- Oh the shade of it all!! Protect your peepers from harmful UV rays by wearing sunglasses. Usually, I’m a Raybans boy but I did find these awesome Aviators from American Eagle for only £12. Stylish yet affordable.
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Dig out your budgie smugglers! Summer is all about that bass so make sure that your tushi is covered only in the best that swimwear has to offer. This year I’m sunning it in bright, bold printed trunks by Aussie Bum and The Swim Shop. I like a tight fit with enough room to cup my junk and these definitely deliver.
Cheetah Animal Print, Aussie Bum – £23.19
Twilight Lagoon Print, Aussie Bum – £22.48
Speedo Men’s Endurance, The Swim Shop – from £13
- Step into the light! Flip flops are so passé, not to mention bloody uncomfortable. I much prefer to slip my feet into a pair of Toms. So much so I just bought two pairs! All in the name of charity off course because for every pair of Toms you purchase the company will give a pair to a needy child somewhere. Winning!
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Burn baby burn! No, don’t burn, only douche bags don’t wear sun screen. A good sun screen will protect you against dark spots and skin cancer while allowing you tan like a god. There are so many great brands to chose from including Kiehl’s, Clinique, Nivea and Malibu to name but a few. I’d recommend having a selection with varying SPF levels. I like to wear a stronger SPF on my face because my mug tends to burn quickly.
It may only last a day it may last all summer but we don’t care, this is Britain! Go out there, get yourself a Mr Whippy and enjoy Summer!!
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Fashion Faux Pas – Footwear
There was a time man walked the earth barefoot, of course at that time man didn’t bathe, wore a loincloth and carried a club around with them.
In today’s society man can do almost anything and can walk the earth in as many different styles of footwear as his heart so desires; Brogues, Loafers, Boots, Trainers, the list goes on. What’s the saying? ‘Give a guy the right pair of Penny Loafers and he can conquer the world?’ I’m sure it goes something like that. Why then, do I see so many guys wondering this planet wearing the most god-awful things on their feet? It’s almost like they woke up and strapped my version of hell to their ankles and thought ‘sod it! That will do,’ no boys, no!
To help you avoid this tragic mess here’s a few mistakes to avoid!
1, Crocs – I don’t care how comfy you say they are if you aren’t 5 years old or under it’s not cute! Originally created in 2002 they unfortunately and for reasons unknown to me took the world by storm however, they look cheap, frumpy and scream cheap tourist. When I thought it couldn’t get any worse in 2006 they invented Crocs Jewellery, otherwise known as ‘Jibbitz.’ So if you have no life or self-respect you can stick hello kitty charms to your toes. Jewellery for your goddamn Crocs, vom!
2, Uggs (Muggs?) – A guy wearing Ugg Boots could quite possibly put me off a guy all together. Picture this, your first encounter in your dates bedroom and things are getting hot and steamy. You look over his shoulder and spot a pair of Ugg Boots amongst his footwear collection. Automatically this guy goes from hot to flaccid and the mood is dead! Ugg Boots on women, yes, Ugg Boots on men, no. You’re very welcome.
3, Socks with Sandals – This one honestly just makes me laugh. Old Romans wore socks with sandals over 2000 years ago, where the trend should have died, but unfortunately it has become a popular faux pas among middle-aged men who’ve seemingly given up on style altogether.
The sock and sandal combo is when a guy will for reasons better known to himself wear a pair of (usually beige) socks underneath the ugliest pair for sandals known to the 99p store. Perhaps he is super cold but loves his sandals too much? Perhaps he dressed in the dark? We will never know, only grimace.
A FINAL NOTE
If your footwear reflects any of the 3 examples above do not panic, this can be easily rectified with a trip to Westfield for a day of shopping. If you want advice regarding footwear you should have in your collection then let me know in the comment section and I will do my best to help you out! -
Groom the perfect beard
Growing a beard is probably the one of the most masculine journeys a man can take on his way to grooming glory.
While there is an attractive disheveled quality about a bearded fellow this could be uncharted territory for some and to avoid looking like a reject from Shipwrecked I’d recommend giving my Grooming article your undivided attention.
Before you start growing your beard you should be aware of how one shouldn’t look. Ill give you a clue (shudders at the thought) Brad Pitt for Chanel N5. Avoid this look like the plague; it won’t do you any favours. Thankfully brands like Martin Margiela and Missoni and hotties like Justin Timberlake and Hugh Jackman have provided us with true facial hair inspiration serving up manly bearded realness. God bless them!
Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a lazy man’s easy way out of shaving because grooming and prep work still come into play. Here are my tips to grow, groom and maintain the perfect beard.
1. To get started you’ll need some tools of the trade. I recommend getting a good quality beard trimmer.
These are widely available and can usually be found at bargain prices in most Boots stores. You’re very welcome. You’ve probably already got a razor, don’t throw it away you’ll need it to shape your beard and remove unwanted hair from areas you want to keep smooth. Also have a small pair of scissors handy to cut away any stray hairs your trimmers may have missed.2. Just because you now have hair covering the skin on your face it does not mean you can forgot to a, moisturise (massage moisturiser into your beard using your fingertips to reach the skin and prevent flaking) and b, exfoliate (Your skin is still producing dead skin cells and these are currently building up in your beard, gross) I am currently using Facial Fuel Energising Scrub and Facial Fuel Moisturiser for men from Kiehl’s. For the areas I’m still shaving I’m using Ultimate Men’s After Shave Balm & Moisturiser, also by Kiehl’s.
3. As always preparation is the way forward and just as you condition your hair you should also be conditioning your beard. Simply massage a little bit of your everyday conditioner into your beard whilst in the shower. You’ll thank me for the big difference in softness and who ever is on the other end of your kissing session is going to thank me, even more, when the chin rash they got used too is a thing of the past. Again, You’re very welcome.4. Beard Oils are very popular and I can see why not only do they smell great the oils help moisturise surface skin and protect and condition the follicles. Massage into your beard as part of your grooming regime. I’d keep the scent quite fresh and masculine aiming for notes like bergamot, sandalwood, mandarin, grapefruit and vetiver.
5. Finally, a little trick that’s helped me out more times than I can bless Madonna for. Comb your beard. Taking a fine tooth comb to your beard will help style it and if done so throughout the growing period will keep it looking sleek and smart instead of shaggy and unruly
A Final Note A beard is not for everyone. I honestly think id pee my pants a little bit if I saw Justin Bieber sporting a beard. However, how are you going to know unless you give it a go? The best part about a beard is if you decide it’s not for you, you can just easily shave it off. I might have to treat you all to a grooming article for the perfect shave next. Watch this space…
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GROOMING | 6 of the best aftershave
Spring is in the air and this means you have to smell fresh as the daisies.
CREDIT: TheGayUK Lucky for you we’re at hand to suggest these top gorgeous 6 aftershaves.
1) L’Occitan Eau de Toilette 100ml
2) Emporio Armani Diamonds Summer Men EDT Spray 2013 75ml
3) Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2013 EDT Spray 100ml
5) 007 Fragrances James Bond Ocean Royale Aftershave 50ml
Stockist Info:
http://uk.loccitane.com
http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk
http://www.penhaligons.com
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5 things you need to wear this spring
As Spring tries to make an appearance, and in the wake of Fashion Weeks across the world, thoughts are turned to what we should be scouring the high-street for this season.
Spring can be a difficult season to dress for, that’s why searching for those key transitional pieces is so important. With the weather being so unpredictable, a mac or lightweight jacket should be an essential in every gentleman’s wardrobe. For me it’s always got to be the classic trench. Every year I do the same search for light- weight jacket and I nearly always come back to the same thing. It’s such a versatile jacket. You can wear it over a suit for work or with a pair of jeans and shirt and jumper combination for a weekend in the city. This year Burberry Prorsum updated this classic with some amazing metallic fabrics. For those who can afford Burberry I would strongly advise a purchase. Metallics are a huge trend this year, but it’s not for the faint hearted. Pulling off this look can be daunting but for those who are brave enough inject some springtime excitement to an outfit, go for it. Try layering a metallic shirt with a plain round-neck jumper for a more casual ‘day-look’ or a smart jacket for a night out. For those who are still unsure about embracing this trend, then look for at accessories. A metallic satchel is a great statement, and shoes are another brilliant entry into this magpie world.
Strong, graphic, geometric prints are another hot trend this season. This is a great trend, and very wearable. High-street stores are taking inspiration from Jonathan Saunders and Jill Sanders collections from LFW and making this trend an affordable fashion statement for spring. Brilliant, bold colours make this trend perfect for this time of year, adding light to your wardrobe to contrast the more subtle colours of Winter. For the more conservative amongst you, go for a tie or pocket square to add a geometric element to your outfit. Ties and bow ties are an incredible, inexpensive way of exploring all the trends this season has to offer. We’ve seen prints in both full colour and monochromatic tones, both are fantastic. Combine either with a strong coloured pair of chinos, or shorts in one of this season key colours for an effortlessly cool look. For the fashion forward out there, there is another option. Marni is showing some spectacular tailoring using geometry inspired weaves. It’s an alternative to the more traditional checks and woven fabrics that are associated with tailoring. Pair a Marni suit with the new Nike trainers for an ‘the moment’ stylish ensemble.
Worn, by the likes of Reggie Yates and Russell Tovey, camouflage has taken the fashion world by storm. Introduced last year it has stood the test of time and returned this season with no sign of fading. There are no excuses for not owning something from this trend. There is so much variety in the way it can be worn. From a full camouflage outfit reminiscent of Matt Damon, in Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan from 1998, to something as simple as a pair of socks. It’s very versatile and gives a masculine feel to any outfit. If it still doesn’t get you excited, try one of the great colour variations that have emerged this spring. It’s no longer just about the green and brown tones, but in blue and grey and pink and purple.
