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Does your pair of shoes define your style?

James Coolridge — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:49:47 +0000

Dress Shoes are available in myriad styles and each one holds its place in defining the personal style of a person. Hence it becomes imperative for men to know what type of dress shoes would go with their attires, if they want to spell the right impression among public. So let’s dive into the

world of dress shoes to find which are some of the must-have styles for men to have on their shoe racks!

First let’s take a look at some conventions you must keep in mind before buying yourself a pair of shoes Ideally, the sleeker the shoe, the more formal it is. Also in terms of color black is anytime more formal than brown. Lace-ups rank ahead than the slip-ons and open lacing takes shoes down in formality in comparison to closed lacing.

Alright now let’s have a look at some common styles!

The Wingtip!

The Wingtip Dress Shoe
You’ll see the wing-tip making the rounds most often among professional. They are styled with a brogued cap which comes to a point at the center of the top and then curves back down along the sides. These dress shoes are suit-level in black and go the best as business casuals in brown. Well, where these shoes have their place in a man’s wardrobe, wearing them a tad too frequently can reduce the shoe’s potential considerably. This is so because while you may wear the same pair of brown Oxford’s four days a week without anyone really noticing them, wearing wing-tips more than a week can immensely risk having them integrated into your reputation.

Boots
Boots like the name suggests certainly bring ruggedness to the dress footwear, making them the best option to be worn during winters. They particularly form one’s favorite while traveling. Besides, their slip on and off feature along with the comfort they render to the feet, make them the most preferred style to be worn with the casual, informal attire. If you want to further experiment with this style, you can go in for something more regional in nature - the cowboy boots! But not many people are seen to opt for this as it gives an impression to be working in an oil rig. So until you are really passionate about wearing them or about the look they give to your attire, you can always keep this option at bay.

The Oxfords!

How can we ever forget the gold standard of dress shoes - the Oxfords! They particularly feature round toes, closed lacing and most of the times with a cap. They are a must-haves if you are into formal dressing five days a week. They are sleek, smart and complete a formal look most perfectly.

These are some of the many pairs that’ll help you complete your attires so make sure you at least have two of them to save yourself from embarrassments.

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Guide to Men’s Earrings

Chad Taylor — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:11:41 +0000

Men’s earrings began to appear in the fashion world during the late 80s and early 90s. These accessories were widely accepted and became a fashion statement. They were projected into fame by many celebrities including Harrison Ford and George Michael. Men’s earrings are one of the popular fashion accessories

till date and will be here in style. In this article, we enlist some of the most popular earring styles for men.

Studs
Studs can be made of solid diamond, precious metal or semi-precious stone. They are considered to be absolutely perfect for any

occasion and a great choice for men’s earrings. The versatile piece of men’s earrings can both be worn on a red carpet event as well as in a club. Studs are smaller and less flashy. So, they can also be worn to the office.

Hoops
Hoops were the first choice for men’s earrings. Hoops can be worn on one ear or both, depending on the taste and style of the wearer. Nowadays hoops come in pair, as most of the jewelers in today’s market make men’s hoop earrings in pairs.

Clip-Ons
When actor Jamie Fox went to Oscars wearing a diamond stud clip on earring, everyone tried to imitate his style. The earring was so impressive that jewelers started making clip-ons. Previously, clip-on earrings were reserved for women because of their mere size. The clip-ons used to appear bigger that was not just suited for men. But, things have improved a lot over the years. Now, men’s clip-ons are available in the stores which don’t resemble the clip-on earrings for women. Men’s clip-ons are now manufactured with precision and good finish that the link between the front and the back clasp of clip-on earring is very minimal, that it is nearly passed unnoticed. Clip-on earrings are now perfect for use by both genders.

Ear Cuffs and Flesh Tunnels
Ear cuffs and flesh tunnels are ethnic and tribal looking earrings. These involve semi-tubes attached to the cartilage portion of the ear without piercing through the tissue. Ear cuffs are easy to remove and easy to put on.

Calvin Klein Men’s Underwear

Nelson Rey — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:54:47 +0000

Calvin Klein men’s underwear is really amusing, stunning and extraordinary! The brand has some of the most excellent quality and finest design men’s underwear. People all through the years have sparkle in their eyes when they find something manufactured by Calvin Klein. And when it comes to Calvin Klein men’s underwear, the designer undergarment gives the a superlative feeling the moment they wear it.

If you are fortunate enough to own the best piece of undergarment by Calvin Klein, you would feel like high happiness. Calvin Klein men’s underwear is simply superb. It is going to be better every minute thereafter! Since no one will

view your Calvin Klein underwear, you would feel even great and special!

The strong point of Calvin Klein’s range of clothing is that all the products are first-class. Calvin Klein’s boxers and boxer briefs are simply made up of the best materials. The range of underwear will allow your body to breathe, keep you humid when you experience cold and keep you cool and relaxed inside, when it is scorching heat outside.

Calvin Klein men’s underwear highlights the most excellent parts of men’s body. It wraps up the body parts which might be not so perfect. The brands underwear is designed as to suit every event. You can flaunt your Calvin Klein’s underwear at the swimming baths; wear it for an important date with your dream girl or something for refreshing thing up with your better half.

There is actually something striking about Calvin Klein men’s underwear. It is shining and wonderful as always! It is all time filled with comfort. It gives you the required aura, makes you feel content and positive about your day ahead. It boosts up your confidence so that you look at everything confidently.

All these features make Calvin Klein men’s underwear is something very special for you and worth spending your hard earned money!

Manly make-up

Brian Case — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:15:52 +0000

Men’s toiletry kit is no more limited to only shaving cream, deodorant and toothpaste. It also contains oil-absorbing face powder and brow gel. Men are spending more time on grooming. Facials, manicures, pedicures, and serums are no longer limited to women, as men realize the importance of paying more attention to personal beauty.

Make-up for men isn’t about looking like a drag queen, with deep red lips and kohl-lined eyes. It is all about finding the right made-for-men products and using them to put your

best face forward. It is also about highlighting your existing features, applying hand cream and lip balm and the clever use of concealor to disguise under-eye bags and puffiness and grooming the eyebrows.

There are a variety of masculine beauty products including bronzer and face masks available in mega stores out of which the make up products from Ken, Jean Paul Gaultier, Clinique have become a common part of the male grooming.

KenMen offers a line of products including tints, body and face highlighter and skin correcting sticks known as concealer. KenMen is also known for the best-selling bronzer.

Wearing make up (unless you look feminine!) won’t compromise your masculinity.

Do The Coat: Men’s Coat Fashion

Barbara Querra — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:52:36 +0000

Clothing largely reflects one’s personality. It is the clothes through which he/she can express their individuality. Everyone desires to look attractive and stay updated with the in and outs in fashion trends. Everyone likes to wear what is latest in vogue. A fashion conscious would keep an eye on the latest trends in fashion for the year to come.
When it comes to the latest men’s fashion trends, the online shopping websites offer a variety of men’s apparel. The most noticed on is men’s fashion coats. Men’s coats are available in a variety of designs, patterns and style. Whether you are looking for

casual coats, smart blazers or versatile jackets, fashion coats manufactured by the leading brands are really worthwhile to wear. They come in varying sizes with stunning designs. These fashionable coats are not only meant for comfort and style but also allow you to stay updated with the latest trend.

So when you choose a coat, keep the following things in mind:

The fabric:
Coats made of pure wool or a type of wool velour is meant for durability and a sense of warmth. A blend of wool and cashmere is a good choice because the coat made up of this blend of fabrics is softer and usually come with a reasonable price tag.

You can get the ultimate luxury in coats made of cashmere, which is very soft, though it is pricey. Coats made of cashmere have a finer feel and are lighter in weight.

The color:
For the classic businessman look, go for navy. A grey coat or a camel hair coat will be the perfect fit for work and social events as this is more casual in feeling.

The length:
Mid-calf is the usual length for an overcoat. However, coats with three quarter length that come just above knee level are also a good bet, although they look less formal. If you are less than six foot, it is better to avoid long militaristic coats.

The construction:
The pads of a well-made coat will be sewn into the shoulders. The coat will have a full lining of silk or rayon with wisely sized pockets. An inside pocket is must-have for all overcoats. Flap pockets should be included in coats that are dressier. The plainest coats should have covered pockets set on the front of the coat. The buttons of a well-made coat should be made of a good quality horn.

Cosmetic Dentistry

James Coolridge — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:18:46 +0000

Cosmetic Dentistry includes a variety of dental procedures such as veneers, teeth whitening, porcelain crowns and accelerated orthodontics. Though it is a little bit away from the mainstream dentistry, cosmetic dentistry has gained popularity. It is a booming biz. The credit goes to the recent advancements in the field of dentistry.

A poll was conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry according to which, almost 99.7% of those who acquired cosmetic surgery felt a good smile. It proved to be an important social asset for them.

Previously, dental fillings were

composed of gold, amalgam and other materials. This often left ugly dark spots on the teeth. But today, dental filling has fallen into the category of cosmetic dentistry, which has increased the options of materials for dental fillings. Now, people who want to fill their decayed teeth with filling made up of porcelain or composite materials that resemble the color of their teeth. This in turn, helps them to maintain the natural appearance of the teeth and wear a smile that is not artificial.

Smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction are the current trends in cosmetic dentistry.

Other popular treatments that come under cosmetic dentistry are:

Bonding: Bonding is done to repair broken teeth. This treatment makes use of a dental composite that looks like enamel. This is then applied to the surface of broken teeth. The teeth are then carved into shape, polished and then contoured.

Teeth whitening: Many people who have stained teeth due to smoking, drink, food or poor oral hygiene go for teeth whitening. This treatment involves bleaching of the teeth which enhances the appearance of your smile.

Tag Heuer

Brian Ford — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:34:44 +0000

Wrist watches of various brands, small or big, are flooding the market. Every watch company claims to have its own style and characteristics. Some timepieces are widely accepted, they are relished by the fashion buffs to have one. Among the few that has unique characteristics is Tag Heuer Sports timepiece. Here are the characteristics that define Tag Heuer Sports timepiece.

• Tag Heuer sports watch comes with a unidirectional turning bezel with minutes scale. The watch gives you the best diving-glove grip as well. There are six studs in this wrist watch to provide an incredible grip.

• The double safety clasp found in Tag

Heuer won’t let your luxurious possession fall off of your wrist. This way, the watch is literally adhered to your wrist no matter what sports activity you are participating in.

• Tag Heuer is a comfortable timepiece for swimmers. The watch is water resistant till 300 meters of depth. So, you can carry to go deeper with your watch.

• Tag Heuer comes with a screw-in crown that gives extra protection to your watch. It is a winding crown that screws tightly to the case of the watch on a tube to ensure that the watch provides maximum water resistance.

• Tag Heuer is scratch resistant as well. The sapphire-crystal with anti-reflective treatment gives your watch the finest quality and scratch resistance.

These features make Tag Heuer a must-have wrist watch for the sportspersons.

Your pair of athletic shoes

James Coolridge — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:01:37 +0000

So you are all set to kick-start your day by enjoying the warm weather. You want to go for jogging and are searching for a good pair of shoes. What? You have only one pair of sports shoes dating back to your high school? Well, if this is the scene then dude, it is high time you bought a pair of athletic shoes. If you don’t know which one to buy, here we are to guide you with some tips. Read on.

What is your sport?

Remember, not every pair of athletic shoes are appropriate for every game. Wearing tennis shoes to run a

marathon will only welcome injury. So, it is important to wear shoes designed exclusively for that sport.

What is your motion?

Look at your motion. Running and walking involve uni-directional motion. Tennis and squash involve lateral motion. When you play soccer and basketball, your body involves a combination of both lateral and uni-directional motion. So, if your movement is side-to-side, the shoes with a little more support given in the sides are better for you. The straight motion demands for stiffness in the sides.

Cushioning in the shoes:

This also depends upon the sports you play. For instance, while playing basketball, you should wear shoes which could absorb the impact created by repeated jumping and landing. Look for a pair of shoes with extra cushioning throughout the sole.

Size of your shoes:

You will land in foot injuries if your pair of shoes is ill-fitting. Choose the one which is comfortable. Walk around the stores wearing the shoes and at any point you find it a bit difficult to walk, replace the shoes immediately. Make sure that the toe area of the shoes provides enough room for flex while running. There should be a half-inch space between your big toe and the end of the shoe. The back of the shoes should be neither too loose, nor too tight.

Check the quality:

I will always recommend you to buy a pair of shoes that will last a couple of years, which doesn’t need yearly replacement.

WATCHES WITH A DREAM CAR FEEL

James Coolridge — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:07:13 +0000

Cars and the watches are the important part of men’s style with the type of watch and the car he have you can depict his definition of style. Noticing this fact some of the worlds top brands of the cars and watches have joined there hands to produce the extra ordinary watches. So that your car and watch have a nice connection between them and enhance your style statement.

1. Tag Heuer SLR for Mercedes Benz has a design completely based on the Mercedes Benz SLR looks. The watch have cutting edge fine designing with metallic and sporty appearance as the car too have. It have a 45.10 mm dial ,Caliber 17 movement and chronometer push buttons moreover watch is water

resistant up to 100 meters and comes with classic soft black alligator strap.

2. Techno marine Hummer is watch made by the Techno marine for the world famous SUV Hummer. This watch have many Hummer – esque style cues and design. Its thick rubber straps resembles thick mega size Hummer tires and its extra big dial give the glimpse of the grille of the Hummer vehicle. It have a 43.5mm dial and it also have a signature seven spoke rim seconds movements, and comes fitted with sapphire crystal with anti – glare treatment. The watch is available in two colors that is white and black and its dial is so big that even Mr. Universe wrist my feel shame, It is simply a truck in watches.

3. Officine Panerai has made Granturismo Automatic for the Ferrari the legend lovers. The watch too have a prancing horse to flaunt on the top of the dial. It have an automatic mechanical Panerai OP III caliber movement and also have an power reserve of 42 hours if you can keep it off from your wrist for so long . Granturismo automatic have a 45mm case diameter dial, a corundum of the best quality sapphire crystal, which is 1.9 mm thick and akin to the two tone leather used in the Ferrari cars themselves the watch too have a black alligator strap that too with a contrasting stitching. The most important thing is the Ferrari logo which is embossed in all the right places. The watch design completely shows the aerodynamics of the Ferrari, for what it is known for.

Many other car brands are moving on this way and are about to launch there watches in collaboration with world top watch brands. Bentley and Porsche are among them.

The right fit

James Coolridge — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:41:05 +0000

Choosing men’s dress shoes is not always an easy task unless you know what actually you want. Most men are least bothered about their footwear and even when they show some interest they hardly know what to look for. Men should always keep this fact in mind that women always judge a man from his shoes. If he is wearing proper and well polished shoes this will show that he is a gentlemen and women will definitely want to approach such a man.

Here are a few tips on how to choose shoes for yourself:

• The first step is to have an agenda

before actually stepping your foot into the market and plan the type of shoe you will be looking for.

• You should know the proper size and shape of your feet.

• While looking around the shoe racks think about your color preference as well as style. Go in for a basic color like black or brown which will go with almost all your outfits.

• When you like a shoe make it point to wear it and walk up and down the shop to ensure that they are comfortable enough and best suited for your purpose If they fall out at the sides as you walk they are not a good fit for your feet.

• You also need to consider the practicality of shoes to know whether they will be comfortable to wear the whole day.

• It is important to choose a dress shoe that is comfortable and offers good solid support for your feet. Choose a shoe that will ease out your pain during long days of work.

• Look for a dress shoe with a good thick sole if you looking for something durable and want them to last longer.

• The shoes you choose for yourself should best suit your personality and your wardrobe and help in giving you a complete look. Make sure that the shoes you choose are the right style.

• Never buy a shoe just because you like its appearance because such shoes might not be comfortable to wear.

It will seem an easy and interesting task if you properly plan the type of shoes you need If you don’t know what actually you want you will get confused when you have variety of shoes in front of you.

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