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Learn from the Ladies – Men’s Style Mistakes

reuben — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:15:50 +0000

This week the ladies tell us what we should not be wearing. But hey, if you don’t want to listen to them, thats fine, it’s not THAT bad going to the cinema alone. More popcorn for you after all, right?

Learn from the Ladies – Shorts

Top 4 Ways to Get Whiter Teeth

reuben — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:36:07 +0000

I was born with a crooked front tooth. I looked like I had Nick Nacks for teeth. My parents forced me to get braces, which I am now eternally grateful for. My teeth were straightened to perfection. Sorted. Life was great…until last week.

Boredom led to a game of truth or dare (you’re never too old for that game) with a couple of friends. A little alcohol led to the truth ACTUALLY being the truth. It was my friends turn. She’s a good friend of mine and always keeps it real.

Her truth question was: “What is one thing that Reuben could improve one?” I waited for the answer, not too worried, as I’m honest and know my flaws. But sh*t, this one caught me off guard…

“Reuben always make an effort with his appearance but his teeth could be a little whiter…hahaha.”

What?! “haha?” Biiiitch. That isn’t funny. (I was obviously a little upset) but the night resumed with me pretending to enjoy myself, talking through a closed mouth.

Refusing to live in denial, the next day I researched the topic of teeth whitening and have now been through a few stages and am waiting to get my teeth whitened next week (but more about that later.)

The majority of men are living with stained teeth. Women notice this instantly. If you want to brighten that smile follow these top tips. And remember, stylish clothes and expensive aftershave rocked with cheesy-yellow teeth isn’t romantic.

1. Power stain removal

A Power Jet wash includes a powered water spray which blasts tiny crystals onto your teeth, removing any dead bacteria and stains. Diamond polishing will then give you a fresher, brighter smile. Its one advantage is that it avoids bleeding gums and painful scraping. (Prices for this can range from those after a quick boost to smokers and coffee drinkers who require more attention.)

2. Teeth whitening strips

Teeth whitening strips are extremely useful as little boosts before an important interview or date but the availability of several options doesn’t mean they all work.

Key understanding of the reason for discolouration is important. whether it is lifestyle or developmental reasons, strips will only have an impact on mild colour changes so consult your dentist first.

4. Home whitening trays

This involves taking a detailed mould of the teeth, constructing well-fitting trays and adding an active ingredient such as Carbamide peroxide to brighten the teeth. The trays are generally worn at night and average 7-10 days to see a noticeable difference.

The advantages are that the trays are reusable and the greatest amount of clinical research supports this method.

4. Power whitening / Laser whitening

This treatment is performed at a dental surgery and uses a more concentrated form of whitening gel. The procedure usually takes one hour and your teeth are subjected to several applications of the whitening gel. The advantage of this treatment is its convenience but a general rule of thumb is ‘the quicker the whitening process the shorter the longevity of results’

So, the top three things I’ve learned are:

1) Making an effort on your smile involves more than brushing your teeth (damn!)

2) Getting a good consultation can provide you with the best options for you, and

3) Think before playing truth or dare.

I’m looking forward to my whiter teeth next week. The guys I use are www.alkaliaesthetics.co.uk . They provide excellent customer service and have a motto of treating everyone like a celeb (well, our blog is doing well now, lol).

Call them on 0208 788 8588. They are located at 226a Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London. SW15 6TG and the good thing is that 10% of all profits go to health and education causes in India. Another reason to show my pearly whites (to-be).

So that’s my teeth sorted. Anyone know of where I can get a cheap and efficient penis reduction? Life’s hard out here for the genetically blessed.

Stay Stylish,

Reuben C.

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News Years Resolutions

aaron — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:29:39 +0000

Firstly, we’d like to wish you all a very (Delayed) Happy New Year. The last year has brought about a real change with all the financial hardship but it has also separated the committed; the winners, the champions, the leaders or whatever you prefer to call them.

So as we enter a new decade, let’s really take it seriously. We’ve put together a list of five ways in which you can consistently upgrade your style this year. That will make a lasting change.

1. Find a local tailor

Finding your correct fit is one of the most important aspects when improving your style. Getting a tailor will allow you to wear all those items that have a slight ill-fit and help take them to that perfect, bespoke look.

Tailors are especially useful when it comes to mending or altering vintage garments. Check out your local Yellow Pages or just use the most popular search engine on earth to help you discover your nearest tailor.

2. Invest in good hangers

One part of looking stylish is being able to maintain your clothes. Especially in hard times like these, it’s even more important that we invest in quality and take care of our purchases in order to prolong their life. However, an area that is often overlooked when concerning garment maintenance is the hangers you use. Nothing kills a suit or a piece of knitwear more than a smashed ‘back-of your- granddads-closet’ wire hanger. All good department stores will stock a good variety.

3. Join us for a Style Speed Seminar

In time for this new decade, we have planned a series of Style Speed Seminars, designed to provide you with the most inspirational and extraordinary style coaching content seen in London.

We all know what we men are like; we want short, inspiring, fun and educational content. So that’s exactly what we’ve done. We’ll be giving you physical and visual examples and for those of you who really wanna get the most out of it, we’ll be asking you to try your hands at some of the styles and techniques we teach.

Our first seminar will be on Scarves, teaching you about different types, ways to wear and how style them. We’ll also look at how to layer them and use colour to stand out and make an impact.

Plus there’ll be pocket-sized work booklets available for those who want a personalised permanent reference point, which, over the course of the year, will provide you with your own personal style manual.

So come join us in what’s going to be a new style revolution. Join the mailing list or facebook group to be kept update on seminar dates.

4. Follow Street Style Blogs

Street style blogs are a great way of tapping into global style culture. Photographers all around the world are capturing and documenting THE most stylish people on the street.

Spend a few minutes everyday browsing your favorite blogs; it’s the little time that you invest which will prove to be a tremendous source of inspiration and will fire up your creativity. Just promise us you don’t fire it up too much. There are some people who are beyond help.

Here’s a few to get you started. Face Hunter, The Sartorialist, Street Style Aesthetic, Style Clicker

5. Get yourself measured

Getting yourself measured is as important to a stylish man as lying to ones self is to this man. Find your nearest tailor, or if you’re that lazy, at least get your chest and neck size measured.

The trustworthy shirt maker, TM Lewin, will do this if you purchase a shirt from them and ask to get it tailored (which is always a must as it’s only an extra £10), plus you can’t go wrong with their quality shirts now selling at lower prices.

So it’s a fresh new year, one we hope you will grab with both hands and squeeze every ounce of joy from. Our good friend Seth speaks about not wasting the time you have. And its come highly recommended to those people who are really looking to change their lives for the better this decade. For the non-serious people, please do not read.

As Always

Stay Stylish,

Aaron. C

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Style Speed Seminar this Sunday 10th – Scarf Styles. £5 intro price

reuben — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:02:59 +0000

Hey people. Just a little change of plan. Sorry for the confusion!

On Sunday January 10th 2010 we will be holding our first ever Men’s Style Seminar. It will be the first of our ‘Style Speed Seminars’, which are designed to last for 45 minutes each and will be covering an array of topics, from ‘How to wear a suit’ to ‘Shoes Styles’, all sorts! The title of this first talk is called: ‘Scarf Styles’. (NOTE: this has changed from The Stylish Snowman, which we originally planned)

A scarf can really finish off a look or even carry the whole outfit. It can act as a ice breaker as well as command attention and we’ll show you how. Colours, lengths, types, there’s a lot you need to know. You’ll learn different ways to tie a scarf and also what ones are available for you to hit the further reduction sales with!

We are only limiting the spaces to 20 seats. Tickets are at a special introductory price of £5, and are sold on a first come first serve basis. They can be bought online (link below). Come down and experience the UK’s first men’s focused style seminars with us mad men, it should be fun, informative and is the first of it’s kind.

Start 2010 the in most positive style possible…….

DETAILS

Style Speed Seminar:

Scarf Styles

Address:

Stratford Library,

1st Floor – Hopkins Room

3 The Grove
Stratford
London
E15 1EL

Date & Time:

Sunday 10th Janurary 2010,

1pm – 2pm

Price

£5.00 (introductory price, as it’s our first one. First come first serve baby!)

You can make your secure payment by clicking the PayPal ‘Pay Now’ button below.

Top 4 Fit Tips For The Larger Man

aaron — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:59:42 +0000

Just like texting on the iPhone, style can be a tricky one to get right. Swagger and confidence play a massive part in everyone’s personal style, but if you fail to apply it in correlation to your body shape, then it’s as useful as this Chinese Chin Rest.

So this week we bring you the rules and fit-tips which are essential for the larger man. Little tweaks that will help all those big-boned (and pot-bellied) men look a lot better in their clothes.

Not a big fella? No probs- just send the link to this article to someone that is. They’ll pretend to be offended, but they’ll use the info wisely. Harsh love is the only way sometimes.

So fellas, what are you waiting for? Not more pies I hope!

1. Get your blazer length right

Nothing is worse than having your arse looking like it’s FORCING it’s way out of your body. So make sure your blazer falls just below your buttocks to keep them concealed.

2. Only vertical stripes work

Avoid horizontal stripes as they accentuate the width of your chest or gut. Instead, stick with vertical stripes that lengthen your body by drawing the eyes downwards and not sideways. Pinstripes suits and shirts are a good choice.

3. Bulky Sweaters make you look fatter

Avoid bulky fabrics on top, as it only adds to the weight of your look. Stick to light-weight materials and layer up if it’s cold. You don’t want people to think you want to look like him under those clothes. OK? Good.

4. Pick single vents

If you have a large ass then avoid double-vented jackets. They add more bulk to your rear by flapping over it and showing its shape. Instead, use a single-vented blazer which closes the back of the blazer around your bum.

As Always,

Stay Stylish

Aaron & Reuben . C

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