Lunes, Hulyo 29, 2013

Smart Ideas To Be In Style Without Burning Holes In Your Pockets



Deciding to stay in style for the rest of your life is not that easy particularly to us dads who could be both time poor and money poor due to our many responsibilities. In connection to this, shopping for clothes could be a very dreadful thing to undertake. But did you know that we can actually get through this in a breeze if we just have the right tool? (I bet these are the same tools which wise women shoppers use when having a wardrobe update). This tool is the selection system that includes three important elements – fit, fabric and style.

Fit is the topmost element as far as smart fashion for men is concerned. It is an obvious indicator that tells you whether you look elegant or sloppy in your outfit. If the clothes you are considering don’t fit, do not purchase it even though if it is branded. 

Next is fabric. Usually the clothes’ fit on you depend on the quality and type of the fabric used. Fabric is also key to wearing comfortable clothes in different weather conditions. If the fabric is quite heavy, you are less likely to enjoy your clothes albeit their nice fit.

Last is the style. This is where your strong personal preferences set in. For us dads, going with the trend would not work. Trends in general are for the younger ones. Choosing timeless cuts is what will save our faces and our budget.

By taking time to apply this selection system, you need not worry about having more than enough clothes to wear and lacking huge amount of money exclusively for shopping. Keep pairs of classic pieces which you can mix and match for all kinds of events. With that, your clothing concerns for the whole year will be solved.

Biyernes, Hulyo 26, 2013

Quitting Your Job In Style - The Modest Way To Do It


Being in style is not just all about putting on good clothes and outstanding grooming skills. It also includes the way you talk and relate with other people and carry yourself around. The same is true with your work etiquette. It starts from the time you enter a company, worked in it for a time and until the time you decide to leave it for good.


Now, how do you quit your job in style and without harbouring ill feelings with the co-workers with whom you have served the same company for months or years?


Pick the right timing – Are you leaving at a season or time when there is lots of work to accomplish? If yes, you are most likely to make your co-employees hate you as they will be left helpless with the deadlines. As a courtesy, choose a time when manpower is not in demand so that you can still help out.


Have the right reasons – Are you resigning for greener pastures, personal growth or because of a heated argument with your boss or co-employee? Your answer to this question will reveal if you are doing the right move.


Make early notifications – Never surprise the people in your company with a resignation letter done overnight. Give them at least two weeks’ notice or a longer time to find and train a replacement for the position you are going to leave. Such action is both polite and stylish.


Don’t let your boss to be the last person to know – This must be done out of respect to the authority above you. Telling your co-workers first allows them to make wrong interpretations and rumors. This is very unprofessional.


Prepare for a personal conversation – Whatever your concerns are for leaving, never send them through an email or text or a letter. Talk to your boss in person and prepare a positive conversation.



Martes, Hulyo 23, 2013

Why Shave? The Benefits Of Shaving



To shave or not to shave is the question of most males who are wary about the negative effects of shaving. The latter is believed to be a cause of damaged facial skin. That includes the skin in the neck area. While dermatologists attest this grain of truth, shaving has known advantages too especially when you are going to do it every day. 

First of all, it helps those with excessive facial hair to look neat and clean. The problem with excessive facial hair is that it can come back overnight. When the facial hair turns long, they can be immediate cause acne. This is inevitable especially during the hot or summer season when the oil glands tend to be very active.

Shaving regularly protects the skin as well. The topical solutions like foaming creams, moisturizers and even the razors contain anti-bacterial agents. These prevent allergies or inflammation of the skin. Moreover, dead skin cells are removed through the process of shaving. Who says you need a continuous facial at the spa just to get these dead skin cells removed?

Lastly, shaving regularly can make you look ten years younger than your current age. Look at the male subjects at makeover shows. Isn’t it that they look fresher and younger after a haircut and a clean shaving?


Linggo, Hulyo 21, 2013

Get That Stain Off My Shirt - Stain Removal Guide



Sure. The dude on this picture to the right really looks slick even with a stain on his shirt. What can you say? He is a model in a fashion show. But in reality, wearing a stained shirt to work or to an event is unfashionable and not clean-looking.

Don’t fret if your shirt gets stained. Don’t throw it either. To redeem its original image, follow a tried and tested stain removal system. It includes three processes. These are: a) selection of the right solvent b) proper application of the solvent and c) observance of  recommended after care.

The last two processes are easy to perform. The first one is quite difficult. This is because most us automatically think of bleaching solutions at the sight of stain on our clothes. Below are the suitable solvents you can use on stain types and different fabric.

Water - This is effective in all stain and fabric types so long as quick soaking is involved. Water is good at arresting stain as soon as it lands on the fabric.

Salt - Salt busts stains in the armpit area of your shirt. These are usually deodorant stains.

Lime or Vinegar - The acidity of both substance are effective in removing caffeinated stains.

Chlorine Bleach - This is favorite among us. Stains that are caused by chemicals or stains that have already hardened on the fabric are to be treated with this.


Lunes, Hulyo 15, 2013

Ways To Look Stylish For A Job Interview



Are you a new dad who needs a new job? Off you go online, gets lucky to spot a suitable job opening, passes the preliminary examination, then, gets scheduled for an interview.

Besides preparing answers to all possible questions that may come up, what else you have to prepare? YOURSELF. And that means looking groomed and well-dressed on that special or judgment day. J You may not know about it but human resource managers do esteem a job applicant’s façade.
photo source: Google Images

To be able to wear the right and stylish clothes for a job interview, start by assessing the company profile and the position you are applying for. Is it a conservative job? If yes, you can choose to look fashionable in a suit with solid color and a cut that compliments your body frame. Your suit need not be branded.  Seeing that it fits you right is more important than anything else.

What about creative jobs? Coming for an interview in dress pants and dress shirt would be fine. In fact, denims in dark color and classic cut will do well with printed dress shirts. Polo shirts in plain solid hues or striped texture qualify too.

Final word: Do not forget to match your shoes with your outfit.