Advantages Of Teeth Whitening For Men (Part 1)

Who doesn’t want white and healthy-looking teeth? Not only women are raving for teeth whitening tips and tricks these days. Even men do want them because of the many benefits whiter teeth bring. With the advancement of dental technology, you can easily gain the advantage of a bright smile whether you choose to whiten your teeth at the dentist, using at-home kits, or incorporating natural solutions. 

One of the most valuable objective for having brighter teeth is to improve your level of self-esteem. Discolored teeth can be a source of insecurity especially when other people's attention are drawn to your teeth.  Psychologists have found that those who value themselves are more successful in school, in their careers, and generally happier. 

 

First impressions happen within seconds upon meeting someone. A smile is the most recognizable facial expression and can be distinguished from several feet away. This means someone may unconsciously develop a first impression before you even shake hands with them! When you have a beautiful smile during an initial meeting, you’re seen as attractive and friendly. Both of which are desired perceptions for almost anyone.

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On Being Fashionable And Manly

Keeping yourself looking good and well-groomed must not be your excuse to learn and exude at least the basic manly skills expected of you whether you are a bachelor or family guy. In my previous post, I pointed out that being friendly is fashionable. The same is true for being manly. This would not require you to be Zorro-ish - sword fighting and saving damsels in distress. Rather, this will just require you to set your feet on things you will need to survive. What are they? I have itemized them below.

• Being dependable/reliable.
• Ability to do house chores - dish washing, laundry and house cleaning, ironing
• Giving protection to your family and others
• Driving and fixing a car
• Drafting a daily budget
• Saving for the future
• Getting a job
• Taking care of kids
• Doing volunteer work
• Haggling
• Fixing a toilet

These make the core of having a successful life. Assess yourself and mark which of these things are already present in you. If most of them are not. Take the time to learn them - one goal at a time.

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Does Your Suit Suit You?

Every man needs a suit. Owning at least one can save you from dressing inappropriately in events that requires it like conferences, formal gatherings and weddings. A tailor-made suit would definitely be the best item to spend especially when you have an odd figure which barely match with the ready-made suits in the store. Needless to say, it may have fitting problems if you do not check it out before taking it home. I found an infographic that can help you on this one. Check this out.

Relying on the suit that looks good at the mannequin is not a good idea. This is because your body type would definitely be different from the measurements of a mannequin. Search for the top tailors in your locality. If you are working on a budget, compare their price lists and see who among them can give you the best piece on a budget. As you intend to have just one, get advice on the best color that will match almost all types of  occasions you might attend.  

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Being Friendly Also Means Being Fashionable

Having friends around you is a measure of how you are good at relating with other. Is that being fashionable? Yes, I think it is. Good looks is nothing if you have bad attitude. A man's friends can be classified into the handy man, the  fitness buff, the work mate and the mentor. Each of them, play an important role in our lives. I personally have a mentor, a handy man and a workmate. But none of my friends were a business buff. Sigh.

The mentor is usually an older friend who can give you advice about almost everything. Time will come that your mind gets filled with a lot of questions. When you have someone who has been there and has done that, you can get an invaluable advice on many things that you are confused about.

The handy man  is a friend who can teach you to do different practical stuffs that range from cooking to woodworking. The good thing about having this kind of friend is you will survive the daily tests of like no matter how big or small they are like getting extra kilo of meat for free by doing some sweet talk to the lady vendor.

Keen to lose the extra pounds you gained through the holidays? A fitness buff can get you started using a suitable training program. You will never slacken with your exercise routines as he will literally drag you to the gym. Lastly, you need a trusted workmate. Who does not work forty hours a week or even more? Long hours such as these can draw you very close to the people you are working. Choose one who is for keeps and will stand by your side no matter what.

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How Dads Can Lose Weight Without Starving Themselves

Most dads think that by eating less, they can lose more weight. That is not true. Men's physical make up is intended to be nourished fully so that it can function well and have quicker metabolism.

So how the we start with being fit and fab? First of all, we dads, no matter how bust we are must not skip eating a big breakfast. That could be consist of rice, eggs and sausages. If you are not used to eating rice, you can replace it with bread. Be sure that your food choices are rich with protein. Protein is key in building up the muscles you want. It's not just breakfast which you shouldn't miss but all regular meals plus snacks.

Apart from eating healthy, we need to exercise. To trim the unwanted fats, we could first start with running exercises. These are helpful in burning the fats around the stomach area. Then, we need to lift weights to keep that abdomen nice and sleek in almost body-hugging clothes.

Never think of eating less just to maintain the ideal weight that you have just achieved. Eat more as the energy you get from the foods eaten will strengthen you to do more physical activities. You can eat almost everything provided that you exercise regularly. Stay away from starches and sugar though because they do not breakdown easily just like fats.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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