Men's Fashion & Lifestyle Blog By Michael 84

Men’s Style Question: Should Your Belt Match Your Shoes?

Wednesday, 14th November, 2018

This is one of those questions which I’ve been asked a couple of times, and if you ask people or the Internet, you’re likely to get different answers. Some will be strict high class fashion etiquette, and some will be a more informal approach.

Should your belt match your shoes?

The answer is yes, and no. For me, it depends on the colour shoes you’re wearing. You should start with the shoes as a base point, and then match your belt and any other leather accessories to that.

To put it simply, brown shoes with a brown belt, and black shoes with a black belt. The more formal the occasion, the more strict this rule becomes. Wearing a black suit with some black Oxfords will look dapper, but wrapping a tan belt around it will loose you some serious style points.

Atmos x Air Max2 Light & Air Max Plus 97 Miami Vice

Tuesday, 13th November, 2018

So I’ve not featured any Nike Air Max on the blog for quite a while, but in the space of a couple of days, I saw 2 pair which really stood out, and I love them both. The Atmos x Air Max2 Light and the Air Max Plus 97 Miami Vice.

First up I’ll have to talk about the Atmos x Air Max2 Light. They are possibly the most colourful Air Max I’ve seen, and they are one of those designs which you’re either going to really hate or love. I have to say, I do love them!

Red Cashmere Sweater – Outfit Of The Day

Monday, 12th November, 2018

Happy Monday guys!

Did you have a good weekend? I had a quiet one, and did not get up to much. It’s the start of another week, and it’s another cold one, so time to wrap up. One of my favourite jumpers to wear is this red one which I got at Jaeger so long ago. It’s not just any old wool though, it is cashmere.

House Bunny For Film Night

Sunday, 11th November, 2018

For Film Night I was browsing around Amazon Prime as I usually do, and came across House Bunny, which kind of seemed familiar. It was a film from back in 2008, and I thought that I’d seen trailers of this a while ago, and thought it could have been good. I wanted to watch something light and funny, so I decided to see what it was all about, and gave it a watch.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018

Friday, 9th November, 2018

Guys, it’s that time of year again, time for the greatest fashion show, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!

The show was last night in New York, which you’ll know if you were there, or you follow any of the models in the show. If you’ve never seen it before it’s more than just models on the runway, it’s a full on show with music performances et al.

Last year it was in Shanghai, China, but this year returned to the USA in NYC, with models like Behati Prinsloo making a return. It was the end for one of the greatest angels and models of all time, Adriana Lima, who walked her last Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Music guests which were present were Shawn Mendes, Halsey, Bebe Rexha, Rita Ora, The Struts and Kelsea Ballerini with the Chainsmokers.

The Gentleman’s Grooming Show 2018

Friday, 9th November, 2018

Male grooming is becoming a bigger and bigger industry, and as guys we’re all taking more pride in the way we look. The typical routine has gone from a simple shower and shave, to something more complex, with dedicated products for each aspect of your grooming regime.

Being a modern man is all about taking care of yourself, including your appearance, and these days there’s a whole host of different products and brands out there to help us live a better life. From shaving to smelling good, keeping our skin looking its best and keeping our hair style fresh.

The Gentleman’s Grooming & Lifestyle Show is right around the corner, and is your destination for everything related to male grooming. It’s the UK’s premier exhibition exclusively dedicated to male grooming and lifestyle which is open to the public, as well as industry professionals.

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Now Men’s Fragrance For 2018 [Review]

Tuesday, 6th November, 2018

Tommy Hilfiger is back with a new fragrance for men, introducing Tommy Now. Celebrating the power of now, as the new generation embraces change with positivity, optimism and refreshing style.

My journey with Tommy Hilfiger fragrances is a good one, as is many of my generation. The original Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger was released in 1994, and as a guy growing up in the late 90’s and 00’s, this was one of my signature scents. It was so easy to wear, it always smelled good and will always live on as one of my classic fragrances I owned.

Tommy Now is a new fragrance for 2018, with it’s own unique style. First I have to talk about the bottle.

Navy Roll Neck T Shirt From Uniqlo: How To Style

Monday, 5th November, 2018

I think that roll neck jumpers are cool, and have been fashionable in the last couple of years. It’s taken me a while to get on board, but they do give you something extra for your wardrobe, and you can layer them.

But what if you don’t like wool? Can you get a long sleeve, roll neck T Shirt?

Yes, you can!

Football Manager 2019 Review

Sunday, 4th November, 2018

Yes guys, it’s that time of year again. It’s the time of new football game releases. A few weeks ago it was FIFA 19, and now it’s time for the big one, Football Manager 2019 was released this past Friday, and naturally I got it…The boxed disc version obviously!

It’s a yearly tradition, and an exciting time of the year for people like me who’ve been playing FM for years, previously Championship Manager and stretches all the way back to the glory days of the Amiga.

So what is it like, should you upgrade, what’s changed, what’s good and what is bad. Well…

Men’s Fashion Tips – Winter Coat & Jacket Buying Guide

Wednesday, 31st October, 2018

UPDATED FOR 2018

Brrr it’s getting cold in ‘ere! Winter is here, or coming, depending on where in the world you live and when you’re reading this post 😉 One way or another you’ll be experiencing the depths of winter sometime soon, so you’ll need a winter coat or jacket to get you through a few horrible months of the miserable British winter weather.

Buying a good winter coat is not only important for the first year you purchase it, but it can become a good investment piece, lasting a good few winters before you need to splash out and buy another.

With that said, investing in a good jacket is not only worth it because you’ll be getting much better quality which will be noticeable when you wear it, as well as it lasting longer than a cheap and cheerful coat.