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The Best Sweatshirts You Can Buy This Season

Friday, 13th September, 2019

Are you looking to keep warm when the temperature drops?

A sweatshirt is a brilliant option.

Unlike it’s much more gentlemanly friend, jumpers, sweatshirts are an incredibly versatile option to wear – Right down from the most relaxed and laid back situations, right up to layering for a smart casual look which will really look the part.

So whether you’re looking to kick back and relax on a lazy Sunday afternoon, looking for something to wear to work, or you’re going out with the boys on a Friday night, a sweatshirt is something which is going to fit the bill in these situations, and a whole lot more.

The Gunner Tavern Review – Newcastle Pub For Drinks And Food

Wednesday, 11th September, 2019

A couple of Saturdays ago we were out and decided to check out a new pub, The Gunner Tavern, so we went in.

If you’re unfamiliar, it’s one of the new bars in Newcastle, and it takes up residence in the old Gotham Town, opposite the Central Station.

Here’s everything you need to know, and my thoughts on The Gunner Tavern.

Who Pays On The First Date? The Man, Woman Or A Split? Here’s How To Know

Monday, 9th September, 2019

Let’s talk about the minefield that is dating. It’s a crazy, scary and big world out there. The first date is the first step.

You eventually find a woman, ask her out, and at the end of the date the cheque comes…There’s the awkward feeling and a small moment…

Who pays on the first date?

There’s of course a ton of advice, some traditional, some more modern. Traditionally It was always expected that men would pay for women for the first date, and in fact for all dates, but we’re in a whole new world now. In fact, we’ve been in the modern times for years now.

Here’s my guide into the first date, and the awkwardness of who’s going to be paying for it.

In The The Wardrobe: Beige Chinos For Autumn

Saturday, 7th September, 2019

Happy Saturday guys!

Autumn is here, and so it’s time to start thinking about changing the wardrobe around, or getting a couple of new items. I wanted a pair chinos which are a lighter shade, to I got myself these beige chinos.

I already have a couple of pairs of white and off white colours, and wanted something light but not too bright, and I think these fit the bill.

The Best Autumn Fragrances For Men That Get Compliments

Wednesday, 4th September, 2019

Leaves are falling, it’s starting to get cold, it must be Autumn! But what fragrances should you be wearing this season?

We’ve just left the Summer behind, and now you’ll be thinking about what are the best fragrances for Autumn.There’s so many scents which can work for this season, but I’ve picked out those which are specially suited to this time of year.

The colour most associated with Autumn is brown, we think of leaves falling and so woody scents are the perfect choice. We don’t need the heavy hitters of super warming scents more suited to Winter, but something to warm you up nonetheless.

Notes to look out for when choosing a fragrance are woody, masculine, musky, spicy, aromatic and floral types of scents.

Best avoided are the citrus heavy, sweet, aquatic or fresh scents which are better suited to the Spring or Summer.

Can You Be Too Old For Streetwear? Your Questions Answered

Monday, 2nd September, 2019

Streetwear has been around for a long time, and has risen with specific brands being at the forefront of the trend for 10 or more years. We’ve all now grown up, or are growing up, so the question has been asked, Can you be too old for streetwear?

Long Sleeve Henley T-Shirt From Mango Man

Sunday, 1st September, 2019

Hey guys!

I have a new addition to my wardrobe, perfect going into the Autumn now the summer is cooling down, it’s a long sleeve Henley T Shirt from Mango Man.

I have a couple of Henley tops already, I got a few Henleys from H&M a while back. They were short sleeve, and when I saw this long sleeve top, I decided that I’d get it, so I’d have something for this season.

Music Playlist August 2019 – Summer Bangers 2010 – 2019

Thursday, 29th August, 2019

The summer is almost over! 🙁

As with tradition for this summer, I thought I would create a playlist which is filled with summer bangers. I’ve already done a 90’s summer playlist, the 00’s summer playlist, and now it’s time to bring things up to date with the playlist from 2010 until now.

There hasn’t been too many massive summer bangers of late, I think we’ve definitely had less and less as the years have gone on…Or maybe I am not romanticising the music of today like I did of the previous years.

Either way, here’s my playlist of songs which I enjoyed in the summer, from 2010 until now. They may not have been released in the summer, but I was certainly listening to these back in the hot days of the years gone by.