If you read my blog or know me you’ll know that I support Spain and always have done since I was a kid, and I always buy the Spain kits, usually the home and away, and then the goalkeeper’s home and away too. Usually I get the home shirt first, this was unveiled a few months ago on my blog, and have been available to buy for a while. I have not got that yet, but I have got the brand new Spain home goalkeeper shirt ready for the 2014 World Cup, with official Casillas printing 😀
The goalie shirts are usually hard to get, but Adidas have discovered people outside Spain actually want them, so are selling them. This is direct from Adidas, and they printed the official name and number, but you may notice something missing…No front number! I have spoken to them and they insist that they do not print the front number. This is odd because you’ll know that all international shirts have a small number printed on the front as well as the back. It’s actually a FIFA rule in the World Cup.
The shirt is a combination of blues, with gold trimming, and I really like it. It’s finished off with a two tone Spain crest, something they’re doing on all the shirts and training gear, this being blue and gold, the home shirt being all gold and red.
The away shirt and GK away top are yet to be unveiled, with some suggesting black for the away top, with a yellow stripe through the middle.
The shirts come complete with the FIFA World Cup Winners 2010 badge 🙂
Something we long for is a quality camera in our phones. But we always want more, better quality pics all the time without having to resort to using a separate compact camera or DSLR camera for ultimate in photo quality. Camera phones are pretty good now, and will always get better, we have the Nokia Lumia 1020 which packs a 41MP camera into a phone, and many cameras can be connected to your phone’s WIFI, so you can share your high quality snaps on Instagram or your favourite social networks.
I don’t usually write about deals and offers on one particular product, if I did I would be on all day writing about everything! But you may (or may not) know that The Perfume Shop is doing Boss Bottled Night 200ml for an amazing £39.99! I already own this fragrance, read about Boss Bottled Night here, you’ll see that I love this and have owned it for a few years.
As you can see, I only got the 50ml bottle, which is a standard size you’d expect to buy, and usually cost around £40. Large bottles are usually 100ml and occasionally some brands offer supersize bottles.
Boss Bottled Night is a slightly woody and masculine smell, as the name suggests it’s designed for the night, and you’ll love to wear on a night out. It is a really inviting scent, without being overpowering.
This is likely to be a limited offer, get a 200ml bottle. Perfect for yourself or a gift for Christmas.
It’s the question I have been asking myself for months, and will probably still be asking after I have bought one of them. Which do you go for, the PS4 or the XBOX One? Here is a little comparison between the two, and how they stack up…
Me a few years ago when I got my coat. I was so happy! 😀
If you’re a veteran reader of my blog you’ll know that a couple of years ago I got a Canada Goose coat. After extensive searching, talking to retailers and even talking to buyers in the UK it seemed so difficult to get my hands on one of these, but I did eventually get one, and since then never looked back.
OK, we may not get -30C temperatures that they can get in the arctic North, but when it’s cold here it sure does feel like it! When the Winter comes you’ll need something to keep you warm, and a Canada Goose does exactly that. After owning mine for 2 Winters, it still looks brand new. This is because it’s a high end, high quality product, made to be rugged and withstand the most harshest of conditions. Canada Goose maintain the quality of their coats by manufacturing them in Canada, no “Made in China” labels on these!
Why are these so special then?
As mentioned they are made in Canada. That means two things; good, high quality manufacturing and experience of cold weather. Canada gets pretty cold in the Winter, so they know a thing or two about making jackets to keep you warm, and Canada Goose have been going strong for over 60 years. They are used in Arctic missions, used by mountaineers and are the outerwear of choice for anyone who is working in Siberian cold temperatures. They survive this hellish weather, so even the coldest of British Winters is no match. You’ll know you have something special when you pick one up and put one on, the weight, feel and everything from the zip to the hood feels premium.
Which Canada Goose style to choose
There are several different styles of jackets and coats which are available to buy. The Hybridge is a relatively new range which are lightweight padded styles of jackets. Right at the other end of the scale there is the Ontario Parka, Expedition Parka and the Heli-arctic Parka, designed for extreme temperatures. I would recommend coming in between both of these, and go for either the Chateau Parka, Chilliwack Bomber, Borden Bomber or Langford Parka. I recommend choosing one with a hood which gives you extra protection in the snow, and especially the cold winds which I found out for myself.
My choice was the Chilliwack, which was the perfect choice for me. I wanted a shorter length, bomber style, which makes movement much easier. You may want a longer length jacket if you want to keep your lower half warmer, the best thing is to try one if you are able to.
What weather are they for?
It sounds like a stupid question, but it’s not. In the UK we get cold winters, but they are nothing in comparison to the harsh winters of places like Scandinavia or Russia. These jackets are designed for very cold weather, so when it’s not really cold out then it’s not the choice for your outerwear. Depending on how harsh the winters are, you may get 4 months a year out of this, but it will be the warmest 4 months of your year!
Are they worth the money?
A Chilliwack bomber will set you back around £580 at the moment. That is a lot of money for anyone to spend on a jacket they’re only going to wear for a few months a year. However you have to look at this as an investment piece. They do not follow trends, it’s not something which is going to go out of style next year, it’s something you’ll be able to wear year on year. For the durability, the comfort, the luxury and the quality they are worth the money if you can afford it.
Buy genuine, stay away from counterfeits and fakes
As with most high priced goods, Canada Goose faces a problem with fakes being sold, especially on the Internet. The same rule applies for this or anything else; If it looks too good to be true, it probably it. The fakes will not be the same quality, if you see a so called “Canada Goose” for £99 from a retailer or buyer you’ve never heard of, it’s probably going to be fake! Always buy from a retailer you have heard of, and if you haven’t you can check to see if they’re an official authorised retailer on the official counterfeit checker here.
Find Canada Goose Jackets In Newcastle, United Kingdom
So back when I wanted a jacket they were pretty hard to find. I found the odd retailer which had them, but they either did not have my size, colour or the style I wanted, or I just could not find any! Now there are a couple more retailers in Newcastle who are stocking them, and more and more places in the UK online where you can buy them from.
Newcastle/North East official stockists
LD Mountain Centre – Dean Street, NE1
Jules B – Osborne Road, NE2
Northern Threads, Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33
If you’re looking to get yourself something warm to wear this season, make sure you check out my men’s winter jacket guide, featuring the Canada Goose, and plenty of other options for all budgets 🙂
Recently ASOS got in touch with my and told me about an exciting new opportunities they were offering for their biggest fans, called AccessAllASOS. It offers an inside look, as well as other things, but it’s a brand new concept and it’s an invite only service at the moment.
I got an email confirming that I would be one of the first ASOS insiders, and today received a had written letter and little gift in the form of a beanie and pair of socks 😀
You can be old with a young face, or quite young with an old face.
If you’re young and look even younger, this can be a problem getting into a bar, and even when you’re in you may look like a child. A lot of this can be determined by the way you dress.
There are a few tips which can go a long way, and a few faux pas when it comes to getting ready to go out.
Have you ever wanted to try some premium spirits, but don’t know where to start or want to go to the expense of buying full size bottles? Flaviar is the answer to that. You can discover different and exciting premium flavours of a number of spirits, which are sold in tasting packs.
I got the Señor Tequila, Por Favor tasting pack which as you can guess, is a tequila tasting pack. The pack itself is very well presented in a nice rack-style box with the bottles neatly packaged up, you get 5 45ml bottles which is enough for 3 friends to have a good taste of the various tequilas. This pack contains Casa Noble Crystal, El Jimador Reposado, Patron Reposado, Arette Añejo, and Sierra Milenario Extra Añejo.
If tequila is not your thing you don’t have to worry, they have a great selection of packs including whisky, scotch, rum, gin, cognac and more. Tasting packs start at £19.99 with the tequila one costing £24.99. They have two options to purchase; A one off for yourself or as a gift, and a subscription for £24.99/month where you’re sent a tasting pack each month with free shipping.
For a tasting pack for your party or just to try yourself, check out Flaviar here.
Today was the opening of Jack Wills in Newcastle, right at the Monument. I was invited down to the launch to sample the great atmosphere and check out the new space, as well as the fabulous collections which they had on offer. The store was packed, and there were a lot of great pieces in store, as well as offers such as 25% off classic gilets. No fashion store opening is complete without cocktails and a DJ, and this was no different. It was too early for me to begin drinking (even if it is a Friday!) but the DJ was pretty good.
All the staff are so happy and friendly. You have to check out the store this weekend, with cocktails, music and shopping, it’s something you need to experience for yourself!
He By Mango Cardigan, DR Denim Shirt, Versace Watch, MR KG Kurt Geiger Shoes, Nudie Jeans
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Shit I am tired! We were out last night, I can’t remember what time I got in, maybe around 2am, but make the mistake of listening to music until 4am! Then made the further mistake of waking up at 9am and not bothering to try to go back to sleep, so I feel shattered!
Last night we went out in Newcastle as we do, and started off in Jesmond and went to Osbournes. It was pretty good. We had intended on going to As You Like It, but the hilarious taxi driver convinced us to go to the town. For the entire journey he was telling us about how The Diamond Strip was the place to be, it was the place with the girls, and we needed 18 year old hot girls He was an old guy, and was talking constantly about younger women, I tried telling him I like older ones who have something interesting to say about themselves but he was having none of that 😀 He then told us “When I was 21 my wife was only 5” and we all laughed!! The taxi driver was a legend, as many of them are.
We went to places like Tokyo which is always pretty good, and Perdu. The taxi driver should go into predicting the future or something because we did meet some girls, they were cool, one girl in particular who I met 😉 I did not get her number/give her mine, I have such a paranoia about giving my number out I really should have though. I should be like the other losers, “I’ll add you on Facebook…” haha :p
It was so hot out in Newcastle last night! I knew it would be quite warm beforehand because I checked, so I did not wear a coat but I did wear a shirt and a cardigan…My got I was boiling! The night ended like most do, a Subway sandwich, I have such love for their flatbread now 😀
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