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Fenwick Christmas Window Newcastle 2019 Pictures – Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Monday, 16th December, 2019

It’s been that time of the year again, it’s Christmas which means a few things, and in Newcastle it means the Fenwick Christmas Window.

If you’re not from Newcastle or you’re just unaware, Fenwick dresses up their window every year in some kind of theme for the festive season. Sometimes it’s holiday related, such as last year when it was the Snowman, and other times it’s related to other childhood memories.

In 2019 the Fenwick Christmas Window is Charlie and the chocolate factory. It’s not something I ever loved as a kid, but it’s a story that virtually everyone knows and remembers. This year it also has the Christmas Market to contend with, which is on Northumberland Street too.

As always, each window tells a different part of the story, and here’s every window for you to see if you haven’t already checked it out.

How To Buy Fragrances Without Smelling Them – Tips & Advice For Blind Buying Online

Wednesday, 11th December, 2019

There’s plenty of reasons why you might think about buying a fragrance or aftershave without smelling it, but is it a good idea to blind buy a fragrance?

Since I have a lot of men’s fragrances, I have some experience of buying scents without smelling them first. Sometimes you get a good surprise, sometimes the scent lives up to the expectation, and other times, it’s bad.

It’s always going to be a good idea to try before you buy, but sometimes that’s just not possible, and others you might just want to shop online.

Here’s some tips on how to buy fragrances online without smelling them.

The Best 22 Christmas Jumpers You Can Buy In 2019

Monday, 9th December, 2019

It’s that time of the year again, it’s time for Christmas Jumpers!

Whether you love them or hate them, you’ll have an opinion on Christmas Jumpers. I’ve loved them over the past few years, and they’ve really taken off and increased in popularity among most people.

Whether you’re looking to just have one annual Christmas jumper, or you’re building up a collection, there’s plenty of different styles you can get this year. From the traditional patterns to novelty and hilarious festive graphics, as well as the repeat patterns, there will be one which suits you best.

Within the guide there’s jumpers from all price points; From the cheap to high street and expensive. They’re usually made from either wool, acrylic or a mix of fibres, but cotton style sweatshirts are also available too.

Here’s the best 2019 has to offer for Christmas jumpers.

What To Wear To Your Office Christmas Party – A Men’s Style Guide With Outfit Ideas

Friday, 6th December, 2019

Party season is upon us, and there’s no doubt that you’ll be going to an office party or two over the festive period. Dressing the part and knowing what to wear can sometimes be a tricky issue, should you go super formal or super casual, or somewhere in-between?

Here’s some tips and advice along with some inspiration to get you going on deciding what to wear at your office party.

Premier League On Amazon Prime – What’s It Like? (Review)

Thursday, 5th December, 2019

The Premier League has fully entered the digital age for the first time, with live streamed games on Amazon Prime. Since I am an Amazon Prime customer already, it’s good news for me. But what is it like?

I watched a couple of games on Amazon Prime in the past couple of days, and this has been my experience so far.

How To Wear A Hoodie With Style (And Not Look Sloppy)

Monday, 2nd December, 2019

Thinking of wearing a hoodie?

It’s one of the most contentious items of menswear of recent times. Are they cool? Are they fashionable? Do they send out the wrong impressions?

If there’s one piece of clothing which has gone from cool to having a bad reputation and then rising to being on trend again, it’s the hoodie.

There’s plenty of ways you can wear a hoodie and look stylish, so let’s take a look at everything that is the hooded sweatshirt.Read More

Leeds United: Take Us Home Documentary Review

Sunday, 1st December, 2019

As you’ll know I am quite a fan of football and football documentaries and films, and this has been in my watch list for quite a while. Leeds United, Take Us Home is another football documentary, this one showcasing the 2018-19 season for Leeds.

I am somewhat of a veteran of football documentaries now (I should make a best of list), loving the Man City All Or Nothing doc, Inside Borussia Dortmund and Six Dreams to name only three. This one is of a similar structure, following Leeds through the 2018-19 season.

Christmas Wishlist 2019 – The Best Things To Buy For Men This Year

Friday, 29th November, 2019

It’s that time of the year again, it’s time to give (or receive) presents!

But what is good to buy this year?

Whether you’re buying something for another guy, looking for ideas for presents to receive yourself, or even buying your own gifts this year, these are some ideas on what to shop for.

Here’s some ideas to get you started, and hopefully you’ll be able to get some good deals in the sales.

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Men’s Fragrance Review

Wednesday, 27th November, 2019

I got my bottle of Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb back in 2013, and it’s featured in a number of fragrance guides on the blog, and for good reason. It’s a really nice fragrance, and works very well, but for some reason, I’ve never done a dedicated review on it.

Until now.

Here’s everything you need to know about Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf.

Suit Button Rules – The Right Way To Fasten Your Jacket [Sometimes, Always Never]

Monday, 25th November, 2019

Did you know there are rules for buttoning suits?

Neither did I, but there is.

However, the rules are very simple to follow, and once you know, you’ll be looking around at the other guys to see if they’re breaking these rules.

It seems kind of silly to the mainstream that such rules even exist, and in fact many don’t know, so you can break these without anyone noticing. But, if you do know, you can do this right, and be safe knowing you’re not committing this fashion faux pas.

So, what is the simple rule to buttoning a suit?