As you should know by now if there’s one trend in fashion I have liked over the past 5 or 6 years it’s been the re-birth of the 90’s trend. One of the brands at the centre of that has been Calvin Klein, and they’re at it again with their CK One Capsule Collection.
Valentines Day 2020
Friday, 14th February, 2020
Happy Valentines Michael Day!
The tradition for normal people to celebrate Valentines Day, but if you’ve been reading this blog since day one, it’s been a tradition to have Michael Day. It’s not a tradition I can stop, and why would I!? 😀
It’s an absolute eating and drinking fest, and the only food which is allowed is terrible food which is not good for you. That would be lots and lots of chocolate and various carbs, not forgetting lots of alcohol later.
If you’ve seen any of my previous Michael Day’s you’ll have seen me make home made gyros, have filet steak, plenty of champagne and of course you can’t forget the truffles!
I have toned things down in recent years, this year I will have spaghetti bolognese and I’ve already had french toast for brunch/lunch…Something I love but rarely eat.
This usually coincides with pancake day and I call it fat week, however this year that’s not until the end of the month, so there’s 2 weeks to wait for that.
If you are planning a Valentines with a girl I have some helpful posts. Whether you’re looking at what to wear, what fragrance to use, where to go & what to do, or some general style rules, here’s some posts from the blog which will help you out on this day:
- What to wear on valentines day
- The best valentines day fragrances
- Are you supposed to take off your suit jacket in a restaurant?
- What to wear on a first date
- The rules for buttoning a suit jacket
Hopefully these will be helpful to you for whatever you’re getting up to tonight.
I also can’t get it go without talking about my style. Since today is all about red, I’ve dug out a red shirt I own, and teamed it up with a V-neck jumper in grey.
I bought this red shirt such a long time ago and rarely worn it. It’s such a bright poppy colour, probably too bold to wear on it’s own. I think it works fine with another darker piece, and I think it works fine with the sweater. For the lower half I’ve kept things dark with some black chinos.
Whatever you’re up to today and tonight, have a good one!
Happy Valentines Day 😉
Armani Diamonds Fragrance For Men Review
Wednesday, 12th February, 2020
I was having a look through my fragrances to see what I could feature this week, and came across an old scent which I’ve never talked about before, Armani Diamonds For Men.
Armani is known for so many of it’s incredible scents, possible the most favoured, Acqua Di Gio which is almost universally loved.
There’s plenty others, but Armani Diamonds, which was released way back in 2008 never seemed to get too much love. I did buy it back then, and here’s what it’s all about.
The Dolly Parton Challenge – Photos On LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram & Tinder
Monday, 3rd February, 2020
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or perhaps not on social media and especially Instagram, you’ll not have missed what’s being called the Dolly Parton Challenge.
If you don’t know, it’s where people upload 4 different photos which are suited best to their profiles on the different social networks. This has been named the Dolly Parton Challenge as she was the first, or one of the first’s to do this, or at least the one who got it to trend.
James May: Our Man In Japan (Review)
Sunday, 2nd February, 2020
Bim, Guess What!? (A joke from the show which you’ll understand when you watch it)
James May has branched out on his own and got his own Amazon show without Clarkson and Hammond, Our Man In Japan.
This is of course not the first James May show, with previous shows on the BBC such as Cars Of The People, Toy Stories and The Re-assembler, he’s no stranger at doing TV shows without the other two.
I have always wanted to go to Japan, and I think it’s quite a fascinating place, many people do. When I heard about this show I knew I had to watch it, so I did.
Here’s what it’s all about.
NIVEA Men Deep Clean Shave Shaving Gel Review: I Put It To The Test
Wednesday, 29th January, 2020
When it comes to shaving gel, and most male grooming products, I am quite regimented in what I use. By that I mean when I find a good product, I tend to stick to it. But I’ve been trying a new product, NIVEA Men Deep Shaving Gel, to see what it’s all about.
The Grand Tour Presents Seamen (Season 4) Review
Sunday, 26th January, 2020
After a year or so, The Grand Tour is back with season 4, with the first episode being called The Grand Tour Presents Seamen.
The show premiere was actually on Amazon Prime on 13th December 2019, but as this was just before Christmas, I didn’t write about it.
However I of course did watch it, and this is what it’s all about.
New In The Wardrobe: Navy Cashmere V-Neck Jumper
Friday, 24th January, 2020
We’re still in the winter, and that means layers, and wearing clothes to keep us warm. I got a new navy cashmere V-Neck jumper, and it’s brilliant.
Here’s everything you need to know about this knit, and how I’ve styled it.
K By Dolce And Gabbana Fragrance Review
Wednesday, 22nd January, 2020
I got another new scent this past Christmas, and it’s K by Dolce and Gabbana which was released in the latter part of 2019.
It’s a nice scent, but what is it all about?
Here’s my fragrance review of K By Dolce And Gabbana.
Casual Men’s Style Outfit: The Grey Hoodie
Friday, 17th January, 2020
I’ve got a brand new hoodie! It’s grey, and it’s brilliant.
Sometimes it’s cool to dress up, look smart and have a bit of sharp style. But then there’s the time you just want a bit of laid back, casual style, right?
That’s where cosy and chilled out menswear comes into play, which includes sweats, and a staple of those is a hoodie.
When it comes to fashion, hoodies have been in and out over the last 15 years or so. They gained popularity, then that died off, sweatshirts took over, and now it seemed everyone loves relaxed clothing, with both traditional sweatshirts and hoodies being embraced by all.
When it comes to laid back clothing, I’ve found my love for hoodies again, along with a lot of sweatshirts too.
I picked up this grey hoodie, which is from Bjorn Borg. Here’s what I think of it, and how I style it.
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