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Proverb Skincare For Men Review – Here’s How The Moisturiser & Face Scrub Stack Up

Men's Grooming
Thursday, 1st March, 2018

Proverb Skincare For Men Review

I have been trying out some new skincare products from new British skincare brand Proverb. They sent over two from their range, the Skin Definition Facial Scrub, and the Hydration Pro Moisturiser for me to try out.

Proverb takes a unique approach to skincare regimes, using a sports nutrition mentality and applying it to your skin. This can be attributed to the brand’s founders, Luke Sherriff, an ex-rugby pro, and Kirstie Sherriff, with over 20 years of skincare expertise.

It’s not just about the products, one of the key messages from Proverb is about having the perfect healthy and balanced lifestyle is key to good skin, something they’re calling a life-fuelled training program.

I tried out the products they sent over, and this is what I found.

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The Camera Sling Pack From Incase

Lifestyle
Monday, 26th February, 2018

Incase Slingpack Bag Contents Michael 84

Hey guys!

Ever since I’ve had a blog I have got more and more into photography. It’s something which I really like, and I am constantly learning different things, and experimenting with different shots and settings.

Over the years I’ve got myself a small collection of lenses, as well as some other bits and pieces which I’ve needed for photography. I’ve never had a dedicated and purpose built bag to put them in, but now I have – The Camera Sling Pack from Incase.

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Ted Baker Fragrances: The Tonics Collection – Copper, Silver & Gold [Review]

Men's Grooming
Friday, 23rd February, 2018

Ted Baker Tonics Collection Review

Ted Baker have released three men’s fragrances which are inspired by three of the World’s most sought after elements, Copper, Silver and Gold. This is the Tonics Collection, and all three are different, but equally good.

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Adidas Stan Smith For Summer 2018

Fashion
Monday, 19th February, 2018

Finally got a pair of Adidas Stan Smith Trainers

I finally got a pair of Stan Smith’s!

You may remember last year I was talking about getting a pair of white trainers, and I was torn between getting a pair of Adidas Stan Smith’s, or a pair of triple white Air Max. I went for the white Air Max, but for this year I’ve finally got a pair of Stan Smith trainers!

I love my Air Max, there’s no doubt, and I have a ton, probably too many if there’s such a thing. They’re so comfortable, cool and I can walk around in these all day and my feet are absolutely fine, which can’t be said for something like my Converse All Star trainers.

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Recent Trip To London

Lifestyle, London, Travel Blog
Friday, 16th February, 2018

Michael 84 In London

Hey guys!

Several weeks ago I was in London when I was showcasing Life splicing for Virgin Trains, and although it was a super quick stop off in London, it was great to have a small look around to stretch my legs and check out the big city.

I love London but don’t go as much as I’d like. Since I was down there anyway I decided to check out the usual tourist spots and just have a look around the city. It was a gloomy January as you can see from the photos, and it’s kind of a different place to when I’ve been either on the weekend or in the Summer.

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Happy Pancake Day!

Lifestyle
Tuesday, 13th February, 2018

Happy Pancake Day 2018

Happy Pancake Day everyone!

Today is one of my favourite days of the year, it’s pancake day! You can obviously eat them any day of the year, but today’s the day, and I only ever eat them on this day, and since I love them, that makes it pretty special.

It’s what I call fat week, because tomorrow is Valentines Michael Day which is a tradition of eating lots of terrible food and drinks, usually chocolate, champagne truffles and champagne. Both days are usually close together, but I seem to recall that last year shrove Tuesday was near the end of February, and this year it’s pretty early.

This was round 1 of pancakes, which I had for lunch. I always make my own from scratch for lunch, then come supper time (soon!) I will use a premix and eat those too. I can hardly wait for them! They did not come out too great, I’ve definitely made better looking ones, but they tasted so good 😀

As for the topping if you’re a regular reader then you’ll know there’s only one… H.P. Sauce! I know so many people who have their pancakes sweet, I don’t know how people can. Ever since I was a kid I have ate my savoury, and always had H.P. brown sauce with them.

What’s your go to topping?

Have a great pancake night 🙂

UPDATE

My supper pancakes were so good! They also turned out a lot better, so here’s a pic 😛

Pancake Supper 2018

Valentine’s Dates – Ideas And Things To Do

Lifestyle
Tuesday, 6th February, 2018

Valentines Day Date Ideas - Things To Do For A Great Night In Or Out

If you’re a stereotypical lad then you’ve probably not got a thing sorted for Valentines Day. You should have your outfit sorted after reading the What To Wear On A Valentines Date, now the clothing is sorted you need something to do.

If you have a date then what do you do? Where do you take her? Should you go for something traditional, cheap, extravagant, adventurous, cute? It could be anything, depending on the type of guy you are and the type of girl she is, and what you’ve already done, like and dislike.

Some of these ideas will depend on where you live and if they’re available in your local area, but well worth exploring to see if you’re able to do these.

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Reebok Classics: An Icon Back On Trend – My Reebok Classics Story

Fashion, Men's Outfit Ideas, OOTD
Friday, 2nd February, 2018

Reebok Classics - My Story From The 90's

Hey guys!

So I am rolling back the years and I’ve bought myself a pair an iconic and memorable trainer, a pair of Reebok Classic Trainers! I love 90’s style and had a pair of these back in the day, and I’ve been looking to get myself a pair.

Reebok has been one of the leading names in sportswear for quite a while, back in the 90’s they were big, but as Nike and Adidas grew huge, Reebok seemed to fall away.

Over the past couple of years, there’s been a big resurgence in fashion and 90’s fashion brands, as well as street style going from strength to strength.

We’ve seen Calvin Klein do their 90’s reissue and I bought one of the tees, and Tommy Hilfiger is back too with the Tommy Jeans line. Reebok has come back in a big way, relaunched it’s Classic line and has brand ambassadors like Gigi Hadid and Ariana Grande.

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New Nudie Jeans Grim Tim Selvage Review

Fashion, Men's Outfit Ideas, OOTD
Monday, 29th January, 2018

New Selvage Nudie Jeans For 2018 - michael84 Blog

Nudie Jeans Denim | GANT Knit | Kurt Geiger Brogues

Hey guys!

I hope you are well. If you follow me on social media you may have already seen that I’ve got a brilliant brand new pair of jeans for 2018, they are a pair of these Selvage Grim Tim’s from Nudie Jeans. The sale was on, but typically the pair I wanted were not in the sale!?

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Getting Stuff Done With Virgin Trains

Lifestyle, London, Travel Blog
Tuesday, 23rd January, 2018

Life-Splicing With Virgin Trains

Life is so busy these days! We have our personal life, work life and then there’s the online world and social media which can take up so much of your time it’s crazy.

At times it can feel like there’s not enough hours in the day to do everything we need to, and everything we want to.

Getting stuff done on the move is becoming increasingly important and increasingly popular for us to do, and I have partnered with Virgin Trains on the East Coast in their get stuff done challenge on a journey from Newcastle to London.

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