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Is the iPhone 6 Still good in 2019

It’s 2020 now, and the iPhone 6 will be 6 years old this year, which is a dinosaur in tech terms. There’s been 6 upgrades since 2014, including the latest which is the iPhone 11 or 11 Pro, depending on what you get.

So the question is: Is an iPhone 6 still good in 2020?

Well I still have one, and in fact I use it. So the answer is yes, it’s perfectly good to use for day to day usage.

Here’s what it’s like to use, and why I haven’t bothered to upgrade.

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lined vs unlined jackets - should a jacket have a lining

Have you wondered which is better, a lined jacket or an unlined jacket?

In fact, what is a lining and should all jackets have a lining?

If you’ve ever wondered about jackets and their lining, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Here I’ll talk a little bit about the lining of jackets, and share some basic and essential information when it comes to the inner of a jacket you own, or are looking to buy.

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How To Use Hair Clay - A Men's Guide

If you’re looking for a product to style your hair, then hair clay could be for you.

But what is hair clay?

How do you use it?

In Brief

Hair clay is a product which is best used on short to medium hair lengths. It usually provides a strong to medium hold, with a matte finish. In comparison to some other hair products such as gel, it’s relatively new, but has been around for a while.

Here’s everything you need to know.

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How To Use Hair Wax - A Men's Guide

Hair wax is one of my favourite men’s hair products, and there’s plenty of reasons to love it.

However, you might be wondering, how to use hair wax?

I’m going to go into how to use and apply hair wax, and why it’s one of the best go to products to style your hair with.

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Keeping up with what’s on trend, what’s on style, and what fashion brands are cool and what’s yesterday’s news can be a challenge.

Lucky for you, you’ve landed on Michael 84, the men’s fashion blog which is on the cutting edge of style trends, right? 😉

Here’s where you’ll find the latest men’s fashion trends and the coolest menswear right now. If you’re in the market for buying clothes and you just don’t know where to start, you’ll find everything you need to know right here.

This will be a regularly updated list of the hottest trends, best fashion brands and the pieces of clothing which has been making waves in the real world.

If you want to dress better, I recommend that you read my style guide. But if you’re just looking for labels and want to know what hot and popular right now, this is where you’ll find what’s the trendiest clothing you can wear.

If you live for the hype, these are the key pieces you should be wearing right now.

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The Best Men's Fragrances For The Office

You’re going to be in the office for all day, so you’re going to want to smell the part, as well as looking the part. You don’t want to be the guy in the workplace known for how bad he smells…

This could be bad personal hygiene or wearing a super strong fragrance not suitable for the office.

Getting your scent right is key, and there’s a few things to consider when picking out a fragrance.

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Should I remove my blazer jacket at dinner - Here's the answer

You’re suited up at a formal event, you’re at the dinner table, should you take your jacket off?

Do you remove a jacket at dinner at a wedding reception?

Can you remove your jacket in a restaurant?

These are just a few common questions that guys wonder when they’re wearing a suit or a blazer. Should you be taking off your jacket when sitting down for the meal.

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How To Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable - 9 Tips

I have far too many clothes, and if you’re anything like me, you probably do too.

This comes from a variety of different reasons, to not throwing something away, not recycling or buying more than I need. It’s quite a big problem we all face, but I think it’s something we can all overcome, and there’s a lot of benefits of doing this.

If you’re like me and are you want a more clutter free, sustainable way of living when it comes to your fashion and clothing, I’ve got a couple of tips for you on how you might be able to get there.

You’re probably thinking, it will cost more money, but it actually doesn’t have to be that way, and you could actually end up saving a lot of money.

Here are my tips on how you can be more sustainable, eco-friendly and ethical while still looking stylish.

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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.

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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.

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