Everyone is aware of the benefits of protein shakes after a workout. They can help with muscle repair and make sure that you don’t suffer from aches and pains when you have hit the gym. But, there are also other benefits to protein. It’s all about the protein hype. What is more, you don’t have to sit there sipping on shakes to make sure that you are maxing out on protein. There are some great ... Read More →
What Sort of Cologne Wearer Are You?
Not all men wear cologne, and those that do don’t always get it right. If you want to start wearing cologne, you might be wondering when to wear it. Is it an everyday thing, or only for special occasions? Is it acceptable to wear cologne at work, or is it inappropriate for the office? Some men don’t like walking out of their front door without spritzing some cologne on while others save it for special ... Read More →
The Perfect Fit
The modern shoelace wasn’t invented until 1790. That small, mechanical plastic covering on the end is called an “aglet”, from the French for a needle. Aglet is mentioned in Shakespeare, so the end of the shoelace was a thing at least 300 years before the eyehole for it to go through was made — fashion, the stuff of madness. Until the 19th century, shoes were made on straight lasts, so you chose which was the ... Read More →
Battle of the Bulge
Left: Ronaldo’s CR7 tighty whities. Right: Beckham Bodywear for H&M Gents, the fight for the bulging men’s underpants market, worth an eye-watering £700m, has begun. In one corner, the Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo and his new brand, CR7, a collection of tighty whities and brightly coloured boxers; in the other, David Beckham and his range for the high-street giant H&M. This is Y-front war — and social media is the H-bomb. Guy Ritchie’s video of ... Read More →
The Style Shoot: Bombshell
Beauty trends are like buses: an edict comes along — “It’s all about a statement lip” — but if it isn’t going your way, you only have to wait five minutes for the next one — “More is the new minimal: go bold on eyes and lips.” Amid this constant change, however, one look never seems to fade: the blonde bombshell. This make-up is eternally sexy. It has a come-hither look, and va-va-voom courses through ... Read More →