May 2011
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Caring For Wet Leather Shoes
Summer is ending and that means wet weather for the next few months. We’ve all had those moments where our shoes get entirely soaked because the rain is too strong or we accidentally step on a puddle. Leather shoes are the most badly affected by water. They will shrink and harden if not immediately taken care of. Here’s my step-by-step guide to making sure your leather shoes survive the next...
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Vault Magazine's Premiere Issue Reviewed - A Lot...
When I learned that there was a new magazine for men I knew I had to pick up it up and do a review. Vault magazine is the latest publication from ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. led by David Celdran of the ANC show Executive Class. The Philippines is sorely lacking a good men’s magazine and I was hoping that Vault magazine would fill that gap. Comparing the size of Vault, Monocle and The Rake ...
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Bidding Farewell to Black Trousers
My go-to color for dress pants has been black ever since I graduated from college and started working back in 2008. After three years of wearing the somber color I have finally stopped wearing black dress pants to the office. I have replaced them with two pairs of navy blue and a pair of grey trousers. All three have a tailored fit and are flat front. For the grey one I opted to add 1⅝ inch...
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How To Stop Getting Pit Stains On Your Shirts
Using antiperspirants made with aluminum cause stains in the armpit areas of your shirts. This can range from tiny crystals on dark fabrics to yellowed areas on light ones. No one wants their shirts to have this kind of stain so I offer two simple tips.Use an aluminum-free antiperspirant Most antiperspirants sold in supermarkets have aluminum in them as a sweat blocker. Aluminum in different...
“I always aim to overdress rather than underdress. It looks like I have someplace...”
– Glenn O’Brien, The Style Guy
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Bristol Shoes Travis - Norwegian Split Toe Derby...
At the start of this year I made a resolution to stop wearing black trousers to work. I began by having two pairs of trousers made: navy blue and grey. The socks have been taken care of. Now I needed to find the right pair of shoes.Stylish Italian men have made brown shoes look well with navy trousers. Brown shoes and grey trousers go together as well. I looked around for a nice pair of brown...
