Hey guys! I am still here!
How are you? I hope you are all well, fit and healthy and getting through this strange time the entire world is living in right now.
We’re Living In Strange Times Right Now – Social Distancing, Lockdowns & Everything Else
Friday, 27th March, 2020
The Coronavirus Stops Football Worldwide Including The Premier League
Friday, 13th March, 2020
It’s the worldwide crisis which has dominated the news in the past several weeks, and sadly it’s probably just the beginning. Obviously I am talking about the Coronavirus aka COVID19.
This is serious, people are dying and it’s a terrible contagious infection sweeping the globe.
People and health are number 1, that goes without saying. I could write about toilet roll shortages and the stockpiling of pasta, but we’re probably sick of talking about that.
So with that said I’ll keep it light (or as light as you can be in this situation) talk about what many of us love and how it’s effected that, football and sport.
The Coronavirus has stopped football worldwide, including the Premier League, which announced this morning that it would be suspended until 4th April.
Here’s what’s happened so far.
Uomo by Ermenegildo Zegna Review
Wednesday, 4th March, 2020
When it comes to fragrances by Ermenegildo Zegna, I do have a few. They are always really nice and pleasant scents, so when I got the chance to check out Uomo by Ermenegildo Zegna, I had to give it a shot.
Ermenegildo Zegna is an Italian luxury fashion house, more known for it’s suits than it’s scents. But as mentioned I’ve got a few of their fragrances, and they’re all pretty decent, inoffensive types of scents.
I wondered what Uomo would bring to their collection of scents.
How To Wear Joggers – A Men’s Style Guide On Joggers & What To Wear With Them
Friday, 28th February, 2020
If there’s one trend that every guy can jump on right now, it’s the joggers style trend. They’re super comfortable, casual and are definitely fashionable right now.
Of course it wasn’t always like that. Joggers and tracksuit bottoms are often thought of as sloppy, even chavvy, and not something to wear outside of sports.
But, times have changed, casualwear is being embraced more and more, and joggers have been redefined.
If you’re into more casual clothing but the baggy sweatpants aren’t for you, modern joggers are something you’ll want to look at.
Hugo Red Fragrance By Hugo Boss Fragrance Review – Here’s How It Smells
Wednesday, 26th February, 2020
This weeks’ fragrance review is an older scent, but one I haven’t featured on the blog for some bizarre reason, this is Hugo Red from Hugo Boss.
Hugo Red was released in 2013, and I bought my bottle back then, but I haven’t wrote or feature it. It’s one of many from Hugo Boss, but this is different from the usual BOTTLED lineup which has a massive cult following and plenty of admirers, including myself.
What To Wear With Black Chinos – Men’s Black Chino Outfit Ideas
Monday, 24th February, 2020
Some people love them, and others think they have no place in a man’s wardrobe. I am talking about a good pair of black chinos.
Chinos are a more casual form of trousers, and the good thing about them is that you can get a huge array of chinos in different colours. Therefore wearing a black pair might not be desirable, some even suggesting that you shouldn’t own a pair.
Depending on what you wear with black chinos, they could have a point. There’s plenty that suggest that pairing black chinos with a white shirt will make you look like a waiter or schoolboy, and I can see where that comes from.
However I like black chinos, and there’s plenty of clothes you can wear with them to make sure you look the part.
Here’s what you can wear with black chinos which will ensure you pull off this look and look stylish.
NIVEA Men Deep Black Charcoal Antiperspirant Review: A Fresh & Clean Spray
Thursday, 20th February, 2020
If there’s one product we should all be using, it’s an anti-perspirant. It’s one of the most basic items you can use for personal hygiene, so it’s something we’ll all have used most of our lives.
I have used a ton of different ones over the years, and lately I have been trying out a new one. It’s the Black Charcoal Dark Wood antiperspirant from Nivea, and this is everything you need to know about it.
The Brits 2020: The Best Brits Awards For A Long While?
Wednesday, 19th February, 2020
I watched the BRITS yesterday as I usually do each year, but they never seem what they used to be. These days the shows always seem a bit drab, boring, too scripted and nothing exciting ever really happens…But The BRITS 2020 was a good one!
CK One Capsule Clothing Collection From Calvin Klein
Monday, 17th February, 2020
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 😉
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