Sunglasses: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

by Andy DeShong

Whether you wear them to correct vision problems, protect your eyes from sunlight or to disguise yourself, sunglasses are a surefire way to change the way you look. Choose the right size, shape and color and they will not only serve the purpose of protection and correction, but bring out your inner celebrity look. Choose the wrong one and you could look, well, like a stereotypical dork.

Sunglasses have a very practical purpose. They are not just fashion statements. Sunlight damages the eyes and the damage is cumulative. It should be stated for those who don’t know that UV-A and UV-B rays cause cataracts and macular degeneration — a leading cause of blindness in older people.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, inexpensive drugstore shades are as likely to give you the same quality of protection as designer brands. To be effective, lenses should block both UVA and UVB rays. Read more

The Scent of a Man

by Andy DeShong

The Art Of Smelling As Good As You Possibly Can

After a shower and a shave, the next step in grooming is making sure you smell good throughout your day. The right scent in the right amount can make a big difference in how you are perceived in the business and social world. Over do it and you can send executives sneezing down the hall!

The Different Types Of Fragrances:

Fragrances are classified according to the proportion of oil and alcohol they contain. Perfumed Oil is dissolved in the alcohol that helps dissipate the scent onto the skin. Body heat releases the scent once it is sprayed on. Read more

Dress Slimmer: How to Look Thinner in the Right Clothes

It is unavoidable for men grow into an age when trimming down already becomes difficult. If looking slender can be fast and easy just like changing clothes, then a man’s life can become easier. It almost sounds too good to be true.  But guess what, it is literally possible! If you think that exercising is the only way for you to look slimmer, then definitely you are wrong. Wearing the proper outfit can make you appear as though you are 10 pounds lighter! Read more

The Men’s Dress Shirt is Back!

The elegant, long sleeve, men’s dress shirt is back!  For several years, this must have in every well dressed gentleman’s wardrobe took a back seat to the more casual, relaxed shirt, but no more.  With a wide range of luxurious fabrics in either solids or patterns and many collar and cuff styles, the dress shirt is the frame for your face and the canvas for your jacket, necktie, braces, or pocket squares.  So, how do you choose which shirt is right for you? Read more

How to Find the Perfect Jeans

Before you leave the house in your favorite pair of jeans, stop and take a long look in the mirror. Is your backside sagging like a day-old diaper? Are your jeans so acid-washed they look like they should be in an 80’s hair band video? If the answer is yes, it’s time for some new jeans. Read more