Category: Styling

Boys to Men, or Men to Boys? —Skincare Tips for Looking Young, Fresh, and Healthy

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It’s easy to jump out of the shower, throw on some clothes and head quickly out of the door. For many guys, this is the standard “getting ready” routine. However, this rushed regimen can wreak havoc on your body’s largest organ: your skin. Just like your hair needs a regular cut and your nails need periodic trimming, your skin needs some attention, too. Here are some tips for keeping your skin looking fresh and healthy:

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Daily Cleanse

Skip the bar of soap and hot water mix, and instead cleanse your face with a good quality facial scrub every morning. A lot of guys just try to keep it simple, hence the bar of soap, but the combined effect of hot water and soap can dry out your skin, which only serves to increase the wrinkles and age you. Not good!

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Use a Daily Moisturizer

Once your face is nice and clean, apply a daily moisturizer. Ideally, pick one with sun protection factor (SPF) so that not only do you moisturize your skin well but you’ll also protect it from the harsh rays of the sun. Moisturizing every day will help you feel fresher and look younger, and give you softer skin. There are many moisturizers for men out there on the market, so test a few and you’ll quickly see which one is right for you.

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Invest in a Quality Razor

Shaving, a daily event for many men, can leave your skin tight, dry, and, if you’re not using the right equipment, irritated. With the right tools, however, you can lessen the effect. Invest in a good quality razor and you won’t be disappointed. Choose one that suits the condition of your skin and beard, be it sensitive or extremely coarse, and avoid cheap, drugstore razors at all costs. Splash some warm water on your face — maybe even squeeze in a quick facial scrub too — to open up those pores, then apply a moisturizing shaving gel before you get started.

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Drink Water

You’ve heard it so many times before but it really is true. Drinking a healthy amount of water will keep your body, and your skin, well hydrated and looking its best. Winter weather and temperatures go in particularly hard on the skin, as spending more time in the heated, indoor air can cause your skin to lose moisture. Dehydrated skin can look wrinkly and dry, so make sure you find time for those eight glasses of water a day.

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Eat Right

Finally, a healthy diet can also help improve the quality of your skin. Make sure your diet includes the recommended five fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and veggies are high in antioxidants that will help protect your skin from damage. Carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach and foods high in vitamin C — namely kiwis, blueberries, and papaya—are especially high in these powerful antioxidants so pack them into your meals whenever possible. Then watch how your skin thanks you later on!

 

With the right products and approach you can whip your skin into a fitter, healthier-looking protective layer in no time at all. You’ll look good but feel great! It all starts with a face scrub!

 

 Image by gerlos, used under Creative Commons license.

 

Kikwang Wears ‘Addicted Snob’ Snapback

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Kikwang Wears ‘Addicted Snob’ Snapback| Photo Credit: Coordi Nuna

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[SNOB] Metal Paisley Snap back in Gold – 67,310KRW @ GVG

Might someone over there might get interested to know on what these Kpop idols often wears most of the time especially the idols or celebrities they’d often look up too, right? today, let me share with you this piece of accessory, an cap perhaps that this guy named Kikwang, B2st member, wearing on the photo on top. Actually, I see a bunch of Snapback already of the same thing, design wise, about this Addicted Snob cap but I think the brand name, Snob, was the one most consider and demand today since most celebrities are fond of wearing it. Have you seen your fave idols recently wearing the same cap or anything pieces from the brand Snob already? I think, snob brand is kinda popular today in Korea? what do you think?

Since I was a guy that has a lot of spare time and due to my curiosity about the brand.. LOL I’ve decided to check on the brand’s main site and I’ve found out that the guy kikwang wears on the top photos has an price of 67,310KRW and indeed! SNOB is an local brand in Korea. But no worries. Because you can still buy the same cap or anything pieces within the brand by just checking their online store here: gvg.co.kr . Alright, that is the only information that I can give out here since the brand, Snod, is not yet affiliated on this site. hahaha They must see this write up and consider me as their influencer. ahah just send over some pieces on my way please???

Okay, that will be all for now  and I hope you’ll keep on checking me here for more fashion and news updates regarding with some kpop fashion as well brands and labels new in collections. Thank you so much!

 

 

DIOR HOMME 2014 FALL WINTER COLLECTION

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Dior Homme released it’s 2014 fall/winter collection which consists of unique and high quality wears. These pieces are high quality suits. The suits are available in different styles and designs; there are the two piece suits and the three piece suits. They have also these single breast and double breast ones. They come in different electrifying colors of blue, black, grey and checked. They are made from high quality woolen fabric which makes them look gorgeous.

They are matched very well with plain blue shirts, stripped shirts and checked shirts. The suits are also well matched with high quality shoes in black and brown. Each suit comes with a jacket to match. The jackets are available in different colors, styles and designs and are made of high quality woolen and cotton materials.

They are available in the knee-long sizes. Also available are the jeans jackets and trousers. They appear in blue and are matched well with different types of trousers. The jeans trousers are also very well matched with high quality coats and ties. They also keep high quality ties in their collection; the ties are available in different styles and colors.

There are the checked, dotted and plain ones. They match well with the suits, coats and the Jackets. High quality stylish suits are also available in different styles, colors and designs and match well with the suits and ties.

Vogue Hommes International Fall Winter 2013-14 by Jeff Burton

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Vogue Hommes international is a French popular magazine. In its features collections of Fall-Winter 2013-14, French model clement chebernoud is photographed by Jeff Burton. The fashion editorial which features various high quality collections includes clothes with a mixture of luxury fabric and which are styled by fashion.

In these collections are very high quality vogue branded clothes. They stock very high quality woolen suites made from very smooth woolen fabric. One example is the black one-button hole suit. It comes with a black polo neck sweater to match and high quality black strapped shoes. It comes in many styles and colors and looks very formal, smart and stylish. In their collection is also a long three-button hole jacket long to the knee. It is made of high quality smooth woolen fabric and comes with a red scarf to match. It also matches well with a dark blue trouser and brown shoes.

Another high quality clothing in their collection is a grey woolen two-button hole suit. It is made to measure with a blue shirt and a woolen overcoat to match. The suit is casual but looks elegant. They also have many other high quality clothes such as jackets and woolen sweaters in different styles both rounded and v-shaped neck. They also stock high quality shoes, socks, trousers, belts, shirts, and various Calvin Klein collections.

 

Steal his style: Pharrell Williams

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Not content with ruling the charts, Pharrell Williams has one of the most enviable wardrobes in music. Fusing together classic sophistication with urban street wear, we’ve selected some key pieces that will help you nail some of his most iconic looks, whatever the occasion.

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The statement sweat

If you’re a keen follower of Pharrell’s style, you’ll already know that he loves to wear statement pieces and standout prints. Set yourself apart from the crowd with this floral sweatshirt from the range of 10 Deep clothing at Capology. The vivid orange print looks great against the black base colour and, when teamed with a pair of skinny jeans, will create an effortlessly casual look.

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The BBC T-shirt

No Pharrell style guide would be complete without an item from Billionaire Boys Club. Designed by Pharrell himself, the signature T-shirt featuring the brand logo regularly features in the rapper’s wardrobe. You can pick one up by visiting the official website here.

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The camo shorts

Whether it’s hitting the studio or visiting the skate park, Pharrell has frequently been snapped wearing camouflage board shorts. While they may not be appropriate for winter wear, they will be staples in the summer, so pick up a pair now and make a saving. Team them with a pair of vibrant trainers for a look that Pharrell himself would be proud of.

The suit

Although he may be the king of casual cool, Pharrell is no stranger to looking dapper in a suit. Regularly donning sharp, exquisitely cut suits on the red carpet, he often looks for ways to set himself apart from the standard black-tie dress code.

You could do this by opting for a patterned suit jacket, like this checked one from Topman, or simply swapping your white shirt for a bolder number. Of course, in true Pharrell style, a bow tie is essential. Take a look at Mrs Bow Tie, where you will find a selection of bespoke and handmade accessories that are sure to make you stand out.

Visit of shoemaker Aubercy at Vivienne street in Paris

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Aubercy is one of the best shoe makers in Paris. He started this family business way back in 1935 at 34 rue Vivienne, near Paris stock exchange.

Aubercy designs shoes which blends strongly with the structures of the English shoes mixed with the creativity of Italian shoes with a French elegance. He started manufacturing shoes way back in 1956 from a small family owned company in Italy which has guaranteed people the best hand-sewn “Good year” and hand sewn “Norwegian construction”.

He designs shoes which blends strongly with the structure of the English shoes mixed with the creativity of Italian shoes with a French elegance. He started manufacturing shoes way back in 1956 from a small family-owned company in Italy which has guaranteed people the best hand-sewn “good year”, “Norwegian” and the unique exquisite ready to wear designs. They are available in different colours, shapes, and sizes. The shoes can currently be found at the legendary tailor Douglas Haywards store in London.

Plans are underway to avail them in Japan at Cavalleria. Aubercy maintains the spirit of “true luxury” in creating the best designs. He designs and makes shoes from the most beautiful and high quality materials which lasts much longer.

They also strive to make designs which are magnificently beautiful and at the same time very comfortable. Quality work from him comes as a result of the fact that their artisans spend more time and keenness on every piece and step of the designing process which makes most of their shoes of high quality and long lasting.

Aubercy and his artisans have a very strong passion for their work which breeds quality in their product. The shoes are available in eight  sizes, very many colors to choose from and very many different types of high quality designs such as the oxford, Derby and the loafer.

They have the prestige line which includes shoes of the highest quality and limited edition. For those who have their own preferred choices, Aubercy has a measure line which caters for those who have particular preferences. Here shoes are made according to ones’ specification and taste.

 

Brioni Spring Summer 2014 with Julien Nielsen by Collier Schorr

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Brioni is a tailoring house with high quality designs of clothes. It unveiled its pictures of the beautiful spring summer collections for 2014. Their designs are marketed by model Julien Nielsen. Their collections are mainly focused on the Roman rare and unexpected Roman artistic heritage, while at the same time celebrating the allure of the Italian cinema of the 80s. Brioni in their collections have designed collar-studs, tie clips and cuff links in yellow gold in collaboration with designers Fredrikson Stallard. They also have a new online store for international customers and an institutional site has been created in line with expanding their brand work.

The store stocks high quality shoes made of high quality leather in different styles, shapes and sizes. The shoes are made from high quality hides and the soles also made of real leather. They are all long lasting shoes and the prices vary according to style, make and the quality of the materials used. They also stock beautifully looking, high quality long lasting belts which come in different colors and designs. Apart from clothes and shoes, Brioni also stocks high quality designer travelling bags, which come in different styles, shapes, colours and sizes. They also stock purses for women, designer sunglasses, high quality ties, woolen blankets and shawls. Among their spring summer collections are beautiful and high quality T-shirts, casual shorts, blazers jackets, casual trousers and shirts.

Quality is the mainstay of Brioni and all their items are reasonably priced.

 

Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection

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Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection

Snows are starting to melt down, and summer season is fast approaching here where I resides. Nope! I think we do have a year-round summer season.LOL That’s why having an great sunglasses is a must! ehhe Today, let me share with you these new set of collaborative sunglasses from the 2 giant brands called Bernhard Willhelm & MYKITA. They came up on this idea of releasing new set of sunglasses that has this vintage theme and at the same time it has these trendy features on it.

I simply liked the UV protection feature which helps us to protect our eyes in the sun rays and other irritating lights from the outdoor activities. Also, the colors uses on the sunglasses lenses are pretty cool too and it can brings back really the 80’s era which I know most of our parents would surely like to have. This is a prefect gift too for your dad this new year.

As of now, the Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection is not yet available in the market. However, as the brand states few days back. These sunglasses were be able to be out these days ahead, probably at the first week or 2nd week of the month of January 2014. So – we better check this out! 🙂

Further details will be posted soon as the collection , Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection, released in the market.

BEAST Yoseob”s Wearin’ the Opening Ceremony Exclusive Varsity Jacket

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Opening Ceremony Exclusive Varsity Jacket – $340.00 to $400

I miss posting some kpop related posts on this site, istarblog.com. Because I’ve been too busy doing my offline stuff these past few days due of holiday season. But now, I think I am freely already on my offline tasks which mum insistently wanted (forced) me to do. LOL Okay, recently, I’ve been stumbled with this one Kpop fan based site where this dope jacket were posted and look, Yoseob of b2st wore it out and rock it to dope. The Jacket is from the brand “Opening Ceremony Exclusive” not sure though if it is the brand’s name of it or just an part of the whole jacket’s name. LOL, Bear with me then because I am not really familiar with this find. ehhe

Anyway, the Jacket ” Opening Ceremony Exclusive Varsity Jacket” is okay with me though I do liked the colors uses to it and still, I wanted it to be more unique by adding some more prints in it. Because as Ive seen the other finds out there from the other brands, I think, they were all working on with these patterns and prints for this 2014’s fashion trends that’s why having it to any finds, it is well to do on my opinion. But overall, the jacket is perfectly to wear especially on this winter season we have.

Jacket Details:

Price: $340.00 to $400
– Jacket is part on OC’s Fall 2013 collection
Where to Buy: @ lyst.com

Adidas Superstar 80s “Year of the Horse”

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In fashion, as the new year’s comes. It’s usual for these brands and labels to come up with some new sort of ideas and creations that they market for us consumers this new year. Because fashion evolves that fast today and that was also how the fashion runs these days on. I actually had an lazy mind today but I am still trying though to post this up for me to have my blog archive for the first month of the year 2014. Anyway, let me share with you this awesome new kicks of the shoe brand called Adidas where they did based the shoes for this year’s theme which “Year of the Horse”. The shoes is looking fine on me though it has just an usual design of the brand and yet the patter and prints of it gives this accentual touch which made the shoes still looking quirky. Definitely, the shoe is dope and must have for us men as we wanted ourselves to be hip for today’s fashion.

They called the kicks – Adidas Superstar 80s “Year of the Horse” and as I’ve heard. It may cost us $100 USD , quite affordable, at the Adidas mortar stores either in some online affiliate stores like Sneaker Politics. Head over to Sneaker Politics main website now and you can see the availability of this kicks and how you can get it for yourself. Okay, that will be all for now and I look forward for the betterment of this site these months ahead and wishing you all a great new year there. Have a great day!