Sun filled days and warm barmy nights of Summer, you know what I mean, waking up to the sun’s warm glow on your face and spending long drawn out bright evening with friends. This seems a very long way off at the moment, but keep the faith my friends they are coming back and to celebrate this heart warming time of year. Master of Americana and all things denim Tommy Hilfiger has launched a new limited Edition scent Tommy Tropics. This new scent celebrates the relaxed beach lifestyle associated with he brand and captures this essence with notes of fresh mint combined with lavender and the warm, richness of amber, basically a real Summer scent. The fragrance packaging features a tropical take on Tommy Hilfiger’s signature nautical theme, with a silver tone cap wrapped in navy and white stripes and a banana leaf, almost good enough to drink, but we don’t recommend it.

David Beckham OBE HAS to be one of the most recognisable individuals on the face of this fair planet. Aside from his outstanding football career playing for the likes of a super clubs including Manchester United, Paris Saint-German, AC Milan, Real Madrid and of course Preston North-End. He has proven his philanthropic worth as an ambassador for UNICEF, is about to embark on not only a movie career but as a fashion designer too and in the process bagged himself a Spice Girl and became part of one of the biggest power couples and most well known families in the world.

As part of his cultural master plan to become the world’s leading male icon, Beckham has a highly successful and popular fragrance brand. Twelve years after its launch, the original Instinct by David Beckham continues to be a fragrance phenomenon. Building on its impressive success, David Beckham presents Made of Instinct, his vibrant new scent for men.

Talking about the new launch, David Beckham comments: “I’ve always had a personal admiration for people who work hard and persevere until they succeed. With this inspiration in mind, we created this new fragrance, Made of Instinct. We hope people like it.”

This fragrance has a bright and impactful opening which stems from the fresh fusion of zesty grapefruit, fennel and starfruit. This gives way to a vibrant and masculine heart of crisp violet leaves and sage balanced by pink pepper. The dry down unveils wild facets of cashmere wood and fir balsam, a resin with a balsamic green aroma that conveys a fresh and manly elegance. Finally, a soft touch of moss lends an earthy quality to the bold yet re ned fragrance experience.

Echoing the iconic look of the Instinct range, the Made of Instinct design has been given a new electric blue and silver colour code and the fragrance itself has been Designed by talented perfumer Elise Benat from Firmenich.

WORDS BY JOANA TEIXEIRA

We all want to look our best, and whilst clothes definitely do make the man, the way you look after yourself plays a major part too. With a solid grooming regime, we can all make the most of what we’ve got in any situation, from work to play.

From sporting an on-trend cut to looking after your hands, we’ve got five top tips to get you looking your best at all times.

• Hair: Once you’ve had your hair professionally cut it’s down to you to keep it looking cool. That’s where using the right hair products come in. Whereas thick hair can handle heavier products like wax, you’ll want to go for lighter sprays, gels and mousses for thin hair. It’s all about research (feel free to ask your barber here) and finding the best thing to keep your locks tidy and sleek. Got long hair? There’s nothing more stylish than keeping it under control in a man bun.

• Face: You need a two pronged attack here – scrub and soothe. When it comes to the scrubbing, a quality exfoliator will get rid of flaky skin, clear up your complexion and even help you get a better shave. You don’t want to do it every day though, every other will do. Regular moisturising is another vital component of any grooming regime, as it’ll keep you looking young and fresh-faced. Invest in a specialist eye serum or cream to get rid of those tell-tale bags too.

• Beard: Beards are in, there’s no doubt about it, but yours will only look good if it’s well maintained. A weekly trim at the least is necessary, and more often if you grow hair quickly, so that means investing in a good beard trimmer. Keep an eye on the shape of your beard too, but keep it as natural as you can. Take the lines too high or low and it’ll be obvious that you’re trying too hard.

• Stray hairs: Being hairy isn’t a bad thing. That is, if you keep things under control! Don’t miss stray hairs by focussing on the main areas; keep an eye out for wispy bits around your ears, nose and on the back of your neck. Check between the eyes too. Monobrows are typically not considered a good look – don’t be afraid to ask your barber to give them a re-shape when you’re in, as they’re more than used to it.

• Nails: Your hair is coiffed, your beard’s looking neat and your skin is smooth, so everything is in order. Almost everything, that is. There’s no point doing all of the above and having scraggy hands with rough old nails and flaky skin. Trim your nails regularly and keep your hands in great shape by getting rid of dead skin and moisturising, just like you do with your face. When it comes to nails it’s best to clip after a bath or shower, as the warm water will soften them in preparation.

As with anything to do with looking good, it’s all about a little prep and a plan. Now you’ve got our top grooming tips you can put them into practice and maintain your cool every day.

Being the Official Grooming room partner to London Fashion Week, is a big Statement in every sense of the word. Now this accolade falls onto the thoroughly British Brand, Hawkins & Brimble, a brand new British grooming brand that skillfully blends form and function. Epitomising Cool Britannia, their grooming products are cut from a different cloth and tailored to complement the contemporary man’s lifestyle.

The brand’s carefully curated grooming range includes all things shaving and skincare, as well as beard and hair care, plus a couple of other goodies thrown in for good measure. So no matter your style, they’ve got your back. Delivering protection from the elements and packed with a delicate fragrance of almond and cocoa, this subtle scent will make you feel and smell fresh no matter how busy your day gets.

Rooted in classic British style and crafted from traditional ingredients with a modern twist, the extensive range offers Elemi & Ginseng Moulding Hair Wax, Pre-Shave Scrub, Post Shave Balm, Shaving Cream & Brush, Beard Oil and Moustache Wax. Expertly crafted in the UK and formulated with simple, natural ingredients, free from any harmful ingredients all their products contain natural ingredients, free from animal testing and are suitable for vegetarians. The products are free from Parabens, Colourants, SLS/SLES, Mineral Oils and Alcohol. The range offers simple yet effective products that will deliver day in, day out.

As the brand says themselves, “Our grooming collection is effortless yet edgy, playful yet polished and promotes a subtle yet sophisticated routine that is easy to adopt.It’s for those who want to look good with just a little know how. After all, an investment in your appearance will always pay off.”