CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Words by Peter Minkoff

Being young and throwing parties all the time might seem like the perfect way to pass your time and feel alive. After all, this is how you can meet other people, do something exciting with your life, and realize all your true potentials. However, if you’re an introvert person, you might be able to do all these things. Introverts have a problem interacting with people around them, and they usually need some time to adapt to their surroundings, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be social and friendly. So, if you’re an introvert man yourself, you might easily prefer hosting a party yourself and spend time at your own home instead of going to a bar. If you need some help doing that, here are five tips that might make your parties even more successful.

Choose the right outfit

This is probably the most important thing for all party goers, no matter how introvert they are. It’s the same for men and women, and it’s definitely true that picking the right party outfit might help you more than you can realize. This is especially the case if you’re dealing with some sort of a problem, like all introvert men are, so finding the appropriate clothes might be the perfect first step when getting ready to party.

But, even this essential step might not be as easy as you’d thought it would. Finding the right pants, the right shirt, the right shoes, and the right accessories could take quite a lot of time, especially if you’re trying to make a great first impression. That’s why you should stick to pieces that are simple yet elegant, such as an amazing velvet jacket or a cool new watch, and minimize your stress completely.

Find the right drink

Once you’ve picked your outfit, it’s time to get the party started, and there’s no better way to do so than to find the drink that will make you relaxed and help you feel cool. There are lots of ideas you can try out, depending on your taste and preferences, and the chances are your favorite drink will always do the trick. This particular process of calming you down might take a while, but it’s sometimes the only thing that might help an introvert feel great at a party.

When it comes to choosing the correct drink that will suit you and do you good, this process is even trickier. It has a lot to do with how you’re feeling at the moment and how eager you are to join the party, but also with what you love drinking generally. Some introvert men opt for simple things like beer and wine, while others pick stronger stuff, such as whiskey, vodka, or a popular cocktail. Just stick to the things that make you good, and you won’t make a mistake.

Get some help

Throwing a party on your own might not sound like the hardest thing in the world, but if you’re trying to do everything right, it definitely isn’t as easy as you may think. There’s a lot of planning and a bunch of details you have to take into consideration, and this requires a ton of time, patience, and energy.

Due to that, you might consider getting some help – leaving a few things to the professionals could help you quite a lot and turn your party from average to extraordinary. From decorators to musicians, these people will help you prepare and plan your party in a cool and exciting way, and that’s something we all need. You should also consult an expert in mixology who could help you explore various cocktails because this is something all your guests are going to love!

Invite the right people

If you’re an introvert, you might not be the most outgoing person in the world, which is why hanging out with a selected group of friends is probably the only way you could party. When it comes to throwing parties, this means you can’t invite a massive group of people who will make you feel awkward and uncomfortable – on the contrary, you should keep things simple and stick to just a handful of people.

Not only should you invite the people you know and who you hang out with on a regular basis, but these people also need to be aware of the fact that you’re an introvert. In case they don’t know that, they might not understand the concept of your party and why it’s so low-key.

Make sure you’re happy

In the end, this is the only thing that matters – being happy is something we all need, whether we’re men or women, introvert or not. If you too want to throw a party that’s going to make you feel good and give you a chance to hang out with the people who you love, being an introvert shouldn’t stop you.

Of course, this isn’t the only way to feel happy – other amazing ways include getting enough sleep, traveling the world, being in the open, and finding a piece of mind, among other things – but it’s a great way to do so. So, just invite a couple of friends over, prepare some food, spend as much time with them as you can, and you’re surely going to have an amazing time.

Throwing a party when you’re an introvert doesn’t have to be an impossible mission. On the contrary, just follow these five tips, and you’ll have the time of your life!

Words by Brad Wicks

From moisturising your dehydrated skin to scrubbing away last night’s wild antics, here are six men’s grooming tips to tackle your dreaded hangover from leading men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge.

Woken up to a forgotten alarm with burning eyes, a sweaty body and a mop that is out of control? You’re most probably hungover and need to do something about it, pronto! But fear not, as men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge has all the answers to your hangover woes…

SCRUB AWAY YOUR HANGOVER

Scrubbing away the remnants of a night out is a great feeling; made even better with The Bluebeards Revenge Face Scrub. With a unique formulation of finely crushed olive stones, the brand’s best-selling exfoliator promises to rehydrate even the thirstiest skin. Add to that a dash of ginger root extract and you’ve got yourself an antiseptic that smells as good as it looks. All in, this powerful concoction will leave your tired skin feeling regenerated for the day ahead.

WASH AWAY THE NIGHT WITH A SOAP BAR

All that dad dancing might’ve seemed like a good idea at the time, but it’ll leave you smelling sweatier than a truck driver come daybreak. To freshen up fast, The Bluebeards Revenge has a fine selection of vegan-friendly soap bars with three distinctive scents.

With their iconic ingot shapes, these chunky bars come primed and ready to lather you up in an instance. They’ll also make short work of that hand stamp from the lame club you ended up in…

STAY FRESH WITH DEODORANT

Don’t let that crisp cold shower fool you – hangover sweats can creep up on you at any time! And when they do, you’ll be praying your deodorant keeps pit stains at bay.

To fortify your defence, The Bluebeards Revenge Roll-On Eco-Warrior Deodorant is an all-natural formula that packs the brand’s original fresh and masculine scent. Better yet, its compact design means it can easily be slipped into a rucksack or messenger bag.

REDUCE PUFFINESS WITH A MOISTURISER

It’s likely your skin is dehydrated from the vodka shots you were downing at 3am, resulting in a dull and dry complexion. This is a big telltale sign that you didn’t have a quiet night in watching Netflix…

Fortunately, The Bluebeards Revenge Cooling Moisturiser is your saviour in a bottle. This rehydrating formula mixes jojoba and sweet almond oil with prickly pear and stinging nettle extract to create a cream that banishes blotches and masks horrifically puffy eyes!

MAKE MESSY BED HAIR PART OF YOUR STYLE

If you’ve snoozed your alarm and you’re running late, managing your mane is likely the last thing on your mind. Instead of stressing, learn to rock your rough and ready hair.

Pulling off bed hair is harder than you might think. It requires a certain confidence, as well as the right products. Luckily, The Bluebeards Revenge Matt Clay holds the answer to both.

With a medium hold that’ll keep your style locked in all day, this durable clay offers maximum versatility with a clean British barbershop scent. It’s a must for styling on the move.

TAME YOUR FACIAL FUZZ

If you missed your morning tidy-up due to one too many beers, it’s likely you’ve woken up with a face like a Wookiee. If you can’t bring yourself to hold a razor to your chops, a quick splash of The Bluebeards Revenge Classic Blend Beard Oil is the next best thing. This long-lasting fusion of essential oils will nourish the skin that’s masked beneath your facial hair while promoting a natural, healthy shine.

Welcome to Something For The Weekend, i’m sure you’re all equally as glad as I am to see the back of that disgustingly long January.

In this week’s post I’ve chosen a couple of full-price pieces from the new season and a couple of sale items from last season which are somehow still hovering about!

Carharrt WIP Stetson Denim Jacket

Up first is this super understated denim jacket from one of our favourite brands. Carved out of 13.05oz denim, it’s as solid in its shape as it is durable.

Providing the optimum level of thickness, it can be layered with a thick hoodie or T-shirt, depending on what type of winter we get this year…

To discover the bit-size history of Carharrt and Carharrt WIP  check out ‘Something For The Weekend #6’.

Undercover x Clockwork Orange T-shirt

Due to the mild winter we’re experiencing so far it’s definitely a T-shirt under jacket kinda week. With an umbrella of course.

This T-shirt formed part of an unexpected but completely believable collection between Japanese street-lux brand Undercover and brit cult-classic film A Clockwork Orange. A film that even to this day is hard to top on the scale of disturbing. But an important film in the history of iconic screenplay’s nonetheless.

Undercover on the other hand doesn’t have such disturbing narratives. After being founded in 1993 by Bunka Fashion College graduate Jun Takahashi, the brand quickly translated into an international success becoming an early fixture in iconic Parisian store Collete. Following on from this Jun began to show at Paris Fashion Week in the early 2000’s with the support of fellow designer Rei Kawakubo.

Some of the more recent coveted bodies of work have come in the form of recent hype collaborations with Supreme x Public Enemy in 2018, on-going collab’s with Nike— and last seasons link-up with luxury heavy hitter Valentino for FW 19/20.

The link to the T-Shirt is in the image, I would 100% recommend having a browse at the last stage of Mr Porters SALE. Some of the discounts are insane!

Nike Air Force 1 Premium ‘Bark’

An instant yes from me as soon as I saw these on the sneaker forums earlier on this month. These AF1 premiums rarely get more premium than this. The blend of earthy leather’s and suede’s is what makes sneaker mouths like mine water.

It’s Incredible to think that the shoe which originally released in 1982 was discontinued only two years later. To be re-released two years after that.

The amount of iconic iterations since have surely put it near the number #1 spot, if not at the top for greatest sneaker of all time.

Stone Island Pistachio Ripstop pants

A bit of a curveball these pants, but the colour and material up close is trademark Stone Island. And it matches albeit rather contrastingly with the jacket and T.

Checkout the history of Stone-Island in our ‘Something For The Weekend #12”

Be sure to let us know what your favourite item is in the comments.

Until next time.

The start of a new year often means change for people with New Year’s Resolutions and the lot. But as the weather becomes bleaker, our goals seem more and more impossible, and we lose motivation, it’s easy to slip back into old habits and totally give up. You may have had great intentions, but it all goes to waste if you only stick to your goals for 31 days.

But before you slip straight back into your old ways, try these tips to stay motivated all throughout the year and keeping loving and caring for yourself in the way you should!

Move with Us retreats offer unforgettable experiences for both your mind and your body; transforming perspectives and giving incredible adventures in beautiful surroundings. Here, they share 5 ways to keep your good habits well into 2020.

1. Write down your original reasons – this will keep you constantly reminded of how you felt in that moment and why you decided to make the changes in the first place.

2. Record and track your progress – take photos and see how far you’ve already come. Changes can be hard to identify and can even be missed when they are consistent. We tend to convince ourselves it’s of no benefit or it simply is not working, but there’s often physical proof.

3. Set achievable and attainable goals – S.M.A.R.T goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based. Don’t put too much pressure on yourselves. Start small and work your way up to something bigger – this will keep you motivated and regularly jumping over smaller hurdles.

4. Reset your mindset – being on this journey is more about having the right mindset before anything. It’s a marathon, not a sprint and this is not a quick fix it is a lifestyle change. If you have the right mindset you will achieve your goals.

5. Book yourself on a retreat – a wellness-focused holiday is a great way to get you excited about your lifestyle changes and give you a reward for all your efforts. Give yourself a goal to work towards and see if you can keep it up until you go on your trip.

 ‘If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same’. Now not only is this a line from Rudyard Kipling’s seminal poem ‘IF’ but was also the inspiration for the excellent grooming range Triumph & Disaster. A framed example of the Poem was given to a 13 year old Dion Nash, (below) founder of the brand, by his Father, in the midst of those terrible teen years,you know, the slamming of doors, the stomping upstairs, the”I Hate you” moments, but the words and gesture always stuck with Nash.

Throughout his time as an international cricketer, having represented New Zealand for a nearly a decade. Dion’s passion for skincare dates back to his long days spent enduring sun, wind and sweat whilst toiling away at professional sport. This industrial exposure to the effects that environment has on skin formed Dion’s initial skincare regimen and later the basis for Triumph and Disaster’s ethos around how to look after and protect our bodies most valuable asset – our skin. Since founding Triumph & Disaster in April 2011, Dion has worked to the brand’s philosophy of, to use the best of science combined with the best of nature to produce naturally derived but scientifically engineered products that work.

Nash continues to evolve and develop The brand’s internal ideology to ensure what we put on our skin and how we protect it from the environment, utilises the latest green science with proven, effective, natural ingredients to deliver performance.

Hero products and personal favourites within the range include the great Gameface Moisturiser, a tool to protect you against the elements. Specifically engineered to be light on the skin and easily absorbed, Gameface is a unique formulation of Jojoba extract, Horopito oil, Ponga fern (Cumingii) and Vitamin E, combined with a subtle infusion of essential oils to deliver a fragrance they call ‘smoke and wood’. The result is a nutrient rich, hydrating cream that will leave skin feeling toned, supple and fresh.

Another great is the Old-Fashioned Shave Cream reminding us that shaving is a skill passed down from generation to generation and as such, a thing of true value, like a good piece of advice. It’s part ritual, part preparation, all ‘you’ time. Triumph & Disaster’s shave cream delivers a great shave without the any of the nasties we now frown upon. Unique aromas of old school medicinal notes, bright, fresh citrus tones and a hint of Turkish barbershop at the back end, evoke a sense of tradition and nostalgia befitting a gentleman’s morning ritual.

Plus, great for gifting, is such gift set as “ON THE ROAD”. Created in the spirit of a seasoned traveller – lightweight, compact and ready to go. This ‘ON THE ROAD’ offering from the brand will ensure you are clean faced, clean shaven and well prepared for the path ahead, whatever it may hold.