CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Harry’s, as I’m sure you all know, is a leading brand, primarily, known for its shaving prowess , totally disrupting the general shaving market and keeping us looking so fresh and so clean, clean. However, this clean shaven look isn’t to every guy’s preference. So to cater to this demographic, Harry’s has decided to launch a Beard Care range includes two must-haves for every bearded gentleman:

Harry’s Beard Conditioning Spray
This nourishing, leave-in mist is formulated with plant-based oils such as grapeseed, jojoba, and shea, which condition and soften facial hair while caring for the skin underneath. The lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, leaving beards silky smooth, touchably soft, and manageable. Fruit acids help exfoliate dry or bumpy skin, while the refreshing, subtle scent of citrus and cedar adds the perfect finishing touch.

Harry’s Beard and Face Wash
This dual-action cleanser is designed to cleanse both beard and skin, gently removing dirt and oil while preserving moisture. With White Willow Bark extract, the wash helps exfoliate the skin and keep facial hair soft and healthy. The easy-to-lather formula is non-drying and features a fresh, light fragrance of citrus and cedar.

Chrome Industries began in 1995 with the iconic buckled messenger bag and has grown into a heritage brand that lives at the intersection of movement and self-expression. With years of street-tested experience, Chrome Industries has continued to pursue new and versatile ways to carry better. Today, Chrome is a collective of resourceful creators committed to building thoughtfully designed gear for the movers of today and tomorrow.

They offer a 365 TO LIFE guarantee against manufacturing and material defects for items purchased from authorised CHROME resellers. All CHROME bags carry a lifetime guarantee and all CHROME footwear and apparel products carry a one-year guarantee. Please note that our warranty coverage does have some limitations. For details, be sure to carefully read the terms and conditions of our warranty policy.

Chrome Industries has combined expert craftsmanship and design to create dependable and understatedly stylish all- season carry. Born of a need for functional gear durable enough to withstand fast paced life in urban environments, Chrome exists to provide a better way to move through the city and beyond, creating progressive, yet performance focused products that push boundaries.

Street tested by professionals for almost 30 years and guaranteed for life, Chrome’s iconic messenger bag the Citizen has been reimagined for the AW24 season, equipped with the same legendary performance alongside upgraded features delivering enhanced levels of comfort, organisation and convenience for life in the city.

Featuring Chrome’s signature seat belt buckle with inbuilt bottle opener, the Citizen has been meticulously engineered in rugged materials built to withstand both the elements and the everyday rigours of urban life. Designed to accommodate laptops of up to 16” in a zippered laptop pocket (15” on 15 litre edition) practical features include a quick release buckle with bottle opener, daisy chain mounting loops for attaching bike lights or carabiners and an EVA foam padded shoulder strap with stabilising strap for comfort. Essentials can be easily stowed in two exterior drop pockets with magnetic flaps, while inside, organisation has been upgraded with an internal water bottle sleeve. A padded shoulder strap ensures a comfy carry all day and can be adapted for left or right use with the addition of a customisable main buckle.

Complementing the Citizen, for AW24 Chrome are excited to debut the Midtown (£130).  A messenger that means business, this hybrid can be worn three ways; crossbody style, tote or as a conventional shoulder bag offering incredible versatility,.  This bag is equipped with internal laptop sleeve (up to 16”) and multiple internal organiser pockets for stowing cargo securely when you are on the move. Externally you’ll find a handy, easy access stash pocket and two water bottle pockets. A tuck away main flap allows the bag to be easily converted into Tote mode, while a larger padded, removable shoulder strap ensures incredible carry comfort even when transporting a full load. Choose from waterproof, recycled Black X finish or the seasonal drops of Sage & Sandstone.

Autumn has arrived, and we’re all looking forward to crunchy leaves, long weekend walks, hot chocolates, toddies and cuddling up in front of an open fire. Now is the perfect time to swap your summer footwear for a more substantial option. Mens Footwear brand,  A Fine Pair of Shoes a shoe supplier with our 20 years experience in high quality mens shoes for customers across the UK. There footwear expert, Julian Nelson, has provided 3 shoe swaps to help you transition your shoe wardrobe for the season:

“Essential Autumn Shoes for Men:

• Chukka Boots: 

Cukka Boots are slightly shorter than Chelsea boots, but they are a classic option that pairs well with both jeans or chinos. They are often in a suede fabric and are a great choice for a more dressed down look.

• Chelsea Boots: 

A versatile and stylish choice, Chelsea Boots can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Opt for a pair in leather or suede for a more robust but formal look.

• Derby Boots: 

Derby boots are perfect for days when you’ll be walking around the city or strolls in the country. They are available in a range of leathers and the lace up detail provides a smart and rugged look. 

Tips for Choosing Autumn Footwear:

• Consider the weather: 

Choose shoes with proper waterproofing or insulation depending on the expected conditions. Be mindful that suede shoes are notappropriate for rainy days and can often get damaged in rain, so think carefully about when you’ll wear suede boots. 

• Think about your wardrobe: 

Select shoes that complement your existing clothing choices and fit in well with your personal style.

• Experiment with different styles: 

Don’t be afraid to try new shoes and step outside of your comfort zone, fashion and style is subjective and personal to you.

• Prioritise comfort: 

“Ensure your shoes fit well and provide the support you need.”

Mr. Bright reimagines the traditional oral beauty routine and elevates the complete teeth whitening system with a range of effective and easy to use solutions.

The collection is not only designed to simplify your daily whitening routine but also provides results that brighten and enhance your smile. The range focuses on two hero products: The Mr. Bright Teeth Whitening Kit and the ultra-convenient Teeth Whitening Strips, each developed for ease of use and effectiveness. Complementing these is the Whitening Toothpaste, perfect for daily maintenance of a radiant smile day in and day out!

An Australian brand, teeth whitening system, with powerful and safe ingredients to give you the brighter smile you’ve always wanted. Mr Bright is all about a brand new formula to safely and effectively whiten teeth. In a world where everyone is after a whiter, brighter smile, the market is seemingly saturated with products offering glimmering teeth. Mr Bright has worked tirelessly in their research to come up with a non-hydrogen peroxide formula, suitable for the most sensitive teeth and gums.

Oral sensitivity and irritation are becoming more and more prevalent across the UK. Developed with sensitivity in mind and specifically crafted for those seeking a safe and gentle whitening experience, Mr Bright’s hydrogen peroxide free PAP+ formula uses effective, safe and gentle ingredients that deliver results, whitening teeth up to 8 shades brighter, without damaging the tooth enamel. Allowing you to experience the confidence of a whiter, pain-free smile with Mr Bright. Proven to effectively whiten teeth. Safe alternative to peroxide – no negative side effects during the oxidation of tooth stains which allows it to effectively whiten without pain or sensitivity.

Named after their hero ingredient Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid (PAP), they’ve spent years perfecting the optimal formulation process that maximises the benefits of PAP. They have also added several other supporting ingredients that work to improve the health of your teeth, including Hydroxyapatite (HAp) which helps to maintain teeth enamel and Potassium Citrate, a powerful desensitising agent.

The Mr. Bright Teeth Whitening Kit delivers visible results after just one treatment. Specifically designed to offer the ultimate in teeth whitening, the kit uses a lightweight, flexible LED tray that molds to a user’s mouth for uniform whitening, maximum comfort as well as efficacy and speed.

The Mr. Bright Teeth Whitening Strips are an easy to use, 14-day teeth whitening solution helping reveal visibly whiter teeth from just 10 minutes use! Perfect for at home or on the go.

Maintain your fresh, white smile between treatments with Mr.Brights daily use Whitening Toothpaste. This fluoride free PAP+ formula is backed by science and powered by three hero ingredients which help brighten, whiten, rebuild the productive layer of your teeth and decrease sensitivity.

Words By Ian Child

There’s a lot to be said for bucket lists. They’re collections of dreams, and we all have one in us. However, too often our dreams are left un-chased.  

A few months ago, I returned from the northern-most reaches of Scotland, having completed the iconic ‘North Coast 500’, a 500-mile road trip around that country’s incredible coastline. Rugged mountain passes, beautiful shorelines and endless, twisty driving roads. Not to mention some excellent food and lodgings. It had been on my bucket list for years, and it certainly didn’t disappoint; why had I not done it sooner?

The decision to take the trip came about one rather rainy afternoon when my business partner and I were chatting about diaries in the office. Ours is a busy business, and while this is great news in many respects, it means that we tend not to have a great deal of free time. So, as we were forlornly trying to shoehorn yet another event into our burgeoning diaries, it occurred to both of us that we might be going about things the wrong way. We’re both petrolheads, so discussions about cars and road trips were, for us, very regular occurrences. Yet, were you to peek in our diaries, you’d see lots of meetings, speaking events, training seminars and business journeys. But not many road trips. In fact, none. Which on that particular rainy afternoon, it had dawned on us was a bit of a problem.

As the author of a book about time management, my family take great pleasure in regularly reminding me that I often fail to take my own medicine. And here was yet another case in point. I seemingly had enough time to focus on my business but not enough to achieve one of my top bucket list items. Which is why we ended up cancelling every meeting and event for five days straight, so we could go ahead and do the trip. We realised that unless we made a conscious effort to prioritise the trip above everything else, it simply wouldn’t happen.

We also realised that when we looked back on this year in the future, we wouldn’t remember the meetings we attended in Manchester, the training sessions in Birmingham, or the countless Zoom calls we had with all and sundry. But we would remember sea kayaking in the aftermath of storm Katrina, walking across beautiful, desolate sandy beaches, hiking across the hills at Knockan Crag, and driving some of the best roads in Europe against jaw-dropping backdrops of sea, land and sky.  

To share the driving, I’d invited a good friend of mine along with me whose approach to motoring is more-or-less an entirely practical one. For him, it’s more about getting from A to B, and, as an electric car enthusiast (if that’s the right word), he also enjoys that added frisson of danger that only range anxiety can bring to proceedings. So, this was something of an unfamiliar trip for him, one where it was all about driving a fossil-fuelled sports car purely for the hell of it, and he didn’t have to perpetually worry about running out of juice. On our return journey back down South, he’d admitted that he’d thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would love to do it again.

This then sparked a further conversation about cars, namely what his preferred make and model would be to take on such a journey. After going around numerous houses, he eventually confessed that he’d long held a schoolboy crush on one particular sports car and that this would be his car of choice for a road trip. At which point, I said, ‘Why don’t you go out and buy a second-hand one, and we can use it next time?’. And the argument he put forward is what I can only describe as the antithesis of ‘man-maths’. Whereas I can use man-maths to justify any luxury purchase under the sun, I was instead subjected to a torrent of pragmatism and common sense. Apparently, if one factors in the finance costs, running costs, depreciation and insurance, it becomes impossible to justify such an extravagant purchase based on price alone. And, if money was your yardstick, it was an argument with which I had to agree wholeheartedly. The numbers simply didn’t add up.

But that’s where we all rather tend to lose the plot. Because, while such arguments may make sense financially, it doesn’t mean that it’s the right course of action to take. Let me give you an example at the other end of the scale. Imagine you were to pop into your local coffee shop for a flat white, and you spied a cheeky maple pecan Danish nestling in the display cabinet, winking at you. There are probably dozens of very reasonable arguments you could put forward for NOT indulging. Your expanding waistline, the additional expense, ruining your appetite, and clogging your arteries are just a few. But then you think, what the heck, I just want it. So, you buy it, consume it, and it marks a happiness high point in your day, even though it went against all that good reasoning. Were there some pretty sound reasons not to do it? Yes. But you did it anyway because you enjoyed it, and it made you feel better.It was one of the day’s high points.

This is an example of what I call a ‘happiness pocket’, and your days will be full of them. Little pockets of happiness that make each day bearable. It could be a snack, a chat with a friend, a glass of Rioja, a meal out or a takeaway, or a trip to the cinema or the local pub. You won’t recall them individually in years to come, but they’re essential for making your day-to-day life enjoyable. These happiness pockets also happen on a yearly basis as well as a daily one. Nice holidays, family parties, and luxury purchases all serve to make the year bearable, and they also give us something not only to look forward to but also to remember.

Admittedly, buying a sports car to take on a road trip sits at the more expensive end of the spectrum, but in the end, everything is relative. We always need enough funds to cover the basics, so we can only fund our bucket list requirements out of our disposable income. But, whatever the dream, we often use unjustifiable cost as an excuse for not doing it, even if that cost is a lot more modest than buying a car.

Given that I had my friend’s exclusive attention for the duration of the twelve-hour drive back home, I took the opportunity to share a different perspective on his potential purchase. I asked him how much money it would cost to own his ideal road trip car for three years. He worked out a rough number, which sounded reasonable. It wasn’t cheap, but neither was it ruinous. Then I asked him to imagine sitting out in the garden on a summer afternoon someday in the future when he was in his dotage, looking back on his life as the sunlight faded. Now imagine that sum of money sitting in the bank account along with many other monies accrued during his lifetime. Would he really be so grateful that he hadn’t spent the money, given that he could see it there in his account? Or would he rather be able to recount the memories and say that, during his lifetime, he HAD owned his dream car and used it to go on exciting road trips with his friends?

Exactly what is the point am I trying to make here? Well, simply put, it’s this. Life is way too short not to have dreams, but we need to ensure these dreams actually happen. And while long-term goals are great, we must also enjoy the journey. If you only settle for a cheeky Danish now and again, you’re selling yourself short. But saving every penny and dying with millions in the bank isn’t a great ambition either. Instead, I would urge you to make sure you have a bucket list item on your agenda for EVERY year of your life and do whatever is necessary to make it happen. It can be big, or it can be small, expensive or cheap. Will you always be able to justify it financially? Nope. Luckily, some items on the bucket list can be very inexpensive. Either way, in years to come, when you sit in your garden in the fading sunshine on that same summer’s afternoon, reminiscing on a life well-lived, the value you ascribe to money not spent could be very different. To be blunt, you won’t be able to spend it where you’re going next.

Ian Child, co-founder, propertyCEO and author of ‘Your own personal time machine – a guide to getting your life back’

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Glenn Carstens-Peters

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