Mens Fashion: 5 Grooming Sins

When it comes to looking great and grooming issues, somehow men were left out of the loop. This is unfortunate, because in this day and age, men want to know! They want to know how to have great looking skin, get the best shave, how to trim unwanted body hair, how to walk so they're more attractive, and on and on and on.

Sure you can go to a spa or salon, but there's so much you can do from home that makes a huge difference. So today we would like to share these 5 important grooming sins that you should avoid.



Shoddy Shaving Habits

Many men don't get perfect shaves. Some do it with worn out razors. Others shave in a hurry, with a million things on their minds.



Take a step back and give yourself some breathing space before sculpting your facial "lawn"



Too Much Cologne

Some of us like the feel of cologne, but never over do it.



Remember: Your cologne should not arrive before you do. Keep it subtle.



Lack of Moisturizing

Most men no longer hold the primitive view that moisturizing is "women's stuff" and yet not many men have this practice in their daily life.



Hydrating your skin regularly to keep it soft, supple and slows down the appearance of fine lines.

Unruly Body Hair

Body hair is fine as long as you keep it presentable. But excessive fuzz can be a real turn off to your lady friends.



Whether it's manscaping down there or removing hair sprouting from your ears, all it takes is a pair of clippers or scissors. You can also consider waxing as well.

Excessive Hair Gel

We all need a little help when it comes to our hair but too much goop in it makes you look greasy. Exercise restraint unless you want to attract full attention from public.



The main thing to remember when doing all you can to look your best, is that it's perfectly natural and normal to look your best, but we always believe you attractive is still your personality.

Up and Coming Men’s Fashion Trends for 2012

We know this is too early, but the catwalks are already seeing 2012 lines spilling over on to them and there is no better time than now to get your head around what will be big in style next year. Once the summer is over, you should start to remodel your wardrobe, ready for the winter and ready for the New Year ahead.

Here are our favourite and most wearable trends that you can expect to see in 2012.



Colours – the colours you will be seeing next year will without a doubt be bright, think turquoise, orange and pink. Just a sprinkle of these colours or a whole outfit will work equally well; don’t be afraid to dabble with colour, the brighter the better.

Tropical colours such as these will be popular all year round even in the colder months, even the Hawaiian shirt is making a comeback and has been spotted in three major runway shows so far.



Gingham is also making an unexpected appearance in catwalk shows and anything that wouldn’t look out of place at a summer picnic should be snapped up and added to any trendsetters wardrobe. Linen and cotton fabrics should be embraced in forms of jackets, trousers and shirts.

For the more extravagant male fashionistas there are a few trends that should only be attempted if you’re very brave such as crop tops with jeans, lace and sheer fabrics and meggings, yes that’s right man leggings, a brilliant name if ever we heard one. These are all things we would normally associate with female fashion but as men become more fashion conscious it seems they are taking more noted from the girls books and stealing our style favourites.



Crop tops and meggings might seem a bit odd right now but after six months of them on the catwalks we are sure these things will be as common as the quilted jacket by 2012.

Man Fashion: Men’s hoody trends for 2011

Men's hoody is one trend that never seems to go out of fashion; it may evolve slightly over the seasons but still always appears as a staple item in almost every guy’s wardrobe.



Men’s hoodies are the perfect piece for layering over other items when it starts to get a little colder, especially when they offer both comfort and style.



There are an assortment of styles of hoody available, many come in a variety of colours, some come with zips and others come with pockets.



Men’s hoodies really took off in the 70’s, which was when the hip-hop culture first appeared on the scene. High-end designers embraced the hoody and glamourised the garment in order to attract a wider audience. The hoody is no longer something that is simply worn to the gym or pulled over a tee when the weather gets a little colder; it’s now an item that can be worn on a night out or to a lunch date.

In fact the hoodies on the fashion scene today appear as popular as other must-have wardrobe staples such as jeans and tees. With so many styles available there is a hoody to suit all personalities and all occasions.



Many of the hoodies available on the market today also come in an assortment of different fabrics; the lighter fabrics are generally worn in the evening in order to create a look that is a little dressier, whilst the heavier styles are more suited to colder days or for activities such as winter sports.

The online fashion site Joe Browns has a variety of on trend cool hoodies, with styles ranging from the surfer-esque Indy star to softer looks and zip through sweats. Any one of the current styles featured on the site look great teamed with either high fashion skinny jeans or casual trousers.

Mens Fashion: What are the Top 6 Chic Colors in 2011?

In current society, it’s not surprising to see men applying great effort to look their best while going out. One looks fabulous by wearing comfortable and flattering dresses. Blog and forums give fashion tips on new clothing brands. In the field of fashion sector there are countless improvements in this 2011. There is more practical approach from the designers towards design collections and fashion attires.

Black

One of the common color, versatility is the greatest strength of black as a color, so says books on fashion. Wearing black and standing out in it tends to be more of a style. We believe black is still one of the top five chic colors in men’s fashion in 2011. A well- fitted black designer dress looks sharp and elegant with any combination of red, white or even sky blue and bright orange colors.



Pink Color

Menswear has been steeped in neutral colors for a few seasons now, but after a fall and winter dominated by grey, spring 2011 is looking very colorful! And designer fashion hasn’t held back – not even on pink. Below, salmon pink is seen on the runways of Dsquared², Duckie Brown, and Tommy Hilfiger.

White

White color is still dreaded by many guys but yet signature items. This color was popular in 2010 and we believe the trend will continue in 2011. This is the color that goes well with anything from pastels or bright colors, such as red, blue, dark green as well as brown, which keeps you cool and fresh, but masks the tough and rough character. If you are not sure what color to wear, white is always the first choice, and you will never go wrong.

Cherry Red

This color is so unique which gives a monochromatic look. This looks excellent with white, lightblue, and grey color. Gives a sophisticated look. It is the perfect color for the fashion conscious men. The color reflects the light for a more elegant and more sophisticated look. If you are looking for something more adaptable to different occasion, this is the best choice for you.



Dark Gray.

Vibrant color, best with more muted shades. This color is for both spring and summer. If you want change from all the bright spring time hues, dark gray is a popular spring time shade. It adds sophisticated vibes. It is complementary to both day and evening occasions.

Bright Orange

This is a huge color trend this season. This citrus-hue is sure to make a bright and bold impact. It keeps up with color trend it works as a great base for many different looks. it complements a variety of colors.