FASHION AND BEAUTY TIPS: 2009

Swimwear for Muslim Women

11:29 AM | By JAWWAD

What you see in the picture above isn't a cross between a 50's swimsuit and a casual dress. This is the new line of swimwear launched especially for Muslim women. It's created by Muslim twins, Rima and Rasha Mezal, and it conveniently covers the whole body.

This line of swimwear is called Mezal (after the twins) and is starting to gain popularity not only in the twins' home in UK, but overseas as well. Oh and the Mezal swimwear isn't exclusive to Muslim women only - the twins claim that a lot of women have to cover their bodies due to religious, cultural and even medical reasons. With this in mind, Mezal comes handy because it allows women to enjoy swimming without the hassles of wearing big shirts, leggings and the like.

You can visit Mezal to check out their other designs.

Style: Angelina Jolie

10:09 AM | By JAWWAD

I personally think that Angelina Jolie, especially in her latter years, always look good no matter what she wears. She just brings out the best clothes can offer - no matter what type of clothing it is. I have here some pictures of her in different styles of clothing and I'd appreciate to know what everyone thinks.

Hair Color Tips for Men...

9:54 AM | By JAWWAD

Hair Color Tips for Men... Real Men Get Dye Jobs

Real Men Get Dye Jobs

Dear Sharon:I'm into my 30's and my hair color is starting to look a little murky. I'm in a creative business where you are judged by your appearance and need to keep up with the young guys. I know it's cool for men to color their hair, but I'm still timid to visit a salon and get my hair colored. I wouldn't even know what kind of salon or barber to go to for starters… it would seem weird to go to the same hair colorist as my girlfriend. I'm willing to try something different, but I guess, I need the encouragement to take the plunge. --Color Me Manly (Philadelphia, PA)

Dear Color Me Manly: Beauty rituals are no longer reserved for women. Men know that looking polished means going that extra round in the grooming department, particularly when lasting impressions are made after one brief mental snapshot.

Waxing back hair, no problem.

Trimming chest hair, takes two minutes.

Hey, we even know about all those he-men who swear by wearing pantyhose… no comment!

Hair color for men is a skyrocketing segment in the hair color industry. Even pre-teen boys are adding bleached out blonde streaks to their top layers! According to Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works, "Men's home hair-color sales reached $113.5 million last year, a 50 percent increase in just five years." So then, what's a little hair dye advice between buds in the locker room?

Let's face it, some men gray in a gorgeous manner and others just get murky. So why not help nature out?

Try a progressive method of hair color by gradually going back to your original color or just dive in and dye your hair back to the shade it was when you were a teen.

Keep in mind, that highlights do soften the face and as we age, lighter is better. Never over saturate a dark color or you'll end up looking like one of those oddballs who work in a pawnshop by day and a porn shop by night.

If you just want to go funky, try lightening the tips of a spiky hairstyle a la Ricky Martin or go totally crazy and color your hair a completely different shade. At least, paint a few well-placed highlights so you'll look like you spent some spare time surfing.

Free Beauty Product Tips

1:35 PM | By JAWWAD

Beauty Tips The Beauty Cosmetic Guide offers wide range of tips and articles on makeup tips, skin care and cosmetics, hair care, eye care, hand and feet care, home made recipes, beauty products and cosmetic surgery and many others that will help you highlight your natural beauty.

A healthy skin is a source of pleasure, not only to its owner but also to the one who looks at it. To possess a nice skin is an insurance against disease, the ideal of every individual as well as every medical man.

With the ongoing changes in environment and out lifestyle, trying to look good is getting more and more complex day by day. High tech skin creams, specialised haircare and body blitzes involving everything from salt to seaweed – with all this going on, how do you know what you should be doing to make the most of your look? The answer is simple – you read through Beauty Cosmetic Guide. Tucked away in each of its content page everything you need to know to determine exactly what’s right for you in the big wide world of beauty, which products to use for your skin, your hair and your body.

Solstice Sunglasses

1:29 PM | By JAWWAD

1. Solstice Sunglasses Magazine Ad

A magazine ad for a fictional, expensive sunglasses company. Meant to run in a high-fashion magazine targeting women ages 18-50.

2. Summer Options Newsletter Ad

An advertisement that ran in the 2008 issue of the PPANE newsletter. The ad highlighted new services available summer 2008 at Century Color. Designed for Century Color Labs, Inc.

3. Ancient Egypt Exhibit Magazine Ad

An ad targeted at a teenage audience with the purpose of getting them interested in an Egyptian exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Look closely to see the Egyptian Hieroglyphics superimposed on the cell phone’s keypad!

4. Products “At a Glance” Ad Cards

5x8 two-sided marketing cards that depict the products/services offered at Century Color. Used as handouts at trade shows and inserts in sample packs. Designed for Century Color Labs, Inc.

World’s Most Expensive Sunglasses Costs $383,609

1:27 PM | By JAWWAD

Expensive Sunglasses

If you are hunting for designer sunglasses and have enough extra dough to ink expensive deals then how about going with world’s most expensive sunglasses. There is no dearth of designer brands but which one delivers long lasting models is a big question. Designer Dolce & Gabbana has taken a step ahead in building confidence amongst you via a word of mouth. Two things worth considering before you enter the store: you should know the brand name and the product number. Following this, I came across an elite model by Dolce & Gabbana with gold frame and lenses tinted brown.

Bearing a product number DG2027B, the sunglasses demand a handsome sum of $383,609, leaving no doubts in calling it the world’s most expensive sunglasses.

Celebrity Fashion Tips for College Girls

1:21 PM | By JAWWAD

Tips for college girls on how to dress like a celebrity for under $100

College girls who don't have a lot of money, but are still looking for the hottest trends and outfits should check out celebrity fashion for under $100. This incredibly useful site is actually a blog, where Dana (the writer) adds a new picture of a celebrity to the site about 5 times a week. Each time she adds a new picture of a celebrity, she pulls apart the outfit the celebrity is wearing, and shows how to re-create the outfit at regular stores for under $100.

This site could be exceptionally helpful for college girls trying to save money, but still look their best at college. It really shows you don't have to be rich to look good. Dana has a talent of being able to find very similar clothes and accessories at everyday clothing stores. College girls should follow Dana's advice to save money and look great!

Additional ways for college girls to save money on fashion

Look out for sales at your favorite stores, it helps if someone you know works at a store, ask them to let you know when sales go on.
Outlets are a great place to shop, and you can save a lot of money buying the same brand of clothes you love. If a parent is taking you out shopping, tell them you want to go to an outlet, that way you can get more clothes for the same amount of money your parents would spend

Adidas To Launch Star Wars Sneakers

1:07 PM | By JAWWAD

Adidas has finally stepped into a galaxy far far away and the first step is adorned with Star Wars sneakers.

Adidas originals is launching a new Star Wars range of sneakers early in 2010 under their spring/summer collection. The sneakers aimed at pimping your feet would only be sold after a through aptitude test, that is, only a man worthy enough of walking in Skywalker’s shoes would be able to buy them.

Osama has already put forth his claim for Vader sneakers. If you thought you were evil enough to wear Vader sneakers, you would have to come up with at least one ‘new’ plan of mass destruction. And no nuclear weapons allowed; well this decision came when one of the jury members (for selection of the rightful owner of Vader sneakers) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (President of Iran) raised doubts over their (nuclear weapon’s) fashion quotient.

Other available designs are Han Solo sneakers (the bearer will be untimely killed), Imperial Storm-Trooper (the owner will be a looser) and my personal favorite Yoda sneakers (no competition here folks I’m wearing them on my feet).

‘Campus Corner’

1:05 PM | By JAWWAD

‘Campus Corner’

Lastly you have the ‘Campus Corner’ look.

college fashion tips new year

Light military (not Bomber) jackets
Khaki shirts
Black slim jeans
Aviator Shades
Beanie cap

The campus corner look is dominated not by the usual big, bright and bold rather by the subdued and warm earthly colours. A chocolate coloured, light military jacket and khaki shirts will give you the romantic aura of war veteran.

Add to it, a pair of slim jeans (depending on your body type). Accessorise with a wallet chain and a beanie cap to get that head-turning flair.

'The Rebel Biker

1:04 PM | By JAWWAD

This New Year, make the rugged biker look a part of your wardrobe. So here’s what you need for this great casual style:

1.Slim (form fitting) Back leather jackets.

2.Bright collarless shirts

3.Washed black/blue jeans

4.Brown cowboy leather belts and buckles.

5.Biker boots

Try an indigo blue shirt which would contrast perfectly with a washed or faded pair of blue jeans. The leather jacket should be as slim as possible without looking undersized. The belt should be broad, bold and preferably with a striking cowboy buckle. A pair of heavy biking boots will complete the effect.

Xpert Additional Tips

You can’t go wrong with cool shades such as ‘Bans.

‘Classy and Sophisticated’

1:03 PM | By JAWWAD

Following are the purchases you have to make to carry off a great 2009 look:

new year mens style and dressing tips

1.Baby blue/Egyptian blue shirts.

2.Chequered vests

3.Tweed blazers

4.Yale Blue/ Sapphire blue jeans

5.Skinny ties or woollen scarves

6.Newsboy Cap (optional)

8.Black or brown slim leather shoes

So if you want to trendy yet sophisticated – and still get ladies to give you that look, go for Chinese (collarless) shirts and striped skinny tie. The sweater vest you choose to wear over the shirt shouldn’t be made for potbellied maths teachers but should be form fitting and eye catching. The choice of colour is up to you.

The jeans can be a conventional robust blue (no washed looks, please) but I would suggest something a tad radical like Yale, Sapphire or Ultramarine blue.Optional peacocking effects can be added with the newsboy cap, slim ties and/or woollen scarves. The look if carefully followed will give you that fresh yet smart university look.

Additional Xpert Tip

If the blazer doesn’t cut it out for you, swap it with a fur-lined corduroy jacket.

If you have loved this look, that’s awesome. If not there are still more to come.

How To Keep It Stylish Within A Budget

12:53 PM | By JAWWAD

Frugality and fashion don’t go hand in hand, or do they? If you want to follow the hottest fashion but can’t afford, say the latest business suit from Louis Vuitton, don’t be dismayed. You can still stay up to date on latest fashion trends. The infectious joy of discovering a great bargain can make you run in circles around your favorite mall. And with brands like Levis coming up with innovative offers like allowing customers to pay for their overpriced purchases in monthly EMIs, all it takes to own the latest and the best in fashion is a little perseverance.

Keep abreast of the latest fashion

To get started, research the styles for the upcoming season. Browse through fashion magazines at a bookstore, check out international trends on Fashion TV and Trends channel or simply consult me! Fashion mostly first hits the cream of classes-the elites, so if you keep a track of what your favorite celeb is wearing on a Page 3 party, you are sure to know what’s hot and what’s not.

Sort out your wardrobe

One of the best ways of updating your wardrobe is to start by looking at what you already have. Begin by sorting through your clothes. If you have any pieces you haven’t worn in a couple of months or even more than a year due to various reasons, get rid of ‘em.

Try to push your limit- a li’l bit
Quality matters, and the extra bucks you spend on a higher priced garment or accessory, will pay for itself by looking better, wearing lesser and lasting longer than its modestly priced cousin. It makes much more sense to invest in a couple of quality pieces (that will last for ages) than spending your monies on a dozen inferior quality items that will become battle scarred in a matter of months and wearing, and it become an embarrassing to sport them in public.

Go rummaging

Once you are ready to purchase new items for your closet, head to a nearby thrift store or export surplus sale. You can also try eBay, which often has designer clothes for a discounted price, yet another way to follow fashion trends on a budget.

Shop at the End of the Season

Kick-start your year by looking out for clearance sales. Browse through the clearance racks at the end of the summer when the shopping windows scream sale and clearance discounts. Chances are, you’ll find a few great pieces for much less than the original cost.

Add a Few Quality Pieces at a time

A watch-dog like attitude over those hard to come by bargains will take far in the brand game. However, developing the hots for a pricy accessory from a brand that never seems to host bargain sales means that you will simply have to bite the costly bullet and purchase them, the day you cash in your pay cheque. By planning out your fashion splurges, you can invest in a couple of quality pieces in a month without burning a hole in your pocket.

Easily Avoidable Fashion Faux Pas

12:52 PM | By JAWWAD

While MensXP has dedicated a lot of energy, research and plain ol’ common sense in stocking up its fashion and grooming larder, there are several fashion rules that we see our readers breaking. Mentioned below are 8 easily avoidable fashion errors. Read on to see how many have you broken today:

1) Cartoon wear – Though I am as big a fan of Disney as the next person, wearing Disney ties or shirts, will make you plain tacky. While we are on the topic, you would be wise to maintain a healthy distance from those cheesy and loud belt buckles.

2) Mismatching belt colours: A common fashion faux pas that Indian’s make is wearing belts that don’t match the colour of their shoes. Especially if you’re wearing dress shoes, make sure that not just the colour but the finish of the belt matches your shoes. So if your shoes are shiny and black, your belt should also be shiny and black.

3) Un-tucked dress shirts – Whoever told you that dress shirts needn’t be tucked in, was plain wrong or was referring to short-shirts. Shirts (dressy or formal), if they cover your backside should be tucked in. So if you dislike tucking in your evening wear, get your dress shirts altered by a couple of inches.

4) Bulky pockets: Big bulging pockets are an eyesore. If you’re wallet is creating that unsightly boil like bulge, clear it of all the useless receipts and old business cards. If you feel you need to hold on to them, I’m sure you can think of some other place to keep them. Invest in a slimmer wallet or use money clips for cash to save place.

5) Wearing colours that don’t suit your skin tone: You will look a lot smarter if the colour of your clothes complement your skin tone. If you fair then go light colours like soft pastels and if you’re dark wear brighter shades.

6) Comb overs: We all know you’re losing your hair, so you aren’t fooling anyone by combing your hair over your bald patch. A little breeze is all it will take to literally blow your cover. So accept the fact and shave it all off.

7) The buttoned-up straight jacket look – Fasten the top button, if your jacket has two buttons. Close the top and middle button, if your jacket has three. The rule of the thumb is never to fasten the bottom button.

8) Too much deo: Agreed you’re scared that your over active sweat glands may drive away potential partners. But excess cologne too won’t get you very far. If your cologne tends to lose its strength throughout the day, simply reply.

Belts and the Art of Bracing Yourself

12:50 PM | By JAWWAD

A scandal is when we are caught with our pants down where we shouldn’t be caught. That’s why we have belts (or locked rooms) Suspenders are not retro, chic, groovy…they are not worth wearing. However, if you do wear them, don’t wear a belt simultaneously
Belt Shopping

When belt-shopping, always think of the pants, jeans, slacks and other items of the belted family in your wardrobe. They will share a binding, colour coordinated relationship with the belt, and must get along.

An efficient way to buy a stylish belt is to choose the timeless ‘subtle buckle’ look. Not too big or flashy, no logos, and a woven leather strap in black, leather, or tan colours. Don’t let money compromise with quality; a high quality, well maintained belt can last a lifetime.

When shopping for casual belts, don’t buy shiny, tacky, funny belts. Buckles are belts biggest PR.

As obvious as this sounds, remember to try out your belt for size before buying it.

Buy a belt 2 inches larger than your actual waistline because most people gain weight at the abdomen before any body part. Even if you do plan to remain 30 inches forever, the size of the buckle adds 2 inches to the belt even if you don’t.

After picking it off the rack, ensure that it doesn’t allow sags or gaps in the loops. A tryout is also good to find out if your belt needs a new hole. Do not jab in a hole with a sharp object at home; have it professionally done at a shoe repair place. A rough, whiskery hole looks awful and reduces its lifespan.

Six Rules of Wearing Colour

12:31 PM | By JAWWAD

If your wardrobe is full of dowdy colors like blacks and blues, grays and beiges, then its time you threw in some splashy colors from the palette to add life to it. Fashion gurus all over the world are now experimenting with shades of pinks, yellows; amber, turquoise and wot-not for menswear .The following fashion tips can add that extra blaze in your clothing and can make you the hot-stepper where ever you go!!

Choosing the right colors to wear can be a rather tricky proposition for men. The mantra is to understand your personality, skin tone and mixing the right fashion accessory with your wardrobe will help you stand apart from the rest of the boring crowd.

1. Complement your color

The color you wear should enhance your skin tone. The darker your skin, the brighter the color you can opt for. Fairer men have the advantage of choosing from a wide range of colors. On the contrary, very dark men should avoid pastel shades such as peaches and pinks to avoid seemed washed out.

2. Accessorize it baby!

Bring out your boyish charm by mixing and matching color accessories with your core wardrobe. A brightly colored belt, a cool cap, a funky wrist band or even a multi-colored muffler for the winters are great quick fixes to your otherwise prosaic attire. Add these beauties to your regular ‘blue jeans and white tee’ dress-code and…. Poof… here’s the perfect ‘boy next door’ look!

3. For the night prowl!

Bring out the ‘bling’ in your outfit for the evening look. Go for a swaroski crystal belt with a black slim-cut suit, for the classy dinner or team the belt with dark blue/black blazer and jeans to get that ‘hot-clubber’ look.

4. Layering the colors

If you don’t wish to make a bold statement with your choice of colors you can cheat the look by layering you clothes. Wear a dark blazer over a colored shirt or sweater, in the colder months, for a sporty, European look. For spring and summer, experiment with gun gees of lively shades underneath a light colored shirt, for the beach look.

5. Wear one bold piece at a time

By sticking to just one bold piece of color you can look incredibly stunning. A savanna yellow-green coat looks impeccably stylish when it’s with khaki or rugged denim paired trousers. The rule of thumb is to ensure that your dominant (in colors and patterns) pieces of clothing are paired with to basic colors and neutral cuts. You don’t want to go overboard and end up looking like Govinda in ‘number 1’ movies, do you?

6. Keep it all in the family

Don’t shy away from wearing two same colored pieces at once. The only thing to be kept in mind is they should belong to the same color family. For instance; you can wear a printed shirt and choose a solid-colored tie that picks up a color of your shirt.

Colors are no more restricted to the men who opt for other men in their beds; it’s now very much a straight man’s fashion statement. It might be intimidating to jump on to the world of colors for people trapped long in earthy tones, but by keeping the rules of the game in mind, your relationship with the vibrant hues will take you places.

New Year Style Trends for the Unconventional

12:30 PM | By JAWWAD

Fashionand styling tips have long been the bane of innumerable good men. The more expensive the periodical, the more sacrosanct the ideas and the more seriously they ought to be followed, isthe general perception of most fashion dandies. The net result is scores of eyesores walking with smug expressions, looking as if they have just accessorized the world. So as we bid adieu to 2008 let’s pledge to make 2009 the year in which we add whole new dimensions of fashion to our person without depending on the GQs of the world to dictate our sense of style.

Leadingthe way is MensXP, giving you the choice of four very different outfits–modelled on different styles – which you can follow as per YOUR choice.

COLLEGE STYLE

12:27 PM | By JAWWAD

Try This

Insteadof going with typical dress blazer this New Year, go for a custom tailored tweedblazer. Tweed is one of those rare fabrics that are classy yet relaxed.You can’t go wrong with tweed.

New Year mens fashion tips

So make this outfit a part of your wardrobe, these are the things you would need to invest on:

A Grey/dark buff tweed blazer
A blue shirt
White jeans
White canvas shoes

Thisis a perfectly balanced style. The blazer adds that essential element of class.The shirt is meant to be unfussy and understated so no dress shirts please, with white jeans and white canvas shoes.

Waitaminute. White pants and shoes! What next a dance with Sridevi in a garden full of earthen matkas?!?

Just because Jeetu uncle so loved the look, doesn’t actually make it India’s worst fashion faux pas. The white goes perfectly with the season and won’t become redundant during summers. The white jeans clashes beautifully the sedate blazer and the understated shirtperfectly rounds the urban-chic with the uber-cool.

Additional Xpert Tips

Ifyou want to add additional layers of elegance to this look, go for turtleneck. If it’s too cold for canvas shoes, substitute them with boots like these.

Not quite your New Year fashion flavour? How about trying something a little more refined?

David Beckham - Oakley Sunglasses Fashion In 2009

2:24 PM | By JAWWAD

Fashion changes very quickly and people usually forget it after a short span of time. Sunglasses have always been in fashion. There are a lot of well known brands that are making sunglasses for celebrities as well as for normal people like us. Oakley is one of the brands that are making the best sunglasses.

Oakley sunglasses are sporty yet stylish. Fashion changes, but we are sure that Oakley sunglasses fashion in 2009 is going to be liked by all those who love to wear sunglasses. Oakley has introduced their new range of sunglasses which includes military inspired, signature series and their exclusive collective which also includes Frogskin sunglasses.

Oakley eye wear also offers a wide range of sunglasses for women, which includes active lifestyle, polarized, transitions and many more. All we have to do is to follow the Oakley sunglasses fashion in 2009 to pamper ourselves.

Jennifer Aniston Sunglasses,Tom Ford Sunglasses 2009

2:23 PM | By JAWWAD

Jennifer Aniston arrives on set and changes into a smart outfit to film scenes with co-star Jason Bateman for the movie 'The Baster'.After switching to Tom Ford’s Patek, Jennifer Aniston has gone back to wearing Tom Ford’s Jennifer in black.

Tom Ford’s Jennifer is just one of several cut away models from the fashion genius’s sunglass collection and has dressed the face of Lisa Kudrow, Marcia Cross and Rose McGowan. This now classic frame has been in circulation for several seasons but is still going strong and has inevitably reached the point where it’s no longer a trend but an eyewear must-have for you to enamour year after year. Tom Ford’s Jennifer is perfect for those seeking high end fashion but without all the oversized glitz and glamour, an easy wearing piece that fits to your outfit as well as your face.

Lindsay Lohan Sunglasses, Ray-Ban Aviators

2:20 PM | By JAWWAD

Lindsay Lohan Sunglasses, Ray-Ban Aviators

Actress Lindsay Lohan continues her unhealthy eating habits with yet another junk food stock up at the petrol station. The actress wears black leggings and an on trend black check shirt and silver accessories.

All this week Lindsay has been wearing Ray Ban’s Aviators in gold with polarised lenses, you can tell Lindsay’s Ray Ban’s are polarised as there’s a small P on the lens after the Ray Ban name.

This week Lindsay’s girlfirend... Samantha Ronson was forced to pay past legal fees and Ronson not taking it lightly. The DJ has decided to sue her former attorney (Martin Garbus) for malpractice after she lost her case to gossip website Perez Hilton.

Lindsay has now been called to testify by Ronson’s former attorney Martin Garbus and Lindsay is more than a little bit worried about her testimony being filmed and leaking onto the internet, which it probably will.

Apparently Garbus wants to question her ‘about the details of the drugs allegedly found in the car and of her alleged romantic relationship with Ronson.’

She’s demanding that her testimony isn’t to be filmed and has requested that she testifies at a secret location with minimal witnesses and a sealed transcript, I wonder what she doesn’t want people to find out.

Gucci Sunglasses Fashion In 2010

2:15 PM | By JAWWAD

If you are searching for genuine designer sunglasses that are always in fashion then Gucci is the right brand to go for. Gucci has a wide range of top quality sunglasses to offer. Starting from bold and delicate collection to a never ending sophisticated collection, Gucci is among the most favorite brands of people.

Man Fashion: Spring Fashion

2:09 PM | By JAWWAD

Spring break is a time to reflect on the year so far, take time off, and definitely catch up on some needed fashion tips. So, whether you're staying at home and are looking for some comfy, relaxing clothes, or going on a trip and needing some style guidance, fashion is never too far away. Penny SaverIf you're not into spending a ton of money, take five or so items out of your closet and invite friends over to do the same so you can exchange items and update your wardrobe effortlessly. This way, you can get a few free items and wear them your own personal way without emptying your wallet. Plus, it's a good way to spend quality time with your friends and get to know each other better. Couch LoungingFor starters, tons of people on campus prefer to spend their time at home instead of taking expensive trips over spring break. So if you love to lounge and be comfortable, here are the perfect items that you need. Obviously, everyone needs a good, sturdy yet flattering, pair of sweatpants that don't absolutely drown your figure. Hanes has a great line of matching sweatshirts and pants that are priced, at the most, $16 a piece. These sweatpants outfits for men are different from other brands such as Land's End, Adidas, and Champion because Hanes is not only more affordable, but more accessible at Walmart and select Walgreens stores. Spring EssentialsSpring break is the ideal time to grab a few essentials for the new season, and re-create your wardrobe with a few new items. Since shopping is quite an exhilarating experience, if you happen to have the funds, there are some items that you have to grab this season. Men obviously don't have to mix up their wardrobe too much, but there are some things they should be adding along the way this spring break. Purchasing a couple of graphic t-shirts and polo shirts is a great investment because they can go a long way. Graphic t-shirts are great for hanging out with friends, playing sports outside, or lounging around in the house. Polo shirts are good for night time activities to dress up your attire a tad bit, or you can even tuck it in to wear for a special event or interview.

6 Tips on Get Your Dream Haircut

2:08 PM | By JAWWAD

To look and feel your best, a good haircut is essential. The correct haircut can bring you self-confidence and satisfaction. A proper haircut can flatter the face, bring focus to the eyes, and minimize flaws. Most importantly, a haircut is a reflection of one’s personality. And as such, the better the cut, the more confident you feel. Here are 7 tips on how to get the haircut you want and deserve: Tip 1. Do I Need a Matchmaking Service? Finding a good stylist can be likehairstyle1.jpg searching for your next girlfriend. Ask around and find out which stylist or salon your friends use, or you can ask someone whose hair you admire. Perhaps you have seen a salon around town that looks cool and you’ve been wanting to give it a try. In this case I would call them up and ask if they specialize in a certain types of haircuts or styles. Would they consider themselves to be modern or classic in their attitude toward style? Edgy or conservative? Tip2. Do Not Ignore Others Suggestions. Remember that you want to look great for others, so try to ask your friends for suggestions of hairstyles that they think looks good on you. But your friends are secondary only, to achieve the best hairstyle ask the experts a.k.a. your hairstylist. They know the best for you. If you dont like it, don’t worry, hair always grow back! Tip 3. Don’t Be Shy. You might want to call or drop in a salon and ask if the stylists will give a free consultation before you make an appointment. Find out what their style is and the kind of cuts they are particularly good at cutting. Maybe they are better at certain types of styles than others or maybe they typically do women’s hair. It’s good to find these things out before they start whacking at your hair.

Tip4. Find a barber who cuts your style well. Looking for a good barber? Here’s thehairstyle2.jpg easiest way to find one. Ask. If you see a guy with a great haircut - one that’s similar to the style you’re looking for - ask him where he got it cut. Just walk right up and say, “Hey man. Cool haircut. I’ve been looking for a new barber, who cuts yours.” Yeah, it might be a bit awkward, but you might just find a great barber in the process. Oh… and regardless of what you might think, the guy will consider it a compliment that you asked. Tip 5. Communicate Well and Be Good to your hairstylist. A proper communication and a good relation between you and your hairstylist is very helpful to achieve optimum result. When you describe the desired length of your hair, use your hands instead of describing in inches, it’s a lot easier to understand by your stylist. As much as possible bring pictures of the desired hairstyle that you’ve seen in magazines or Internet. Pictures are truly worth a thousand words, so dont be shy to bring a piece. Tip 6. Take a picture. I’m not sure why so many men have such a problem with this one, but it you’re looking for a new style and you find one you like in a magazine or photograph (or this website), print out a copy and take it with you to the barber. This will help the barber understand exactly what you’re after without having to explain it (something we guys are notoriously bad a doing). Just be realistic. If you look like Bill Clinton, a barber can’t make you look like Brad Pitt or if your hair has the texture of a pot scrubber, he won’t be able to make it silky smooth. The photo will, however, give your barber an idea of what you want so he can create a similar style that works well with your hair and face. Oh, and no he won’t think your a girlie man for taking a photo - he’ll appreciate the effort. I always do. Tip 7. Money Money Money Tip appropriately or you may not want your stylist to have a pair scissors near your face the next time you drop in. A Proper tip is 15% to 20% for your stylist & $5 for the person who washes your hair, if someone other than your stylist is doing so.

Man Fashion: Recession Suit?

2:07 PM | By JAWWAD

While I was tried to look for some men fashion updates, this report attracted my attention. Yes, RECESSION SUIT. I was wondering what was this recession suit all about. This was basically talked about what you dressed to work a couple of years ago compared to current economy situation. This thing came to my mind was shopping for budget suit and accessories of course! To my surprise, the story told the other way. You might have come to work in khakis and a sports jacket. But today, in these uncertain economic times, you will taking no chances.

One of the commerce graduate, who recently landed his first full-time job as an account executive at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, promptly shelled out $1,500 for three suits, two shirts and two ties. (Wow! this is consider big bill to me) The reason was with the economy, he doesn't feel as safe as it probably would have a couple of years ago. Equally, Mens stores are stocking up on tailored clothing, moving mens suits to the front of the shop and khakis to the back, and trimming prices as career apparel becomes a silver lining in the $5.2-billion men's wear sector – a tough segment at the best of times because men shop less than women. Despite their relatively high prices, men suits are again becoming something of a necessity, rather than just a discretionary purchase.

Man Fashion: Green Boots from Timberland

2:05 PM | By JAWWAD

Wanna play a part in support green campaign? Now you will have wider choices. US shoe maker, Timberland is putting trashed tires back on the streets this year when it releases Timberland boots and shoes made with recycled tire rubber.

The material comes from Green Rubber, a Malaysian company that has developed a method for devulcanizing waste tires. Many rubber products like car tires, bumpers and shoe soles are made of vulcanized rubber, which is created by adding sulfur and heat to virgin rubber in order to make a tougher, more durable material. The beauty part is when shoes made with Green Rubber wear out, the soles can be reused by the Green Rubber company and recycled again, and Timberland is working on a plan for how to take back and disassemble boots. So get ready for yourself to support Timberland Green Initiative

Men Fashion: 5 Main Golden Rules of Khakis Selection

1:59 PM | By JAWWAD

I tried to pull out one of my khakis that been kept for some time from my wardrobe, then only realized it is hardly fit well anymore! Perhaps I have expanded lately. Hey, is time to do some workout. Anyway, before I go for some new khakis to fill up my wardrobe in this coming season. I thought of sharing with you, what are my top 5 criteria when coming to Khakis selection.

1. COLOR: Chinos are also called khakis for a reason: color. I suggest to stick with tones from stone to tan. Faded khakis are best reserved for outdoor Sundays and darker versions are refined enough for the office as long as they're crisply pressed. 2. LENGTH: I always find chinos that hit at the ankle work just as well as those that break slightly at the hem. However, too much of anything is never good. If your pants bunch around your ankles like crushed paper bags, I suggest you see a tailor. 3. POCKETS: Most khakis come equipped with four pockets, two in the front and two in the back. There's nothing wrong with that, but to add some variation, try a pair with slant pockets, which are leaner, cleaner alternatives. 4. CUT: By now you know to avoid pleats. To up your game with khakis you'll need to focus on fit. Straight-leg varieties are the most conventional and comfortable, while slim-cut versions, with a slightly low rise, are the most modern. Both types should skim your hips, and the fly should sit naturally. 5. MATERIAL: If your pants contain nylon or rayon, or are marketed as wrinkle-free, they're not really khakis. Buy 100 percent cotton, and in the summer, stock up on the American original in washed twills and poplins.

Shaving Tips For Men

2:22 PM | By JAWWAD

Most of the men are unaware about their skincare and live their lives without even worrying about the acne on their face, wrinkles and fine lines on their face, etc. Men even feel that their wives are spending time and money on looking good and which in their opinion is useless thing. The only thing men do is shaving and men with clean shaved look do look their best. Shaving is very important part of every man's life. Here are some shaving tips for men.

Many men use wrong shaving products to do shaving and thus end up getting blemishes and other embarrassing skin problems. These shaving tips for men will surely help all men to keep their skin clean and healthy. Make sure that you know the ingredients that your shaving cream contains. There are certain ingredients present in such creams that can result in skin irritation. You should check the label on the shaving creams carefully to know that it doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals. You have to be more careful if your skin type is sensitive.

Hence the best shaving tips for men will be to check the ingredients of the shaving creams and the aftershaves as a precautionary measure. If you are buying cheap quality shaving products thinking that you are doing savings, then you are very wrong. When you buy cheap shaving creams and aftershaves, you end up spending more money and time on visiting your skin specialist when you get skin problems due to using such products. Hence no matter how expensive the good quality shaving products are, you should always buy them and make use of them.

After shaving if you are getting red spots, burning and itching then either your skin is very sensitive or you are using wrong shaving products. The problems of having skin bumps, red spots, burning and itching after shaving can be solved by making use of only those shaving creams and lotions that contain glycerin or aloe Vera. Shaving creams containing aloe Vera and glycerin will allow your razor to glide freely on your face.

Avoid using alcohol-based shaving creams and aftershaves, as this can lead to skin irritation and can be really painful. There are various non-alcohol based shaving products in the market that you can use to avoid the skin irritations. Hence another important shaving tips for men will be to use crams that have not used alcohol in their manufacturing.

In case you have cut irritated skin, red spots, burning sensations, burns after shaving then you can get quick relief from these pains using Aspirin. For making the healing solution, put two tables of aspirin in one glass of water. Apply this water on the affected skin part, as this will give soothing effect. Shaving the pubic hair is also one of the very delicate tasks. Before shaving, trim the pubic hair, as it will be easy to remove the short hair by shaving. As the pubic area is very sensitive, you should be very careful while shaving the pubic hair.

Even Men Need to Look After Their Skin

2:10 PM | By JAWWAD

Even Men Need to Look After Their Skin? Men are not considered so good as far as skin care is concerned. Men seldom think more than just using soap and water. However, there have been a lot of men recently who have shown quite some interest regarding their skin’s health. Men are now learning more about their skins and because of this the market is now rich with beauty products specifically designed for men’s skin. Actually there are so many choices available now; it sometimes becomes difficult to choose the best one.

Some people try products before sticking to them whereas some men like to go the old-fashioned way of sticking to the most in demand. Choosing the right product for your skin can actually be a tedious task. Every product offers the best services and claim that none beats them. So, how can one know whether the product is worth all the money spent on it or not?

Skin Type

Before you choose any product in the market, you should probably first know about your skin type. Is your skin dry, oily, sensitive or what? Different products are made for different skin types. Like dry skin needs moisture, so its products are rich in moisture providing substances. This can help you select products that can work the best for you.

Men’s Cleanser

Cleansers are very vital for skin care routine. Men’s skin is different from women’s skin and thus their cleansers are made differently too. Men are more prone to have their skin dirty and therefore a tougher cleanser is required for them to get rid of all the toxins in the skin. Also make use of moisturizers. Shaving can make the skin harsh and the moisturizers can be used to smoothen it again. Dryness can be relieved by using proper moisturizers and wrinkles can also be dealt with the help of it.

Skin Treatment Products

How to delay skin aging? If your skin is prone to pimples, acne, and aging wrinkles or so, there perhaps you should look for skin treating products. They are somewhat different from regular skin products. They address directly to the problem and reach its root and the problem is removed from there only. Acne treatment products help in fighting pimples and scars due to it. Foaming cleansers can help remove debris and dirt out of the skin. Acne can also be treated using serum gel. Benzoyl Peroxide has been found to be really very effective against acne. It can hamper the growth of bacteria that causes acne and hence reduce them. Therapeutic Moisturizers are used to moisturize and hydrate your skin

Suitable Shaving Products

Shaving is done by every man on this planet. One should always look and shop for the shaving kits that are best suited to the epidermis type of the skin and can help in your skin conditions. Shaving kits usually comprise of pre-shave lotions, shaving gels/creams and aftershaves. All of these products are necessary and are used to moisturize and condition the skin. This basically enhances the quality of the skin.

10 Skin Care Tips for Men

2:06 PM | By JAWWAD

Skin care for Men

Wash your face regularly with a mild soap. Deo soaps could harm your charm of your skin.
Apply a sunscreen with SPF 15 on your face, when you venture outdoors.
Wash your face with skin cleanser and warm water twice a week.
You can use a skin toner to reduce the pores of your skin.
You can use a moisturizing body lotion enriched with aloe vera on your skin.
Splash your face with warm water before applying the shaving cream. Use cold water to rinse your face after the shave.
Cut down on fast food and Reduce your intake of alcohol.
Fruits and vegetables rich in anti oxidants are good for the skin.
Follow a regular exercise regimen.
Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.

FASHION AND BEAUTY

2:02 PM | By JAWWAD

Hi Everybody, Well, I'm gearing up for the next segments of a new style website on MSN called Style Studio. I hope you will all check it out. I feel very excited to be asked back. I'm having alot of fun doing the show.
Style Studio is a great resource site to get some great tips on Fashion, hair and of course Beauty/make up..
That's where I come in. I will give some cool tips on looking great, Summer make up, Making a great first impression on a date, and changing your look from work to play, day to night.
There is so much to see, if there is some you don't understand or if you loved the colors I used. By all means send me an email and I'll tell you what I used..Or if you have any comments or questions....

The main host of the show is one cool lady. Her name is Stefani Greenfield. She owns the shop Scoop in NYC. If you're ever in Manhatten stop by and tell her Troy sent you. She was awesome , and so sweet to give me all kinds of advice. Stefani has been really great to give me all kinds of advice and pointers. I am excited to be working with her, she's a doll. And you are going to get some great tips from her on the show.. I Love to watch how she changes up an outfit with accessories, and make it look totally different. Stefani just told me to get up there and be myself. I was a little nervous, and it was really hot, but I think I did ok. I feel a lot more prepared for this time around and I have all new tips and beauty trends to share with you..

Celebrity Hair stylist Helena Faccenda who's clientele include Heidi Klum will share hot tips and trends in hair this Summer season. She's was influencial in changing Jon Bon Jovi's long hair and cutting it into that short edgy cut that changed the face of rock and roll.

Project Runway alumni Laura Bennett and Nick Verreos add wit and class to the show and share their secrets on Style and fashion for Summer as well as updating your look.

So check out Style Studio on MSN.com under Womens life and Style, Fashion and Beauty tips. Please let me know what you think?? Your comments and questions and much appreciated.
Thanks for all the support, my best.....Troy

MSN.com Style Studio Hosts are Helena Faccenda, Troy Jensen,Stefani Greenfield,Nick Verreos, and Laura Bennett

Five Men's Fashion Tips: Things Not to Do

1:59 PM | By JAWWAD

Don't Make These Mistakes If You Want to Be Stylish
Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.

If you're going to be a stylish guy, there are certain things you just can't do. While the boundaries of acceptable fashion are far reaching, there are some men's fashion mistakes from which there is no recovery.

Some of the things in this list are personal pet peeves of mine and some are well respected rules that have stood the test of time. Regardless, it's in your best interest to heed the advice I'm about to impart.

Socks with Sandals
This is a fashion no-go that should not even have to be mentioned. Whether you are wearing rainbow sandals or athletic sandals from Adidas, there's never a reason to put on socks. Sure, you might think it's a little bit cold outside to have bare feet exposed. In that case, put on some regular shoes and wait until summer to bust out the toe thongs.

Big Bad Designer Names
Wearing clothes by a designer brand or popular name brand is not a problem in itself. There's a reason why these guys are popular brands in men's fashion. The problem comes when guys want to display their designer names on their clothes as if they're a walking billboard. It's not attractive and nobody cares that your shirt was made by Tommy Hilfiger.

Loose Fitting and Tight Fitting Clothes
People wear each of these styles for different reasons, but both are equally offensive. You might think that loose clothes make you look and feel thinner, but you actually end up looking like a little kid who found his way into dad's closet. Tight clothes, on the other hand, are now being worn to show off muscles or send some sort of message. The only message I'm getting is that your medium shirt should have been a large.

Big, Ugly Shoes
Don't make the mistake of wearing those square-toed, ugly shoes that you got by with in the 1990s. Men's fashion has taken a happy turn down a lane that accentuates the classic look. You'll look better in your grandfather's old loafers than you will in those chunky toed shoes.

Choose Your Colors Wisely
I know it's tempting to buy some extravagant colors with all of the options out there right now, you have to choose your colors wisely. Not every color looks good on every person. Try to find colors that will bring out your eye color and compliment your body shape.

Men who follow these tips are sure to outshine their brethren who continue to make these mistakes. There's no reason why you can't be a trendsetter in men's fashion, but you won't get there by doing these fatal no-nos.

Turning into Lovable Figures

1:55 PM | By JAWWAD

Body building is a branch of sports in which strong and firm men take part. Body building can also be an activity to make our muscles bigger and stronger. It is popular both among men and among women. However, it seems that fewer women do this activity.

The image of women planted since a long time ago can explain this. Beautiful and sexy women are those with smooth curves, not those with firm curves. Conversely, the image of men supports men to do body building. We can see that there are a lot of body builders – on television, on the internet, in magazines, and others.

Many celebrities, especially male celebrities, are body builders. Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of popular body builders, who is also a celebrity. His body is considered ideal, prefect, sexy and so on. We can see body builders around us. Even we can be, want to be, body builders. Many people fall in love with beautifully developed, strong and healthy figures.

Being body builders does not always become professional body builders, those who usually take part in body building competitions. Body building has become part of our life styles. Body building as a branch of sports is less popular nowadays, but that as part of our life styles has become more popular.

Yet doing body building is not as easy as just developing our muscles stronger and bigger. It should result in ideal bodies with ideal proportions, such as size, shape, and symmetry. Of course, it is judged based on certain standards. To perfectly develop our bodies there are many ways. We can learn these ways on body building.com.

Some people choose natural ways which are healthier. Body building can be one path to promote healthier life styles. Www Body Building Com can help us with that purpose. We can find many information and references to do body building properly – techniques, practice, and diets and so on – on body building com.

We cannot do this activity ourselves without any help. When we can find no persons around us to help, body building com is ready to help.

There is another activity which is closely related to body building. That is fitness. This activity is similar in some ways to body building, but it is more flexible. A lot of women choose this activity instead of body building in that it is more suitable with their image, results in smoother figures, and a lot of men choose body building to turn their figure into lovable figures.

As I was writing the above article, it struck me that you may be interested in reading this too Human Body Picture or another Skin Cancer Symptoms guide!

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