[.02] Fragrance

It's all in the fragrance

Cologne? Perfume? Nothing different. They’re both fragrance. Fragrance is a product of marketing. Men often deal with an identity crisis in which they need their manliness to be reassured. Just look at most grooming products, there’s almost always a Men and Women’s branding of one product that essentially performs identically. Deodorant, shaving razors, shampoos, hair dyes. Fragrance should not be a product of masculinity, if you smell good then you smell good. I myself carry two fragrances from Jo Malone and this winter I am currently wearing D&G’s La Roue De La Fortune 10 which is a floral scent. Fragrance is all about personality, Which is why I prefer a consistency amongst my fragrances. I mean… How many personalities do you own? Gentlemen, we all know what a man smells and can smell like… naturally. There’s no designer out there trying to capture that essence. In fact, avoiding that is the whole point. So stop fretting over the marketing side of it all and go back to what’s important. Smelling good.

I’ll be releasing an extensive guide to identifying and purchasing fragrances. Stay tuned!

[Music] Straight No Chaser

Mr Hudson

What a great followup album! Mr Hudson delivers an album that cleverly addresses many topics and serves smart lyrics placed upon intriguing melodies. This album is the type that can replay endlessly and seamlessly. While you’re at it, check out Mr Hudson’s previous album: Tale of Two Cities.

I highly recommend the tracks: “Instant Messenger” “White Lies” “Central Park“

Hop over to Amazon.co.uk and grab yourself a copy!

[Endorsed] John Allan’s NYC

John Allan's Midtown NYC

Looking for a great experience when getting that haircut? Take a visit over at John Allan’s NYC. They have three convenient locations, my favorite being the one located in midtown (46th btw. Madison & Park).

For $65, they offer you a hair wash, head massage, complimentary drink of your choice, manicure, shoe shine and haircut. The ladies there offer a great service pampering you and giving you a truly comfortable experience!

The Midtown location is open M-F, I recommend you ask for Francine (She’s great!). If you go now, you can get this great full-service package for just $38 (until December 10th). If you truly love the service, they do offer a yearly membership that will entitle you to unlimited visits for one year. Definitely a great deal!

http://www.johnallans.com

46 East 46th Street (b/t Madison and Park Avenue) · New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212.922.0361 · Fax: 212.922.0363 · midtown@johnallans.com

[.02] Board Shorts

Marc Jacobs – $290

Face it. You hate your legs. Or for whatever reason it is.. you insist on wearing these ridiculously long board shorts. Unless you’re Kelly Slater or at least 6’4″ you shouldn’t be wearing board shorts. Opt for a shorter cut and don’t pick up the Hibiscus printed shorts please. Go simple, unless you’re loud and obnoxious… why should the only piece of clothing you’re wearing at the beach be loud and obnoxious as well? Unless thats your idea of being flashy? Here’s a hint. Unless you’ve been sculpting yourself into the form of a Greco-Roman wrestler over the winter… you shouldn’t be flashing ANYTHING at the beach.

Don’t throw the board shorts away though, give em to your girlfriend/wife. Women look pretty hot in board shorts.

[.02] I Hate The Summer

Okay.. that’s a bit harsh. I don’t hate the summer, I like it. The beach, the sun, tanning, barbecues…. but I love clothing, the more the merrier. I love the Fall/Winter/Spring, that’s when you can bring out all your accessories, layer your shirts and sweaters, bring out that scarf you’ve been dying to wear, gloves, hats and boots. You just can’t do any of that in the summer. Especially in New York, the weather just won’t permit it.

Now, I went shopping a few days ago, bought some Long Sleeve V-Neck Sweaters (or Jumpers as they would call in London) and several Button-Down Sweaters. Getting a jump start on fall fashion? Yes and No. I’ll be escaping to London this summer and according to several almanacs, the weather in London is similar to San Fransican weather; warm and bearable during the day… cool enough to wear a sweater at night. I’m looking forward to it. Think about it. Weather like such would really have to exercise the style portion of your brain. Having to prep outfits for different temperatures at least two times a day… I’m up for the challenge!

Okay, fine. I don’t hate the summer. Why’s that? That’s when all the Fall/Winter stuff is on sale

So gentlemen, I hope you’re having a grand time on the beach and flip-flopping about the city… but be ready… Fall’s around the corner and I expect all of you to be dressing sharp!

[Cool] This just made my day…

So there’s a new art installation put in New York and London.
It’s a Victorian inspired piece. Looking to be a telescope that plunges into the ground from London through the Atlantic Ocean and pops out of New York City.
On both ends, viewers can see one another… real time.

Raj? Meet you there for lunch? – Ant

The Telectroscope will be on display and open to the public 24 hours a day in London and New York until June 15. Artichoke is arranging requests to synchronize special reunions between friends and family or, the company hopes, maybe even a marriage proposal.

More Pictures/Info Here and Here

[Book] Devil May Care

New James Bond book out, “Devil May Care”. This is the 36th entry into the series. Published yesterday, marking Ian Fleming’s 100th birthday (he’s dead by the way).

Synopsis: A savage execution in the desolate outskirts of Paris sets in motion a chain of events designed to lead only to global catastrophe, as a tide of lethal narcotics threatens to engulf Sixties Britain, a British airliner goes missing over Iraq and the thunder of coming war echoes around the Middle East. Bond finds a willing accomplice in the shape of a glamorous Parisian called Scarlett Papava. He will need all her help in a life-and-death struggle with his most dangerous adversary yet – Dr Julius Gorner, a man who would dance with the Devil himself.

[Movie] Sex & The City

Okay. I don’t get it. I’ve watched this show. It’s pretty frantic.

Is it living through the characters vicariously that makes it entertaining or do you actually relate to these women? Perhaps they’re living ideal lives? How ideal could it be, they’re living pretty fucked up lives.

I’m not hating on it, to each their own. A show with this kind of following has to be doing something right. I just want some light shed on it.

Hmmmm… if they made a Sports Center movie would men flock to it?

[.02] Some Advice for You Girlfriends/Wives

Morning Sex? Yes!

Hello ladies. How are you today? Woke up feeling good? Good. Nice to hear.
Okay… lets get right to it.

You have us guys figured out all wrong, don’t get me wrong… you understand us and know everything there is about us but not just quite right. So, I’m going to compile a list, not just on my opinions but a gathered consensus of many other men I’ve talked to. Lets begin… shall we?

1 – Yes, we do think about sex a lot. But we’re hardwired to. Doesn’t mean we’d go sleep with other women, we’re just horny. Heck, we’re thinking about you when we fantasize! Sure, Angelina Jolie’s a total MILF or Scarlett Johansson has awesome supple breasts or how those Female Olympic Gymnasts get our minds spinning… but come on cut us some slack, we love you. Hey, if its any leverage we all have crushes on Johnny Depp just like you do! Doesn’t mean we’d have sex with him….

2 – In contrary to what you think, we actually listen to you. Yes, you’ve had a bad day at work, you’re menstruating, your heel broke or your girlfriend bought that dress you’ve been eyeing. We’re totally listening to you. Sometimes you think we’re not because you throw us REALLY hard questions. It’s like being on trial and giving testimony. We don’t know how to respond to you, and the fact we’re scared of giving the wrong response means we care! So that blank stare you get after ranting… it doesn’t say “What was she saying- That piece of tin foil in the corner totally had my attention” it says “Oh shit. Oh shit. Oh shit. What do I say.” We’re not all psychiatrists, most of the time we won’t know what to say or how to say it, but we’re there for you. That piece of tin foil is totally reflecting the sun though…

3 – Going back to sex. We’re always ready for it. Just putting it out there.

4 – Sports. Our main vice. No we don’t love it more than you. But we’re not ignoring you, we’re just totally into it. Think of it as you and your girlfriends sitting around watching your weekly soap or some really intense tear jerker. It’s the same thing, just testosterone fueled. Join in with us. What’s better than that? Two of our favorite things in the world at once… your woman and your favorite team playing on TV.

5 – Habits. We have bad habits yes we know. Its hard to change. But if you really look at us now and compare us to when you first started dating us, we’ve changed a lot. And you have a lot to do with that. Now thats what I call love. That and sex with you is awesome.

6 – We don’t want to argue. We can sit down and talk. Be patient with us. We’re a bit lagged behind in terms of evolution. Give us the benefit of the doubt.

7 – We like comforting you and babying you. Seriously. Not just because it might lead to sex.

8 – We care about your friends and family. Honest to God. We don’t want to make you look bad. Think of us as that lame puppy you got off the streets. Smile on us when we do stupid things, we don’t mean any harm.

9 – We’re forgetful. Not because we don’t deem it important enough to remember. We’re juggling a lot of things mentally. Now factor in the DNA-encoded trait of constantly thinking about sex… lets see you girls try that.

10 – Last but not least. We love you. We really do. We wouldn’t trade you for anything in the world. Not even for 17 minutes with Scarlett Johansson and her supple breasts.

[Endorsed] Wildwood

225 Park Ave, at 18th; 212.533.2500

Cheffed by a former Hill Country deputy pitmaster, Wood’s a cafeteria-style, blackened steel and wood beam’d resto pouring 50 beers and serving four delectable types of ribs, plus pork brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and kielbasa. Dangerously, Wood’s located near Hill Country, Blue Smoke, and Rub, making it the southernmost vertex of NY’s Bermuda-like meat…parallelogram?