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  • Back To School Staples

    Back To School Staples

    With Summer coming to an end, for some of you this means back to school! Although it’s been a while since I’ve had that feeling of anticipation, I still remember it fondly. Getting my new gear lined up and setup for the upcoming months. I think there are always some staples that people should have on hand for back to school but will translate later in life too. A lot of my rituals and items I pickup oddly enough began back in those days, the only difference is just tweaks here and there along the way. So I figured I’d give you guys/girls a quick list of things I always like to have when back to school was just around the corner.

    With sneakers being such an important aspect of what I wear, low socks are always in demand for me. They put my sneakers in full view without distraction, pair that with bungie bottom pants and you’re set! That and I become lazy from time to time and don’t feel like doing laundry! So having a large collection of them is super clutch for me.

    One of the first things I would always buy is a fresh new pair of jeans. Now there are A LOT of options out there when it comes to jeans, but for me above and beyond all the designer stuff, having that one pair of tried tested and true jeans was ESSENTIAL! Enter Levi’s, THIS IS WHAT THEY DO! They made jeans popular in the 1920’s, and they have been making great stuff ever since! Affordable, durable, and they look good.

    Just as important, if not more is a solid roster of comfortable boxers. For me it’s always been boxer briefs. They give the support needed as well as enough room to breath and move around. For everyone it’s different, so make sure you have at least enough to last you 3 weeks, or again, you’ll find yourself doing laundry a lot more often than you would like. to add to that, not that colour matters, but unless i’m rocking a pair of white pants I always go with black as my standard colour.

     

     

    Keep it clean gents

    Keeping your face trim and looking it’s best is one of the most important thing a guy can do, and for some reason I find most guys just shave for the sake of shaving. They don’t go into masks, skincare, etc. Start your day with a smooth clean shave with this bad boy. Making sure you keep that clean look going, if that is what you are going for. If not a full shave, some stubble is good, just make sure to keep it maintained and lined up.

    If you haven’t noticed by now i don’t doing more work than I need to, that being said technology is great for this. Long gone are the days of manually brushing your teeth, and seeing as how having a great smile gets you so far in life GET YOURSELF A GOOD TOOTHBRUSH!

    Electric brushes are much more efficient that just a normal brush and they clean your teeth soo much better, this is the one I personally use. They come in a variety of styles and prices, so find one that works for you.

    Finally, Prevention and moisturizing. I cannot stress enough how far some lip balm, foot and hand lotion go. Keep that skin smooth and moisturized and you will feel like a million bucks, I do that’s for sure!

     

    All in all grooming and some basic threads will go a long way when you are trying to figure out things you need to pickup in order to look and feel your best upon your return to school. You can find all these products on Amazon.ca and they will be at your front door the day after you order them!

  • Grooming Essentials For The Modern Gent

    Generally when people discuss beauty, the conversation is centred around women. Your average guy doesn’t really talk about his daily grooming routines, products he uses, or anything of that nature. As time goes on I’ve been noticing a bit more attention to the gents side of things and figured I would share some of the products i use and essentials I believe should be in every guys bathroom.

    FACE

    With the evolution of technology and ease of use for most products, some traditions are being lost over time. Mainly the straight shave! I know it looks intimidating wielding a sharp blade essentially to groom your facial hair. But let me tell you, it’s the best shave you will ever have!  Don’t know where to start?


    This is all you need to get started, no need to get crazy with non replaceable units, although they look great they may not be as practical to start off with. The Equinox Professional Barber Straight Edge Razor is all you will need to get that amazingly close shave. Just don’t forget to add a shaving brush and soap to get it all done right!

     

    HEAD

    Hair is so important, and usually overlooked by guys, using whatever is available in the shower usually  products left there by their significant other (totally guilty of this lol). There are some dope products out there that will keep your hair clean and smelling fresh too. Not to mention styling product that won’t make your hair crazy greasy and will hold whatever style your go for.

     

    K+S makes some good shampoo, don’t settle for regular clean hair, get that salon feel. They formulate their product for all kinds of hair and scalp conditions. So for an all around product I would recommend this set. It’s not CRAZY expensive, but think about how often do you really buy shampoo and conditioner? Well worth spending some $$ to look and feel good.

     

     

     

     

    Hair product is crazy important for you gents! depending on your style of hair, there are products available to keep it healthy while still looking good. Personally I try to stay away from waxes and anything that repels water, mostly because it sucks to wash out sometimes. Which is why I’ve gone with paste and putty type styling products, they give me the hold i need to achieve my desired look. and they aren’t overly heavy or difficult to wash out.

     

     

     

     

    An absolute must in any guys bathroom! A grooming kit for those touch ups between, salon/barber visits. If you want the well kept beard look or the constant 5 o’clock shadow. For those who like to ensure their under arms, chest, and other areas are nicely manscaped. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL

     

     

    SKIN

    I don’t know about you but after I get out of the shower I NEED to moisturize, my hands and face for the most part. I hate moisturizer that is oily and doesn’t get absorbed by my skin within 5 min. To be honest I only use one product for all my moisturizing needs.

     

    L’occitane Shea butter hand cream is all I use…..it’s like Franks Red Hot….but for my skin. I PUT THAT S**T ON EVERYTHING!

    It’s does it’s job very well, and you won’t be having a hard time picking stuff up due to greasy hands right after. This is probably on of my favourite products on this list. Go out and spend the money to get it, you’ll thank me later.

     

     

     

    So thats a short list of products that you’ll find in my bathroom. You can find all these products on Amazon.ca and they will be shipped to your front door, no need to go to the store and have a scavenger hunt for anything anymore!

    what are your favourite products and rituals?