January 2012
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Slough It Off: You've Got Male
Some guys use whatever soap is in the shower. Others carefully consider the field and select the best option. Eric, our resident grooming god, falls in the latter camp. Once a week, he’ll be sharing his product findings and lifestyle tips.
Although we here in NYC are currently in the midst of winter, it’s both important and encouraging to think toward summer when more skin will be showing....
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Style Tips from AllPlaidOut's Max Wastler: Guest...
Max Wastler’s blog, AllPlaidout.com, has beautifully documented factory visits and heaps of classic style inspiration. You may not know that Wastler is also the curator of online retailer Buckshot Sonny’s, where he hips us to goods we never knew we wanted, but suddenly can’t live without — from fingerless gloves to pancake mix. Birchbox Man caught up with him for a couple minutes...
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Your Winter Rap Playlist: Guest Blogger
If we had to come up with a shortlist of our favorite publications, GQ, Men’s Journal, and New York Magazine would be right at the top. Funny how our latest guest blogger, Martin Mulkeen, has written for all of them. This week, this plugged-in dude is sharing his hard-earned style and grooming lessons. Trust us when we say, he knows what he’s talking about.
Cold weather rap songs typically...
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Spa Day with Olie Biologique: You’ve Got Male
Some guys use whatever soap is in the shower. Others carefully consider the field and select the best option. Eric, our resident grooming god, falls in the latter camp. Once a week, he’ll be sharing his product findings and lifestyle tips.
Okay, so maybe it wasn’t a full spa day, but I did spend a lovely afternoon with the ladies behind Olìe Biologique at their recent trunk show at...
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Old-School Style, Dad’s Letterman Jacket: Guest...
If we had to come up with a shortlist of our favorite publications, GQ, Men’s Journal, and New York Magazine would be right at the top. Funny how our latest guest blogger, Martin Mulkeen, has written for all of them. Over the next few days, this plugged-in dude will be sharing his hard-earned style and grooming lessons. Trust us when we say, he knows what he’s talking about.
Of all the...
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Nail Polish For Dudes?!?
Photo: Alphanail on Crowdreel
Even with all the crazy grooming news that we scoop each day, we were surprised to hear about this—nail polish for guys. Alphanail, based in Austin, has created an exclusive line of nail armor for Y chromosome holders. The line’s motto? “Designed for men. Worn by warriors.” And boy oh boy, did they ever get warriors to show off their stuff. The...
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Take A Style Cue from William Hurt in Body Heat:...
If we had to come up with a shortlist of our favorite publications, GQ, Men’s Journal, and New York Magazine would be right at the top. Funny how our latest guest blogger, Martin Mulkeen, has written for all of them. Over the next few days, this plugged-in dude will be sharing his hard-earned style and grooming lessons. Trust us when we say, he knows what he’s talking about.
Set...
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Bro-tox Is Gaining Momentum: You've Got Male
Some guys use whatever soap is in the shower. Others carefully consider the field and select the best option. Eric, our resident grooming god, falls in the latter camp. Once a week, he’ll be sharing his product findings and lifestyle tips.
Photo: Ape to Gentleman
Despite my constant joking about Birchbox needing in-office Botox parties, I’ve never actually considered getting injections...
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The Goods: Vintage Globe
Image: The Neo-Traditionalist
There are a few things every man should have, or aspire to have. We’re not talking about a 60-inch flat screen or kegerator in the bedroom. (We assume you already have those.) These are well-chosen goods that will last you until your golden years. First up: a vintage globe. Why? Well, for one thing, it’s useful for locating all those countries you read...
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Starting a Ruckus: You’ve Got Male
Some guys use whatever soap is in the shower. Others carefully consider the field and select the best option. Eric, our resident grooming god, falls in the latter camp. Once a week, he’ll be sharing his product findings and lifestyle tips.
I have to admit that I’m not fond of my naturally curly hair. I’ve tried just about everything to get it to look more straight and sleek, from...
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A Girl's Guide to Getting Your Man to Groom
“I liked it. It felt nice without making me feel like I was smearing lady products on my body.”
Oh the joys of introducing your man friends to grooming products. If you’ve ever tried to get your boyfriend, brother, father, coworker to ditch his Irish Spring, you know the drill: resistance, acquiescence, acceptance. As a veteran product-pusher, I have a few tips for making...
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