February 2012
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Do You Know How to Wear a Tuxedo?
The New York Times recently published a piece called 10 Tips for Wearing a Tuxedo. Up until now, we’ve only been wearing one about 70% correctly. What about you?
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Jeremy Lin: A True Underdog Story
Our marketing manager Matt Field moonlights as a blogger. His insightful blog Notes from the Field covers startups, business practices, and yes, even his love for sports. We liked his recent and easily-digestible breakdown of the Jeremy Lin phenomenon so much, we wanted to share it with you.
Photo: abcnews.go.com
“What’s your favorite movie?” It’s one of the hardest questions in the...
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Coolness Overload at Capsule: 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.
This week, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Capsule trade show in Las Vegas. This uber cool show has a collection of Men’s grooming, lifestyle,...
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Getting Parted at Rag & Bone Men
Gentlemen, it’s time to take a cue from your grandpa. At the Rag & Bone men’s show today, deep side parts took center stage. “The style is a classic 1940’s shape, with a little bit of height in front,” lead hair stylist Anthony Turner said. Just don’t take the whole idea of a retro throwback too literally. “We wanted to make it feel modern and...
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Hurrah! Nuxe for Men: 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.
Every once in a while, I get the exciting chance to see a new product before it’s released into the universe. Such was the case this morning when...
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What Do Your Socks Say About You?
Photo: Flickr.com
Socks have been getting a bit of attention recently (thanks New York Times!), and I say it’s about time. I’ve been expressing myself through sock selection for years—or as Stan, the manager at Chotchkie’s, might say, through my pieces of flare. While I wouldn’t go so far as to say that the look gives you membership into an “in crowd,” as the Times is reporting, I do think...
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Superbowl Preparedness: Can't Screw it Up Chili
Photo: Serious Eats
We all know what you’re going to be doing on Sunday. But instead of just buying chips and dip and ordering pizza, put in a little extra effort. We’ve got a chili recipe for every level of cook, from can’t-boil-water to kitchen pro.
Level 1: Somewhat Homemade
There’s no shame in using pre-made chili. Our CFO, Mike, can grill with the best of them...
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And the Award Goes To: You’ve Got Male
Have you ever been curious why a grooming product has a seal or sticker on the packaging highlighting it as an award winner? Many men’s publications spend time sifting through the oodles of products out there and award their top picks with titles such as “Best Shave Cream” or “Best Anti-Aging Product”. These awards can be very helpful in narrowing your search for the perfect potions. Women have...
