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Guys, it's hella hot outside!

HOPEFULLY, you've been getting your asses out of work and heading to the beach or some body of water to cool down! Everyone wants to come back from their weekend escapades with a stellar tan, crazy stories, and a relaxed mind set. There are some products you should use pre, during and post your summer shenanigans to make sure you have good-clean-fun!

Let's start at the bottom, shall we?
If you're like most of my guy friends, your feet probably look like the Crypt Keeper's, (Go ahead- look him up f you don't know who that is) which means your little piggies are in desperate need of a some TLC. Hop in the shower, lather up your feet with soap and use a pumice stone to get rid of nasty dry spots. Moisturize your feet and then goop those bad boys up Kiehl's Cross Terrain "Dry Run" Foot Cream. It'll protect your feet when you run around doing whatever you are doing. File and cut your nails, the whole bit.

Next, your bod-ay. You need to be smart when you're going to be in the sun for a long period of time. Protect your skin. Excessive freckles and wrinkles are not fun, so maybe you should avoid them by using Jack Black Sun Guard Sunscreen SPF 45 Oil-Free & VERY Water Resistant. Seriously your body is a temple, take care of it. Also check out Lab Series Power Protector SPF 50.

FUN FACET: Applying sunscreen just once will not help you. Depending on the SPF is how frequently you should reapply your sun tan lotion. SPF 30, every 30 minutes, SPF 45, every 45 minutes, I think you get it. However, anything above SPF 60, should still be reapplied every hour.

So we need to talk face protection. Obviously a baseball cap covers most of your face, but you should also use a good facial sunblock. Guys often forget to cover up their ears and end up with sunburnt and crusty ears, (which by the way... is disgusting). Use Kiehl's Facial Fuel UV Guard SPF 50+ ALL OVER!  Entire face, nose, lips, neck, back of neck, ears- for real! DO IT!

No matter what soap you use, sunblock has a tendency to get stuck in your pores. Clogged pores = breakouts. Using a mild exfoliant will not rub your tan away, (I promise) it will clean out your pores so you will be even more radiant than you already are. Try Baxter of California Facial Scrub.

Finally, if you do happen to get a sunburn, use Decléor's Aromessence Repairing After-Sun Balm. I swear to you, I live by this stuff. I absolutely love this healing balm! Scoop a little out, cup the balm in your palms to warm it up and then rub it around in your hands. When the balm is soft enough apply it to your burns. It's a great product and will last you quite some time.

You get the point, take care of yourselves. Despite what you think, girls will notice if you show your skin some love. You won't look like a pussy for applying sun block. You'll actually feel a lot smarter than the guy who is so burnt, it's painful to look at. He will be the red idiot in every photo you guys take. So help a brother out, and tell him to cover up before he drunkenly passes out in the sun.

Summer Jamz

Ellie Goulding, Burn

Azelia Banks, 212

Marina and The Diamonds, Shampain

Tegan and Sara, Closer

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Good Looks

So remember that time you graduated college and then had to go out in the world and be a real person? Well if you don't... it happened. Hopefully you've been applying for jobs and coping with the fact that you are an adult now.

It's hard today, being in the digital age. Nothing is face to face anymore. Online dating for example, you find your match through a website and then eventually meet them in person. I'm not against this in any way, but it's just not for me. Applying for jobs, we're told to submit our resume's online and then hope for the best. It could be weeks until you get a response, sometimes even months. You need to be able to stand out amongst all of the other candidates that are applying for the same position as you and hopefully if you do get called in for a meeting, make an awesome impression.

• Look Professional! Employers want to make sure they are making a good investment in hiring you. Similarly to the getting ready regimen I mentioned in my 'going out post' you should do the same here.
• Shower
• Shave
• Comb your hair out of your face, don't be afraid of a little bit of product
• Deodorant and a teensy-tiny-itty-bitty dab of cologne
• Brush your teeth-mouthwash/floss

• FILE YOUR NAILS! 
• Make sure it looks like you take care of your hands. I'm sure your girlfriend or one of your girl-friends can lend you an emery board. If you feel like you can swallow your pride, go get a manicure. Most guys feel too nervous to go get one, but the ladies at the nail salon have been doing this a long time and will make your nails look so good. You could probably just be a hand model. You might really enjoy your manicure and start going every week.

• Dress the part.
• Under no circumstances should you EVER go to an interview in jeans and a t-shirt, no matter what the position is. Even if you applied to be the assistant to the assistant, you dress like you are being interviewed to be the top dog. Save all of your pennies, go buy a good suit. There are plenty of shops that you can go to to purchase one. If shopping for a new suit is not in your budget, find an old suit or one of your dads old suits that may be a little to big on you and take it to a tailor. It will be much easier for the tailor to take in a slightly bigger suit than to let one out that is too small. You can look through magazines like GQ, Details, Esquire, Vogue Homme, Another Man or Vman to look at the fits of suits and see what you like. 

• Shoes
• Your shoes speak volumes of the person you are. Okay, that sounds super dramatic. I mean more of how you take care of your shoes. If you buy a good pair of leather shoes, make sure you clean and polish them. If they are suede, go over them with a suede brush. Your shoes should last you a few years, and they have the chance to look brand new after every wear...that's if you take proper care of them. Kiwi literally has everything you will need to clean your shoes. Also peep Foster & Son, their shoes are amazing!

• Bag
• Say goodbye to your dirty Jansport backpack that you've had since freshman year of high school. Go buy yourself a sleek leather or canvas bag. You'll be able to quote Allen from the Hangover, "It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one." I promise, you will be taken a lot more seriously if you have a clean looking bag. 
• Stock & Barrel Co. 
• Head Porter
• Makr
• Ally Capellino
• Billy Kirk
• Yuketen  

Make a good first impression!
Wouldn't it be so cool to stick out as the well dressed, confident, smart guy?
Don't underestimate yourselves gentlemen, best of luck to anyone on their job search!

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This past weekend, I turned 22! I Celebrated with friends and family at Houston Hall, a beer garden with a huge crowd and enormous ceilings, so you don't feel too claustrophobic. We all had a wonderful time, despite the hefty line outside and the snow flurries. We really did enjoy ourselves once we got in.

There were plenty of twenty-somethings just all looking to have a good time. Obviously everyone wants to let loose and drink the night away, but there are still ways to get your drink on without looking like a sloppy mess.

At the start of the night, get yourself in the right mindset. Long week at work, fine, put that behind you and focus on the weekend. Do you plan on making it home into your own bed? Perhaps with a lucky lady? Clean your s*%@ up! In all seriousness, when you come home tipsy and stumbling around your apartment it's easier if you're not falling over all of your stuff. Put it away. Also, no matter how intoxicated your "friend" is she will eventually wake up in the morning and see your messy abode. Even if it's just a one time thing, at least make a good impression and have a neat place.

After you've cleaned up, start getting yourself ready. Do not just put water on your hands and rub them through your hair. You might think you don't smell, but you do.

SHOWER! SHAVE! WASH BEHIND YOUR EARS!

When you get out of the shower, under no circumstances should you EVER douse yourself in Axe or any cologne for that matter. De-od in your pits and you cologne a little spritz. It doesn't need to be across your whole chest. Spray some in your hands and dab the cologne on the parts of your body that emit the most heat: nape of your neck, wrists, behind your ears and a little on your chest.

Comb your hair away from your face, use whatever product you are comfortable with and run a hair dryer through it.

Brush your teeth and use mouthwash, your breath smells better longer.

Getting dressed is not as hard as you think. Start at the bottom. I suggest a dark denim or black pant. Boot cut or slim leg. A slim fitting khaki is also good. Pretty basic, right? Also no crazy embellishments or embroidery on your pants or butt pockets. It's awkward.

Invest in a good belt while your at it.
Tanner Goods
Makr
Billy Kirk

If you're old enough to go to a bar, you are old enough to dress like an adult. Leave the graphic t-shirs at home and throw on something chic and simple.   I'm all about brand support but it's distracting and not for a night out. (If you really, really, REALLY want to sport a graphic t/sweater just make sure it works with your look.) A henley always look good, even a plain t shirt. You can never go wrong with a classic button down. You don't need to layer a t-shirt under your button down. Generally guys do this if they sweat a lot to absorb their perspiration, but I think you'll just be hotter. Try a lightweight cotton, your body will be able to breathe.

Throw on a nice blazer, coat, leather jacket, or a sweater and be on your way.

The following is a list of a few brands that have some basic/essential piece.
Raleigh Denim (Linked an amazing video with it!)
Wings + Horns
Twothirds
Simon Miller
Save Khaki 
Engineered Garments (For the more ambitious)
Steven Alan
S.N.S Herning
Velva Sheen
York Street by J.Press

Be confident, not cocky and just have a good time.