Recently we were lucky to collaborate with Asimina Suites Hotel in Pathos, Cyprus. We were looking for the perfect location to shoot our Eubi shorts campaign (and a few other brand campaigns we had to work on), and this hotel looked perfect.
The hotel offered adults only breaks with private beaches, stunning cabana’s, beautiful suites with balcony views of the pool, palm trees and even a view of the sea, how could we possibly say no? Cyprus here we come!
Last month I was invited to the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Snowdonia. It’s a super stylish hotel with stunning amenities and a super modern touch. The hotel itself is nestled between the rugged mountains of Snowdonia and does so quietly without spoiling the landscape. The use of welsh slate and natural colours on the outer shell of the hotel mimics the awe-inspiring nature around it and you know what? It really works!
I am excited to announced the launch of L001 x L002 from Lacoste Footwear.
Offering style, comfort and cultural riffs to daily wardrobes worldwide, L001 x L002 unites past with present and the future – bringing archive elements from Lacoste’s rich tennis history into the contemporary.
Let’s not mess around here, Penhaligon’s have being established since 1870’s and honestly, I was really surprised I hadn’t tried them before. I know… all that time and I’ve missed out in what I think is one of the only few true perfumers left in the market.
With the weather warming up and Winter finally behind us I wanted to talk about a release Penhaligon’s had last summer. Their exquisitely bottled ‘Racquets’.
We all know the past couple of years have been a little tricky (to say the least) jetting off abroad on a holiday. So, this time around we decided to stay a little closer to home and spend 8 days on a road trip around beautiful Scotland and it turned out to be one of the best holidays we’ve ever been on.
Let me introduce you to a brand you may not have heard of before.
Born in Copenhagen, Son of a Tailor engineers the most beautiful shirts and T-shirts with absolute expertise to fit your body and its measurements with perfection. It’s an easy way to look better than ever!
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Son of a Tailor before a few years back and to this day I am still adament that there is no better garmants out there. The items I chose a few years ago are still up their as some of the most important in my wardrobe. In short, I still wear them all the time and they just look and feel amazing.
I love block colours and this is something Son of a Tailor do so well. Simplicity at its best but oozing with sophistication, you can wear these shirts with anything and to any occasion.
It’s my first blog post of the new year and what better way to start than kicking off with some of my favourite fragrances. If there’s nothing else this year we can still smell good right? In this post you’ll only find the best unique fragrances which are all completely different that is guaranteed. Hopefully there is some you haven’t heard of either.
In no particular order (they’re all amazing), let’s begin…
Alright, alright, alright, I admit it… I am no longer as young as I once was. Admitting that means i’m over the first hurdle. Come to think of it though actually growing old shouldn’t be considered a bad thing, but everybody likes to look younger right?
Skincare is important, especially in men. Nowadays guy’s are (finally) so open with their skincare regimes and you know what, they should be! It’s normal and whilst we’re all growing older there is some incredible products on the market to help us slow down the process. Whilst I know this is directed to an audience of men, of course anybody can try these wonderful products.
I’ve put a list together of my favourite skin care products (in no particular order) to make it easier for you to make an informed choice when it comes to your skincare. You should know however, that every single one of these are cruelty free. It’s 2020, we don’t need to and shouldn’t be using any animal for testing skincare products. Anyway, I digress…
It’s official… it’s slipper season! and this year I’m talking about TOMS and their Berkeley Slippers to be precise.
Before I go into the nitty gritty about these slippers, I thought it was worth noting firstly the impact that purchasing TOMS has… don’t worry it’s ALL GOOD!
Autumn is in full swing, the weather is colder which means the clothes get thicker. That can only mean one thing… coats, knitwear and boots! Autumn/Winter clothes are my favourite of the year by far, I just love the way you can use different textures and layers to piece together an outfit. I have been working with Matalan and was recently asked to try some of their new Menswear collection.Continue reading “AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 WITH MATALAN”→
It’s been quite a few weeks now since my Made by Zen products arrived and well, let’s just say, a lot in my life has changed since then too. Some of them major, some of them minor. But, just before lockdown I decided to myself that I needed a bit more ‘me time’, I needed to stress less about the small stuff and just remember to take a moment. Turns out I really did need my zen and I for sure have found it.
With the ease of lockdown meaning we can spend a little more time outside… and the bars, pubs and restaurants are slowly getting back to the new normal… now is a better time than ever to wear those summer outfits you thought you were taking on holiday. Maybe you’ve got a wardrobe full of guilty online orders you made throughout the 3 month of lockdown madness. You know what, the weather has actually been pretty decent for us luckily too so we can’t complain too much, let’s get out and wear it!
March 30th, the day the UK went into Lockdown. No work, no shopping, no seeing family or friends. We were in the peak of a global pandemic and we’re still in it…
For some people this was a nightmare, for others it gave them an open window (not literally of course) to a world of creativity they always had but lost. Over the years I found that I had fallen in to the dark whole that is… well, the same as everybody else. My photography and content became lack lustre, I lost the personality I once had in photos and to be honest, I just stopped enjoying it. I became the same as the 100 million other content creators or “influencers” on social media, I blended in to the background and I hated that.
It seems for us Brits that summer started early this year with all of this nice weather we’ve had recently. It’s been nice to enjoy it whilst we’re on lockdown, could you imagine if it rained everyday? ugh! It’s a good job too that the sun has got its hat on because Burton menswear summer collection is popping this year! Printed shirts, chino shorts, and trilby hats fill their range offering you with a whole catalogue of summer wear to stand out in a crowd.
Now we all know Burton Menswear is known for it gorgeous suits and I am going to show you my summer take on one I tried recently… I am in love!
Introducing you to Northskull London. A jewellery line that is simply stunning but not simple in design. Northskull London offer a range of beautifully crafted jewellery that I am telling you is nothing less than outstanding. You won’t find any cheap materials used here, this is pure luxury and that’s obvious just by looking at it.
Northskull London are understated in design with a distinctive strong look. I am in love with their pieces!
Teeth, the smallest things on your face that have the biggest impact. Personally teeth and eyes are the first things I notice on people and I think they do a lot for first impressions, just one of the many reasons they should be taken care of. Teeth are so important and a beautiful smile can help you in a range of different situations.
I often like to use teeth whitening kits but until recently I haven’t actually been able to find one that I’m particularly fond of and to be honest with you actually works. Then I came across Smileo.
Still in 2020 not all men feel comfortable to talk about grooming regimes and even worse they don’t know what products are available to them or how to use them. I spent years selling mens grooming products and one particular question kept cropping up… “How exactly do you use beard oil?”
I understand not all men are as confident as others when it comes to buying new grooming products, more often than not its due to a misunderstanding and overcomplicated directions for use, so here is my simple step-by-step guide to help you understand how to apply beard oil.
Ok, we’re all at home right now trying to think of things to do to keep ourselves occupied and fill a day’s schedule. If you’re anything like me you’ll probably have been doing that in pyjamas, gym clothes or loungewear. Now, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that and lets be fair, this is the time for us to relax and not take the days for granted, but have you found yourself leaning towards online shopping… and updating an already full wardrobe? I bet you have!
We might not be able to wear new clothes anywhere nice (for now) but we can at least try to look good sometimes at home too. You might have a zoom call with your friends & family and want to look the part, or you might just want to buy new clothes and dress up for the sake of your sanity and why not? if it makes you feel good, do it!
Well I was kindly asked to try some of Burton Menswear superb spring/summer collection and I’d like to talk you through a couple of smart-casual summer looks I put together and then put on hold for the day’s we can socialise on city rooftops with a DJ, sunshine, friends and a glass (or two) of Aperol!! – So here goes;
I finally made one, a big bowl of healthy stuff, that trendy looking meal, all those greens right there. I made a Buddha bowl and you know what? It was SO easy!
It’s full of protein, really simple to make and tastes delicious.
I have a an obsession… and that obsession is with plants. The word ‘obsession’ has a negative connotation, I can assure you this is a healthy obsession and one I’d like to share with you.
What started with just a single plant purchased from Ikea over time, with some love and care grew into a jungle. House plant’s have become like everything else, a bit of a trend and because of their growing popularity you can now buy an abundance of different plants from all over the world right in your local shop.
They’re nice to look at and great for the mind if you look after them right. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve killed loads over the years by over watering, under watering or leaving them out to burn in the sun, but once you get the basics right, trust me, its easy to look after them.
House plants (as cheesy as it sounds) turns your house into a home and I want to show you 5 of the most stunning (trendiest) and easiest plants to grow in your home (and where to buy them).
Remember that little thing called time? Well, my guess is you might have a bit more of it right now, so much so that you might not even know what to do with it. There might have been a number of things you’ve been putting off for a while, you know one of those “I’ll do it later” moments. Well, here is a short list of ways to be productive and even learn something new. A little self-improvement can go a long way.
Just recently I was asked very kindly to collaborate with a really British clothing brand, Raging Bull. Now, if you know me at all, you’ll know I love been British and even more so I love British products. So this was a collaboration I was really looking forward to.
So… everything’s a little up in the air at the moment. We have already seen bars, restaurants and gyms close and you may have been asked to work from home. To some this might be seen as a dream come true, to others this could mean a slippery slide into an un-productive and lazy lifestyle. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
I’ll be honest it probably wasn’t the best choice of restaurant for somebody who recently committed to vegetarianism (and a previous lover of all things meat) but, that been said… they catered to my new meat-free adventure and pleasently surprised me!
This was my second time visiting Santorini and it blew me away just as much as the first time.
I can only really describe this place like something you’d see on a postcard, only in real life it’s even better looking. Santorini is a truly stunning place and here are a few things we got up to in the short 24 hours we had there.
My first every cruise, documented in my first ever feature length travel video. Starting in Malta – Valetta and traveling to Crete, Athens ,Santorini, Rhodes and finally retuning back to Valetta.
See for yourself what we got up to and just how beautiful these countries are:
P&O Cruise – Travel Video – Greek Island Hopping
Filmed and edited by myself using only my DJI Osmo Pocket
How else can I put this? – Burton Menswear have created possibly one of the most stunning ranges, the 1904 Collection. This collection is made up of classic styled three-piece suits, Sharp blazers, prints, chinos and T-shirts. They are an invention of modern favourites but with eye catching attention to detail which is sure to turn heads this season. The quality is incredible and the fit superb. In my opinion the style and classic look to some of the pieces rival a collection from Reiss, but without the hefty price tag.
Don’t believe me? – Then just look at this absolutely drop dead blumming amazing three-piece Suit that I was kindly given.
Let me take you far, far away to a fairytale land. Probably the best kept secret in the Scottish Highlands and voted top 25 cottages in the UK 2019 by the times… Welcome to Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages.
It doesn’t matter the season when you’re wearing stripes. Whatever the weather, wherever your location Burton Menswear will have you covered.
I was never the biggest fan of a striped or patterned shirt a year ago… I always thought they were a bit too much, too busy, to much colour, but you know what… that was last year! Now i’m obsessed and have a wardrobe that resembles a painter’s palette.
So, whats better than a Dakota Deluxe in Leeds right now..? How about a brand new Dakota In Manchester? That’s what!
I’ve previously rated the Leeds Dakota Deluxe as one of my favourite hotels to date so when I was asked for a little stop over at the brand new Dakota in Manchester I jumped at the chance… and obviously, with the precedent already set at the Leeds hotel, I was ready to compare and critique! ( You win with this one Dakota Manchester).
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