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| Ten Top Tips to Looking Sharp (and Being Irresistible!) |
24 Jul 2008 |
Like it or not, people judge you on the way you look. Your appearance says a lot about you, so make sure you’re making the right statement. Looking to catch the eye of someone special or hoping to impress at work? It’s usually the smallest changes that make the biggest impact. We’ve got some practical pointers to keeping you looking effortlessly good everyday, from simple skin care to impeccable accessorizing. The confidence you’ll gain is absolutely priceless… (Ladies, you might want to give him an affectionate nudge in the right direction!).
1. Go Further than Skin Deep
Between Gillian McKeith and SuperSize Me, we’ve become a nation of nutrition experts. But how many of us truly take care of our diets on a daily basis? A healthy regime is key to your wellbeing and, by natural extension, a great appearance. This is not about military exercises and aduki bean extremes, but more about moderation and culinary pleasures. Simple changes like ditching the ready meals and whipping up your own delicious and healthy dishes will yield fantastic payoffs that will last a lifetime!
We recommend: the Italian chef’s kit
2. Take Time Out
In this fast-paced day and age, it can feel like there’s simply no time to relax. But taking time out should be more than a luxury, as the benefits are endless. Have a good old fashioned soak at least once a week to drain away days’ worth of stresses. And how about simple home treats like aromatic candles, essential oils and incense sticks or a warming pillow while you watch your favourite TV show? Or an intensive massage at a soothing spa? Rejuvenating, regular sessions of me-time will keep you looking fresh and equip you with the energy and motivation to better face life’s challenges!
We recommend: organic bath & shower candle set, osiris bathing candle, black cube oil burner, Chinese incense sticks with ceramic holder, men’s massage
3. Exfoliate and Glow
Why exfoliate? Exfoliating removes the top layer of dead skin cells, revealing younger and more radiant skin. It’s both refining and intensively cleansing – be gone stubborn blemishes! Exfoliating your skin also exposes the follicles, clearing the way for a closer shave. Invest in a good exfoliating kit that will keep you smooth and scrubbed from head to toe, and make it part of your daily shower routine. Once you’ve experienced the benefits of regular exfoliation, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
We recommend: the wellness set
4. Softly, Softly
Now that we’ve got the scrubbing sorted, you’ll want to maintain that new, fresh skin with some intense hydration. A good moisturising kit will transform any epidermal desert into a luscious oasis of flesh. Be warned, you just might find yourself having to fend off the constant stroking and pinching of ardent admirers who just can’t get enough of your incredibly soft skin…
We recommend: spanish fig and nutmeg giftbox, bergamot and amber giftbox
5. Be Hands On
Hands are the maps to our souls. We use them to work, to create, to comfort and to express. Civilisations are built on the handiwork of men. So naturally, we should give hands the care that they deserve. There are few things more unappealing than ragged, dirty fingernails and rough skin, so keep them looking good with a regular manicure, intensive cleansing and thorough moisturising. You might find your personal relationships are even more hands on than usual…
We recommend: gentlemans manicure set, return from the kitchen garden, organic handcare box
6. Pay Attention to Detail
Maybe you feel like you’re too busy to attend to the minor details of your appearance, beyond keeping clean and dressing smartly. Why waste further time on yourself? The truth is, showing that you care about the small things sends out the message to people that you pay close attention – not just to yourself, but to them and to everything that you do. For example, did you realise that one of the first things people notice about you are your shoes? So make sure you keep them shining – and then you’re bound to always get off on the right foot in everything that you do.
We recommend: shoe shine kit
7. Be Scent-sual
Mmm, who can resist a delicious scent? Gorgeous smells go hand in hand with our fondest memories, favourite foods (unless you adore Roquefort) and best-loved people. Make sure you’re on the right side of irresistible by ensuring you always smell fantastic. Keep it clean and fresh on a daily basis with addictively fragranced bath and shower sets and a hint of sexy aftershave. For making an impression, splash on your signature eau de wow… not too much though, you want to be remembered for more than overpowering the senses!
We recommend: organic gentlemen’s nightbox, h2gO base gift set, men’s fragrances
8. Casual and Cool
Even when you don’t have to dress to impress, it’s important to remain casual chic. Style and comfort can go hand in hand, particularly when you’re at play. Invest in some classic separates like neutral, well cut jumpers and shirts to differentiate yourself from the t-shirt and trainers brigade. Save those much loved but scruffy items for the gym or for outdoor sports, where they belong. Timeless accessories will travel well from work to leisure, and keep you looking on the ball.
We recommend: Charles Buchan leather wallet, Italian leather portfolio, Italian leather satchel
9. Be Prepared
Maintaining an impeccable appearance doesn’t mean lugging about a mountain of products and tools wherever you go. Invest in stylish and compact travel grooming kits, shoe shine kits and manicure sets, as well as chic and modern toiletry bags to keep you looking dapper in any situation and time zone!
We recommend: grooming kit, shoe shine kit, manicure set, mister uchi hanger bath bag, mister uchi shaver bag
10. Get Addicted
Having an addiction is so fashionable these days that the Priory has a bouncer… Seriously, though, get addicted to looking good – now that we’ve suggested some ways you can sharpen up, the secret to appearance success to regularity and consistency. Take care of yourself everyday, and enjoy it… you’ll never look back! |
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