In a perfect world, mobile data plan caps wouldn’t exist, and we’d all be free to use as much data as we want. Sadly, bandwidth costs money and in today’s world of high data consumption, staying within the limits of our data caps is a real daily concern. For me, […]
Elbow pads used to be geeky — in a “only wear if you’re a substitute teacher” kind of way. But as with all clothing trends, what’s old is new, and what’s dorky is cool again. Whether they’re jackets, blazers or sweaters, elbow pads add an extra look of toughness, even […]
Most of our Style 101 guides have focused on learning about how to look better, by understanding how to match shirts to finding the right pair of sunglasses for your face shape. However, this tip from PrimerMagazine is one that every guy (or gal) could find useful: how to restore […]
When traveling abroad, the two most important things to have (besides a working cellphone) are your passport and local currency. Losing either or both is not something anyone wants to experience. It goes without question that keeping your passport and your money safely guarded on you at all times is […]
I’ve been ditching Apple’s default suite of iPhone apps slowly over the years. It’s not there is anything wrong with their apps, it’s just that there are better ones out there. Today Ace App: Numerical, a slicker calculator app. To calculate something you usually press your numbers then you press […]
True story: I learned to tie a bow tie while I was half drunk at a friend’s house party. If I can learn it while I’m inebriated, then surely, you can too. Few guys wear bow ties because they’re looked upon as geeky or hipster-ish. It doesn’t take a whole […]
Nobody’s born with good style sense. Style, like cooking, is acquired through experiences. Over the last year, we’ve featured tips on how to keep your dress shirt crisp, how a suit should fit and even what types of sunglasses fit best for certain faces. You can find all our helpful […]
It’s remarkable how the music industry has transformed over the last decade. After dumping CDs behind, we went through a period of downloading music from iTunes and then as other music stores popped up (Amazon, Sony, etc.), the entire music industry started moving towards streaming music as a service either […]
Birchbox isn’t just known for its monthly sample subscription of goods. The company’s website is actually a trove of insightful tips and tricks. From grooming to how-tos, to understanding style, Birchbox is a great source for becoming a more dapper guy. In one of its latest videos, Birchbox shows several […]
Calculating how much to tip doesn’t need to be complicated. Everyone has a different approach. Some of us double the tax (if there is one), which comes out to around a 20 percent tip and some us pull the smartphone out and get right to calculating. Thanks to smartphones with […]
We’ve been tempted and have fallen victim of exciting and interesting watches that are hot, but go out of business in a few years. Watches are meant to be milestones in your life, not another pair of shoes for your outfit. They’re also expensive. Everyone has a different financial status […]
Genuine products cost money. If you want excellent quality, you need to pay for it. Knockoff leather bags (like any knockoff goods) may look authentic on the outside compared to the real deal, but you’d be shocked by how many corners were cut to get them on Canal Street. As […]
