Discover Your Skin Type
September 1, 2010 – 1:23 pm | One Comment

After a spate of fashion related articles, I thought it was about time Guy Style Guide returned to the topic of grooming, and what better way to kick things off than with a post about …

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Clothing

Explore our A-Z of features on clothing and dressing. From belts to shirts you’ll find everything you need to know right here.

Grooming

Looking for a closer shave or tighter skin? Then take a peek at our articles on grooming.

Haircare

For a cleaner scalp and a fuller, thicker dome, delve our archives for more information on haircare.

Miscellaneous

For the posts with nowhere else to go, the miscellaneous archive contains a rag-tag collection of male lifestyle advice.

Books

Guy Style Guide’s first free e-book, “A Beginner’s Guide To Buying The Perfect First Suit”. Download it here.

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Finding New Fashion for Men
August 21, 2010 – 3:37 pm | One Comment

Finding New Fashion for Men

A question I’m often asked is, “where can you learn about new male fashion trends?” It can be incredibly tough discovering where the next big thing is coming from in the world of couture, especially when there are so few sources readily available for men.

What follows is a simple list of suggestions as to where you can discover your latest fashion fixes. Feel free to leave your own ideas in the comments section below.

Online

Obviously, your easiest outlet for discovery is the Internet. Content is generated on a second by second basis; it’s always fresh and on the pulse, plus best of all, it’s absolutely free (well, in most cases anyway).

First port of call should be the Guy Style Guide links list – here you’ll find a list of top male fashion and grooming related sites. These are always stuffed to the gills full of information.

Secondly, try heading to web portals that deal with men’s fashion. Directories such as Blogged.com and Independent Fashion Bloggers are a great place to start.

Magazines

While printing information on dead trees seems to be a dying art, you’d be amazed at the number of magazines still available for subscription. From GQ to Men’s Health, there are plenty of ‘zines that cover men’s issues. Often there are great introductory offers for new subscribers, with some publications offering one years subscription for less than the cover price of a single issue!

Don’t think you have to lay down big bucks though. There are great men’s mags available for free. For example, check out the latest issue of the weekly men’s giveaway paper, Shortlist.

Retail outlets

Don’t underestimate what bricks and mortar can offer you! Unlike many online retailers, shops have to vie for your shopping eye and therefore create stunning on-trend clothing combos to dress the mannequins with.

Retailers can also offer advice on what they’re seeing on a daily basis. Unsure about sourcing the latest selvage denim looks? Ask the store clerk for the inside scoop.

Newsletters

Sign up for these in your droves. For example, male retailing favourite Topman do a particularly good job of issuing regular flyers to let you know all about their latest stock.

Always mark down your contact details when given the opportunity in-store. You’ll usually find some kind of mailing list signup sheet by the checkout counter, or at least a handful of flyers with great information on the store’s latest products.

Sign up for e-newsletters too. Simply hit up your preferred online retailer and look for the button marked ‘newsletter’.

Attend events

It’s always ‘fashion week’ somewhere on the planet! Search for local events and mark them down on your calendar. If you don’t fancy going through the hassle of actually attending the event, you can always make a note to look online for photos and reviews of the occasion after the fact.

Don’t forget that exhibitions and events also give you a prime opportunity to talk to insiders who have the inside scoop about upcoming product lines. If you want to be ahead of the fashion curve, it’s a great place to start!

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The Gentleman’s Guide To Sunscreen
July 9, 2010 – 8:27 am | No Comment
The Gentleman’s Guide To Sunscreen

I’ve already taken a look at sunglasses and swimwear this season, but one important area we’ve yet to encounter is sun protection.
It’s all too easy to forget the need to slap on the sun …

Swimming Trunks for Men
June 30, 2010 – 4:07 pm | 3 Comments
Swimming Trunks for Men

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer has finally arrived, and that can mean only one thing – it’s time to bring out the swimwear.
Whether it’s days spent poolside or splashing around in …

How To Wear Men’s Jewellery & Accessories
June 21, 2010 – 2:09 pm | 12 Comments
How To Wear Men’s Jewellery & Accessories

Buying jewellery (or jewelry) is one of the most difficult subjects when it comes to men’s styling. The problem with accessorizing stems from the idea that rings, chains, and bracelets are designed and worn by …

5 More Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid
June 13, 2010 – 4:50 pm | 4 Comments
5 More Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid

We’ve already discussed this subject in some detail previously, but let’s take the opportunity to get through a few more fashion mistakes shall we?
Guys have an unfortunate attraction to unfashionable combinations in the world of …

Menswear Fashion Roundup – 6th June 2010
June 6, 2010 – 9:04 am | No Comment
Menswear Fashion Roundup – 6th June 2010

As I mentioned in my return post, I’m starting to experiment with a few new things around here. The first of these new features is a regular roundup of interesting websites, articles, products and promotions …

Sunglasses for Men 2010
June 4, 2010 – 6:45 am | 2 Comments
Sunglasses for Men 2010

For many around the world, summer is now officially upon us. With the sunshine blazing a trail around the globe, it’s time to consider what this season has in store for mens sunglasses.
If 2009 was …

Versatile Male Fashion Trends For Summer 2010
June 2, 2010 – 9:11 pm | 3 Comments
Versatile Male Fashion Trends For Summer 2010

To kick-start the relaunch of the website, I thought we’d revisit an old Guy Style Guide classic!
Today we’re taking a look at several summer-sunshine trends, each of which can be safely sported by men, regardless …

GuyStyleGuide Returns…
May 30, 2010 – 10:48 pm | One Comment
GuyStyleGuide Returns…

Long time no see, eh? Yes, it’s Johnathan here, back from the dead, ready to provide you guys & gals with more hints and tips for looking dapper. As a few of you may know, …

Guy Style Guide: The Christmas Survival Guide – Part 3
December 1, 2009 – 9:10 pm | No Comment
Guy Style Guide: The Christmas Survival Guide – Part 3

The final part of the festive countdown concludes by taking you from the 15th of December right up until Christmas Day itself. Enjoy…

GuyStyleGuide.com Presents The Shoe Polishing Guide
November 28, 2009 – 6:15 pm | No Comment
GuyStyleGuide.com Presents The Shoe Polishing Guide

Let me guess, the last time your brogues saw a brush was sometime just before a wedding, job interview or important meeting. Shoe maintenance can be a time consuming affair – but only if you let it. Compiling a care kit is not only simple, but probably a lot less expensive than you think!

Use the following guide to help get the sheen back into your shoes and increase your loafers’ lifespan by several years.