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They saw it coming a mile away. That white sock peeking out from beneath the cuff of the black trousers that were too short on you. Alright… I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume your style missteps are less obvious than that. Maybe your necktie is missing a “dimple”. Still with me?

It’s scientifically proven that others assess their impression of you subliminally and in a matter of seconds. Once you’ve been sized up, it will take a lot longer to repair any unfavorable opinions that have already formed. Even if you feel you’re versed in the do’s and don’ts of men’s style and incapable of committing the sins of our fathers, read on - you might just pick up a tip or two that will take your game to the next level.

Famed architect Mies Van Der Rhoe once said, “God is in the details”, and boy was he right! It’s the subtleties that matter most and even a minor adjustment can make all the difference between a great impression, or one that will have you banished to the corner, a fashion “dunce” in a belt and suspenders, resting your baggy bottom on a high stool…

Which brings us to our first blunder – wear clothes that fit! You like your clothes roomy, don’t you? You like to be comfortable. Of course you do, but unless your new hip-hop single is moving up the charts, don’t overdo it. Formless, unstructured clothes will make you look sloppy. Your ultimate objective is to appear “put together”. Avoid the other extreme as well – you don’t want to wear anything that is too tight on you. You goal is a fit that will highlight your attributes and flatter you every place else. A good tailor is worth his weight in gold. Get acquainted with one.

Are you well heeled? A beat up pair of sneakers has its place, which isn’t with a pair of designer jeans and a sharp looking shirt. Everyone notices your shoes. This is such an understatment that investing more in your footwear than any other aspect of your wardrobe would be one savvy move. Keep them clean, shined, and in good repair. Mix it up! Don’t wear the same shoes on consecutive days. Match your selection to the appropriate occasion.

And speaking of matching, here’s a tip that’s both easy and free…

Color coordinate your belt and your shoes. Don’t bungle this one, or you’ll never be forgiven. If you’re wearing brown shoes, loop on a brown belt. Black shoes require a black belt. This same principle applies to socks. They should always match the color of the suit you’re wearing, i.e. navy suit... navy socks.

Do you telegraph designer labels? Unless you’re collecting residual checks from Ed Hardy or Tommy Hilfigger, ditch their name splashed across your chest, back or sleeve. This isn’t a refined look. Keep your approach to fashion understated and simple.

I’m seeing a pattern – men of shorter stature wearing horizontal stripes and tall, gangly men wearing vertical stripes. Never mind. I was just remembering Tim Burton’s remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Knowing your body type is key. Aside from actual fit, one of the best ways to enhance your appearance is to choose patterns that compliment you. Vertical stripes create the illusion of height and horizontal do the opposite, which is the perfect choice for guys who are on the lanky side. Just remember to avoid clashing lines – for instance, opt for a solid shirt to wear with that pin-striped suit.

Speaking of which, it’s time to suit up. It’s unavoidable. Your wardrobe is not complete without at least two suits – a navy and a gray pinstripe are de rigeur. A perfect fit is mandatory. If you don’t have it custom made to begin with, spend more to get your off-the-rack suit properly tailored. The positioning of the buttons, width of the lapels, and placement of the vents on the jacket are all dictated by your unique form. A good tailor will instinctively know how to make you look razor sharp.

However...

The best fitting, Savile Row suit isn’t worth the fabric it’s cut from if you don’t know how to wear it properly. Never button the bottom button of your suit jacket… ever. On a two button jacket, only fasten the top button. On a three button jacket, you may fasten the top and middle.

Never weigh down your pockets – this will ruin the line of your suit. Cellphones, keys, and coins, will also wear down the lining of your pockets. Store your necessities and odds and ends in your briefcase. Always keep your back pockets empty – carry your wallet in your breast pocket where it will have the least impact on the silhouette of your suit.

And lastly, we come to the enigmatic tie “dimple”. A properly knotted tie has a “dimple” beneath the knot. Simply press your index finger just beneath the knot as it forms. While you cinch the knot, pinch the necktie between your thumb and middle finger and pull downward. This will achieve the desired result. Keep in mind the knot must hide the collar button, and it is essential for the tie to reache your beltline.

If your prospective employer notices that dimple just like the one on his tie, you may have just landed yourself a new job. After all, it’s the subtlest details that get noticed, and convey the fact you possess the grace and knowledge to dress appropriately for any situation life throws your way. In short, you’re ahead of the pack.
by: Michael Sahi

Because yoga has long been an ancient tradition of promoting holistic health, practicing this while you are pregnant is one of the healthiest ways to maintain good health and well-being. Yoga is very effective in relieving stress, achieving flexibility and lessening the discomforts associated with pregnancy. It also aids in preparing a woman’s body for the impending date of childbirth.

If you are pregnant, then you have to be aware that this is a time for you to fully nurture your body and sense of well-being. This is because you would also have to think about the baby inside your womb feeling everything that you are feeling.

The fetus will be able to feel all the effects of the stress and tension that you could possibly feel during your pregnancy. As such, it is very essential that you make an effort to be relaxed always. Yoga will help you with this, especially with the different poses recommended for women that will bring in a serene mind state. This will contribute to the good overall health of both you and your baby.

Yoga consists of five essential tools that are very helpful in maintaining a perfectly healthy and safe pregnancy. If you will observe all of them, then you will see how well pregnancy and yoga works with each other.

These are the five tools of yoga that you should know about if you want to have a smooth pregnancy:

1)Meditation. This is a therapeutic tool that will aid in resolving the fears, neuroses, and conflicts that are usually present during pregnancy. This will also help in bringing excellent awareness that will help you form a connection between yourself and the child in your womb.

2)Yoga Exercises. These will work gently on your pelvis and your reproductive organs so that a considerably easy childbirth can be achieved. These will also help in ensuring that the fetus developing inside your body is supplied optimally with the nutrients and blood it needs.

3)Deep Relaxation. This is very effective in initiating mental and physical relaxation during pregnancy as well as during your preparation for childbirth.

4)Mudras and Bandhas. These stimulations brought on by these locks and gestures have powerful psychological and physical effects on your reproductive organs.

5)Pranayama or Breathing. This is a powerful method that ensures the sufficient oxygen supply as well as an excellent life force for both you and the child in your womb. This is very effective for maintaining your fitness during your entire pregnancy.

Now that you know the five yoga tools that you can make use of to have a fulfilling pregnancy instead of one fraught with problems and discomforts, it is best to decide as soon as possible to utilize them. This is because yoga will not only bring great effects for you but also for the bundle of joy that is growing inside of you. The mental and physical development of your baby could best be enhanced by practicing yoga along with other healthy habits needed during pregnancy.

Pregnancy can be the happiest moment in a woman’s life. It is during pregnancy when a woman reaches the point where she will fulfill her role as giver of life. It is said that a woman is at her most beautiful element when she is pregnant.

Despite all the rosy things written about pregnancy, there are plenty of risks and discomforts that a woman encounters during this stage. It is no surprise that women may complain about a lot of physical, emotional, and psychological difficulties during her pregnancy. There is the possibility of injury to the baby as well as the various risks that a mother will be faced with. However, one of the most noticeable changes in pregnant women is that they are very susceptible to eating disorders.

What Causes Eating Disorders in Pregnant Women?

The reason for eating disorders during pregnancy varies from woman to woman, and there are some who do not experience eating disorders at all. However, for those who do, it is important to take note of the reasons why eating disorders are encountered. These reasons include the following:

1)Inability to properly assess the situation. Some women think that they will lose their sexy figure during pregnancy. This usually stems from misinformation related to pregnancy. As a result, a woman is unable to come to terms with her condition, and one of the ways for her to cope with the situation better is through eating or sometimes skipping meals totally. Either way, the result is harmful to both the mother and baby’s health.

2)A woman may also experience eating disorders because of the hormonal changes in her body during pregnancy. When this happens, a woman sometimes loses appetite. Moreover, some women are prone to vomiting during pregnancy, making them experience changes in their eating habits and eventually develop eating disorders.

3)There is the need to carefully measure one’s food intake. Because of the fragile condition of a pregnant woman, it is important for her to eat in small quantities frequently instead of having one large meal in one setting. Moreover, meals should be equally spaced to allow the body sufficient time to digest them.

4)As a result of emotional stress. For women who became pregnant under stressful conditions, she may experience some inability or discomfort in accepting the situation. As a result, eating disorders are experienced.

What Are the Ways to Cope with Eating Disorders?

Coping with eating disorders is a must in order to make the pregnancy a joyful and safe journey. Coping with such disorders is one way for women to ensure the health of both the baby and herself.

1)An emotional assessment is needed. Here, counseling will help a lot. It is important that a woman is on a proper mental and emotional perspective when it comes to treating the pregnancy period. A healthy mental and emotional outlook results in a healthy and safe pregnancy.

2)A pregnant woman must seek frequent medical attention whenever problems related to pregnancy are encountered. This way, it will avoid situations where a woman may be unable to accept certain changes, which when ignored will worsen the situation.
by: James Pendergraft

Let’s face it. The use of a high quality men’s natural skin care brand is exactly what you need in order to help your skin to become healthy. Many people don’t realize how much your skin benefits from being treated with natural compounds. They have properties that make them more effective than anything that man could ever imagine creating for your skin.

I am sure that the question has crossed your mind that if all natural products are so good for your skin, then why is there not more of them available? That is a legitimate query on your part, and I do have an answer for you. The reason that there are so few natural products being offered by the cosmetics industry is that most of the companies simply don’t want to invest the money.

It would be ideal if you were able to walk into any store, and simply pick up a men’s natural skin care brand, but that is not the way that things are. All natural products are scarce, because the organic ingredients needed to make a quality formula cost more money than the chemical agents that you typically find in cosmetics. It is a cost saving move by the cosmetics companies that could cost you in the long run.

I don’t mean that it may cost you monetarily, but rather that you may have to ultimately pay with your health. The truth is that the low cost chemicals that you will find in more than 90% of the skin care products advertised can have an adverse effect on your health. Many of these chemicals are toxic to humans, and this is a fact that has been clinically proven.

Finding a well constructed men’s natural skin care brand is important, if you want to be sure to avoid the possibility of developing cancer, nervous system disorders, and organ toxicity. Plant based ingredients are the order of the day, as they have the ability to moisturize your skin more effectively than other compounds. They also provide nutrients that are essential for skin health.

One of the most important elements of plant based ingredients is that they contain the antioxidants that are necessary to help in ridding the skin of the free radicals that have formed in your body over the years. These free radicals are produced by exposure to the UV radiation that is emitted by the sun. They break your skin down on a cellular level, and contribute greatly to premature aging.

The best men’s natural skin care brand will contain a compound known as Cynergy TK, which is a mixture of proteins and enzymes that together form the most powerful antioxidant ever used in cosmetics. Instead of using one antioxidant molecule to eliminate one free radical, Cynergy TK uses a single molecule to eradicate millions.

Now that you know this, you can clearly see why any men’s natural skin care brand would benefit from having ingredients such as these inside. Make sure that you reap these benefits for yourself, by using only all natural products on your skin from this day forward.

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by: Laurel Levine