http://www.therulesofstyle.com The Rules of Style Articles RSS Feed en-gb Sun, 20 May 2012 02:46:37 GMT Sun, 20 May 2012 02:46:37 GMT Copyright The Rules of Style 2012 http://www.therulesofstyle.com/images/rss_logo.jpg http://www.therulesofstyle.com http://backend.userland.com/rss daniel@therulesofstyle.com (Daniel Johnson) daniel@therulesofstyle.com (Daniel Johnson) http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/mens-aftershave-the-experts-advice Mens Aftershave – The experts guide. Aftershave, Apres Rasage, cologne, scent and smelly. These are all names that relate to the range of fragrances that us men apply to our skin in the attempt to arouse the primeval aromatic senses of the female kind. But how much do you really know about what you’re buying and applying? Here’s an expert guide to mens aftershave and the perfect scent to apply to five of the most common situations, including dates, seduction and the all important boys... Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/mens-aftershave-the-experts-advice Grooming http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/best-mens-aftershave-going-out The best men’s aftershaves for all occasions Most chaps have one or two fragrances that they rely on and that serve for every possible occasion. As a personal stylist I make sure that my clients have a fragrance, an aftershave, that works best for the situations that they’ll be in. I’ve been asked so many times, “what are the best men’s aftershaves?” I’m going to answer that question today by giving you advice on the best men’s aftershaves for the most common situations that... Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/best-mens-aftershave-going-out Grooming http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/best-mens-aftershaves-for-seduction The best men's Aftershaves for seduction, work and play. Moving on from the best men's aftershaves for a night out I'll now give you my insider choices and fragrance notes on the best scents for work, restaurants and of course, seduction. Although there is no secret fragrance that enraptures the ladies I've given you a secret that has worked for all my clients, it's killer, read on. For Work  When you’re at work you want to portray a clean, professional and fresh image as if you're... Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/best-mens-aftershaves-for-seduction Grooming http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/how-to-look-taller-ten-expert-tips How to look Taller – 10 expert tips. There are a number of men who need a leg up in the style world, it’s needless to say no more so than the chaps with a shorter stature. We have to cut it straight here, we can’t make you grow an extra foot with a magic trick, however, fear not, there are a few simple rules to follow. Use these rules of style and you’ll cast the illusion that you’re much more of a giant than you are. The fundamentals THE GOLDEN RULE: Slimmer is taller – Remember... Fri, 2 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/how-to-look-taller-ten-expert-tips Style http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/the-best-hair-cut-for-the-job-interview You get just one chance to make a good first impression -- and your haircut needs to be an asset, not a liability. Here are the signals your hair’s sending and why. Interview suit dry-cleaned? Check. Shoes shined? Check. Mohawk perfectly sculpted with extra pomade? Hold on a second there, cowboy. This is a job interview, where you’re supposed to strut your experience, not your feathers! “Research says we make our assessments of others in the first 15 seconds we meet them,” says John... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/the-best-hair-cut-for-the-job-interview Grooming http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/sprezzatura_bed_head_look Sprezzatura, the Italian art of nonchalance. The idea is that you achieve something very difficult for almost every man on the planet, looking better than any other man around whilst looking like you haven't exhausted any effort. Of course, A-list celebrity men have teams of  mens stylists, hair stylists and make-up artists to achieve the highly precendented level of sprezzatura, so can you do it too? Well here's the inside scoop - at the Rules of Style we'll be bringing you a series of... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/sprezzatura_bed_head_look Style http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/double_breasted_jacket The last time the double-breasted look was en vogue, Ronald Regan was the man in the White House, and Gordon Gekko was on the big screen telling a room full of investors that “Greed is good.” But with every designer from Roberto Cavalli to Ermenegildo Zegna reinvestigating the long-dormant staple on the runway this year, it seems the double breast is making a comeback.  Like many other resurgent fashion trends, the new double breast incorporates a mix of both traditional and... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/double_breasted_jacket Style http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/should-i-shave-with-or-against-the-grain We always advise to shave 'with the grain' but should this be the same for everyone? I recently got an email from a friend and loyal blog-follower. In following my weekly shaving tips, he noticed that I have been neglecting men who have fine, thin beards. He wrote to me that, despite his best attempts to avoid irritation, he just can’t shave with the grain because the hairs just don’t get cut. Some people have ultra-straight hair on their head and on their beards. Some people, despite... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/should-i-shave-with-or-against-the-grain Grooming http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/aftershave-that-takes-you-from-day-to-night In the Will Ferrell comedy Anchorman, Paul Rudd’s character proudly proclaims that his cologne -- Sex Panther -- is “illegal in nine countries.” He goes on to brag about its lady-killing qualities: “They’ve done studies, you know. Sixty percent of the time, it works … every time.” If your cologne has similar powers, you’re a lucky man. But seducing the ladies is probably not uppermost in your mind when you splash your scent on in the morning -- and it shouldn’t be.... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/aftershave-that-takes-you-from-day-to-night Grooming http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/instant-hangover-cure It's party season, you had too much last night and you didn’t make it home. No judgments here, but what about that big meeting today? How can you make yourself look presentable -- without the benefit of a shower or a stunt double? No sweat! But even if there is, we’ve got you covered! Just follow these quick and easy acts of portable hygiene and you’ll be good to go … to work. Tip: Buy the products first, then hit the cleanest men’s room you can find to perform the necessary... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.therulesofstyle.com/articles/instant-hangover-cure Grooming