Man Fashion Skin Care: Product of the Week

If you wake up one day and realize there is a line of wrinkles on you face, you could probably don't bother much about it. But hang on, why leave this unattended if you have the chance to take good care of your skin right now? Yes, I have tested the the Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle &UV Damage Corrector for a month now and the results is just amazing. Our skin is exposed to constant aggressors from sun exposure to stress to pollution which deteriorate collagen and elastin which over time produces those lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture and can reduced skin clarity.







The Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector is an easily absorbed affair, termed 'de-ageing serum', formulated to work day and night to reduce the appearance of those lines and wrinkles, and repair and help prevent UV damage with results similar to an (expensive) dermatological laser treatment. Clinique advise using three drops twice a day, courtesy of the syringe-like dispenser and in 12 weeks, you should achieve 63% of the visible wrinkle reducing power of a laser – not bad considering the extortionate cost of laser treatment!

The serum address 3 main areas of concern:



VISIBLY REPAIRS UV DAMAGE



UV is still one of the leading causes of accelerated ageing. Harmful rays penetrate deeply into skin causing direct damage to cellular DNA and distortions in the skin's regeneration process, and indirect damage from the release of free radicals. The visible results of sun damage include: breakdown of collagen, uneven skin texture and the early appearance of lines and wrinkles, the "solar scars" that are the noticeable proof of collagen loss from extended UV exposure.



A potent blend of three patented repair enzymes encapsulated in a liposome delivery system work to help visibly reverse UV damage and mend "solar scars." This technology represents 20 years of clinical study into molecular delivery systems and aids penetration deep within the surface of the skin to dramatically revitalise the appearance of photo ageing.

• Micrococcus Luteus (Ultrasomes V) – these liposomes work best at night to intensify the skin's ability to visibly repair sun-inflicted damage from UVB rays.

•  Photolyase Fermentate (Photosomes V) – absorbs visible light to promote natural cellular repair, working efficiently during daylight hours, to improve the appearance of sun damaged skin over time.

•  OGG-1 Fermentate (Roxisomes) – derived from the mustard plant, protects cells from oxidative damage resulting from UV and intrinsic ageing.

WRINKLE REDUCING POLYPEPTIDE TECHNOLOGY





A high-level peptide complex boosts natural collagen production and helps maintain existing natural collagen with essential ingredients. Skin becomes more firm, and the appearance of lines and wrinkles is diminished. Targeted for application around the entire face and especially the delicate eye area, it works to help reverse one of the most visible signs of ageing by effectively smoothing and softening the appearance of eye creases.

• Whey Protein – a natural, amino acid rich, polypeptide helps skin look and feel more firm and resilient while minimising the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

• Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) – helps to plump the skin and increase natural collagen production, resulting in firm skin and minimised appearance of lines and wrinkles.

• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 – this bio-peptide helps prompt natural collagen production.

FREE RADICAL PROTECTION





Additionally, a cocktail of ingredients work to protect skin by helping to fight free radicals from environmental aggressors and to prevent future damage to the skin.

• Vitamin C and E (Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate and Tocopheryl Acetate) – provide antioxidant protection from free radicals induced by UV.

• Ergothioneine – this naturally occurring amino acid is a powerful antioxidant, helping to protect skin from environmental aggressors. Works with Vitamin C and E, helping to provide balance to the skin and helping to re-activate each other.

• Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Juice Extract – contains Ellagic Acid to help protect the skin and defend the skin against visible damage.

We know all the above technical terms sound complicated, but for simplicity, we always look at the end results. For the matter of fact, it's work!! That's simple. :)

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The “Spiralists”Hairspring production at A. Lange & Sohne

The "Spiralists" 

Hairspring production at A. Lange & Söhne

It weights slightly more than two milligrams. It is smaller than a thumbtack head and thinner than a human hair. And it is the pulsating heart of every wristwatch: the balance spring, or hairspring as it is also called. Perhaps only half a dozen watch companies in the whole world make them in-house. And A. Lange & Söhne is one of these chosen few. Since 2003, the vener able Saxon manufactory has endowed a growing number of movements with its pro prietary balance springs. Meanwhile, they oscillate in one out of two Lange movements.

Tiny. Vital. The balance spring.

Since the DOUBLE SPLIT, a spectacular double-rattrapante chronograph, was launched seven years ago, Lange has steadily increased the number of manufacture cali bres with its proprietary hairsprings. At this year's SIHH alone, the Saxons presen ted five new models with springs developed and manufactured in-house. So now, half of the 24 current Lange calibres are equipped with them (see table on page 2).

Exclusive trio with the Lange hairspring: the "165 Years – Homage to F. A. Lange" anniversary edition

Lange's balance spring manufacturing ca pability is based on an ingenious and elabo rate system that Günter Blümlein began to develop in the 1990s. After all, hairsprings are part of the Lange heritage: the metal alloy still ubiquitously used today dates back to 1930 and to Richard Lange, Ferdinand A. Lange's eldest son. The scien tist in the fam ily was the first to discover that the admix ture of beryllium in steel-nickel alloys deci sively improved their elasticity and thermal resistance.

Year	Model	Calibre
2004	DOUBLE SPLIT	L001.1
2005	TOURBOGRAPH "Pour le Mérite"	L903.0
2006	RICHARD LANGE	L041.2
	DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL	L952.1
2008	CABARET TOURBILLON	L042.1
2009	RICHARD LANGE "Pour le Mérite"	L044.1
	LANGE ZEITWERK	L043.1
2010	LANGE 1 TOURBILLON "Homage to F. A. Lange"	L961.2
	1815 MOONPHASE "Homage to F. A. Lange"	L943.2
	RICHARD LANGE "Referenzuhr"	L033.1
	LANGE 1 DAYMATIC	L021.1
	1815 CHRONOGRAPH	L951.5
Meanwhile, Lange has equipped 12 calibres with its proprie tary hairsprings

Even today, the development and pro duction of reliable balance springs is associated with nearly insurmountable technical obstacles. The slightest devia tions from specified manufacturing tol erances or sequences in the multi-stage production process would have serious consequences with respect to the rate accuracy of the watch. This is why most watchmaking companies don't even con sider getting involved in such an intricate undertaking.

The first difficulties are already en coun tered at the first stage during which the wire, made of a steel-nickel alloy, is drawn. Several times in succession, it is pulled through progressively smaller diamond dies until it has attained its final diameter of down to 0.05 millime tres. Then, between two extremely hard metal cylinders, it is rolled to a strip with a cross section measuring 0.018 by 0.09 millimetres. Uncompromising precision is ab solutely crucial. This is because in the assembled watch, a deviation of just one ten-thousandth of a milli metre can cause a rate diffe rence of about three min­utes. The spe cial rollers used by Lange are ground in the in-house toolmaking depart ment. No outside supplier would be capable of delivering rolls to the required toler ances.

The next step involves measuring the strip after it has been rolled. A laser inside the roll mill measures the width, but it still lacks the precision to dependably meas ure the thickness of the strip. For this purpose, a defined section of strip has to be weighed. Then, using a special formula, the thickness can be determined with sufficient accuracy.

The rolled strip is now precisely cut into pieces of identi cal length. Three, four, or five of these pieces are pedantically coiled around each other by hand. This is how the hairsprings are ultimately formed. Up to 40 of these coiled packs are stacked in a metal ring. In a vacuum furnace, they are subject to a sta bilising heat treatment at a temperature of several hundred degrees Celsius. The permissible tem pera ture deviation during this phase is less than one de gree. After the hairsprings are separated, collets are laser-welded to their inner ends. Finally, the hair springs are cut to the desired number of wind ings. Now, they are ready to be connected to the balance.

But first, they have to be classified to assure that the balance spring and the balance truly constitute a harmonious pair. This is done with a method that accurately measures the moment of elasticity of the hairspring and assigns it to one of 20 classes. Then, the hairspring can be paired with a balance that has precisely the right moment of inertia. This eliminates pairings that would cause exces sive rate deviations.

The process of bending the terminal curve calls for extreme sensitivity. It is decisive for the regularity of the hairspring's oscillation behaviour. This applies in par ti cular to the so-called "Breguet overcoil" for which the outer end of the spring is bent upwards and then folded inward on a sec ond plane above the spring. For this critical procedure, which allows only one try, an experienced watch maker spends about two to three hours. But if he succeeds, the bal ance spring will "breathe" about 200 million times a year with impeccable uniformity.

The first Lange watch with a Lange hairspring: the DOUBLE SPLIT – shown in the current pink gold version.

Calls for extreme artisanal skill: coiling a hairspring.

A joy for the connoisseur: Lange overcoil hairspring and balance wheel with eccentric poising weights.

Lange's technological know-how and in-depth experience in the domain of oscillation systems is in no way limited to the production of balance springs, by the way. Special springs like those that re-tension the constant-force escapements of the LANGE 31 and the LANGE ZEITWERK are also crafted in-house. And the balance wheels with eccentric poising weights, perfectly matched in their characteristics to Lange hair springs, are produced on-site as well. Meanwhile, this lightweight and precisely adjustable system has been deployed in seven calibres. Thanks to the interaction of these two compo nents, Lange watches are adjustable to a rate accuracy that is second to none. This achievement reflects a horological understanding with an ultimate goal that can be expressed in one word: precision. 

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Eco Fashion Shows Updates

If you are care about environment, you should give some support to our eco-fashion designers. Let us update you the latest Eco-Fashion Shows for rest of the September month.

September 25-28

Paris – Since 2004 The Ethical Fashion Show has been bringingtogether designers who care about the environment and culture's skills. From chic to traditional fashion including street wear, there's something to suit all tastes.

September 27-30

Vancouver – Starting their inaugural Eco-fashion Week, a selection of some of  the best eco-designers from around the world will come together to showcase their latest collections of environmentally friendly, trend-setting fashion



 Do drop us a note if you have something to share, leave them in the comments and we'll spread the news!

Please visit iHomme Style  for more update news.

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5 Fashion Styles to Avoid in this Fall

Summer was over and we are now in Fall. So everyone is wondering what's hot in this fall? Before we shares our thoughts on this what's is IN this Fall, we thought it is a right time to share these 5 fashion styles to avoid in this Fall.

1. Don't Try Your Beach Casual Wear 

If you have not clear your wardrobe, it is time to do it this weekend. We don't mean to keep all your summer clothing aside, but try to avoid your beach casual wear like board shorts, Cargo pants, sandals or leather flip-flops. Instead, you should start to look at Cardigan, pinstriped pants etc.

2. Don't Overdo with Accessories 

We are sure some of you love accessories, especially those accessories that you wear during summer time. Perhaps a merino wool or cashmere scarf is what you need, as many scarves that offered in the market are made of lower grade, which is not comfortable if wear for long hours. Sunglasses is the only piece of accessory that you could probably want to keep in your wardrobe. Hey!! How about one compact umbrella that to carry along during this raining season?

3. Avoid Bright Colors Combo

Khaki, white and blue are never fail. Invest in a piece of cool khaki blazer is definitely worth the investment. This color combo really able to give a new life of your own in this fall.

4. Is time to Get a New Haircut

Even if you're not the best-looking guy in the world, but you can still pull off a good look if you get yoursefl a new haircut, this will give you a new fresh look in this fall to your outside friends. The best hairstyle that we recommend is still short messy haircut. What do you think?

5.Keep Your Sleeveless T-Shirt

Please keep your sleeveless t-shirt away, or the best is to keep one or two pieces to match with your new turtle neck or v-neck sweaters, but never over do it.

Whatever styles you go for in this fall, it's important to go with the style that you feel comfortable and confident. Experiment with different clothing combination to get a look that makes you look and feel great. Do not follow fashion trends if they make you feel uneasy. Our belief in fashion is always about comfort and style. Do you think so?

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Mens Designer watches: How to Choose Your Designer Watch?

Designer watches are always in the limelight on the market today for both men and women. The ingenuity and style of the designs of each designer watches can be seen in their broad offering together with their released. These designer watches have everything from casual dress watches to professional looking luxury watches and even offer a variety of sport and urban styles as well. You may confuse with so many selection especially just to pick one or two. In this section, we will share some basic tips to assist you to find a designer watch that fits both your style as well as your budget.

Match Your Own Style

As we always believe that you are the only one will know best, find the one that you find comfortable in your wrists. You also must think of when you would like to wear this. As this is expensive time piece, you must choose the one that suit the lifestyle you have, never go for extreme design which does not fit with your current dress code.



The worst decision in any buying process is to let your friends' choose the design for you. Well, we don't mean you should not bring your friends along, and you can also consider their suggestions or opinions but you should be the one who make the final decision on what to buy. Otherwise, you might regret in time to come.



Select from Fashion Designer Brand

When we talk about designer watch, we will assume you will always choose from the brands that you familiar with, or from fashion designers' brands. Because it is surely that their designer watches will complement with the their designer outfits released now and then. Another best way to scan through fashion magazines, which you could get some ideas how the models match these designer watches with their clothing on.

Always go for Genuine

Designer watch is always expensive, but it's worth the the investment, so try to avoid replicas. There are replicas dealers out there who always made their products appear to be genuine, so always buy from reputable or authorized dealers only. One of the way to differentiate between genuine and fake is designer watch should come in its original signature box, with instruction booklet, international guarantee, and often with a certificate of authenticity. Never believe the dealers if these were of sales promotions or direct from manufacturers.



Lastly, do your homework before you start your shopping, make sure you read the brand reviews and customers feedback that you can easily find in the net. You should establish your own ideas what brands and price range in mind before start your shopping spree.

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Man Fashion: Large Mens Clothing Trends

Nowadays, there are various fashion stores in the cities that exclusively deal with large men's clothing. Tall and big men no longer return to their homes frustrated and empty-handed after a shopping spree. Plus size men no longer have to wear short pants that expose their ankles or shirts that cannot be tucked in. They also do not have to put up with those embracing moments when their shirts could not be buttoned.

Moreover, plus size and tall men had to part away with a few more dollars to buy their clothing from the few specialty stores. Their clothes were rare and thus categorized as 'special'. This gave such stores the right to unscrupulously demand for more money. In fact some shops required plus size and tall men to book and order clothes before visiting the stores. Thanks to the plethora of large men's clothing, today they are available at affordable prices. Tall and big men can now comfortable shop for clothes within their budget limits.

Men have aggressively embraced fashion to attain an identity in recent years that clearly defines their sense of style. They want to uplift their confidence and emanate an appealing image which contributes to emulation of a positive career and personality impact. Back in the days fashion trends were reserved to average sized men. However, today there is a wide variety of large men's clothing in different colors, style and seasonal trends. In fact they have hit the market with a boom. 

Furthermore, you can get large men clothing in large quantities from online websites. In fact to increase the scope of their customers most online shops offer shipping and volume discounts on top of single item discounts. In short, any plus size and tall man should not be continue wearing clothes that do not perfectly fit when well-fitting affordable clothes can easily be accessed.

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Keith Kirkwood shot by Bradford Rogne

Photographer Bradford Rogne shot the latest campaign of LASC for Fall 2010 featuring Keith Kirkwood . Don’t forget to check out a making-of vdo clip.

A big thanks to Bradford Rogne for sharing us these images.

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Giulio Underwear and Swimwear’s new collection

Check out this brandnew collections of underwear and swimwear recently released from Hola España….yes indeed and yes indeed…another fabulous one from Spain. That’s right, it’s Giulio ’s campaign, a sexy Spanish brand from Barcelona with slogan “No Comment Underwear”…..let’s click on the pictures for LARGER SIZE…maybe you will know why…speechless….!!!

Find another post for the previous collection of Giulio featured modelChristian Santamaria here [+]

Oh and by the way, we assumed he is the model for Nitswim too. Heck! it happens sometimes that we have no idea who those prince sexy models are..and also forget to find their names because we are simply ensnared by their handsomely mojo charm!!! Do you know who he is ?

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aussieBum Hunk Launched + New Video

The latest aussieBum line Hunk is now launched with a hot, new video.  The line was previously entitled Spunk as MUB reported here, but was deemed too raunchy and renamed Hunk.  The Hunk range has old-school style written all over it.  The main body of the underwear is white with contrast stitching in blue, red, and indigo with a matching waistband.  The look of the line is very timeless and doesn't give in to trends.  It fits in as easily today as it would have a decade ago.  And its timelessness will be sure to take you into the next decade as well.  It currently comes in two styles, a brief and a jockstrap. It is likely though that aussieBum may extend the line to include more styles.  The brief is available for $16 USD and the jock runs around $14.  And with aussieBum you know they are going to be quality, so the price is good for how well they will last you.  You might want to stock up!

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