"The boor covers himself, the rich man or the fool adorns himself, and the elegant man gets dressed."
Rewind 60 years ago, men were always dressed, and I don't mean dressed in jeans and a tee, I mean dressed, well.
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With AW 2015 fashion shows wrapped up in in London, Milan and Paris, and about to start in NYC, we are beginning to get a taste of what is in store for 2015 fashion... and let me tell you, this year is going to be uh-maze-ing.
Here are a few of the top style trends of 2015.
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Happy Friday, gentlemen! I hope this day kicks your weekend off to a wonderful start. Today I want to give you a selection of faves to check out, in case you wanted to spoil yourself a little bit this weekend.
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Undoubtedly this new responsibility has shifted your daily routine in a big way. I’m sure some of the changes you’re experiencing are tough, most are wonderful, and perhaps some changes you don’t even realize are happening.
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The thought of overhauling your entire wardrobe can be paralyzing (even if you have someone like me who is willing to do all of the hard work for you), I get it.
Here are a few ways to take your style to the next level without committing a lot of time, money or energy.
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The black suit... it's one of those things that every man should own but should definitely, definitely know when and where to wear it.
It can be confusing, and intimidating, but doesn't have to be. Let me explain.
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I couldn't be more excited for this year. Although the snow is falling, the roads are full of traffic and we've been living in sub-zero temperatures for far too long (cue chinook), there is just something magical about 2015, I can feel it in the air!
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Because today is the day where we all go buy the stuff that Santa forgot, or we simply cannot say no to a sale, I've decided to put together a list of locally-owned shops in Calgary that I think are offering great Boxing Day/week deals.
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With the holiday season in full swing, and the hustle and bustle of Christmas parties, events, making time for friends and family, and Christmas shopping, it is sometimes hard to make the time required to give back. This is the time of year that we all should be recognizing how fortunate we are to be able to give and receive, to hug our friends and family and to eat good food. Some people do not have the same luxuries.
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So, you've found yourself here on the Ensemble blog, let's make a few assumptions before we begin. You are here because you want to be a better man. This website, as well as Lauren, are great assets to improving your physical self. But remember if you're only trying to change your style you're simply slapping a new coat of paint on an old house.
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Christmas shopping is stressful, especially when you have a special someone to buy for. Whether it is a new fling, a long term-relationship or your wife, there is no denying that finding the perfect gift is tough.
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Style trends come and go but certain aspects never change. Below are a hand-chosen selection of gentlemen I think have made an impact on men's fashion, and whose style has stood the test of time.
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It's that time of year again! Your company is hosting a Christmas party, you have a black tie fundraiser event, your girlfriend wants to be wined and dined on New Years Eve... and you have NO idea what to wear. Putting together occasion specific and appropriate outfits is difficult - trying to sort out the difference between business formal, business casual, formal, black-tie, casual, etc. is a lot to wrap your head around, especially for those of us who do not fall into the 'fashion savvy' category.
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Thursday is one of my favourite days of the week for a few reasons... firstly, it is a great day to get together with friends after work because it isn't as busy as Friday but still has a good vibe, secondly, it is Friday eve, thirdly, Spotify has throwback playlists, and fourthly, it is the most stylish day of the week. Ok, I made the last one up, every day of the week is the most stylish, but the rest are cold, hard facts. :)
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Let's talk about one of the most common excuses 'nice' guys have for not being able to get the girl. You're a nice guy, you treat girls with respect and kindness, you open doors and pay for dinners, you're a shoulder to cry on when she's sad and a great dance partner when she's happy. Essentially, you're doing everything right and despite how hard you try, you're getting closer and closer to the friend zone (if you're not already in it).
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So, daylight savings time has come and gone... nights are getting longer, days are getting shorter and winter is around the corner. In an attempt to add some happiness to the inevitable 5 month deep freeze (with the occasional chinook, of course) and the increasing inches of snow on the ground, I am going to give you TEN reasons you can be excited that winter is coming.
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Last weekend I spent time in the Big City, and it was uh-maze-ing. It is like every bone in my body knows it belongs there. I feel a sense of ease - a calmness that only the busy streets of Manhattan can evoke. It's a feeling of being home that is only otherwise felt during Christmas at mom and dads. It's magic and there are many reasons it is the most wonderful city on earth. As good ol' Sinatra once said, if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere, it's up to you, New York, New York.
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It's back... Ensemble, dating edition, and this week I want to talk about some of the reasons you may not be landing the girl. Why you may have a couple "ones that got away", and how to adjust your behaviour to avoid future regrets (and losses) when it comes to women.
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Casual style is usually one of three things - 1) something guys don't put much thought into (oh, it's Saturday, I think I'll just wear my workout gear all day) 2) have no idea how to achieve or 3) is so perfectly put together it looks effortless. Obviously you should be trying to achieve the third. It can be difficult to put together a casual look that looks good but doesn't look like you're trying to hard - this is one of the most common style questions I receive.
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So, turns out Chicago 110% lives up to its hype. WOW, what a cool city! Not only does it have a unique vibe, similar to that of NYC, it is beautiful, friendly, diverse, trendy and exceptionally CLEAN! One of my favourite activities I got to experience while in the city was the architectural boat tour. I am not normally one for tours, or anything touristy for that matter, but this one was exceptional - you take a boat through the rivers of downtown Chicago while your charismatic and intelligent guide tells you all about the different buildings. It was pretty cool.
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