Sep 8

dl40147-009-2x Something to Put Your Cufflinks On   Most men go around with the standard button down shirts with the button down sleeves on them, and there’s nothing wrong with that.  Except, that you can’t put your silver cufflinks on them.  While that might not be a big deal for many professionals, it’s a shame, really.  After all, they’re missing out on a way to add class and distinction to what they wear.  They’re missing out on a bit of personalization that you can’t really pull off with a tie unless you went into the realm of the gaudy, not to mention missing out on the elegance that normally only come with tuxedos.  So if you’re going to wear cufflinks, you must have French Cuff Shirts.  Start with the standard, the Handmade White French Cuff Shirt.  Get four or five to start with to wear throughout the week.  Italian-made and very stylish, they won’t be missed by those you meet throughout your day and combined with whatever sparkling on your French Cuffs you’ll complete your ensemble in a way you hadn’t considered before until then.  On the battlefields and courts of modern business and social situations, everyone is trying to look good, so why not add a whole array of options to your wardrobe arsenal by adding French Cuff Shirts, and the cufflinks to go with them.  This will open up a world of fashion to you, enable you to advertise who you are, what you do, and what you like in a very classy tone that isn’t very loud or obnoxious.  They should be a standard fixture in your closet at all times. 

Aug 18

CC-SER-2 Sergeant CufflinksA non-commissioned officer is one of the most important roles in any modern military.  They are the people who end up getting things done.  They are direct line managers to the soldiers who must carry out the action required by their orders, and the NCO directs them to do it.  In so doing, they must also set an example for their soldiers to follow, and this is not easy.  Leaders lead by example and good NCOs and Officers have to dress sharply each and every day and maintain their uniform as well as they can throughout the day.  They have to stay physically fit, and behave in a military manner as well as can be expected.  Their example will always be watched by the men and women they lead, and they will come to emulate it in one way or another.  This is why discipline always begins at the top and permeates down to the troops; the more an NCO lets things slide discipline erodes.  When a soldier becomes an NCO it is a sudden increase in responsibility and a watershed moment in his career when he must now be in charge of other soldiers and lead them well.  To this end, a gift of a set of Blue Sergeant Stripes Cufflinks will be a great way to show the new NCO that he’s arrived into a cadre of professionals who make the military work.  These patriotic cufflinks feature the US Army E-5 Sergeant insignia rank in a field of blue, which goes well on the cuff of any dress uniform.  Silver cufflinks are a fine way to show esteem and appreciation that the recipient will enjoy throughout their career.  They won’t make the job of the NCO any easier, but he’ll look good doing it. 

Aug 16

LAX%20001 Keep Your Watch Simple Men’s dress watches can get rather elaborate.  They can have so many dials and devices on them that they seem to clutter up the scant amount of space available on the watch face itself to the point that sometimes you have to spend a moment or two to find the information you’re looking for.  Not that those devices are useless; the back light is very nice. There are plenty of times when the alarm comes in handy.  It’s nice to know the day, but how often do you need your watch to tell you what time it is in another time zone?  More often than not you’d get that information from another source.  And unless you’re a gym coach, how often do you use the stop-watch feature on a watch anyway?  More often than not you’d end up just getting a real stop-watch anyway.  When you select a dress watch you ought to keep it simple approach yet beautiful in design.  The Men’s Big Links Rectangular Dress Watch is a marvelous example of what you need.  The rectangular time-face is modern, stylish and elegantly simple with a burnished black metal band and finish, with large Arabic numbers in a water resistant package.  An excellent accessory to go with any formal outfit and silver cufflinks this watch does its job well.  Too much information than what you absolutely need can be a distraction and it’s best to do what you can to get rid of the clutter that you don’t need on a watch. 

Aug 3

OAK006 Be Squared AwayNo man should be without a watch.  Even in this day and age where timepieces can come in various forms, from the old-fashioned pocket watch to the clocks on our smart-phones and computers, no man should ever be without a watch.  Not having one conveys a rather carefree look to you, and for a professional that doesn’t bode well.  Perhaps most people won’t give it a second thought, but some clients will see it as something amiss, that you just don’t have it all together.  There’s a term for this used by military people called “squared away,” where you are so ready to confront the day in various ways that you become reliant and dependable by others.  If you don’t look squared away, people notice, even if they think they don’t.  They see a man without a watch as a man who doesn’t think time is important not to be able to look at it at a glance.  It’s not necessarily true, but it’s all about appearances, and in a fast-paced world, appearances matter.  So if you’re looking for men’s dress watches, you want something that not only works, but looks very nice, something that not only belongs on your wrist, but makes everyone else wish they had one.  Take the Cool Rectangular Wrist Watch.  Set with a beveled crystal top and with a steel case and wrist-band, this watch is elegantly modern, masculine, and professional.  Having this and other men’s accessories that complement your outfit will go well toward the sort of appearance you wish to have, which is to be squared away. 

Jul 29

PC418101 Get a Good WalletEventually you’re going to wear out your wallet.  It’s part of who you are.  You put everything in there.  It’s not a woman’s purse by any stretch of the imagination but like any men’s wallet it is something you put your credit and debit cards, your business cards, your shopping membership cards, your driver’s license, your personal photos, and, of course, money.  That’s a lot of things to put in there and over time of taking it out and messing with it, and on occasion leaving it in a position where it ends up in the washing machine, it’s going to take some punishment.  When it comes time to get a new wallet, there’s a wide variety of options to choose from, ranging from sythethic fabrics to tri-fold styles.  Maybe you have a particular style in mind, or maybe you don’t.  A good suggestion would be this Executive Bi-Fold Wallet with ID Window?  Made of genuine leather, this bi-fold is just the right size for both your bills and your cards, which means you can store those items in a nice, neat fashion and your bills won’t have unusual folds in case you have to have a machine take them.  Flat for any pocket and stylish, this and other men’s accessories are just the kind of thing you need on a day-to-day basis when you’re out on the town or conducting business, or whatever.  With good materials, you’ll enjoy a wallet that can last you years if necessary.  Just try not to put it in the clothes washer. 

Jul 28

cd-1079 Dress as a Leader You may not realize it, but people are watching you.  Not all the time, of course.  But when you go to work and do your job, those around you are watching.  It’s not all deliberate, those a little of it is.  You make an impression on those around you by how you carry yourself, how you work, how you dress, and how you behave overall.  You’re a leader, and the best leaders often don’t realize it initially because what they do is so ingrained in their character.  It’s right then when people realize the effect they have on others that one of two things happen; either they become excellent leaders or they begin to fall apart.  They fall apart because they let that effect get to their heads and they become infatuated with it instead of understanding what they need to do to make that power into a positive force for success and prosperity for not just themselves, but for the company and others as well.  To be the success you want to be as a leader means you have to set an example of bearing, confidence, workmanship and professionalism.  To that end, what you wear is going to make that example plain.  From your suit to your silver cufflinks, you have to announce to one and all that you’re professional and you mean business.  A set of Sterling Silver Button Cufflinks convey a quaint sense of sparkle and professionalism that isn’t ostentatious, but practically belongs to the cuffs on your sleeve.  Neither fun nor stodgy, these executive cufflinks will give you that kind of image you need to convey and remind you that you’re just one part of a whole that others look to for leadership. 

Sep 12

CD-582 Reveal that Asian Pride!Most historians treat the Mongolians as historical villains. What they fail to realize is that the rich Asian cultural and technological heritage we have today is partly caused by Genghis Khan’s relentless search for loot all across mainland Asia and Eastern Europe.

 

As the Mongolian pirates roamed the continent, they unconsciously bring along with them cultural artifacts from the last settlement they have been to and because they span almost all of Asia and Europe, these two continents were able to share each other’s wealth of knowledge.

 

Take the invention of paper and gunpowder as an example. Some historians say that paper was first made in Pompeii while others say that even before that, China already has the technology of manufacturing paper scrolls from wood. Same goes with gunpowder. Most people thought that the technology came from Europe when, in fact, China is already using it in fireworks display several centuries before the first gun was manufactured.

 

If you are one of those who believe that the Mongolians have done the world good with their constant looting and raiding, then this Asian-styled skull pendant would represent your strong deviation from popular knowledge. Stainless steel pendants and sterling silver cufflinks won’t tarnish as much as Genghis Khan’s greatness did since time immemorial.

 

But that’s not going to happen if you, as someone who has an alternative history to tell, would dare to continue the search for truth about the Asian civilization. It is high time that we deconstruct the popular notion that Europe is the center of the civilized world. What they did was try to conquer the world but that does not necessarily mean greatness.

 

 

Aug 29

OAK005 Artistic TimepieceNice men’s watch by YB is another artsy timepiece crafted by one of the well-loved watchmakers of the century. These men’s dress watches clearly showcase one’s sophisticated fashion sense. What you will come to realize the moment you see them worn with a nice pair of designer cufflinks is the fact that fashion and visual arts go hand in hand.

 

What’s more, it also asserts the minimalist approach in arts and fashion by choosing something generic and turning them into art pieces through sheer intricate execution. The artistic value of a piece of accessory lies is mainly on how it functions technically and visually. Simply put, an artisan should know how to combine substance and style and make these two appear on a spectator at a single glance.

 

Here is something that can kindle our imagination, subconsciously perhaps. Especially whenever we are aware of the fact that with every glance on the timepiece’s black sun-brushed finish accented by red orange, we also subconsciously realize the fact that time, in itself is just an imagination. The world does not stop at 1’clock and ends at 12 o’clock, fifty-nine minutes, fifty-nine seconds ad infinitum. All these realization can happen in a fraction of a nanosecond, again, subconsciously perhaps. But then again, we are over and done with “time” being a sheer work of man’s labyrinthine mind.

 

A timepiece that is an artwork, at the same time, tells us two things at once then: that though time is at the essence in a material world, an artwork can remind us that time, in its very essence, does not really exist.

Aug 28

OAK003 Dark EleganceIf you are looking for men’s dress watches that complements your sophisticated fashion sense, then Youngblood’s men’s unique dark dress watch is the accessory you are looking for.

 

This timepiece made of radiant black stainless steel definitely says a lot about a man of flair. It goes to show that when it comes to men’s fashion, simple yet unique details are still sought-after.

 

The design of the dial reflects one’s manhood in a more intricate manner. Each element was well thought out to create the manly theme you want for your wrist watch. It features a large quadrilateral dial with sun-brushed black finish. The face of the watch is accented by the black and white clock hands, the brand logo, Arabic numbers and square hour markers.

 

Best of all, the face also features three chronograph eyes in silver finish that also complements the total look of the dress watch. It also has a date frame at the lower middle part of the face. All of these have been laid out on the face of the watch strategically. One glance on the watch is enough to get the information you needed but that does not usually happens because whenever you look at your elegant watch, you just can’t help but keep looking at it until your new manhood sinks in unto you.

 

So what else are you waiting for? Getting the nicest watch to match your silver cufflinks is never easy now that there are many brands to choose from in the market. You better opt for a model made by a trusted brand and that’s what Youngblood is for many users.

 

Aug 27

STX003 Top Quality Watch at an Affordable Price!The Youngblood round killer watch complements your youthful glow to its fullest. Its cool blue and silver color combination showcases just that. With these men’s dress watches, glancing at the time would become the best way to past the time while you are waiting for the bus.

 

The dial itself has a silver sun-brushed finish that matches the cool blue and black hands, rim, chronograph, Arabic numbers, Youngblood logo and the quadrilateral hour markers. All of it looks good with the shiny shimmering silver background. Such design goes well with any stainless steel or silver cufflinks you wear at work.

 

Not only that, the dial itself matches the calf-type steel band that has a butterfly clasp to make it easy to wear. The casing of the dial is also well polished and is completely tarnish-free. Youngblood has become the brand of choice within its price range because of its durability.

 

Another must-buy on this wristwatch is the chronograph that has a mineral crystal top and snap on back cover. These additional features protect the watch from shocks, ensuring the watch is running perfectly. Also, the same enclosure makes the watch water resistant up to 30 meters deep. So in terms of quality and function, Youngblood round killer watch is clearly ahead of the game.

 

But to top it all off, Youngblood’s Japan OS20 chrono movement mechanism is also the technology behind this particular model. So when it comes to time accuracy and chronograph measurement, it is still the best choice over its competitors.

 

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