Every once in a while you need to have “the talk” with your man. Well, “the talk” I have with Joe is always about skin care! Time after time, as men’s skin care brands send new products for him to try, we have “the talk” about why he should be using necessities like eye cream and exfoliator. This week, after two years, I conquered the exfoliator quest! Ladies, it’s not “exfoliator” it’s “grit.” You know, the gritty stuff that gets rid of the gunk in your pores. Whatever works! Here are my top grit picks for your man (Joe approved).
Earlier this week amongst all of the beauty loot I received to test out, there was a heavy bag full of Lacoste colognes including their latest for Spring, Eau De Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge for Joe and I to become familiar with. Like a wine tasting, I set up a fragrance sampling on my ottoman and we made a night of testing, discussing cologne and laughing as he’s such a trooper. Obvi I need the man’s point of view!
It’s clear that men naturally age better than women, but what do you all think of guys with grey hair? I think post college it’s completely acceptable and super sexy to see a man with a few greys, but before that it’s kind of awkward and I knew a guy who was 100% grey all through college. Yes, ladies, it can happen very early. Until now, I’ve never thought about how the men react to turning grey. Turns out, they’re just like us with less options.
Last night, my men’s grooming guru (and hot bf), Joe, and I attended a private dinner with Mark Sanchez at Nobu 57 to celebrate the launch of Degree Men Adrenaline Series with Motion Sense Technology. It was a super intimate setting, Mark brought his brother (who’s also his agent) and the food was never ending! Literally, we had about eight courses. I had special vegetarian meals and when beef came around Mark would hide it from me! The hottie Jets Quarter Back and I had some one on-one-time after our meal and I got the scoop on his playlist, dating style and why he cut off those beautiful curls.
There’s something happening in men’s grooming that’s not attractive – major peacocking. What started off as the modern man wanting to look presentable to be able to compete in the workplace by upgrading their skincare regimen has spiraled out of control (Brotox is even pushing it, does it really need the name?). Marketers have noticed the spike in skincare sales and are now trying what seems like everything they can to hop on board. Hence, the latest trends in men’s grooming and fashion that make me want to hurl.
