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Thokozane Mathebula talks us through the ins and outs of men's fashion from grooming to style and everything inbetween.
TK is preparing for winter. The cold weather should not cramp your style. In fact, it gives you more chance to try something new as you can pile on the layers.
A short look at winter style.
TK is back with some more great advice on being a modern man. This week, he looks at how to set up your living space.
Always great tips and advice.
I know color coordination sounds like a some bunch of hoooha but if you wanna look good you have to put in the effort.
As you might know by now it's called The Modern Men's Corner so gentlemen are included, for the ladies reading YES ! We still exist and out to impress and look good.
Basic Rules of Color Coordination is, we'll start with socks. Mix and match your socks either with your shirt or your pants. Vibrant colors are not really that formal unless done right and you'll ave to listen to get the rest..
Gents.
Gone are those days of standing in long ques just to buy that one jean denim jacket or those nice chinos you just came in for.
Most of us we go into stores knowing what we want, literally from the rack to the till, right?
Well, online shopping has saved us all that hustle and bustle.
Just register at an online shop of your liking and you're set. Almost all of them offer free delivery and discounts so affordability is a clean job.
Below is a list of some of my fav online shops not in order with podcast
1. www.mantality.co.za/
2. www.superbalist.co.za
3. www.labels4less.co.za
Let this winter be your fashion killa moment.
A lot has changed in the modern world, with work being something you create yourself through Social platforms i.e Social Entrepreneurship and many more investors looking to pour their wealth in young fresh minds that are innovative and ready for the corporate world.
The way your dress puts you in a category in the world, a certain group if you might say. Maneuvering your way through these fashion cultures is everything but easy an imposter can be spotted easily.
Lucky for you, my podcast is offering the tips and tricks that are needed to survive the Modern World.
Find the clothing you are looking for at Superbalist.co.za and on sodblac.co.za.
TK takes you through the basics of male grooming. Is a beard just a beard? What style fits your face?
It's not as difficult as you think but it's also not as easy.
Tips and advice from TK.
The smart shopping movement.
For most men we see something and immediately are drawn to it with more facts to back up this notion. Most instances men rarely consider smart shopping, that's if the person even knows what that is.
Our mentalities are wired for action in the present and that's no crime but this has an impact if you are using too much of your finances for something like clothing and there's a slight possibility to get that same outfit or piece of clothing half price else where.
Factors to consider when doing your retail shopping is actually a subject that they teach you from primary through to college, economics, it is important to plan your shopping escapades maybe two weeks prior to the actual date. That way you know how much you have and what you want.
Economics 101 (Budget, Planning).
Like Economics most retail stores use this method of first-in-first-out. This means summer clothing will arrive later on during winter, by that time it's not in demand but on display and the prices are actual beyond reasonable and by doing so you get to have that piece of clothing first and for a lesser price.
Managing your finances and hard earned money has to take priority as men we are providers too many, family, children, spouses, etc taking the time to stop and look at the price tag will not only help you shop smarter but keep your pockets happier too.
TK takes a second look at how you can save money. All it takes is a simple change in life. Rather save now for later. Don't YOLO!!!!
A quick five-minute change in your life could make all the difference in the future and TK takes you through it nice and slowly.
With his financial background, TK discusses the spending habits that we acquire and how we can limit it to maximize capital that we save every now and then. It has been scientifically proven that men are prone to be savvy and smart in their spending habits when the opposite sex is involved.
In the difficult times that we have in our country, savings and minimising liabilities are more important and proves helpful in maximizing the capital.
Getting fit and healthy is the new trend since 2014 the trend has gained so much momentum. From clothing and other materials to make it easy, it does not have to be an extreme gym routine but regularly exercising and keeping active just to keep the blood going.
With the stress of everyday work and home issues, we hold on to a lot of stress and are left with no outlet to blow off some steam. Sports really is the easiest way to keep fit, blow off steam and keep active, not only is it great for your body health-wise but its good for you with brain stimulation and that extra muscle for you to flex. A lot of the sports are just within arms reach with so much of us living in suburbs or big cities, we have all these amenities that only a selected few get to use.
Cycling, running, tennis, swimming etc are great for keeping active and building the muscles. However keep in mind the heatwave our country is currently experiencing, make sure to hydrate your body with lots of water and also remember to protect your skin when doing outdoor sports like the above mentioned you don't wanna get fit but get cancer or be active and faint in the middle of the street while you jog or cycling, and with that in mind find the suitable not loose and not too tight clothing for the sport you have in mind. The motto for this one should definitely be " KEEP FIT AND ACTIVE" its time we got rid of all that potbelly and got off our asses and actually do something.
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It's that time of the year again when people have vacated their positions after the Christmas bonus and a whole host of jobs have become available.
There is also a new batch of school-leavers who are looking for posts in the workplace.
Here are TK's top tips on surviving the job market season and getting those positions.
In this week's episode of the Modern Man, TK asks if you are a man that will fix your broken down car or if you will wait in the side of the road for the repairman to come along and help you?
Remembering to do it all stylishly...
We've seen so much work being put in when it comes to fashion, especially in the men's division. With so many men realising that just putting on clothes is not enough, you have to make an effort and make it count.
The year 2016 will see more men going corporate with their sense of style. Formality has grown considerably into peoples lives, work integrated so much into home lives.
The top 2 trends are, of course, Suits and Coats. Why did I say "Top 2 " while a coat is also formal? Well, because a coat can change a persons whole outfit just like that. From a casual golf shirt with chinos or even a tank top with ripped jeans, a coat gives multitude of levels. Don't miss out on the big trends this year.
Join Thokozane Mathebula as he gives you some very important Summer Health ideas and advice.
Now that we are back from holiday, how can you lose your holiday spread?
This is the #Podcast for you.
The woes of the festive season are the transitional clothing that happens.
Summer is nice and a lot of people are showing skin. However, the weather might have a different time table altogether.
A big part of being stylish is learning to be transitional, meaning you have to be prepared for almost anything you might encounter.
A great deal of the products I mentioned can be found in Topshop, Aldo an for the online user superbalist.com is full on stock with them.
The secret to a happy festive is to be thoughtful and that means you carefully select your gifts to the attributes of the person you buying the gifts for.
Be it your friend or dad, let's face it you're sometimes picky when it comes to accepting gifts, most people get stuff they already have or things they do not want.
The solution to not getting your gift regifted is to get someone, a gift that will either excite or blow them away. There's a wide range of gifts to choose. From electronics to accessories.
As the modern man, living in the fast lane of life, there's so much that goes on behind the scenes that leads to just finding a partner or just "one for the road."
Most clever and stylish men notice it may be about the look but the more you take care of yourself the more you stay fresh and feeling good e.g Pharrell Williams, Taye Diggs, Trey Songz. All these men have something in common. A routine on how to best take care of their bodies.
Studies show that a woman is more inclined to fall for a well kept and groomed men than a sweat pants, none shaving, none trimming couch potato who feels sorry for themselves and watch others live life to the fullest.
You don't need to be a model or a movie star to manscape, here is a more affordable and easy step by step guide on how to.
The Do'S and Don'tS of body hairs.
Women respect a more sophisticated and clean guy.
There is no one that does not love jeans, its everybody's favorite. So much is put into buying the pair of jeans and they have the power to make or break your fashion credibility. Bootleg jeans are so 80s they never were fashionable even when they made a come back later in 2007. Straight cut jeans and fitted jeans are where the party is at. So why don't you put those embarrassing ones you have in the trash and get yourself something trendy and cool. A pair of jeans can transcend the year you bought them on. A timeless look on jeans is what you should go for, slim fit, straight cut.
Remember that too many patterns or colours on jeans can make your jeans look like a gimmick.