Monday, July 30, 2012

Products I support. Chapter Two. You can't go wrong with the white V-Neck

It's the truth! You can't go wrong with a clean white V-Neck. I mean you see them everywhere nowadays. It's not like they were invented a few years ago but it seems that you can always spot someone wearing one wherever you travel. I have tried all the brands. I have tried Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, JC Penney's brand, Macys, the one you find at Champ's or Foot Locker, but their is only one. There is only one brand of V-Neck that has the look, feel and won't break your pocketbook. Believe me I have seen 100 dollar V-Necks and besides buying dope off of a crackhead it would be a stupid decision to purchase one. The King of the White V-Neck in my mind is the Nordstrom brand. They come in packs of four for about 30 bucks and  even you little skinny pucks can  purchase them in slim fit. They normally come in Traditional fit and you can always buy them in store or online .  The only recommendation I can offer on good White V-Neck care is wash them with whites only and hang dry them if you get the chance. The more you use a dryer the smaller they get regardless if they say pre-shrunk.  I have a few things I really like about the classic V-Neck

1. It looks great under a dress shirt. Nothing looks stupider that seeing someone wearing a nice dress shirt and have a big chunky white crew neck shirt hanging out of the top. It makes it look like this might be your first job or you put on some dirty shirt over your dress shirt. Let it be known that the only acceptable undershirt to wear over your dress shirt is either a V-Neck or Athletic Cut T-shirt known by it's street name "Wife beater"
2. Sometimes a white V-Neck is so white it makes everything stand out. A nicely ironed or pressed white V-Neck looks good with come clean jeans and a pair of Chucks. The simplicity factor of the outfit will lend creditability to a nice, watch, great glasses, or a piece of jewelery .
3. If you can find some different colors in a V-Neck then go for it. Though all V-Necks have  a pretty short life cycle it is worth it to find some different colors . I have made a commitment to wearing the V-Neck so when I find some variety I spring into action .
4. Get your girl some V-necks or let her use yours for bed. You can't go wrong .

Products I Support . The First Chapter

When I find something I like I stick with it. Whether that is clothes or beauty products once I find something I like, it is with me, till the end. Yes, I said beauty products, because even 280 pound men need to look beautiful from time to time. This first chapter are items that use during and after I hop in the shower.

Let's start with my face. Every morning in the shower I use either Cetaphil or Panoxyl . Now Cetaphil is a mild cleanser that is great for everyday use. Panoxyl is a cleanser that will scrap paint of the side of your house. I would use this sparingly or you will wake up with itchy face. You have to find a product you can use everyday and sometimes twice a day. You need to also find out what kind of skin you have and where are your problem areas.
 After I get out of the shower I use a cotton ball and some Clean and Clear astringent to get off the extra dirt . After that I put on  the Target Up and Up Brand Moisturizer with SPF protection. These products work really well but I  always say if you can afford the Clinque 3-Step that is one to get. It has everything you need since the entire package  is a cleanser, astringent, and facial moisturizer.
 As for deodorant I used to be a strictly woman's only deodorant. I have four sisters so using my own was never an option. Women's brands are strong and it still has a nice mellow smell. I was over the men's deodorant with the extra strong scent . I felt like I was a Russian trying to cover up my regular scent   When I say deodorant I mean antiperspirant. If you want to stink after 2 hours wear deodorant. If you want to give yourself a fighting chance throughout the day wear antiperspirant. I was a Lady Speed Stick wearer for years but that was until I found Old Spice Fiji. This is a brilliant brand and it smells great. It smells so good that even my girl wears it .
These were just a few of the items I use and in the next couple of weeks I will be adding to this interesting list of products I use and support.