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ISSUE 1 2014
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The Secrets of LA
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Brisbane’s own BneFashionBlogger International MenStyle1 and the honest TheUneducatedOpinion
How to get a body like the
Wolverine Art and Sport combined in
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Welcome to our first issue of
Issue One is a representation of mens fashion, style and lifestyle. Man O Man is a dedication to male models and the creative community. The 2015 plan to publish 4 issues of Man O Man is an exciting challenge and opportunity for creatives to gain exposure . . . we promises to bring you interesting content, quality videos and creative photography and other initiatives including a project dedicated to creatives wishing to build a career in their chosen field. This magazine is brought to you direct from our contributors, editors, graphic artists, photographers, videographers, models, stylists, Hair and Makeup artisits and interns. We all work passionately to support, inspire and learn from fellow creatives. Issue one is very much inspired by summer including an editorial featuring Rocks Push clothing for the warm season. Inside you will also find that we sit down with different bloggers around the globe (the new celebrities of fashion). Man O Man Magazine is for you, no matter your stage in life, no matter your dreams or ambitions. While nothing is sure, everything is possible. Team Man O Man To keep the connection going follow us . . .
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CONTENTS ISSUE ONE
5
Designer – Michael McAtomney
15
Product Review – Rocks Push
21
Australian Navy Rowers
25
The Bearded Truth
29
The Art of the Game
31
Industry Tips
37
What Men Want
39
Urban Black
43
LA Secrets & Lost Dreams
45
Manscaped
46
Effortless Style
47
Product Review – Mens Care
49
Vitamens
51
Reblog
61
Trending
63
Fashion Review
75
Model Spotlight
79
Tech Styles
81
Fit Kit
83
Conscious Fashion – Groovy Globe
85
Expressionism
Enjoy!
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Michael McAtomney’s designs are the epitome of men’s style with his innate fashion sense and keen eye for tailored made clothes. This exminer has made fashion his bread and butter and dreams of taking his label ‘Veto’ around the world.
Previously studying Fashion and French at Queensland University of Technology, Michael took to a traveller’s life seeing all that Europe has to offer and has only recently reconnected with his home in Brisbane to work on his collection ‘Mono-Veto’. Being a massive fan of the wearable art movement, Michael’s collection Mono-Veto embodies costume design techniques that were inspired by the American Prohibition of the 1920’s. The collection mirrors this error perfectly with the clothes looking battered and worn however also looking like the most precious thing the model owns. Ultimately the collection tells a story and provides enough details in the clothes alone to inspire imagination. He has aimed this collection of European men aged between 25-35 years and specifically is aiming at a boutique market of men who aren’t fussed with mainstream fast fashion but are able to appreciate the uniqueness of clothes.
Michael admits that this is the first time he was able to let loose and shoot for the stars. He was able to play around with different shapes and exaggerate the volume of patterns and how they fall on the body. Instead of following a strict way of designing he has now branched out to explore draping and is seeing where this takes him. Michael describes his own personal style as a very tailored look and says that a clean tailor-made shirt will never disappoint in an outfit. Over the next five years he hopes to successfully launch a few more collections and launch his brand on to the realms of social media which he hopes will solidify Veto as a major destination for fashion.
Photographer: Jake Connor Moss www.facebook.com/woodridgekid Male Model: Daniel Gierach www.facebook.com/daniel.gierach Femail Model: Jordan Hayes www.katzmanagement.com.au Hair & Makeup Artist: Rachel Brozovich www.facebook.com/rachbmakeupartist The Rocks Push - Clothing www.therockspush.com Peony - Swimwear www.peonyswimwear.com
The
ROCKS Push
Australia is famous for our sandy beaches, long summers and a uniform that consists mainly of thongs and board shorts. The Rocks Push is making Australia’s swim culture fashionable one swim short at a time. The designer shorts are made to take the most fashionable man straight from the beach to the bar with no wardrobe change necessary.
THE NAVY AUSTRALIAN SURF ROWERS NATIONAL LEAGUE
Contributor: Navy Australian Surf Rowers League www.asrl.com.au Photography: David Magahy - Advanced Gold Coast Photography www.GoldCoastPhotography.com.au
NAVY holds the naming rights to the 2014-15 Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Series which will be officially launched on Saturday 8 November on Surfers Paradise Beach. The series consists of 30 events around Australia from September 2014 to February 2015 held on some of the country’s premier beaches. The ASRL was born in New South Wales in 1992 as the International League of Australian Surfboat Rowers Inc. (ILOR) and currently has over 3,000 members from over 260 clubs which make up over 550 crews competing nationally each year. The Navy ASRL Series is the premier surf boat racing series in Australia.
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Why Beard Gardens Might Become The New Hipster Obsession
It’s Raining Beards! Hallelujah!
Just when we thought the beard’s day in the sun was finally over a new name for people without facial rebellious act reserved for outcasts and bums. From the traditional up kept and trimmed, to the downw oneself. Talking about expression, wasn’t it the beard that rocked the stage of Eurovision and not so m
Now that shaving days are behind most men and facial hair is creeping back on, some people employ Hugh Jackman’s awkward moustache, or Zach Galifianakis’s bush (although in the context of this artic there are going to love, what you are about to see!
It is no secret that besides flowers and chocolates, girls also dig beautiful bearded men. But what happ behind Will It Beard. He became famous for sticking common household objects in his beard as a part nearly 68K Instagram followers in less than 7 months’ time. You can spot all sorts of objects in his bea
all their creativity and imagination to stand out from the crowd and I am not even talking about cle, “Between Two Ferns” acquires a whole new meaning). One thing is for sure, all you hipsters out
pens when you mash these together? There is only one way to find out! Meet Pierce Thiot who is t of his wife, Tracy Thiot’s photography project. In fact, he became so famous, he ‘blossomed’ with ard from lit matches and uncooked noodles, to little green men and flowers.
Source: Will It Beard
l hair emerged - women. Long gone are the days when growing a bushy beard was considered a ward bizarre, beards are once again considered a symbol of uber masculinity and a way to express much the song? I think so!
Source: Zach Rosing
Source: Peter Yankowsky
It is in fact the flowers that created a wave of mixed reactions and set a new floral frenzy. According to Pierce Thiot “the combination of the romantic and stereotypically ‘feminine’ nature of flowers with the uber masculine connotation of facial hair creates a sweet and charming juxtaposition.” You be the judge of whether that is true. Here are a few images of other men who’ve picked up the new trend. But is there any reasonable explanation as to why men started popping peonies and forget-me-nots out of their beards? Read carefully before you decide to grow a mighty bush! A new study published in Biology Letters
suggested that beards are only perceived as attractive when they are uncommon. According to the study male and female participants judged heavy stubble and full beards more attractive when presented in treatments where beards were rare. So, if sticking daisies in your beard is the price to pay for being unique and more attractive, so be it! Do beard gardens work in real life? I know that from the pictures it seems like you need a professional landscapers, or florists to pull off this look, but this is not the case. Not at all – you only need a little bit of imagination, bushy beard and quality flora. No stem knots and twisty ties needed as long as you work with
Source: Victoria Zeoli
smaller flowers. Now go arrange a garden that will make your mama proud! A real life street experiment showed that the beard garden can hold up in real life, although it doesn’t grow on everyone, if you know what I mean. Prepare to feel the judging stares of the less cooler kids in your neighbourhood. Finally a few words to all the girls out there... If you have never thought that a flower adorned beard can sweep you off your feet, try to imagine a handsome guy, walking down the street with a bunch of your favourite flowers stuck in his beard. Yes, in that microscopic moment you’ll know he’s the one and if you are lucky enough, he will share with you every bit of his
secret garden. Besides, nothing says ‘I love you’ better than roses popping out of his face, right? About the Author: Lana Jane Fox wants to debunk the “Desperate Housewives myth” by living life to the fullest with the hubby. She is a blogger, a freelance writer and a technical marketer for Paul’s Gardening and Landscaping. She loves to travel, to devour in classics and to enjoy all life’s adventures. Above all she dreams of having a family of four, a Welsh Corgi dog and a big house in the mountains with a garden where she can grow her organic food. www.ihatecleaning.com.au
T h e A r t o f Naomi Le Get is a local Australian artist, who creates hand-crafted, pop-art inspired prints that depict some of Australia’s most memorable sporting moments. Naomi wanted to combine her love for contemporary art with sport and what is now known as The Art Of The Game was born.
T H E G A M E
MAYOWA ADENIYI At the present (young) age where most of us are, it’s perfectly excusable to be unsure of where you want to end up. The best thing is to jump on the path to a broader goal early on. Perhaps there is a facet of the fashion industry that excites you? A field you think you can offer something to and that’s where your daily motivation and drive comes from? Maybe it’s the fast-paced movement, lack of certainty as a creative or the huge potential on the business side of things that excites you. Either way, the fashion industry draws so many people from all aspects of society, usually in all black get-ups into a dimly lit packed room offering free champagne in return for their approval on a soon-tobe-publicly-released project. There are three industry tips I like to refer back to, to join those people in that room. We’ll refer to them as the three P’s.
Contributor and Photography: Mayowa Adeniyi www.galavant-about.tumblr.com
PORTFOLIO In the present age, the first way to gain a foot into this industry is usually by having something to show. Poor-quality, self produced work is better than nothing at all. It demonstrates a keen interest to the extent that you’re willing to work on your own and create your own opportunities, which is what holds so many people back from entering their dream jobs. Portfolios
PEOPLE These are the ones that offer you the opportunities, some of which are not so evidently visible. More questions. Do you like fashion photography, styling or simply want to be one of those people with a headset calling the shots backstage at fashion shows? There was also a way those people got there you can also aim for. Depending on your chosen path there are a number of industry insiders (or gateways as I like to view them) accessible to you. Your greatest asset on the employment side is to be at liberty to
also show what you could be bringing with a personal spin. Work on your social media and creative platforms. It’s almost impossible to stress the importance of, and maintaining a presence on Instagram, Vimeo, Flickr etc. on whatever the people in your desired field(s) frequent the most for various reasons. More times than enough, these are also used by industry insiders to scout people from which they can offer opportunities in. No one
is going to ask you for anything unless you are willing to put yourself out in the first instance. Keep in mind that an easily accessible portfolio of your work is the best. I’ve had photographer friends gain work over time simply by organising their own shoots and posting on social media platform. Eventually they gained an audience and eventually the industry came calling for their talents.
offer to perform unpaid, pro-bono or an internship-type work. So who are these targets and how does one sneak their way into the their circles? One thing to do is familiarise yourself with situations where you might “accidentally” bump into them. In your local cities there are a number of places and events where they hang out and can make yourself known. It’s all about developing those basic networking skills not just in this situation but they can readily be applied into any existing industry. Without advocating criminal stalking, immerse yourself into the scene and don’t be
afraid to reach out, however let your intentions be evident. There is always someone who knows someone who is a friend of another person. If not being a means to an end, at least they may point you in the right direction. The best part is that like wise, industry professionals are always on the prowl for someone who shows interest in their work. Maybe even bring up their past work and offer a recount of something you really like that they were involved in. It’ll do two things 1.) really surprise them and/or 2.) inflate their egos to the point of wanting to tell you more.
PERSEVERE Perseverance is the most personal of all three. It is the one you can have the most control over. You might need to make some lifechanging decisions and give up some things for now (primarily time, money, a social life, or a combination of all three). As an observer on the sidelines myself, looking in and attempting to forge his own path too, it’s evident that the fashion industry can be harsh one to exist in. The financial rewards are hardly present unless if you are able to attain some level or fame/notoriety and even then being financially secure is never guaranteed. On more than a few occasions giving up might feel like an easier option. In the same context, recognise when there is a dead end coming up and you have the chance to move unto something with a more viable outlook. Knowing one’s limitations in the industry and what you won’t do / can’t do / not willing to give up is going to be a huge deal, especially as the scope of your work develops. What are your personal strengths and how can you play on these? What are your creative talents? And last but not least, fake it till you make it. How do I know it works? It’s exactly what I’m doing right now by writing this inspirational passage.
What Aussie Men Want:
A Body like the Wolverine Australia’s singing and dancing sweetheart Hugh Jackman has taken Hollywood by storm. Recently, the video Hugh Jackman posted on Instagram of himself dead lifting180 kilograms went viral. A recent survey conducted by online sportswear retailer TheActive.com. au found that44 per cent of men wanted their body to resemble Hugh Jackman’s. ‘‘He’s 45 years old, yet he deadlifted 180 kilos of barbells as we all saw on Instagram recently. Hugh’s huge and on top of that healthy and successful --- who wouldn’t want that?’’ said Jordan Miller, General Manager of TheActive.com.au, of the results. Second choice was fellow Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth at 14 per cent. The man behind the body, personal trainer Luke Istomin, who trained Jackman in preparation for blockbuster The Wolverine, has shared his tips so you too can get a bod like Hugh.
1. Be Consistent
Make sure you’ve been doing some
form of consistent training for a few months before undertaking a strenuous routine. You need to be clear of any heart or circulatory problems, major injuries or mobility issues that will inhibit your training. Start slowly into the routine if new and work your way up to the bigger weights and harder sessions. You won’t get ripped in one week, but you can put yourself out of action for a few months if you try and be a superhero at your first session.
2. Feed the machine
In order to look like a beast, you’re going to have to eat a few animals along the way. Eat regularly and include quality proteins, veggies and some fats with each meal. Hugh was eating every few hours to keep the calories up. Rotate your meats regularly and be sure to have lots of colourful veggies throughout the week. Avoid simple carbs, refined foods, alcohol and all processed food. Starchy carbs should only be consumed after a workout. Contributor: Luke Istomin Personal Trainer www.lukeistomin.com
3. Lift heavy and sprint fast
Give it your all every single set, otherwise you’re wasting your time. Treat each one like it’s your last one of the workout. Aim for nine to twelve reps every set; you should be going into muscular failure after each. Try and find a workout partner/spotter to really push each other to train harder and longer. The aim is to get your muscles stimulated and your blood pumping. Aim for 5 weights sessions per week lasting no longer than 50 mins. Squat, Deadlift, press and pull. There is no need to overcomplicate things. You should be looking to increase your weights by 2% per week for the first 10 weeks.
4. Keep your cardio short
Keep your cardio to short bursts of High Intensity Interval Training. No more than 20 mins three times a week is needed if you can go to maximal effort for each block. If you feel extremely uncomfortable or come close to passing out, that will be 100%, anything less and you’re just working at a larger capacity than normal.
5. Stay hydrated
Drink a minimum of 2.5L of water per day. Dehydration leads to decreased performance in the gym, boardroom and the bedroom. The human body is composed of 50-75 per cent water (depending upon sex and body type) and water is vital for the proper functioning of every organ. Water is vital, it’s responsible for carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells (our blood is 95 per cent water), regulating body temperature, lubricating joints, as well as cleansing toxins and waste from our bodies. The human brain alone is composed of 75 per cent water, while our skin is 70 per cent water. That is why some of the first effects of dehydration are headaches and dry skin.
6. Sleep is king
You absolutely need a minimum of seven hours solid sleep per night to allow your body to release the growth hormones which repair and replenish your cells and help them grow. To help delve into a deeper sleep pattern, ditch the late night TV
and technology at least 15 minutes before you go to bed. Make your room as dark and sound proof as possible. If you’re a light sleeper, buy some ear plugs and an eye mask to help minimize the distractions.
7. Use high quality fish oils
Omega 3 oils have been shown to help lose body fat. Use around 1 gm per % point of body fat you have for the first 8 weeks, then drop it by half after that.
8. Invest in some good quality training shoes
Notice how I didn’t say sneakers here, but training shoes. Grab some shoes that are specific to your needs. You won’t want to be squatting or deadlifting in some flyweight shoes with little or no support. And conversely, you don’t want to be going for some sprint sessions in some stiff soled and heavy weight training shoes. As a rule of thumb, most running shoes tend to have a four to five hundred kilometer life span in them before the cushioning
or support material breaks down and becomes ineffective. Your feet, and entire body will be grateful for your small investment.
9. Plan to succeed
How many times have we all wished that we could have the body like Hugh’s? Well here’s a secret. He actually is human and doesn’t have super hero powers! Yep, the secret to Hugh’s great physique is his work ethic and consistency. He still went out to premiers and social functions with people around him drinking alcohol and nibbling on canapés, but he chose not to and kept his goal firmly in sight. To go to the next level, you have to plan your cheat meals weeks in advance. He trained six days per week with a scheduled rest day depending on his schedule. You absolutely have to have a plan to follow and stick to it to be successful, whether it is in the gym or in life.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail
U R B A N L A C K
Photographer: Sunny Lim www.cliq-fashionphotography.com Model: Wilson Tan www.thewilsontan.com Hair: Esprit Hair www.esprithair.com Wardrobe: Mutated Nation www.mutatednation.com
CLiQ Photography has teamed up with model, actor and singer Wilson Tan. The costume design was by the Mutated Nation. This editorial was photographed in the heart of Melbourne city and was inspired by the fast-paced lifestyle of Melbourne.
LA isn’t what I expected at all. Coming off the plane at LAX I wanted my subsequent month in the land of “fame excess” to be 100% glamorous. At least, that’s what Miley Cyrus had me believing. Indeed, I was greeted with an incredible city filled with all kinds of cultural treasures… however, there was a side of Los Angeles that is not presented to the world; a city with a well-known secret.
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My representatives told me that I needed to get “my ass over to LA,” when someone says that with as much conviction as was told to me I was on a plane within a week. I was lucky enough to meet with industry professionals, the people that make the entertainment industry run.
My first night my senses overloaded from the bright lights, street performers and the bustling atmosphere of equally excited people. Due to the fact the airline lost my luggage, I walked down to purchase my toiletries in my pyjamas, at my feet the star-speckled street were names that I had grown up admiring.
Ironically enough I stayed on Hollywood Boulevard for my first week, the “Walk of Fame”. Maybe one day I will be placed next to Ben Stiller’s surprisingly massive hands.
Looking up, the street was rife with imperfections – corner stores straight from the 90s, an ever-present ‘urban’ scent and there were even cracks in the stars.
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place of secrets nd lost dreams I was informed by locals that what I expected exists in Beverly Hills, more specifically Rodeo Drive. The strip sparkled – like it was smiling at me. Super cars, luxury shops and the largest collection of premium suits that I had experienced in my life. This street alone is a reason you should go to Los Angeles. The quality of the boutique
stores around Rodeo were something that I had not experienced in Australia, yet the price tag didn’t match. These beautiful bespoke woollen suits had incredible value. From my experience, never assume what the city will offer you for you will be surprise you can come across.
The New Era of Man-Scaping
Ry.com.au
Welcome to the modern era of male grooming, which no longer involves a dash of of Old Spice or an unruly, un-kept beard. Gen Y (otherwise known as Gen Apple) has created the hipster phenomenon, whereby these new age men get around in their skinny jeans with the bottoms rolled, collared shirt with the top button done up, creating a cool, calm and collected look. These men are well dressed and well groomed, being sure to not only oil their beards but to take part in a daily skin routine. On November 2nd, Ry.com.au will be launching a brand new Men’s Grooming range targeted towards the modern man. The new line of male products will include cleansers, moisturizers, razors and shaving accessories, travel bags and kits, cologne and a range of beard grooming tools and other manly products. Ry.com.au is currently Australia’s largest online hair care and beauty store, selling women’s favourites including Napoleon Perdis, ghd, Dermalogica, Clarins and more. The Australian owned and operated company are an authorized stockist of all the brands on their site, so you can trust you are getting quality products at the lowest prices. Offering free shipping on all orders over $99 and a hassle free 120 day return policy, meaning if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return it to them for a store credit.
The team at Ry are very much looking forward to launching the new line of carefully curated brands such as Bluebeards Revenge, Baxter of California, Anthony Logistics along with other trendy names. “Today, I think men understand its just good grooming and we are here to provide the best products at the lowest prices, delivered straight to your door,” says Company Director James Patten. “It will be interesting to see the uptake of our new male geared brands alongside familiar names on our site including Clarins and Uppercut Deluxe. Ry.com.au understand that in order to survive in such a globalised market, the lowest prices combined with a wide variety of brands will capture and retain customers for the long haul, making sure men are not excluded from the typically women centered industry.
Five Rules for that Effortless Summer Style The Australian summer is coming. The days are warm, the surf is up and the sun is refusing to set. It’s time to pack away the heavy winter coats and embrace your summer style. But dressing for summer can be tricky, and doing it wrong can ruin your day. Here are a few tips to keep you looking fresh wherever you end up this summer: Dress for the Weather Dressing for the Australian summer is about looking good regardless of the weather, the heat, the humidity or the rare summer shower. You need to know your body type, your ability to endure the heat, and how your skin reacts to particular fabrics. And you need to dress accordingly. Check the forecast: if it’s going to hit 40 degrees it might be time for shorts. If you’re a sweater don’t be afraid of white linen pants and a light shirt that isn’t overly tight but still shows your figure. But don’t forget the deodorant. Keep It Rugged Even though you’re dressing well don’t overdo it. It’s summer, it’s hot and everyone is feeling it. Embrace the rugged look, unbutton your shirt to mid torso and look at ease in your surroundings. After all, this is key to the rugged look. Match your outfit to where you are and make it look like you could survive there with ease. If you’re uncomfortable, you’ll look it and your style will suffer. Jewellery Summer is a great opportunity to show off your taste in adornments. You’ll wear less, show more skin and have more places to wear jewellery. An open summer shirt means you can hang a bold pendant from your neck. An exposed wrist means choosing a watch that will get noticed, and a matching cuff on the other. And don’t forget a ring or two to give your fingers some extra weight and substance. Footwear When it’s so hot that it’s difficult to breathe the last thing you want to do is put shoes on your feet. But stepping out in a worn pair of thongs isn’t your best option. Find a good pair of moccasins that match your outfit. A tan pair will look great with white shorts and a soft coloured shirt, and keep a darker pair handy for blue jeans and a jacket. Keep It Carefree The most important rule is keeping it carefree. If you overanalyse your outfit, you’ll destroy that carefree look. Is your beard a little long and not quite keeping its style? Too bad, let those long hairs grow free. Can’t decide whether to unbutton once or twice? Forget it, and get a drink instead. And smile. So don’t let the warm weather ruin your style. Yes it is true that the heat can make looking good that little bit harder. But with a few tweaks to your wardrobe, your style will endure the summer heat better than you.
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MUK HAIRCARE Products The MUK haircare range is truly for everyone. Whether you like it rough and filthy or slick and dry MUK has a product for you. RRP $17.50+
MENS CARE NAD’S for Men Nad’s is famous for their hair removing ways for women but they have recently broken into the male market and oh boy are we glad. For a smooth, clean hair removal forget shaving or waxing – go the hair removal. And Nad’s men’s offers ingrown solutions, cream and strips. RRP $10.95+
MILKY FOOT If Barney Stinson can get a manicure than we need to pamper ourselves too. Milky Foot makes your feet smooth like milk. RRP $29.95
The Benefits of Vitamins for Men
products, green beans, asparagus, bananas and popcorn.
Vitamin B3:
Vitamins are vital for men’s health and fitness. These organic compounds perform a myriad of functions that are not performed by any other nutrients. Needed by our body in minute quantities, they have the ability to prevent and treat diseases, facilitate various mechanisms inside the body, and promote the growth of bones and muscles. There are many different types of vitamins and each performs a special function in your body. provitamin carotenoids. It prevents night-blindness, cataracts, muscular Deficiency of vitamins prevents the degeneration, skin disorders and hair normal growth and development of loss. It also speeds up the healing of our body. In severe case, it can cause wounds and improves the health of diseases like night blindness, anemia, your hair. scurvy and rickets. Therefore, it is important to ensure an adequate The main sources of vitamin A are intake of vitamins. All of the vitamins leafy vegetables, pumpkin, carrots, we need are available in the foods we squash, spinach, milk, soy milk, ripe eat. However, no single food contains yellow fruits, oranges, fish and liver. all the different type of vitamins Therefore, it may be necessary to Vitamin B1: obtain some vitamins from food Also called thiamine, vitamin B1 is supplements. an important vitamin that prevents heart disease, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome (also known as wet brain), Some of the vitamins that are beriberi and indigestion. At the same important for men are: time, it has the ability to improve your metabolism and blood circulation and also facilitates the development of the brain. The main sources of vitamin B1 are vegetables, potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, liver, egg and pork.
Vitamin B2:
Vitamin A:
Vitamin A is a group of organic compounds that include retinol, retinal, retinoic acid and several
Also called riboflavin, vitamin B2 plays a key role in maintaining ones health and is important for men who lead a physically active life. It prevents anemia, skin disorders and cataracts. It also boosts your immunity and metabolism and improves your nervous system. The main sources of vitamin B2 are dairy
Vitamin B3, also called Niacin, is important for overall health and strength. It prevents heart disorders, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, migraines, skin disorders, indigestion and diarrhea. It can also reduce physical weakness. The main sources of vitamin B3 are vegetables, mushrooms, nuts (from trees), eggs, fish and meat.
Vitamin B5:
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, prevents infections, arthritis, skin disorders, high blood cholesterol and greying of the hair. It also has the ability to relieve stress. The main sources of vitamin B5 are broccoli, avocado and meat.
Vitamin B12:
Vitamin B12, also called cynocobalamin, reduces the symptoms and side effects of anemia, kidney disease, liver disorders and mouth ulcers. Combined with vitamins B6 and folic acid, it is effective in the prevention of heart conditions. The main sources of vitamin B12 are meats.
Vitamin C:
Vitamin B6:
Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxamine, prevents piles, convulsions, insomnia and morning sickness. It can also reduce stress and is useful in the treatment of diabetes. The main sources of vitamin B6 are vegetables, bananas, tree nuts and meat.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, prevents common colds, infections, scurvy, eye disorders, inflammations, internal bleeding, heart diseases, high blood pressure, kidney diseases, diabetes and cancer. It can also boost the immune system. It is a powerful antioxidant that keeps our body free of harmful free radicals and thus keeps us healthy. The main sources of vitamin C are fruits, vegetables and liver.
Vitamin B9:
Vitamin B9, also called folate (and folic acid in its synthetic form), prevents indigestion, anemia, gout, skin disorders and abnormal brain growth. It also increases red blood cell formation, which is essential for a healthy and strong body. The main sources of vitamin B9 are leafy vegetables, bread, cereal, pasta and liver.
Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is a very important vitamin that prevents heart diseases, brain malfunction, sterility, skin disorders and eye disorders. It also has antiaging properties and improves blood circulation. The main sources of vitamin E are fruits, vegetable, nuts and seeds.
Vitamin K:
Vitamin K prevents internal bleeding, kidney stones, osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. It also has the ability to improve bone metabolism, blood clotting and nerve signalling. The main sources of vitamin K are green vegetables, liver and egg yolks.
Vitamin D:
The only vitamin that is produced by our body, vitamin D prevents arthritis, osteoporosis, tooth decay, diabetes and rickets. It also promotes bone repair, improves blood pressure and boosts immunity. Our body produces vitamin D in the presence of direct sunlight. The main sources of vitamin D are eggs, mushrooms, fish and liver.
Contributor: Luke McNally Mass Nutrition Co-Owner www.massnutrition.com.au
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Just a little about myself. I was born on June the 7th 1992, in the city of Brisbane, Australia. My heritage is made up of both Greek and Cypriot. I have a passion for soccer, food and fashion and I am probably the shyest person you will Visit BLOG ever meet until we start talking about those 3 things. My work consists of making coffee and managing a coffee shop. However on my days off I tend to search for cool cafes and will always take photos for my blog. There are a few reasons why I started my Instagram and blog and the main one being Mariano Di Vaio. He is one of the men’s wear blogger/influences in the world and I stumbled upon his Instagram profile about a year ago. From then on I started following all the top bloggers around the world, as I aspired to one day be like them. I have always loved fashion and being well dressed but I never thought about blogging. I am still very new to it all and my blog is still in the early stages. Compared to anywhere that I have travelled or seen, Brisbane, Australia is very much behind in the fashion industry, most
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people are too scared to wear something different and out there and I only hope maybe one day I will be able influence the people around me to more confidently dress with elegance and style, not just a pair of baggy jeans and a t-shirt. There are not many greater feelings than when you are wearing a well-tailored suit and just feeling good about yourself.
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My style is different to anyone I know around me, I get a lot of my ideas from men’s wear bloggers from all over the world and put it together my own way with a bit of flare. Most of the clothing and accessories I wear are inexpensive because we all know how expensive it can be trying to have a new outfit for every occasion. I don’t really have any particular favourite brands, if I see something and I like it, I will buy it.
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Hello this is Saif, Founder of MenStyle1. com, 22 years old guy from Iraq who lives in Romania since 2002, I study medicine and I’m in my 5th year in UMF Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Visit BLOG
First I started this blog as a normal Tumblr inspirational blog, it was as vslove.tumblr. com. Later on my friends asked me to make a website related to mens fashion and mens style because they were calling me “the fashion guy”, I started thinking about it and I said to make to make it because previously when I was 15-16-17 years I was working as a SEO agent & Web Designer. So I started in February 2012 with changing my blog URL from vslove.tumblr.com to MenStyle1.com from that day everything started. I started working on my new website I worked hard on SEO and I made it on the first google pages for ‘men fashion blog’ ‘men style’ … later on I changed the design and I made it look very simple and attractive for the viewers who care for Men Fashion.
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And that’s how I started my site, now after receiving everyday approx 10-20 messages that ask me how to combine clothes or what to wear, there is an idea for the site by making iOS&Android app to help every guy out there to know how to combine clothes/how to look fully sharp. So I want to make menstyle1.com as a company that helps men what and how to wear the clothes and how to make them look really attractive, later on we seek to have a Personal Brand Name for mens clothes.
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I was always keen on classical men style and find it the most attractive style a man could fit in, and observed a remarkable interest by the public and that is what my website offers to the viewers, and this type of style helped me achieve this level with MenStyle1.com
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If someone were to ask me 2 years ago to make a list of the things I enjoyed, I promise you that writing wasn’t even a consideration. My list wouldn’t actually have been very long…probably just the words “watching my wife shower” written over and over again. Visit BLOG Having failed English in high school I genuinely didn’t think writing was an option for me…I apparently di’not grazp thee languige. Even after the great life altering English failure of 2000, 12ish years later I was a 28-year-old, 9 to 5 factory worker, failed musician with 2 kids and a best friend for a wife. November that year I used Facebook status updates to gain momentum for a fundraiser I was doing, and an old friend/ journalist/writer noticed that my updates had a certain amount of character to them. She insisted that I try writing for her movie based blog Cinemazzi, while I insisted she was insane. Still my wife has always told me to never pass on an opportunity so I gave it a go. To my surprise my first piece of writing, about trying to watch a movie whilst having a newborn baby was really well received among my online friends…also my mum said
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it was really good. Not only did it feel good to have people enjoy reading it but the act of writing itself was so much more enjoyable than I ever imagined.
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I continued to write for Cinemazzi for a few months, after which I decided to try starting my own blog so that I could have the freedom to write about whatever topic I wanted. I still review movies for my friend though because I not only still enjoy it but I feel I owe her so much for opening my eyes to this world…and I love free popcorn.
I started The Uneducated Opinion with the concept of just a “my two cents” style blog but quickly found that my main interest in writing centred around my family. I don’t like to sugar coat things; I enjoy writing about everything from my fears as a father, my desires as a husband, my wife’s dislike for my desires and all of the fun and lack of sex in-between. I quickly discovered that people can smell bullshit from a mile away, they aren’t interested in reading about your perfect family. Honesty is what people can connect with because in the real world we all know being a parent/partner isn’t all sunshine and lollipops. I try to put a positive or humorous spin on everything though because no matter how hard it gets over here there is no point publicly crying over a steaming hot toddler crap sitting in the middle of the lounge room floor. Fast forward to now and I am almost 30 and a stay at home dad, or as my friends without kids would say I am “living the dream”. I really can’t wait for them to have kids…
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DAN YOUNG Brisbane-based Agencies Dally’s Models [Brisbane] Photographer: Taryn Francis
Details 6’ [height] 42 [chest] 32 [waist] 40R [suit size]
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MASON ROBERTS Perth-based Agencies Vivien’s Model Management [Perth] Photographer: Stefan Gossati
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STIRLING CAIULO Perth-based Agencies Chadwick Models [Perth] Photographer: Renier van Nieberk
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Groovy Making a Sustainable Statement One T-shirt at a Time!
What do you get when you have a woman who’s an obsessive recycler and a collector of t-shirts that support causes? Well, you get someone who has made it her mission to do more than she was doing at home – something that would have a greater impact and help inspire people to want to do more to help the environment as well! Out of this inspiration Groovy Globe was born – an eco-conscious line of organic t-shirts and totes created to generate funds for non-profit environmental organizations whose sole purpose is to help improve the environment and make communities more sustainable. Launching Groovy Globe was a way me to express how important it is for people to be more conscious of our fragile environment and take measures to reduce their carbon footprint while support a great cause at the same time. With t-shirts designed to deliver messages that motivate & inspire people to make more sustainable choices, Groovy Globe’s mission is to also help spread the word about the importance of sustainable fashion. Today, more and more people are aware of the ecological effects of fashion
GLOBE production so part of our mission is to help people realize we need to make more sustainable choices both with fashion and in our lives – we need to do what we can to lessen our environmental impact. Even the smallest changes in our homes such as using energy efficient light bulbs, upgrading to energy efficient products and recycling makes a difference. Simply washing your clothes in cold water and putting them on the line dry reduces energy use. It’s not a hard as you think and in all honestly, every bit does counts! It’s up to you, the environmentally aware consumer, who will continue to play a big part in shaping a sustainable fashion industry. Because of consumer demand, big retail brands are coming forward and promising to develop sustainable fashion by using organic and recycled fabrics. We’ve been seeing changes everywhere in our lives because we, the consumer, want to be healthier and use more natural products– we want nonGMO foods, organic foods, and electric vehicles. Our ultimate goal – to make a (sustainable) Statement! And our Statement t-shirts: PROTECT (the planet), RENEW (your world) and SUSTAIN (natural resources) certainly do that. And when you wear our t-shirts you’re helping support two causes – Trees for the Future and Global Green USA. And we all know that Mother Nature could certainly benefit from a little more love from everyone!
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