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post #13591 of 31851
5/21/12 at 11:06pm
Don't we call it sprezz? Also they still make shirts without removable stays?
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post #13592 of 31851
5/22/12 at 12:03am
Think it's more a case of 'spazz' than 'sprezz'.
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post #13593 of 31851
5/22/12 at 12:04am
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Be careful.
With aftershave you should really be using a cream or moisturizer based product not an alcohol based astringent which will dry out your skin.

Did anybody else think Patrick Bateman, American Psycho when they read this?
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post #13594 of 31851
5/22/12 at 12:06am

New P Johnson 7-Fold tie in chocolate and a MTM P Johnson shirt with Thomas Mason fabric and cutaway collar for RB. The 7-fold is really lightweight and lovely to tie!

 

http://www.stickysteps.com/post/23503934717/p-johnson-7-fold-tie-in-chocolate-and-p-johnson

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post #13595 of 31851
5/22/12 at 12:21am
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Did anybody else think Patrick Bateman, American Psycho when they read this?

Bugger - I've been busted.
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post #13596 of 31851
5/22/12 at 12:24am
Gerry - could you help out.
Do you think my boots need a polish? I think the edges may need a touch up.
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post #13597 of 31851
5/22/12 at 12:32am
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Speaking of which, does anyone have any recommendation for face moisturiser? Previously used Lancome and Shiseido but i think I need something suited better to sensitive skin.

Try Aesop comes highly recommended.
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post #13598 of 31851
5/22/12 at 1:34am
I've used Kiehls and Aesop, both good stuff. Olay from the supermarket is just as good, and cheaper.

As for frangrance, I've decided I'm old enough to wear Acqua di Parma, and never looked back...
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post #13599 of 31851
5/22/12 at 1:55am

Yeah i love Aesop - havent tried the moisturiser but the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser is what i use ... smells great! Think its the bergamot i like - reminds me of a good quality earl grey tea

http://www1.aesop.com/shop-au/body-care/cleanse/geranium-leaf-body-cleanser

 

I need a "mattifying" or anti shine moisturiser and dont think they have that though

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post #13600 of 31851
5/22/12 at 2:08am
Yeah me too I have quite oily skin. One thing I've found from Aesop that is quite good for this is the Parsley seed serum, which works very well as a moisturiser.
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post #13601 of 31851
5/22/12 at 2:24am
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I asked my local cobbler* about this on the weekend and he said he just uses leather dye in the right colour to treat the edges.
*and just to give them a plug - Jazma Shoes in Balmain (in the Arcade opposite Woolies). Great work and they stock Loake, Bartelesi, Red Wing and RM Williams and their own house brand (made in Lebanon, and pretty decent shoes at a good price).

Thanks. Have you had them do a partial or a full resole and what do they use for heels?
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post #13602 of 31851
5/22/12 at 2:52am
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A couple of polishes later and it's patina. People pay big dollars to get some pre prepared fake patina put on their shoes.
This is real patina with the added bonus is that you have a story behind it. Or you can make a good one up. That's if anyone ever notices. Which they won't.

 

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Well said! Polish them properly and these so-called blemishes will only serve to add character.

 

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Yes what fxh said. And he would also recommend you do not wear socks as this will draw the eye away from the shoes to your (www.)sexyankles(.tumblr.com)


Well, it' s been a little while, but I've given the shoes a good working over with leather conditioner and buffed it out. Quite happy with the result as it stands! smile.gif

 

I must say, GN, I am mighty impressed with your shoe shining efforts posted over the past few days. I'm looking forward to teaching myself how to get a similar look once I find some decent polish (as opposed to conditioner) which matches the color of the Westbournes nicely.

 

As for no socks - well, let's just say it's never been something I've ever considered, having never resided in Thornbury (actually in this town - old school blue collar - I stand out enough as it is when I take the time to dress up in classic MC style (well, as far as I can with my limited wardrobe...)).

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post #13603 of 31851
5/22/12 at 3:06am

QV light moisturiser; or Cedaphil moisturiser for night/general use.

 

There's an Ego one i use that is used every morning - protects your skin from Australia's UVA and UVB. Has a matte finish. Smells a tad funky but smell goes away after 10-15 minutes.

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post #13604 of 31851
5/22/12 at 3:18am
NIVEA
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post #13605 of 31851
5/22/12 at 3:56am
Forgive my ignorance - born, no doubt, from reading this thread only intermittently - but what is this mythical shoe polishing method? I'm pretty happy with my results of late, but am always happy to improve, and Gerry's look great, as do the black Hallams that were posted.
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