As we are approaching the end to 2009, and heading into a new decade, New Year’s Eve will be a night of reflection, quality time spent with family and friends, and most importantly, celebration. A time-honoured tradition, Torontonians (and much of the world) will be out at various events and celebrations to ring in the New Year. As such, we present our guide to New Year’s Eve 2009-2010. Whether it be a cozy dinner with friends, or a large-scale party (or both), make sure your New Year is FRESHY.EDUCATED.
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old man winter & you.
First off, let me apologize for not writing an article for a fairly long time. I recently got married and well, let’s be honest, anyone who’s married knows how taxing it can be, especially when it was decided, planned and executed in under four weeks. Now let us get down to business. Winter. It’s here and gauging from the last massive snowfall, it’s here with a vengeance. So in order to help out my fellow motorists, I will be presenting a winter care article so that you can use to help make old man winter just a tad bit more bearable.
Before we begin, everyone can use a little guidance when driving in winter. No matter how long you have been driving or how good you think you are, you need to be careful and drive according to the road conditions. This however does not mean you become panic stricken and drive like you have the reflexes of a dead person. Know your car. That is the one thing that I cannot stress enough. Only you and you alone know if something is going to go wrong or already has, so pay attention to the way it drives and if there are any peculiar noises, these can be an early warning system to help prevent you from being stuck or SOL. Secondly, if a warning sign does come on, please don’t ignore it. The engineer who put it there did so for good reason, so heed its’ warning.
Now below I am going to give you a short but crucial list of things you should either have in your car, or be doing for your car to ensure that you have a safe and relatively comfortable winter.
a guide to boxing day shopping.
As we are just mere days away from Christmas, we are also quickly approaching a date that has become synonymous with shopping and sales. Celebrated on December 26 in Canada, Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday. It is a time where retailers have major mark downs and has become the day of the year with the greatest revenue for merchants. However, for many people, Boxing Day is a mixed blessing. Sure, we all love the sales, but hate what we have to go through to get the items we want.
Thus, over the years, we have gained experience in this “Boxing Day sale” sport. So we have put together a helpful guide to making this year’s Boxing Day experience less stressful and hopefully, more fruitful.
From the originators of the timeless trench coat, for over a century, Burberry has stood the test of time with its designs taken from their proud heritage. Not one to miss a beat, their Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch is definitely a must have for a man who wants to make a subtle yet chic impression. The Swiss-made watch features stainless steel on the case and bracelet with black ionic plating finish, is water resistant to 10 atm/100 metres and dons a butterfly deployant clasp with push buttons. The classic signature check is also subtly interpreted in the pattern of the stainless steel bracelet and dial. A classic gift for that classic man…
Available at Burberry, 146 Bloor Street West, (416) 920-7717, http://www.burberry.com/.
Providing the ultimate three step shave and skincare regime, the Lab Series Skincare For Men Daily Essentials Gift Set combines three high performance hero products to create an unmissable Christmas gift! A global leader in male grooming, Lab Series Skincare For Men provide high-performance, technologically advanced skincare, hair and shaving essentials to keep men looking healthy, comfortable and well-groomed. An extension of this philosophy, the Lab Series Daily Essentials Gift Set is no exception. Keep his skin healthy this Christmas with this daily regimen kit.
Lab Series Daily Essentials Gift Set includes:
- Multi-Action Face Wash 1.7oz
- Maximum Comfort Shave Cream 1.7oz
- Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15 1.7oz
Available at Holt Renfrew, http://www.holtrenfrew.com/.
A picture says 1000 words. In this age of hustle and bustle, we tend to forget that our city has amazing visuals that tell our story. We may pass by an intersection, a road, a building, a person, a shop many times without appreciating its beauty. Every week we want to give you a unique perspective from a local Toronto photographer through their eyes.
What they capture may tell an untold story.
Shot by Paul Flynn of http://www.flickr.com/people/torontopaul/
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Brooks Brothers – the legendary American menswear emporium that has continued to uphold the same traditions and values for nearly two centuries – has once again offered the men of this world elegance and style. Designed by the genius that is Thom Browne (Council of Fashion Designers of America Menswear Designer of the Year award recipient), Brooks Brothers’ Black Fleece Classic Suit was created for the man that appreciates craftsmanship and history, with a dash of dandyism mixed in. Crafted in pure wool, this 3-button, double back vented suit is adorned with genuine horn buttons and lined in a signature stripe lining of cotton. A sound investment, the Brooks Brothers’ Black Fleece Classic Suit will not only add panache to his closet, it will also secure his place in the world as a man of refinement and taste.
Available at Brooks Brothers, Royal Bank Plaza – 200 Bay Street, 416-368-0162, http://www.brooksbrothers.com/.
The age-old question, “what do women really want for Christmas?” will surely be on many men’s mind this weekend as we are approaching the “one week before Christmas” mark. Scholars and anthropologists have all attempted to answer this question, but to no avail. So, it dawned on us that in order to answer this question, we would have to get the answer directly from a woman (and in our case, two to be exact). As such, we sought out two FRESHLY.EDUCATED.WOMEN and got them to shed some light on: what women really want for Christmas.
Written by Gurbani Marwah & Amanda Wong
“No matter what your budget, this handy guide will help you find the perfect gift for that perfect girl. Take it from us – this is our letter to Santa!”