James Adams

Men's Grooming with Redken Brews

Hey there,

I am back with another blog post. This time it is all about men's grooming. We all have our struggles finding the perfect hair products - especially as everyone has a different hair type!

I recently teamed up with Redken for their new product line called "Redken Brews". I went to visit Redken in London to find out more about their new product line and test them on my hair. Their line has a big variety for every hair type and hair style.

As you know , my hair is hard to style but it has been made so much easier to tame using these products. The texture pomade gives my hair a perfect finish for a casual hair style and the molding paste gives my hair a more sleek look.

The products that I have been able to try were different pomades, shampoos, pastes and hairspray.

Shampoo

Silver Shampoo - for gray and white hair

Mint Shampoo - invigorating for hair and scalp

Daily Shampoo - for all hair types

3-In-1 - Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash

Pomade

Cream Pomade - Perfect for a smooth finish with medium hold.

Clay Pomade - This pomade is usable for all hair types but it is perfect for people with fine hair so it helps holding a hairstyle. It has a maximum hold.

Wax Pomade - For a workable and shiny hairstyle with a mild hold.

Texture Pomade - A matte pomade which adds texture to all hair types with maximum hold.

Molding Paste

This paste is intended for the effortless looking hairstyle with maximum hold.

Extreme Gel

This gel gives your hair a shiny finish with maximum hold.

Hairspray

This hairspray has a strong hold and suits all hair types.

First of all I have to say that all of these products smell amazing. After using these I always feel like I am coming fresh out of a barber shop.

I started using the daily shampoo first which I am really satisfied with. It gives my hair a smooth texture. The mint shampoo I tried as well and it is indeed invigorating. The smell is amazing and it feels so fresh while using it. The 3-In-1 version is perfect for traveling if you don't want to carry lots of different bottles with you. It has an amazing smell as well.

I haven't tried the silver shampoo though since I don't have grey hair (yet - thank god!).

When it comes to styling my hair my personal favorite is the texture pomade because my hair is really thick and it gives my hair more texture without being too shiny and it makes it easy to achieve the look I am always going for. It definitely made my styling routine a lot easier and faster. Bending my hair can sometimes be a nightmare.

My second favorite is the molding paste. It gives the hair a more shiny look than the texture pomade but it is still really good looking. It has a good hold and feels good in the hair.

After styling my hair with the pomade or paste I like to complete my routine with hairspray so my hair stays the way I did it before. The Redken Brews hairspray has a strong hold and is not too sticky.

Thank you to Redken Brews for giving me the opportunity to test the products.

If you're interested in the products you can check their website for more information.

Until I see you guys next time.

Cheers, James.

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Grease inspired look: Dress like men in the 50s

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Yes, the 50s. Times where the cool guys were known for their big hair and their biker jackets.

Movies like "Grease" with young John Travolta and "Rebel without a Cause" with James Dean are a mark of this era and they inspired many people especially when it comes to fashion.

It's the time where Elvis Presley started his rising journey to stardom. He not only had a big role in rock'n'roll music but his hairstyle became one of the most iconic one's in history.

Of course as time passes by certain things come back and are being revolutionized.

Nowadays we're witnessing a comeback of the pulled back-loose hair and more high-waisted trousers so you can see the ankles. We overcame the emo hair and the baggy pants (thank god!) and now we're here in 2017.

My outfit was mostly inspired by the looks of "Grease". I love the simple look of black and white clothes and you're always good to go with a leather jacket in my opinion. It makes you always look fashionable at all times.

Leather jacket: AllSaints | Tshirt: Topman | Trousers: Topman | Shoes: Vans

As you can see I combined a leather jacket with silver details and a belt from AllSaints (one of my favorite stores) with a simple white Tshirt which has some ripped parts in it.

I pulled the Tshirt in my trousers so it looks more chic and I rolled up the trousers so you can see the ankles. I decided to keep this look in black and white and wore the classic black "Old Skool" Vans.

I don't like recreated outfits from the 50s/60s/70s to look like a costume that's why I am always trying to keep it as current as possible. And I think this outfit is really current and perfect for so many occasions.

As you go out in the city this look is totally comfortable and even in the not-too-hot summer days very appropriate. It can get quite hot with a leather jacket so it depends on the day. You can also wear it without the jacket as shown above. It still looks very cool and fashionable. The ripped details of the shirt make it stand out a little, so it's not boring.

I hope you liked this 50s inspired look. All these looks are on my Instagram account so if you want to be updated 24/7 follow me.

Cheers, James.

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Slipping from 2016 into 2017 - 7 outfits throughout the years.

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It's a busy season when a year comes to an end. We have to prepare for dinners, family meetings, festive occasions and get togethers with friends.

If you're a person that wants to dress properly for certain occasions there's definitely a struggle that comes with it.

I mean, you don't want to wear the exact same outfit every time something special comes up in your plans.

In this post I gathered some things I wore for several circumstances.

Thanksgiving feast
I know this may be weird to some of you but since I live in Germany, we don't really celebrate Thanksgiving. But still do I.
Having American friends comes with certain advantages and this holiday is definitely one of my favorites. I mean, who could resist such a good feast.

I decided to wear a classy beige Burberry style trench coat which I combined with a light-blue shirt with a nice collar. I feel like these colors match perfectly together.
Additionally I'm wearing a rose gold watch with a brown leather strap and simple black ripped jeans.

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To change up this look a little you can throw over a grey sweater to make you feel a little warmer and still be stylish.
Too keep this style a little more casual I wore black sneakers.

Trenchcoat: Selected | Shirt: Selected | Sweater: Selected | Jeans: Rebel | Sneaker: Adidas Originals | Watch: Skagen

Christmas tree picking
Before the holidays even start you have to do a lot of stuff like Christmas shopping and of course most importantly Christmas tree picking.

This is a really simple look, nothing special but still really comfortable and modern. I'm wearing a blue-shite lumberjack shirt, blue jeans and beige Timberland boots.

Shirt: Weekday | Jeans: Weekday | Boots: Timberland | Watch: Skagen

Traveling

Throughout the years I kind of developed the need to travel when the year ends, so I can start the new year refreshed and inspired by different environments. So taking a plane or train is an essential part of that experience. I don't know about you but when it comes to traveling I am the kind of person that wants to be dressed not too heavily in winter clothing, but still wants to be stylish and comfy.

I have two looks for you from previous flights.

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It was not that cold that day so I had the opportunity to wear easy clothing like a black kind of worn-out Iron Maiden T-shirt and a light black jeans jacket which is fake-sheepskin-lined. Additionally I chose to wear light-blue ripped jeans and black suede chelsea boots.

The look gives a rocky vibe which to me is really fashionable and so easy to create.

Jeans Jacket: Topman | T-shirt: Zara | Jeans: Topman | Boots: VOLT (Sweden) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Clubmaster

The second travel outfit I got for you gives kind of the same vibes due to this James Dean inspired leather jacket and the boots. I'm wearing ripped jeans as well, in black though, and a greying sweater. This look was definitely warmer since it was January already but still too cold for this season. Well, you gotta do what you gotta do.

Leather jacket: AllSaints | Sweater: Selected | Jeans: Rebel | Boots: AllSaints | Scarf: Weekday

Street Style Winter Look

This is my basic go to style for a day in the city. Whether you're out and about doing shopping or you're just being in the city with your friends. A coat always enhances your entire look. I chose a dark green coat - I've never had such a color before in my closet, and I really like it.

I mixed this coat with different pieces.

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This street in Nottingham reminds me of Diagon Alley from Harry Potter so I had to take a shot there.

I wore blue ripped jeans and chelsea boots and a grey scarf. I normally don't like it too colorful but I feel like this is the maximum of colors I would wear together.

Of course I had to do an obligatory tourist picture with a red phone booth.

You can't see my sweater on this picture but it's a simple black one.

Coat: Pull&Bear | Jeans: Topman | Chelsea Boots: VOLT (Sweden) | Scarf: Weekday

An alternative to that look is wearing the coat with a beige hoodie, black jeans ripped jeans and black sneakers.

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Coat: Pull&Bear | Jeans: Rebel | Hoodie: New Look | Sneakers: Adidas

New Year's Eve

The main event which we all celebrate (probably) is New Year's Eve. Whether you're doing something chilled with your family and friends or you're going to a party, you will most likely not start your New Year in your PJ's (which to me sounds fine as well).

To give you a little inspiration on what to wear on such an event, this was my outfit of the night.

I would not really call this a specific NYE outfit, you could wear this at any occasion which has more of a chic vibe going on.

You will now probably realize that I got that leather jacket and these boots around my New Year's Eve trip. And yes, you're right.
I wore a black leather jacket with a white shirt which has a nice and fresh collar, combined ripped jeans and my boots. Pretty simple, but as you can see a small change like wearing a different top changes the dynamic of an outfit.

Leather jacket: AllSaints | Shirt: Selected | Jeans: Pull&Bear | Boots: AllSaints

I hope you liked all of these looks and I wish you all a good beginning of 2017.

Cheers, James.

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Dapper Menswear: Be prepared for winter.

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For me it is always difficult to decide what to wear so I do not freeze during the cold winter days and still be stylish for any occasion.

I went to Vienna, Austria in late November to visit friends and do some sightseeing since my last stay in Vienna was a couple years in the past. After admiring a lot of beautiful places in the city one of my destinations was the world famous Hotel Sacher where the original Sacher-Torte is made.

You don't want to enter such a nice hotel in your most casual outfit so I went for a more dapper look. Not too dapper though since this was no business meeting - I tried to keep it kind of casual too.

I don't ever like it too colorful so my outfit consists of three colors: Dark Green, Black, Gray. I'm wearing a black ripped jeans which has these ripped details around your ankle's. This small extra makes the jeans even edgier as they already are which I really like. I added a flecked on gray colored sweater to my look and completed it with this dapper dark green coat. My shoes are really casual sneakers by Adidas. I got these in white and got them in black recently. I'm a big fan of this model especially because it reminds me of the late 90s and early 2000s.

To give this look a little more depth I decided to wear a watch which was sent to me by JORD watch. It has a wooden watch strap in a brown color and a green clock-face which matches my coat perfectly.

Tip: Try to work with small details so your outfit fits together. It doesn't always have to be too obvious. Small details matter.

Here's a closeup of my coffee, cake and most importantly my watch. I took my chance to snap a picture for my Instagram account. The lucky person I am they had marble tables which are so photogenic for a flatlay.

If you wanna shop my outfit I will tell you where I got each piece.

Coat: Pull&Bear | Sweater: Selected | Jeans: Pull&Bear | Shoes: Adidas | Watch: Jord