Showing posts with label Fashion & Style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion & Style. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Review: Bevel shave system puts an end to ingrown hairs


If you're constantly suffering from ingrown hairs then you may want to consider changing your daily shaving routine. Those scratchy red bumps happen when a razor cuts your hair underneath the skin and then grow back irregularly. Bevel's five part shave system aims to help mitigate this.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Review: Wolf 'Cub' winder with cover keeps your watch safe and running on time


Anyone who owns three or more watches can tell you that having to wind and set the time every time you go to put on an automatic watch that they've neglected to wear for more than a couple of days can be a pain.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Review of the Jord 'Dover Ebony and Rosewood' wooden watch



When it comes to watches, Jord is setting itself apart from the crowd by creating unique timepieces made from sustainable resources: Wood. Despite the company's relatively young heritage, since Jord launched back in 2013 it has been producing fashionable watches that make great gifts for men and women. Jord sent Examiner one of its new Dover Ebony and Rosewoodwooden watches, and we've spent the past month getting intimate with it.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Review of the WeWood 'Jupiter Black Gold TL' wooden watch


Wooden Watches are not only fashionable, they're also environmentally friendly. WeWood, a producer of stylish wooden watches, plants a tree for each watch they sell. Over the past six years the company has planted almost half a million trees, helping to curtail deforestation. WeWood recently sent Examiner its new Jupiter Black Gold TL wooden watch, and after a month of wearing it we can't help deny that its a handsome timepiece.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Review of the Jorg Gray JG6500 automatic watch



Jorg Gray is best known for being the brand of watches which President Obama was wearing when he took office. The JG6500 watch Obama has been known for wearing, which is also worn by the Secret Service, wasn't actually an automatic but a quartz. When creating its new line of watches, Jorg Gray felt that the most powerful person in the world should have the option of wearing an automatic version of his watch, and now you can too.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Review of the SwitchWood 'Georgetowner' wooden bow tie box set



Wedding season is upon us, it's time to look your best. SwitchWood is a new company offering unique interchangeable wooden bow ties which will make you stand out from the crowd in both formal settings and in everyday life. SwitchWood was kind enough to send Examiner a review unit of the company's new "Georgetowner" wooden bow tie box set. It features three brand new designs from SwitchWood's recently revealed spring collection.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Review: Saddleback Leather's 'Thin Front Pocket Briefcase' will last generations


"They'll fight over it when you're dead." That's Saddleback Leather's motto for their products. Saddleback Leather sent Examiner.com a review unit of their Thin Front Pocket Briefcase, and after a month of man-handling it in person we can confidently tell you that Saddleback Leather's motto isn't just a boast; It's the truth. As if the company's tagline wasn't assurance enough though, Saddleback Leather stands by its words by backing all of their products with a whopping 100 year warranty.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Review: SPGBK's caramel bundle of 'Skibo' and 'Thurman' watches are a bargain



SPGBK, short for Springbreak, is a newer company which is producing quality inexpensive watches from sustainable resources. SPGBK aims to "bring eco-focused fashion products to modern culture."

Monday, April 18, 2016

Review: Tense 'Summit Multifunction Watch' in dark sandalwood impresses



Tense Watches has been making stylish high-quality wooden watches by hand in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1971. Wooden cased watches have several benefits over metal ones, the most notable two of which are that they're extremely lightweight and made from renewable resources. Tense Watches further differentiates itself from other wooden watch manufacturers by creating their wooden watches out of 100% recycled or reclaimed wood.

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Review: The Brillier Americana 'Native Watch' is a gorgeous work of art


Watchmaking is best associated with two countries: Switzerland and Japan. That wasn't always the case though. Before the Great Depression hit, America had played a much more prominent role in watch manufacturing than it does today. Brillier Watches wants to revitalize American watch production, by bringing manufacturing back to the United States with their new Brillier Americana collection.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Review of Lunowear 'Shoots,' 'Pine,' and 'Orca' wooden watches

Wooden watches have been gaining popularity recently not only because they look great but because they're also environmentally friendly. Lunowear is a new company that's producing stylish wooden watches for both men and women. Lunowear recently raised $360,715 on Indiegogo to produce their first line of wooden watches. Lunowear sent us three different samples from their men's collection: The Shoots, The Pine, and The Orca.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Orient Watch USA announces 'Mako II' and 'Ray II' watches

Photo courtesy of Orient Watch USA, used with permission.
Orient Watch USA, a company that's been making affordable high quality everyday diver watches since 2004, has announced that they're updating their popular Mako and Ray watch lines with a few "superior performance" upgrades.

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Review: Slim Timber Rosewood and Walnut card wallets are hip


Leather wallets have a way of becoming huge bulky objects when they're filled with cash, cards, and other objects. Sometimes less is more. Slim Timber has a solution: Their wooden card wallets, available in both Roosewood and in Walnut for just $35.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Review: Mission Belts always fit and help fight world poverty

We've had many belts over the years and have noticed one common trend: The leather quickly fatigues and the holes stretch around the buckle. Mission Belt Co. solves this problem and creates a gorgeous accessory that performs exceptionally in both form and function. Mission Belt Co. sent us one of their hole-less Mission belts from their new "browns collection." The steel 40 mm in mocha brown, to be precise.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Horology spotlight: Jorg Gray watches

JG5500 in Cream with Silver beze
Despite its young heritage, Jorg Gray has been offering high quality sophisticated American style watches and is quickly rising in popularity.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Review of the May 2016 Menascope box


Menascope is a new monthly subscription service providing high-quality men's grooming and lifestyle products. All of the items featured in each month's Menascope box are made in the USA from both small local and nationwide businesses.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Review: Mujjo leather wallet case is an elegant upgrade for your iPhone 6s



Being fashionable isn't just about your clothing, it's about your accessories too. If you're as attached to your phone as we are, then it's important to make sure it's both protected and stylish. Mujjo's new black leather wallet case for iPhone 6S and iPhone 6s Plus is a sleek and minimalist case which offers protection while also looking great with anything you wear.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Review of Lunowear 'Shoots,' 'Pine,' and 'Orca' wooden watches

The Shoots. Photo courtesy of Lunowear.com, used with permission.
Wooden watches have been gaining popularity recently not only because they look great but because they're also environmentally friendly. Lunowear is a new company that's producing stylish wooden watches for both men and women.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Review: Phonetic Eyewear Stanley glasses allow you to work and game longer


If you've spent any lengthy period of time looking at computer monitor or watching a television, then chances are you've suffered from strained and tired eyes at one point or another. It's a proven fact that staring at the blue light emitted from electronic devices can also prevent you from falling to sleep at night.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Review: Mujjo leather touchscreen gloves let you text in comfort and style


One of the worst things about winter is having freezing hands. Chances are that you've received a phone call when you're just getting into your car and the heat hasn't turned on yet or while in the middle of an outdoor winter activity such as ice skating or skiing. Previously, in order to use your fancy touchscreen smartphone you've had to take off your gloves and expose your skin to ice cold temperatures. Not anymore with Mujjo's Leather Touchscreen Gloves.