Nicely polished shoes are a man's obligation. This time around, I want to introduce an easy way to high shine your classic cap toe to give it that formal look. This tip only only on calf skin.
綺麗に磨かれた靴は男の身だしなみを一段階引き上げる大切な要素です。今回は綺麗にお手入れした靴に一工夫をする、ハイシャイン仕上げ（鏡面仕上げ）を簡単に実践出来るこつをご紹介。以下の動画をチェックしてみてください。
1. Brush off the dirt and dust of your shoes.
2. Rub in shoe cream (not polish), and leave it for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
3. Buff up the shoe using a shoe brush.
4. Wrap a old t-shirt on to your fingers.
5. Dip (Im mean literally dip that cloth) into the polish and scrape a chunk.
6. Apply that chunk until it smooths out. Do this three times to make a thick layer of polish on the cap toe.
7. You don't need the polish anymore. Just poor a bit of water in the lid.
8.Apply about one water droplet on to your cloth and start rubbing.
9. Just keep adding one water droplet amount of water to your cloth and buffem'
10. You'll start to notice the texture changing and the shine.
11. Just keep on repeating step 9.
This tip is an easy and quick way to shine your shoes however, its a bit of stress for the shoe. Leaving on the polish for a long time may result in cracking and wearing. So please do wipe off the polish regularly and give the leather some air.
意外にお思いでしょうが、ポリッシュを動画同様たっぷり付ける方法の方が早く確実に靴をハイシャイン仕上げに出来ます。怖がらずに一度お試しを。注意ですが、ハイシャインを長い間靴に施行しておくのは革には好ましくありません。定期的にポリッシュを落として、革に空気を吸わせましょう。
Im obsessed with jackets and blazers. It's the most versatile piece for both men and women yet cutting-edge in someway. Im always on the look for the perfect jacket whether its sizzling hot out.
Whether you've just invested or about too invest in a pair (or you want to keep your jacket in good shape) taking proper care of your jacket doesn't hurt. Actually, if you take proper care, you can keep your favorite item in shape for a while (I mean a long time!). Start out by trying these daily steps and take it further when the season ends.
Daily Care
The daily care of your jacket can prolong the life of your piece immensely. So make these tips a habit.
When you take off your jacket and can't get help for it. This is how to do it. Grab the insides of the shoulder and flip it inside out. It's only after this step you can put it on the chair or wherever you need to.
Once your home use a clothing brush to take the dust and fumes off. This not only takes the dust and dirt off your jacket but helps recondition the fabric. If you seemed to sweat, use a handkerchief and wipe the inner lining of your jacket.
Always use a sturdy hanger to hang your jacket. A thick wooden hanger is a must. It's always better to give the jacket a day off or two.
When you need to straighten out the wrinkles use a high steam iron. Hang the jacket onto a thick hanger, use the steam (steam mode if available) and do not press the iron onto your favorite piece. Giving the wrinkles hot steam will do the job. Let it hang for a day.
Off Season Care
Jamming the jacket into your closet after the season is a mistake. I recommend taking it to the dry cleaners. But, not too often! (it damages the fabric). If you have water cleaning nearby you should go consult with them. They use a method that is friendly and helps recondition the fibers of the fabric back into its initial form. (translation => brings back that lust to the jacket)
Its only after cleaning you can hang it in your closet. Don't forget to give enough space in between the jackets. You don't want the jackets to be touching each other.
Do you have specific ways to wash your clothes?? I mean did you ever wonder why you get that white fuzz on the top of your favorite shirt or sweater? or Your favorite shirt or t-shirt gets that tan?
There are numerous "how to" tips out in the world. I'm going to introduce a couple that I personally use.
I guess the most significant "how to" concerns denim. Everyone just adores denim and wants to have their denim "washed" in a certain way. I prefer to keep mine in a dark tone so, I try not to wash my denim frequently.
Try to keep your denim dark:
1) Try not to overly wash your denim.
2) Wash your denim inside out.
3) Don't use detergent or only use special denim detergent.
4) Never dry your denim in a dryer!! Always, dry in the sun.
This method also creates beautiful whiskers and variety in tone.
What about your shirt!? I guess this also depends on the person. Here's a tip or two to keep your favorite shirt from tanning and from being distressed.
Shirts:
1) Wash your shirt inside out. You sweat inside not out! Also prevents from tanning.
2) Use a stain remover or stain bar (soap bar looking one!) on the collar and cuffs
3) If you want to keep your shirt "extra white" use detergent specially made for washing white.
4) If your shirt is a dark tone, use detergent made for dark colors (also works with denim)
5) Again, don't use the dryer!! Using the dryer takes away the color from the fabric and gives that distinct white fuzzy-ness on the top layer.
I think your getting the basics by now. Sweaters goes like this.
Sweater:
1) Don't wash your knit sweater that often. It damages the fabric. When you must, go to the dry cleaners because their pro's. I recommend getting your sweaters done at Water Cleaning its a much better solution for your sweater.
2) At home, use the sink. Fill it with cool water and add special detergent made for wool fabrics.
3) Dip your sweater inside out for about 30mins.
4) Clear out the water in the sink and wash away the detergent thats soaked in the sweater.
5) Push out the water from the sweater. Never twist your sweater like a towel!
6) Lay your sweater on a dry towel and role it in so it takes away the water.
7) Finally, un-role the towel and lay the towel and sweater on a rack to dry.
Jackets, Suits & Top Coats:
1) Always use a brush to remove dust and other things that get on to your clothes.
2) Put it on a thick and sturdy hanger.
3) Before putting it back in the closet, leave it out for day to let it breath.
4) Bring it to the dry cleaners or water cleaning at the end of the season. Again, frequently is bad!
I hope these tips will help out in anyway. I mean investing in new clothes every season is one thing but keeping your clothes preserved in a good manner will save you a bulk of money and extend the life of your favorite piece.
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