Spring Grooming Tips

This is the time of year to revamp and update our looks for the season. It's time to put those heavy moisturizers on hold and pick up something a little lighter. Now while spring beauty might be a topic of conversation among many women, it's important to also pay a focus to the men as well..

I chatted with the Senior Fashion Editor of Esquire Magazine, Wendell Brown, to get some of his favorite tips for spring grooming and fashion.

Hey Wendell, how are you today?

I'm great. Thanks for asking.

That's great to hear. Now talk to us a little about some of these spring time grooming tips to help the gentlemen update their look for the season.

Absolutely. I'm even ready to freshen up that look from winter to spring. Spring is a great time for guys to give themselves the complete overall upgrade. The first item I want to share with you today is from Birchbox Man. For just $20 a month, it's a box of high-end, taylored grooming and lifestyle products customized by the profile that you create online. The best part is you don't have to spend hours at the store looking for the right products because this comes right to your doorstep.

What's really cool about Birchbox right now is that they have partnered with the show Madmen to bring you an arranged assortment of products to help guys channel their inner Don Draper or Roger Sterling. With the final season coming up, there is only a limited time to get this. Check out www.birchbox.com/madmen for more information.

I love that you started with this because typically we know Birchbox for the one they create for women, but the men need their grooming tools just as much as the women. So what are some of the different categories that men can choose for their own Birchbox?

They have a very strong men's category, so those girls who do have Birchbox can easily turn their guys on to this. Products include face wash, lip balm, and tons of other things guys will love and need. Once they create their profile, they don't even have to think about it. It will just come to their door and the guys will love the convenience.

And it's perfect because you take out that middle man of going to the store in search of the right product because this is customizing it for you.

Exactly. Especially once you know what it is that you like and what is coming to you, it will make your life a lot easier.

And that convenience really can't get any better. Now what are some of the big focuses when it comes to grooming around this time of year?

One thing that all stylish guys need, if they don't have it already, is a signature scent. A fragrance that says who they are. There's a new one from Lacoste, and it's called the Eau de Lacoste L12 Jaune Fragrance. It's fantastic and inspired by Rene Lacoste, the original polo shirt from the 1920s. It has a fresh and citrus scent that triggers joy and positivity. A great way to have sunshine in a bottle after this long, harsh winter.

It sounds like it. A great wake up call for the warm weather that is here and still on its way.

Yeah and nothing is better than a spring scent that just reminds you that summer is on the way. A great reminder that you will get to have a lot more fun and things are looking up.

And even something to inspire people to get outside a little more and embrace the actual sunshine.

Absolutely.

Now what are some other ideas that you have to help freshen up those grooming habits?

Well, all guys need this next one because the number one thing that all guys need is confidence. Nothing shows a lack of confidence more than underarm sweat, pit stains, and odor. We all want to smell fresh. So Gillette has come out with the new clear gel antiperspirant that covers more than 48 hours of odor and wetness protection. Once you put it on, it will dry in 10 seconds and you can stay fresh all day long without having to reapply. It's also a perfect travel size for a carry-on for those upcoming trips to smell fresh for whoever you might meet. You want to always be prepared and smelling fresh.

Oh I agree. Nothing is worse than getting through the day and feeling disgusting because your deodorant wore off. You want to look and feel like you take care of yourself whether you're on vacation or going into the office.

Especially when you're on vacation. Just because you're not at work, you don't want to start looking sloppy. You should show that you care no matter what and put your best self out there.

That's very true. Now do you have any other tips to help guys update their habits and look for the spring time?

Yes I do! Accessories are a great opportunity for guys to up their game and David Fin Neckwear has the hottest ties around. They are fantastic and look good meaning that it will inspire that confidence to also do good. They are sold exclusively online at www.davidfin.com, and each tie will help support the efforts to help find veterans jobs with David Fin's partnership of hiring our heroes. There's also a camo tip on the back of the tie to help reflect their commitment. Each tie is designed and handmade in New York City and the price is just $85. It's a nice accessory to help look good and feel really great about.

And I love the giving back concept of helping veterans find jobs, but this kind of tie can help take a guy to the next step professionally and help them dress for that job they hope to have.

Absolutely. They also come in these beautiful boxes, and the best part is you can wear them for work, out to dinner, or any other special event. They just have a modern class and that's what I love about them. I've actually got one on right now.

Now where can people go for more information about everything that we talked about today?

You can find information for everything at www.videopump.tv.