Words: Kim Silverman
You’ve made it to the end of a long and arduous month – where you can thank not one, but two May bank holidays for your mournful monetary losses. And this month’s pay day couldn’t come quick enough. So as the dough rolls in, and our summer spirits edge ever higher, this is the best time to spoil yourself. So, whether it’s classic investments or spur-of-the-moment splurges, there’s nothing better than treating yourself at least once in a while – and using Gentleman’s Journal‘s ultimate round up to do so.
What’s pay day without a party to celebrate? Having a taste for the finest liquor is a surefire way to impress this summer. Our favourite? Havana Club’s 3 Year Old archetypal Cuban rum – perfect for mixing Cuba’s finest: the Mojito, the Daiquiri and the Cuba Libre. Cheers to that.
We’ve all been there, we get paid, end up splurging on the new season’s most raved about pieces and, by the following week, we hate them. So, if you’ve come to the end of your tether with unnecessary pay day splurges, you can thank us for picking the latest essentials that will outlive trends. The key is to invest in quality, and items you really need (and will probably wear until they unravel at the seams).
Britain’s notoriously fickle weather will see one day hotter than Miami, and the next a misery of overcast skies. Which is probably why you’ll be booking that much-earned holiday where the aim is to do nothing but bask under the sun. Invest in a quality pair of timeless specs, a sturdy suitcase (that happens to be favoured by the royals – because who doesn’t want a taste of the high life?), a statement woven belt for your chinos or shorts, and a pair of espadrilles – far more sophisticated than a pair of Havaianas.
We believe every self-respecting gentleman’s grooming cabinet should house essential mainstays. The reason? Personal grooming is something she will notice from a mile away, and it’s one of the first practices you should follow (if you want to leave a lasting first impression of course). Our favourites include the quintessential gentleman’s fragrance ‘Colonia’ worn by American and European celebrities of the 1930s – including Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, and Braun’s Series 9 shaver (because a dry shave is your best friend when you’ve hit snooze one too many times). A worthy grooming tip is to also pick a moisturiser with an SPF (you’ll thank us later when your skin is protected, keeping ageing at bay).
Make sure this summer is one to remember by investing in the right gadgets. If you’re hosting a party, or simply enjoy listening to Dean Martin whilst making breakfast, Bose has received rave reviews as the ultimate portable speaker. If you’re an adventurous gent, you’ll know that investing in Victorinox’s Champ multi-purpose tool will not only last a lifetime, but could save them, too. And when you happen to be hiking a mountain or jet-setting to an exotic location you may only visit once, Go-Pro’s Hero 5 is the only camera you’ll need to capture those insane landscapes.
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