We’ve become increasingly busy. Time is now the most precious gift known to man, but it is all too easily drowned under work duties and mundane engagements. As a result, we rush around like foxes being hunted, trying to squeeze in as much as physically possible, tiring ourselves to the brink of exhaustion each day.Being busy has became second nature in the 21st century, rolling off the tongue like water from a tilted plate. But there are some things in life that require time and thought. These are the situations where rushing can be detrimental and where acting in haste can have punishing consequences…FOREPLAY
You shouldn’t need to be reminded.GETTING READY IN THE MORNING
We all like that extra 15-minute snooze – if this were illegal I’d be serving life, for murder of the morning – but I do this at a cost. My stubble is as even as a field of corn ravaged by swarms of pigeons, my hair looks as if I have a blind badger for a stylist and my clothes… well, apparently they make the days of tie-dye seem cool again.Those 15 minutes could be my key to getting in fashion’s door. Or, perhaps, at least making the conscious decision to look in the mirror and decide the tie-dye look deserves to make a comeback.PREPARING A DINNER PARTY
Rushed guest lists, untested menus and zero preparations are the ingredients for a terrible evening. Unless you’re Jamie Oliver, who could feed the 5,000 with 3 minutes on the timer, dinner parties require thought and planning. Do a Noah and build your arc before the rains come.INTRODUCING YOUR GIRLFRIEND TO YOUR PARENTS
There can be few things worse than inviting a girl home, only for her declare at supper that she’s thinking about moving her 3 children – whom she had with a hippie she met while backpacking through East Asia – out to Canada to help club seals because she blames them for global warming. But not before she’s served her time in prison. Parents don’t need this stress.Be sure to know the girl you’re introducing to your folks – a couple of weeks are surely the bare minimum. The bubbly girl you met in Infernos last night probably isn’t quite ready for the call up.ASKING A GIRL TO MOVE IN (SETTLING DOWN)
Actually, I correct myself. There is one thing worse than taking her home too soon. And that’s asking her to move in with you on a whim.ACCEPTING A NEW JOB
A change of career is not a decision to be made in haste. Yes, while sat staring at a computer screen the prospect of teaching huskies to pull a sled on the Arctic snowfields may be tempting, but do you really want to do that? I mean, really?PLANNING A HOLIDAY
Travel is an unreachable itch, but there are always constraints – time and money. For most of us, squeezing holidays into our 9-5 becomes a scarce affair – once or twice a year is usually as far as our wallets and days-off allow. So get it right.A PUTT
You wouldn’t build a house before drawing and analysing the blue print, so don’t putt before you’ve judged the line and slant.CHOOSING A GIFT
Because the guy who chooses the first gift that springs to mind always get a great reception from his girlfriend. Oh wait…A MAJOR INVESTMENT
Regret’s a bitch. Especially when it’s attached to a price tag that has depreciated faster than a second-hand toothbrush. When making a major investment such as a house, car or antique watch, take your time and ensure you’re making a wise choice.
We all seen a few pictures of people walking down on streets in Japan, and we do sometimes get pretty amazed how stylish and yet so unique they look. In Japan, style is all about being different and standing out, and this is why we have so much to learn from their style sense as well.So, if you want to be unique, stylish and embrace your style and personality a lot more — check these few things we can learn from fashionable people of the Rising Sun country and incorporate that into your daily life. Along with these tips, you will never miss the shot of being in style!Wear brands clothing but the minimum the better
Since Japanese want to stand out more than anything, they tend to stay away from mass produced brand clothing. But they are not saying that you should keep away from that at all! What you need to do instead is to buy only the core and essential items that can be mixed and matched with other unique ones perfectly. So such classical elements like black pants or navy blazers are totally okay and acceptable.Moreover, you can always find some pretty unique pieces even at worldly famous brands too. For example, at Ralph Lauren stores we can surely find something fun and unique. So check that store for the start (don’t forget to use some Ralph Lauren deals and coupons) and discover your style!Layers and layers after layers
Well, one of the first things that can be quite easily noticed on Japanese streets is that people do love layering. For them, it is quite unusual to wear only one layer of clothing, even if that is summer.So if you want to take the best out of Japanese style — start layering your outfits. You are totally welcome to do that in many various types too! Match a dress with something like a cardigan sweater, or a vest on top. Also, don’t be afraid to put together a complete outfit by adding something like a fedora and a light-weight jacket for a more relaxed casual look. Just layer!Break the rules
Another fashion tip that Japanese can give you is to break the rules of fashion and better create your own unique style! Forget about matching colours, fabrics or styles.Dress whatever you like. If you feel that fusion colored button-down jean shirt will work perfect with a tailored jacket — what the h*ll — dress like that! The essential tip here would be finding your unique style while experimenting. So if you are brave enough and want to be a step closer to fashionistas in Japan start breaking the rules!Pick one primary element
For more put together look, choose one central element of your outfit and accentuate it. It can also be whatever you wish or feel like. A colour, a cut, or a jacket. Anything goes!For example, you can find many people in Tokyo wearing all black outfits, but with a little peak of red in shoelaces or belts. Or it can be all of one colour with one piece of the outfit in entirely different one. The accent piece can be absolutely everything you wish for, but in Japan guys and gals tend to choose one from the following: scarves, fedoras, ties, pointy shoes, loafers, boots or converse. So just pick one element and make it be a star of your outfit for a day!Overdress rather than under-dress
For the end, Japanese fashionistas tend to overdress themselves rather than be under-dress. In fact, overdressing in this country is one of the most organic and standard ways of standing out, and you can use that at your hometown too. Guys, don’t be afraid to pull a business suit on casual days, or get a blazer then going out.For ladies, little black dresses or sparkly outfit elements is also acceptable. It will create a very sophisticated look and make you look very stylish. So if you want to start thinking like a Japanese fellow, you need to take more time and dress pretty and fancy!
