Men’s Skincare Products – A Pre-Shaving Ritual

It was the classic damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don’t scenario. Shave; get neck spots. Don’t shave; grow a beard and Mrs Romance will never kiss me again. I used to dread shaving. I’d put it off until Mrs R lost her temper. But one day, Mrs Romance had a bring-a-friend invitation to her beauticians. Her real friend dropped out … Read more

Men’s skin care products – the ultimate conundrum

It’s quite funny talking to other men about skin care. You both edge into the conversation, testing the water wondering if the other guy’s going to take the piss. Once the guard’s down, there’s about five minutes max before: “[cough cough], yeah, so, see the game last night? Yeah. Cars. Boobs. Yeah. Beer. [Cough.] Let’s … Read more

I am a fashion mediator!

Somehow I have become Mrs Romance’s dress sense guru. Me. As I sit with my warm-socked feet up tapping away on the laptop wearing trackies and a polo that shows off my pot belly. It’s insane. Mrs Romance is very busy making last minute preparations for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia that starts tomorrow in … Read more