The effect of wearing shoes that cost more than the monthly mortgage payment can be utterly ruined by not having them cleaned and polished properly. Likewise a cheap pair can be kept in a red carpet state of readiness by regular polishings.

Stubble is more than just unshaven. Just because you've decided to grow some stubble doesn't mean that you absolve yourself from keeping it trimmed and tidy. The secret to great looking stubble is maintenance and care. With the correct care, stubble can give you that rough looking edge that looks good both in a suit and casual dress. Stubble is also great for those with soft faces or those wanting to look older. The stubble disguises the age of the skin and can add a few years onto a man's age.

Facial hair can change the look of a man instantly. Styles in facial hair come and go and what may be fashionable now will be looking unshaven and unkempt tomorrow. Just like different hair styles suit different men, so mustache's, beards, burns and goatees may not suit some men. Your occupation and lifestyle will also play a part in how you can style your facial hair. For instance, a yellowing mustache from smoking is not going to look good no matter how you shape it, nor will an unshaven face in a suit. Unshaven with a suit gives the impression of someone not on top of their game, but unshaven may be perfect for a more manual hardworking look.

With the onset of Autumn and Winter chugging towards us its as well to take a look at men's hairstyles for the Autumn/Winter. Although the bulk of our image comes from the clothes we wear, don't underestimate the power of your hairstyle. Traditionally men were thought of as being less fussed with their hairdo than women, but that attitude has been changing. As a result there are more quirky and high maintenance hair styles for men on stream now than ever before.