I was online the other day, and came across the website for Men’s Vogue. Now of course I’d seen the magazine on shelves, but I was tempted to subscribe after reading this…

…”derived from Vogue’s cutting-edge journalism and visual brilliance, Men’s Vogue is the source for men of style, sophistication and refinement..”

Now THAT, I thought, is for me! If it’s for you too (I’m sure the same description fits you guys out there too) then check out this link.

For the ladies of course the original Vogue is always the best!

These tips are some of the essentials I share with the– mostly male client–I coach on their style, and personal branding, but in reality, with a twist or two, these are essential rules that apply to both men and women…

1. Pay yourself first every day! A strong mind and body are the foundation for everything else.

2. Never be afraid to stand-out, but always do it with style and confidence.

3. Be bold - but not foolhardy. Create a durable image that will stand the test of time as a ‘classic.’

4. Build ‘ensembles.’ One great suit, or outfit, with a mix of separates and accessories can give you many distinctive looks.

5. Think Total Quality Package! Don’t wear a bespoke suit with supermarket shoes (though clever mixing it up–a great European tradition–is a good strategy, never cheat on the shoes!)

6. Great grooming, and personal styling, is part of the whole deal, and it takes work–get a routine going to make sure you stay immaculate.

7. Adopt some ’signature’ pieces as your own personal stamp - but don’t become a slave to them.

8. Don’t be scared of color (guys–you can wear pink) Blend it with more conservative classics and blow everyone away!

9. Re-look at your total ‘personal power brand’ packaging– from the car you drive to the company you keep…

10. Never, ever forget, that watch on your wrist tells the world everything about you! It’s the key to instant ‘club membership’ so you’d better make sure your getting into the right club…

OK, who would have imagined that I’d be trying to talk you guys into rethinking basic bed-linen and spending maybe hundreds–even thousands–of dollars on what I’m going to call “Rolls Royce” bed-sheets!? Is he crazy I hear you ask? Well, hear me out before you judge! Yes, premium bedding may be a bit of an investment but behind the heady prestige of crisp, monnogrammed, luxury linen is a much greater issue. Sheer, unadulturated ‘ah-ha’ comfort. I’ve combined ‘Style File’ and ‘Pay Yourself First’ here, because I can think of fewer experiences that combine both more effectively.

There is very little that beats the feeling of slipping between wonderfully clean, fresh, smooth sheets, after a bath or shower, and a long hard day, to just wallow in the perfume and comfort of crisp, clean cotton. This is what I call “thread count therapy!”

So how many thread count is enough? Here’s an extract from a premium bedding manufacturer that teaches you all you need to know about state-of-the-art bedding! (”Yves Delorme“)