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FASHION

On Your Grind: Fall Style Picks for Men

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Guys, let’s talk. Just us. I know most of you don’t want to be too “fashion-y.” You don’t want to spend a million bucks on clothes, and sometimes you’re not quite sure which shirt goes with which pant. But, c’mon, we need to freshen up your look a bit. And (if a sports analogy will help entice you) I’ve assembled a dream team who can tell you how to do it, simply, this Fall. [Read more…] about On Your Grind: Fall Style Picks for Men

Last Call for Summer Skin! The Last Lazy Days in Manhattan!

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Summer is winding down, but the last rays of sun are still upon us. The recent weather may have drenched us literally and figuratively with rain and humidity but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still sunny days left before we tuck them away for Fall. There might still be a good beach day or two left in us to catch the last hopes of a tan. Perhaps there’s a BBQ or more to attend, jumping in an out of the sprinklers or pools.  With this great power of worshiping the sun comes the great responsibility of caring for the skin you’re in. That being said, it is important not to abandon a good skin and after sun skin care routine simply because Summer is almost done. [Read more…] about Last Call for Summer Skin! The Last Lazy Days in Manhattan!

Fab.com’s Must Haves for Your Manhattan Summer!

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Now that we have reached the halfway point for the summertime, it might be a good idea to find super new clothing items and products to spruce up your wardrobe and apartment in Manhattan.  Luckily, our favorite shopping site in the world, Fab.com, has found some awesome new items for the summer for you and your friends to enjoy! [Read more…] about Fab.com’s Must Haves for Your Manhattan Summer!

STATE Bags are a Great Manhattan Back To School Item… With A Cause

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Back to school is (sadly) almost upon us, as many Manhattan parents are already preparing for the fall and sending their kids back to their schools in hope for another great year of learning, having fun and more.  One essential item that every kid needs before they head back is of course their backpack, which come in a variety of colors, formats and more.  One company is taking that thought process and bringing it to the next level, where you can help a child in need of a backpack and supplies go back to school with a stronger sense of confidence.  This is STATE Bags. [Read more…] about STATE Bags are a Great Manhattan Back To School Item… With A Cause

Vive’s Free Blowout Day in NYC is Happening Today!

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Calling all blowout fanatics!! Fancy a free blowout today? Well look no further than the user-friendly iPhone app Vive. Salons across the Metro area have teamed up with Vive to give back to the great people of New York. They decided you needed a treat, ergo Free Blowout Day. Users are invited to download the app for free and choose from over 200 affiliated salons in New York City and Brooklyn to receive a complimentary blowout on August 3rd! Book your appointment between the hours of 10am and 5pm and receive confirmation via text or email or both.  Just go to https://gleam.io/MZF9z/vive-blowout-day and sign up one of four different ways; with the usual suspects Facebook and Instagram, or also by downloading the app or referring friends. Upon completion you will be emailed the code to redeem your free blowout! [Read more…] about Vive’s Free Blowout Day in NYC is Happening Today!

Get to Know Handsome, Up & Coming Model Hunter Harden

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Something that always resonates with me, especially in gay men, is the ability to have an idea for yourself and really make it work. Many of the ones that have been profiled on Manhattan Digest are men that have excelled in certain industries, yet got there by relying on their own talents and abilities and not using someone else to get there.  Someone in particular that does that, and then some, is up and coming model Hunter Harden, who is originally from Reno, Nevada, currently resides in South Carolina, and has plans to make it big in New York City this year as his portfolio continues to expand. [Read more…] about Get to Know Handsome, Up & Coming Model Hunter Harden

History Lives On in The Lower East Side at Zarin Fabrics

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Everyone is familiar with the Lower East Side and the numerous of bars/lounges and restaurants that continue to pop up in the area. Yet does anyone sit back and realize how much history is on the streets that surround this trendy neighborhood. The Lower East Side is filled with remnants of a once booming garment industry where men could head down Orchard Street and pick up tailor made pants while women could head to Zarin Fabrics to purchase materials to upholster household items. [Read more…] about History Lives On in The Lower East Side at Zarin Fabrics