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While the entire concept of Hello Kitty for men is disturbing, the emails themselves have been just as disturbing. First and foremost, there is something seriously wrong when I log into my email account and have 62 emails informing me about this news. This not to mention the people who have left the link in various threads on the blog.
Think about this for a minute — 62 readers read about something Hello Kitty and for some inexplicable reason thought it would be a good idea to send me an email about it. That in itself shows the Hello Kitty Hell I live in…
I have grown to expect emails from clueless Hello Kitty fanatics that somehow think that, despite the name of my blog and what I write about the evil feline, that I get excited about stuff like this. They have distorted their world view so much that they believe that I would feel the Hello Kitty for Men concept is a good thing:
“Have you heard?? Sanrio is going to be debuting a line of HK products for men! Isn’t that awesome!?”
“Hello Kitty was made for men. I’m buying these for all the guys I know. Your wife will be too!”
While it’s disturbing that anyone would view this as a good thing, these are typical emails that one expects when living in Hello Kitty Hell. What was surprising this time around was the glee that seemed to accompany many of the emails of what this would mean for me. While many began with sympathy for my Hello Kitty Hell, they eventually showed their true colors of being enthusiastic about the further pain and suffering this was bound to cause.
“Dude, guess your life sucks more. Can’t wait to see photos.”
“I know you hate Hello Kitty, but your wife is going to love these and torture you more with them.”
“These are the ugliest things ever, but get used to it because it’s going to be your new wardrobe.”
“Welcome to your doom.”
I’m not sure if it is a good psychological sign that in addition to the Hello Kitty fanatics who seem unfathomably compelled to read this blog, there are also a good number of readers who get a sense of satisfaction and happiness from my Hello Kitty Hell. Or as one reader aptly wrote about Hello Kitty for men:
“Sure, my life sucks. But not as much as yours.”
Yep, that pretty much sums up Hello Kitty Hell…
PS - in the time it took me to write this post, 3 more emails informing me about this news arrived in my account…
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All of us keep dreaming of meeting that perfect man and hitting off at the first note. But as they say “most good men are taken”! So, how to meet up with single men? Parties, discos, friends of friends, etc. are some of the tried methods and also click well. But what if you don’t do a lot of partying, hate discos and have a small friend circle? Fret no more! Check out some ideas given below that will help you spot and meet guys and eventually take steps further. All the best!

How to Meet Single Men

Your Local Pub/Bar

One of the most common spots to find good-looking single men and guys is your local pub or bar. Go there on a Saturday night to check out some really good-looking guys. Judge their character by their body language and the company they keep. If you feel courageous enough, approach with a casual attitude. At the same time, remember to look good. No man will be attracted to you unless you make an effort to look a tad higher than ordinary.

Walk the Dog

Talk about puppy love! If you have a pooch, take it out for a walk at the local park. If you don’t have a dog, walk your neighbor’s dog. You are likely to meet many single men walking their dogs too. Again, remember to pay attention to your looks as well. Not that you need to wear stilettos and go, but at least a decent pair of jeans and an attractive shirt should be your cup of tea. Also, guys melt if you pamper your pooch and play with it. So take a ball and ask it to fetch. Who knows, your pet might just fetch “someone” for you!

Sports Freak

This is strictly a male zone and if you are genuinely interested in sports and the likes, you can be sure of finding the right guy. Join a sports league or a gym or try out adventure sports. You might find someone who shares similar interests and is fascinated by seeing you skillfully treading the male path. If not, then visit a sports bar with a friend, more so on a night when an important game is scheduled. You will definitely meet that someone special in a sports bar, despite all that chaos and screaming!

Unusual Places

By this, I mean places like the zoo, amusement parks, library, museums, lake side, music shops, etc. It means finding the right guy at a place where you have an immense interest. Say, you love collecting classic CDs and often hit the music store. Who knows, you might bump into a dreamy single guy looking for something similar. In fact, a common platform or an interest will help you both bond faster too!

Reliance Retail recently inaugurated ‘Reliance Trends’, its very first exclusive apparel showroom at the Ambi Mall in Gurgaon. Sprawled over an area of 30,000 square feet, one can choose between over 100 domestic and international brands at this Reliance shore. It’s the first among Reliance’s mammoth target of setting up 100 more such stores at key points in India over the next three years. Currently Reliance Trends consists of apparel for men, women as well as children.

Among private brands, there’s the Network range of office wear outfits for men and women. Netplay is a range if smart casuals. Catering to the youth is DNMX collection comprising denims and t-shirts. Sparsh, on the other hand, comprises Indian clothes for women. An exclusive label titled Panda has been created for infants and toddlers, while the Frendz range of garments will complement the wardrobe of the youth. Lee, Wrangler, Peter England, John Players, Blackberry, Gini n Jony, Liliput, etc are international brands that can be found here.

Adidas - The brand to reckon with when it comes to sportswear has launched its lifestyle brand titled ‘Originals’ in India. The Germany based sportswear brand is planning to introduce two more such brands in India very soon. Adidas plans to open more outlets in the top six metro cities in India. The first outlet for Adidas Originals has been opened at New Delhi. The store is quite popular and already a hit among the younger generation.  

The range of products in Originals is vast and provides a variety of choices. One can choose from footwear, chic clothing and other funky accessories. The store also provides Adidas Originals Fall/Winter collection 2007. The items sold here show distinct individuality and creativity, traits that Adidas is known for and is proud of! This brand globally caters for 30% of the company’s total revenue. 

Apart from this, Adidas also has plans to launch an exclusive women’s range in India around next year. The well known brand, Stella McCartney is expected to be available to the public by next year. Also in the pipeline are plans to launch the ‘Y-3’ collection by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto. This, however shall be launched once Stella McCartney establishes itself in the Indian segment.

The UK clothing retailing major, Marks & Spencer has decided to slash down the prices of its garments by 35 per cent in India in order to reach out to more consumers. Since its debut in India in the year 2001, Marks & Spenceris presently operating about 12 showrooms across the country. Men’s shirt that was originally priced at Rs 900 can be purchased at Rs 750 now. Similarly, the cost of men’s jacket that was earlier priced at Rs 6,950 will come for Rs 4,745 now. 

The reduction in the price of Marks & Spencer products in India came about following a directive from the parent company to turn aggressive and quickly capture some more market share. When M&S first hit the Indian shores in 2001, there was hardly any competition in the market. But with so many foreign brands making a beeline for India, this UK apparel and toiletries retailer feels a need to offer discounts in the prices of menswear & womenswear.

The textiles biggie Arvind Brands has recently come up with a blueprint to open up a chain of lifestyle retail stores. Arvind Brands is a retail division of Arvind Mills and is planning to venture into the spectrum of value retail, luxury and premium retail. When this plan takes off, Arvind Brands is likely to be counted as a separate entity. However, no further information regarding the transfer the company’s division is available.

Right now, Arvind Brand manages different brand names like Newport, Flying Machine, Excalibur and Ruf & Tuf along with international brands like Arrow, Lee, Wrangler, etc. the initial investment in the first phase will be around Rs. 400 crore. Under the new plan, the lifestyle formats shall now offer luggage, accessories and electronic gadgets along with garments. According to sources, the company has signed up prime properties in Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. Around 80 domestic brands shall be retailed in the country.  

Arvind Brands has reportedly hired the famous JHP London, the designers of retail chains like Selfridges, ASDA, etc. in order to design their stores in India. Megamart, a value retail chain which stocks various brands is operated by Arvind Brands at the moment. The plan is to build retail stores bigger than Megamart as international brads will be sold here.

The famous Greg Norman Collection that specializes in international golf lifestyle apparel and accessories enters the Indian retail market. The special outlet has been launched in Gurgaon, near New Delhi. The Gurgaon based franchise BTB (Better Than Before) has signed a license arrangement with Greg Norman Collection agreeing for distribution of their goods. The brand name Greg Norman is a subsidiary of MacGregor Golf Company.

Greg Norman collection is well known all over the world and in fact is considered the leader in golf accessories and related apparel. The brand targets active and sophisticated men and women with a penchant for the high end sport, Golf. India is also coming of age, with big corporate honchos preferring to tee away in the greens of a stylish golf course. Hence, Greg Norman is just the answer for all those who want to tee off in style. 

With sports and active lifestyle growing at a rapid rate in India, the market for sportswear has also grown quite significantly. A brand like Greg Norman is bound to do well in India since the market for high end sports wear is increasing. With Golf clothing and apparel in India, can Golf equipments be far behind? BTB is seriously considering the launch of golf equipments soon. This shall be available in special shops opened exclusively for Golf equipments

A wedding is a very important milestone in the life of a man. The transformation from a carefree bachelor to a responsible husband is something very special in a guy’s life. To make sure that the occasion that shall bring in this transformation is special, the potential bridegroom needs to follow certain grooming techniques to prepare mentally as well as physically for the D-Day. The styling of a bridegroom basically changes the looks and the personality of the individual. He learns to be in control and comes to know that it is not okay if he doesn’t shave for a week! To know how to groom the bridegroom and make him look absolutely dashing and smart, read on these useful tips! 

• After an active day outdoors, splash your face liberally with water and use a cleanser to remove the dust and pollution. Be sure to wash your face with a mild face wash before going to bed at night.
• Don’t forget to use moisturizer every night to improve your skin. Men with oily skin may use a water-based moisturizer while those with dry skin should opt for oil-based moisturizers. It may take a few weeks to perceive any change so don’t get disappointed too soon.
• Choose a good men’s salon and get your facial, manicure and pedicure done a week before the wedding. It is the perfect time to pamper yourself after all!
• For a wedding, a clean shaven look is always in. But if you want to go for a beard or a mustache, show it to your friends and family and let them get used to it at least a month before your wedding.
• Face packs, cleansers and moisturizers won’t hurt you and will actually make your skin much healthier and give you a natural glow. Face packs such as sandalwood, Indian clay and neem clean the skin, remove toxins, make the skin breathe easier and provide nourishment. However, check for any allergic reactions beforehand. Always apply a face pack before shaving.
• Start shampooing and conditioning your hair regularly to make it soft and shiny. Try a new haircut much before the wedding day, so any bad trimming and styling can be corrected in time.

India is in for a makeover. With lifestyle taking a chic and well groomed form, clothing biggies are headed into India, with the best offers. Recently, the Trio Group of Canada launched their well known clothing brand, Groggy, in India. The Group has signed a deal with the retailing giant Westside to set up 200 square feet corners in each of their stores. The first exclusive store will be launched in Delhi by the end of this year.

Groggy is a famous Canadian brand to reckon with when it comes to high-end casual wear. It was launched in style in Delhi, with a fashion show displaying its Fall 2007 collection in a plush rest-o-bar in South Delhi. The collection boasts of trendy casuals that can be worn as informal party wear and also to office, aimed at the youth between the age group of 18-25 years. It has also launched its kids’ wear brand named ‘Simpsons’ this year.  

The youngsters of today are open to new styles and do not mind experimenting with new labels and stylish brands. The purchasing power in India has definitely increased and it is very much evident with the success of such big foreign brands in our country. The youth doesn’t really mind spending a few extra bucks if the quality and the brand names are long lasting. Groggy expects to launch at least 50 more stores by the year 2009, if this brand clicks with the youth.