Having a good haircut is essential, but how do you communicate what you want when you visit your hair stylist? I suggest taking a photo of a hairstyle so your stylist can help you achieve exactly what you want. You know what they say . . . a picture is worth a thousand words.

Holiday gatherings and parties are around the corner and although most events don't require formal attire, looking presentable is probably a good idea. Jeans, a nice shirt, a sweater and perhaps a sport jacket is my outfit of choice for most occasions. And when you are sporting a dress shirt, you appear to have made an effort. So if you buy yourself one new article of clothing for seasonal gatherings, a new dress shirt might just be the thing.

I am always trying new things to review and recommend so you never know what I'm testing out on any given day. But when it comes to shaving, I am extremely particular since I have sensitive skin and am prone to razor burn. I am keen on products that soothe my sensitive skin while helping me achieve a close shave.

A great transitional weather item is a casual jacket. They are the perfect thing to wear with jeans and a tee. And they come in so many styles, but I have a few favorites. A men's casual fall jacket is a seasonal must, check out my top picks.

Most people have certain favorite "beauty" products they like to have on hand at all times. I'm no different. There are several products in particular that you will always find in my bathroom. I can't live without them. All of these products would make nice gifts too.

Where I live it's getting quite chilly, and if it's one thing I hate, it's not having gloves to throw on before heading out into the cold. It hurts my hands just thinking about it. Whether your walking to the local coffee shop or sitting in your car waiting for it to warm up, you will be so thankful for having some gloves at your disposal to avoid unnecessary torture.

Just before the holiday season many new fragrances are released for obvious reasons. Here I have compiled a list of some of the newest men's fragrances and I have to say that one of them is my new favorite for fall/winter. There are new fragrances I have excluded from this list simply because the reviews are not so favorable.

I love scarves as an accessory but lately I have needed them for a more practical purpose. The autumn chill seems to have set in and I don't want to catch a cold or worse. I have to admit that I prefer to wrap my neck in softer materials like cashmere and baby alpaca, but that's just me. Here I have highlighted my favorite men's scarves and several of them come in lots of amazing colors.

In the early 1900's, the fashionable male wore his hair smooth and slicked back. It was either parted in the middle or on the side and was shiny from perfumed oils, Brylcreem, hair tonic or other similar products. Hair had a tendency to be longer on top and on the sides. Modern versions of this now classic men's hairstyle are being seen in many fashion shows and worn by the style conscious.

I love men's hairstyles that are long on the top and short on the sides. Like I have said before, it allows more versatility but also keeps you tidy and neat looking if need be. Some of my favorite men's short hairstyles are those that have more length on the top as seen in this photo gallery.