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Wednesday, September 20, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER D3 FALL FASHION O f f the c u ff a fa sh io n classic returns earing jew ellery has always been a sticking point with men. A ring, and that means ju st one ring, seems to be about as far as m ost men want to take the issue. That ring would usually be a class ring, perhaps to eventually be swapped for a wedding ring. Okay, and maybe that tie-tack that he received for F ather's Day a few years ago. But that's it; the average guy is going to shun any other sparkling adornm ent because, hey, it's the women who should be wearing the jew els, right? Okay, all m en leave the room and let ju st the ladies hear this: You can have that guy begging for his own jew ellery box with the sm allest of incentive from you. Just buy him a shirt with French cuffs and a nice pair of cuf flinks. Now it's your turn to stand back and watch the fun. Observe how his eyes grow wide as he opens the box, and his jaw goes a little slack. "C -c-cufflinks," he stam mers. Though it's been years since he last saw a pair up close as he rooted through his dad's dresser, he knows that these are special things. Real men wear these pronged pairs of metal, and when they do, they all feel like James Bond. Once he slips the new shirt on and remembers, from that prom night so long ago, how to put them on, cufflinks may instantly becom e part of his future. You may have started a new obsession, but that's alright. Cufflink col lecting is safe and econom ical, and you'll always know what to get him for his birthday. Your new cufflink aficionado w on't be alone out there either, as there are a num ber o f national and international cufflink collector clubs devoted to the devices. Clothing designers foresaw the sophisticated look com ing back years ago, and shirts with French and open cuffs are read ily available. W hatever his tastes may be, there is a pair of links out there that match him perfectly. W early pairs, particularly with unusual motifs such as Tiki heads or pin-up models. Modern designs are taking some inspiration from tradi tional motifs, as popular designs show Celtic knots, work ing com passes and watches, and the classic monogrammed disc. As they become more mainstream, expect to see cufflink collections in most department stores and boutiques. If you can't find the exact style to fit the wear e r's taste, you'll be amazed at the amount of cufflinks available at online auctions. Written b y Daniel Aspell A new direction in skin care High TEC ADVERTORIAL kin care is going high tec -- both at the superficial and deeper level. C osm edica Professional Skin Care Centres offers three no down time skin reju venation techniques: M icrodermabrasion, Obagi TM and Intense Pulsed Light. M icrodermabrasion exfoliation is a fast and efficient way o f removing dead cells from the outermost layer o f your skin. The M icroderm abrasion tech nique relies on the delivery o f minute crystals to the surface o f the skin. These particles gently remove layers o f the epidermis more quickly than any other non-chem ical m ethod. Combined with gentle extractions and a cleansing m assage, a M icrodermabrasion facial gives you an instant, vibrant, healthier looking complexion with no down time. Fine lines, uneven skin colour and enlarged pores need help from below the surface of the skin, deep in the dermis where the body generates col lagen and new healthy skin cells. S Setting fashion trends on game show Men's fashion takes its cue from MILLIONAIRE" When you think of influences in men's fashions, what comes to mind? Rock stars and the costumes they sport in their videos? Macho action movie stars? Tommy Hilfiger? Then you may be surprised that the hottest influence around today is a 66-year-old game show host. Television icon Regis Philbin, of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? fame, has spawned a fashion rage that continues to build. His signature line, through Van Heusen, is expected to be a top seller through the winter holidays, and other designers are taking the cue. It seems that men everywhere have been looking for a shirt and tie combination that doesn't beg the question, "Do these go together?' Drawn from a monochromatic palette of colours, the shirt and tie of exactly matching colour need only a well-cut jacket or suit to create a look that is both sophisticated and practical. They are most often found in muted shades of green, gold, pur ple and burgundy, which also lends a seasonal choice to the wearer. And since they are solid colours, the soft tones can usu ally be mixed and matched with success by even the most fashion-challenged male. Various fabrics are available to separate the casual from the dressier styles. From cotton blends to fine silk, they can adapt to any occasion and budget. For a non-tie event, men can still take a tip from Hollywood and opt for the classy silk or wool long-sleeve, crew neck shirt worn under a sport coat or with a suit The popular colours, regardless of the season, are black, navy and deep charcoal. A high-waisted or pleated pair of slacks defines this overall con cept, and a pair of soft black leather loafers completes it The parameters of "office casual" continue to be refined and have come a long way since denim shirts with cotton ties were popular. The tie itself has become more optional, and a well-tailored silk or silk-blend shirt is acceptable, but best when dressed up with a personal monogram or a pair of cufflinks. Written by Daniel Aspell Dead skin cells on the surface of the skin contribute to a grey, dull appear ance. 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If he's a sports nut, there are cufflinks galore in the shape o f baseball gloves (Do you w ant a first basem an's or catcher's?), golf clubs, footballs, squash racq u ets...If he's played it, there's a set o f cufflinks for it. O r how about his favorite breed o f dog? From A fghans to W eimaraners, he can have a perfect small likeness at his wrists. T hink o f every possible hobby, leisure activity or folly, and som ew here, som eone has turned it into a pair of cufflinks. It w asn't always that way, o f course. A hundred years ago, men and women alike wore cufflinks, only distin guishable in term s o f size. Today these lovely styles with fired-on enam els and engraved designs can com m and pre mium prices in antique stores and online auctions. The cufflink that w e know today, with the hinged post on the back, was introduced around 1940. Collectors love these L id a B a d a y T IM E L E S S N E S S IN L E A T H E R , LACE, CASHMERE AND JERSEY H ow to `scale down' for fall I f there's one m ajor tip (for losing weight) it's not to m ake a short term goal," said Sherry Thom son, owner o f Argus M edical Diet Clinic on Argus Road. Thom son encourages people to change their mindset when wanting to lose weight, and make a com m itm ent to the maintenance o f a new healthy body weight rather than a com m itm ent to losing `x ' num ber o f pounds. "It's more significant in your subconscience that way," she said. "If your goal is to lose 10 pounds for the cruise in Novem ber, your com m itm ent will end with that cruise in November. Like an athlete, you need to carry your com mitm ent through to the next event. Visualization and working on a m ental attitude is ju st as relevant as food and calories." M ost people would agree that there's no point in losing weight if you don't end up keeping it off. 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