Balla Powder Posts

  1. How to Dress (and Sing) Like a Gondolier

    Few guys can melt hearts like Venetian oarsmen. We suspect it’s got something to do with the striped uniform. That’s why we tapped professional gondolier Liam Daniel Pierce for a few style tips. He schooled us on the history of the profession and how to nail the look, from the stripes to the shoes.

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  2. The Olympic Dopp Kit

    With less than a week left of Olympic competition, we offer a roundup of products that will keep London's international competitors clean, comfortable, and punctual on the pitch.

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  3. The Top 5 Uses for Talcum Powder

    Sure, talc powder is great for absorbing sweat and odor in the most delicate places. Want to wear those Top Siders sans socks? Reach for the white stuff. But it’s useful for so much more than stopping sweat. Presenting: The top five (non-grooming related) uses for talcum powder.

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  4. Man Up: Go Sockless

    For us guys, there aren’t a ton of opportunities to show some skin. But mild weather invites cuffed clothing—tees, button downs, and pants—as well as sockless footwear. Here’s how to pull off wearing shoes with no socks.

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  5. How To: The Emergency Freshen-Up

    Need to get fresh in a flash? Here’s how to perfect the lightning-quick emergency water-free shower.

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  6. Spinning with Birchbox for a Good Cause

    Grab your cleats and your padded shorts—it’s time to spin.

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  7. Master the Man Ankle: A Guy’s Guide to Going Sockless

    Before you expose your ankles to the world, check out our video on the do’s and dont’s of sockless style.

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