Quirky New Year Resolutions

The beginning of  a new year is a great time to make a change and do something different. New Year's resolutions can be mundane and often end up being the same every year. Instead of the usual promising to loose weight, give up smoking or cut down on drinking why not make life more interesting by choosing one of our Top 5 Quirky Resolutions. 

1. Post a photo a day for a year. 

A year can seem to last forever but in reality it is a very short period of time. It is so easy to forget what your year consisted of, if you take just one photo every day for a year you will have a wonderful photo diary packed with memories. You can take a photo of absolutely anything, it doesn't have to be jam packed with selfies. Take photos of your family, pets, places you visit, or just some beautiful English countryside.You can make it random or memorable its completely up to you.

http://www.wallpapersafari.com

2. Try a new food every month. 

If you are a particularly fussy eater you can end up eating the same things all the time and you'll soon be fed up of it. So why not be brave and add some variety to your diet, you never know you could discover a new favourite food. Get adventurous and try sushi, crocodile, or maybe an exotic fruit e.g. dragon fruit, pomelo or kumquat. 

www.stylecraze.com

3. Learn a party trick.

A great way to impress your friends, colleagues or a new group of people is a party trick. Make it your mission to master an impressive new skill. Why not memorise every county in the UK, learn to solve a rubix cube in under a minute, draw a perfect circle freehand,   

gwydir.demon.co.uk

4. Break a world record. 

Whether you want it to be official and get your name in the Guinness Book of World Records or just for your own satisfaction try and break a world record in the year ahead. You could  stack 24 cans in a fridge in under 9.76 seconds, drink 500ml of water in less than 2.35 seconds, stack more than 51 coins in a tower using one hand in 30 seconds, or take more than 1449 selfies in an hour. 

www.mirror.co.uk

5. Learn a new craft.

Bring out your creativity and learn a new craft whether it be practical like sewing, or just for fun such as pyrography, the art of burning into wood which you could use to engrave wooden gifts. Its always useful to learn a new skill and be able to make things yourself. 

http://juliebender.com

Boxing Day Sale - 20% Off EVERYTHING!

Us at Fab Ties hope you had a lovely Christmas day yesterday, now that Christmas day has passed our amazing Boxing Day sale has begun! There is a brilliant 20% off absolutely everything site wide (excluding delivery), so take your pick from our huge range of mens accessories and take advantage of this fantastic deal while you can. This deal cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

It is the ideal opportunity to start shopping for something a bit different to wear this New Year's Eve. You could even get a head start on your birthday present buying for the coming year. Or why not say thank you to your Christmas day host with a lovely little gift and bring a smile to their face. 

We offer free standard delivery on all UK orders which will take 3-5 working days to reach you by 2nd class post. We have a plethora of products available from funky novelty socks, unique lapel pins and nearly every design of tie you could think of, to wedding waistcoats, cravats and even cummerbunds. 

Outfit Inspiration

Here are just a few of our products and some outfit inspiration to show you just how great they will look when added to an outfit. All of our mens accessories are extremely versatile and could be great for a huge variety of occasions and with a multitude of outfits. 

Our selection of party ties are perfect for just that, a party. So whether it be for New Years, a birthday party, formal event or to have just in case something crops up one of these ties would be great. You can see our party ties here. 

If you are off to a swanky event turn up in style wearing a charcoal grey suit with our spectacularly colourful yet smart Van Buck Limited Edition Stars Multicoloured Silk Bow Tie and inject some hidden quirkiness to your outfit with these Black Sheep Socks by The Tie Studio. 

Our Lapel Pins are a great way to add character to your look. You could add a burst of vibrancy with a colourful feather, or add a simple and classy finishing touch with a metal lapel pin. Lapel pins go great with a smart casual or dapper gentleman's outfit. See our Lapel Pins here.

Our Gold Plated Leaf Lapel Pin paired with a navy blue blazer and some pale beige trousers would make a great outfit to wear if you're going to a wedding at the beginning of the year, or if you are going out for a meal out with the family, your girlfriend/wife or just with friends. 

Why not nab one of our beautifully crafted Knightsbridge scarves while you can get 20% off?! They are made to the highest quality making them a truly distinct piece of mens neck wear. Do not let your style go by the by in the effort to stay warm this winter, stay dapper with one of these great scarves. There is a large selection of patterns, materials and colours to choose from. You can see our Knightsbridge scarves here. 

A countryside walk at the beginning of the new year in the fresh and crisp air can be great to clear your head and refresh yourself after the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year's. Do it in style with a light blue pair of straight leg jeans, a burgundy jumper, khaki coloured coat, some pale grey gloves and our Grey Line Design Tweed Scarf by Knightsbridge. 

Happy Christmas from Fab Ties

Christmas has finally arrived, its time to spend some quality time with friends and family, stuff your face with turkey and drink lots of mulled wine. A classic Christmas pastime always involves games so we have come up with a bunch for you to enjoy this holiday.

Games

Who Am I? 

www.multisenseorproject.uk

This game is where one person holds a word to their forehead so they cant see what it says, then everyone else has to describe it without using the word so they can guess what it is. This would be a great game to play with all the family.

Search on the app store for post-it games for a great variety of this game which are quick and simple to play. Or you can create your own version by writing words such as films, animals or film characters an pieces of paper and stacking the face down.

Christmas Word Finder

Write a list of Christmas themed words like mince pie, Christmas cracker or reindeer and then make as many smaller words from each one as possible.

Name the Song

scrath.mit.edu

Play just a few seconds of a selection of Christmas songs and ask your family and friends to guess the name and artist of each one.

Night Before Christmas

Give each person the name of something from the poem (e.g. Christmas tree, sleigh, reindeer) then read out the poem. When someone hears their word they should stand up, turn around and sit down again, when they hear Santa Clause everyone swaps places.

Christmas Bingo

Draw up or print some festive bingo boards with Christmassy things like candy canes and stockings replacing. Use sweets or chocolates as counters to place on each square when its called instead of pen so you can re use your bingo boards. Get 5 across diagonally, vertically, or horizontally to win.

Christmas Facts

Impress the family this festive season with our top 10 Christmas facts.

1. According to tradition should eat one mince pie on each of the 12 days of Christmas for good luck.


2. The world’s largest Christmas stocking was made by the Children’s Society in London. It was 32.56 metres long, 14.97 m wide and held 1,000 presents. 

www.lifedaily.com

3. A Christmas tree is normally around 15 years old before it is sold.

4. The worlds tallest snowman was built in Maine, America and stood at 113ft tall.

5. The best selling Christmas song ever is Bing Crosbie's White Christmas.

6. Boxing Day is so named due the the money collected in church boxes.

7. The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe is associated with Frigga the Norse goddess of love as she was associated with the plant. 

8. It is law in Greece, Italy, Spain and Germany that workers receive a Christmas bonus worth one months pay.

9. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer was invented by a department store to encourage children to buy colouring books. He almost didn't have his iconic red nose as at the time a red nose was a sign of alcoholism and it was thought he would look like a drunkard.  

10. It’s technically illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas Day in England. In the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas pudding, mince pies and anything to do with gluttony. The law has never been rescinded. 

Christmas Jokes

Everyone loves to laugh at Christmas so why not cause a few giggles with these great Christmas themed jokes.

• Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing? - They always drop their needles
• What did the sea Say to Santa?- Nothing! It just waved
• What is red, white and black all over - A sunburned penguin
• What do they sing at a snowman's birthday party? - Freeze a jolly good fellow
• Why was the snowman looking through the carrots? - He was picking his nose
• What did Santa do when he went speed dating? - He pulled a cracker
• Why did the pony have to gargle? - Because it was a little horse
• What do you call a woman who stands between two goal posts? - Annette
• What do you call a man with a seagull on his head? - Cilff

News Years Eve Attire

New Year’s Eve is a great time to celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a brand new one. Whether you're going to a formal celebration or just popping to the pub with friends you want to keep looking stylish and dapper. To help you look your best this New Years we have some great outfit inspiration for you. If you like the look of any of our wonderful accessories, then why not have a look at everything else we have to offer and see what grabs your attention here at www.fabties.com. We offer free standard delivery with all UK orders and 10% off your first order with the code: FIRST10.

Going to a house party this year? Keep it casual with a pair of lighter coloured jeans but add some pizzazz to your outfit with a brown velvet dinner jacket to make it a little bit more fitting for a celebration. This outfit would look great our Black Paisley Self-Tie Cravat by Knightsbridge, it will really stand out against

If you are attending a formal event this New Year’s Eve keep it classy with a classic a plain black suit and add a splash of colour with our Plain Burgundy Satin Cummerbund, Bow Tie and Pocket Square Set.

Or maybe you are off to see the spectacular fireworks display held adjacent to the river Thames in London. If so do not let the cold weather ruin your look, keep warm and stylish wearing a pair of navy blue chinos with a black cable knit style jumper, a charcoal grey coat. Accessorise this outfit with some black gloves, a black bobble hat and our Black Brushed Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge. 

The local pub is always a great place to celebrate on New Years Eve with friends, family and familiar faces. Stay smart casual yet dapper with a pair of black skinny jeans, a burgundy blazer and our Beer Mugs Tie by The Tie Studio which is especially fitting for an evening at the pub. 

Dapper Man of The Month for December

Jenson Button is our dapper man this month, he is a Formula One driver for McLaren-Honda. Jenson Alexander Lyons Button was born in Frome, Somerset on 19 January 1980 and now lives in Monaco with properties in the UK and Bahrain. He is the son of  John Button who was a rally drive well known in the UK during the 1970's.

Jenson loved racing since he was young, he liked racing BMX bikes as a child and then started kart racing at the Clay Pigeon Raceway when he turned 8 years old. At the age of 9 he won the British Super Prix.

www.bathintime.co.uk

He went on to have a very successful start as a kart racer and was the youngest person ever to win the European Super A Championship. At the age of 18 he then moved onto car racing and won multiple races including the British Formula Ford Championship and the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch. In 1999 Jenson entered the British Formula 3 Championship, finishing as top rookie drive in 3rd place. At the end of the year he became a member of the Williams Formula 1 team making him Britain's youngest ever Formula 1 driver.

www.f1network.net

He has since moved clubs several times. He has been a driver for: Williams, Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP and McLaren. He joined McLaren in 2010 and is still with them now however he recently announced he will step down from his face seat in 2017 with the option of him returning as a race driver in 2018.

www.sofascore.com

Best Dressed Moments

www.zimbio.com

www.skysports.com

www.celebitchy.com

www.itv.com

Fun Facts

• He has 3 tattoos. 
• He competes in triathlons and does mountain biking and body boarding.
• In 2014 married model Jessica Michibata and they divorced just a year later in 2015. 
• This year he is dating model Brittny Ward.
• He failed his first driving test.
• He is an ambassador for the brand Head and Shoulders. 
• Jenson used to call his dad Papa Smurf.

The 12 Ties of Christmas

If you would like to buy one of our 12 ties of Christmas you can see them here at www.fabties.com or click the corresponding link bellow. We offer free standard delivery for all UK orders and if this is you first time shopping with us add the code: FIRST10 to your basket for a fantastic 10% off.

1 - Van Buck Teal and White Polka Dot Silk Tie
2 -  French Navy Blue and White Geometric Diamond Design Silk Knitted Tie by Knightsbridge
3 - Christmas Snowmen Novelty Tie by The Tie Studio
4 - Mallards Flying Over Pond Tie by The Tie Studio
5 - Swirl Red Glitter Tie by Van Buck
6 - Colourful Parrots Tie by The Tie Studio
7 - Christmas Music Scene Novelty Silk Tie by The Tie Studio
8 - Black Sheep Novelty Navy Silk Tie by The Tie Studio
9 - Pink Flamingos On Blue Silk Tie by The Tie Studio
10 - Happy Frogs Tie by Van Buck
11 - Saxophone and Blue Notes Tie by The Tie Studio
12 - Drumkits and Music Tie by The Tie Studio

What to Wear This Christmas

Its only 2 weeks to Christmas day! With only 2 weeks to go you've probably got all the presents sorted so now is the time to think about something just as important, what you are going to wear. No matter how you are spending this Christmas day we have some great outfit inspiration for you including a variety of our wonderful mens accessories. Its not to late to get yourself kitted out with some great accessories to help you look your best this Christmas. We offer free standard delivery with all UK orders, or you could opt for special next day delivery for only £9.99 if you need extra speedy delivery. If you would like to add our special next day delivery to your order simply search del when you are on our website and add it to your basket.

Christmas Eve

Are you going out for drinks this Christmas eve? Show your festive spirit wearing some camel colour chinos with a navy blue Christmas jumper, a navy blue woollen coat and some navy blue gloves.

Christmas Day

If you are spending Christmas at home with your loved ones then why not go for a casual and comfy but dapper look with a pair of black chinos, a white shirt, our Christmas Silk Knitted Tie by Knightsbridge with a red v-neck jumper over the top. 

Or maybe your Christmas days are a more formal and fancy affair at a nice restaurant for example. In this case you can look debonair wearing our Swirl Red Glitter Tie by Van Buck which is a great Christmassy red colour with a classic black suit and a Gold Plated Leaf Lapel Pin. 

Boxing Day

This boxing day if you are hitting the sales keep it stylish and sophisticated wearing our Black and Red Floral Self-Tie Cravat by Knightsbridge with a pair of jeans, pale blue shirt and black velvet blazer. Add a black duffel coat and a pair of gloves to keep you cosy while you are searching for bargains. 

If you are popping out whether it is to visit family or friends, volunteer for the morning or to go for dinner why not add one of scarves to your outfit to help keep the chill off. We have a plethora of different materials, textures, colours and patterns for you to choose from. You can see our scarves here.

What to Wear to Your Christmas Party

Every work Christmas Party is different with some being formal, some more casual. It is often the one day of the year the whole company will make an effort to dress up and go out together so you should try to wear something a bit different to what you usually wear to work, so it looks as if you have dressed for the occasion.

If you always wear a suit then go for something slightly more casual but sill smart. Maybe wear a blazer, shirt and tie with some dark coloured jeans. Although of course it depends where your party is being held. if you are going for a sit down meal at a nice restaurant then you'll want to be suited and booted, looking your best.

If its a more causal affair why not inject a bit of fun into your outfit with a Christmas jumper or one of our party ties if you want to be that little bit more formal.

Outfit Inspiration

Our party ties and bow ties would be a great addition to your Christmas party outfit this year. They can be quirky and dapper yet formal, it all depends what you decide to wear with them. Here are some ideas of how to dress up or dress down one of our party ties or bow ties.

For a formal outfit pair a white shirt and some black trousers with our Van Buck Limited Edition Wavy Blocks Multicoloured Silk Bow Tie and Plain Black Satin Wedding Waistcoat. This would be the perfect outfit for a formal Christmas meal.

If your Christmas do this year is more of  a casual affair why not opt for a festive look consisting of a pair of black skinny jeans, with a white shirt and our Swirl Red Glitter Tie by Van Buck with a fair isle jumper over the top. 

If your work attire is normally smart casual then it would be a great idea to show everyone how sharp and dapper you look in a suit. Wear a navy blue suit with a Silver Plated Dinosaur Lapel Pin and our Lightening Print Black Glitter Tie by Van Buck for a striking look. 

Christmas Gift Guide 2016

Officially the countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a Christmas Stocking Filler Gift Guide for You! We have chosen just 26 great products from our extensive collection at www.fabties.com that we think would make perfect Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. There is something here for everyone, whether you are looking for a present for your father, grandfather, brother, uncle, boyfriend, friend or even a colleague for secret Santa you are bound to find what you are looking for here. 

We offer free standard delivery on all UK orders so why not grab a great gift here before Christmas sneaks up on you. 

If you are interested in buying one of more products featured in the gift guide please see the A-Z products below and the links of where to find them on our website. 

A - Alphabets and Books Tie by The Tie Studio

B - Beige and Green Tartan Tweed Bow Tie by Knightsbridge

C - Father Christmas Roof Tops Red Novelty Tie by The Tie Studio

D - Navy Blue Polka Dot Skinny Tie, Pocket Square and Cufflinks Set

E - Van Buck Multi Coloured Elephant Motif Navy Silk Tie

F - Football Tie by The Tie Studio

G - Plain Emerald Green Scrunchie Cravat

H - Happy Frogs Tie by Van Buck

I - Ivory Scroll Pocket Square

J - Colourful Jigsaw Tie by Van Buck

K - Christmas Silk Knitted Tie by Knightsbridge

L - Gold Plated Lion Crown Lapel Pin, Blue Feather Lapel Pin, Gold Plated Stag Head Lapel Pin

M - Music Notes Multicoloured Tie by The Tie Studio

N - Plain Navy Blue Satin Wedding Waistcoat

O - Mens Knitted Orange Bow Tie

P - Penguin Socks by The Tie Studio

Q - Great Britain Tie by The Tie Studio

R - Christmas Reindeer Novelty Tie by Knightsbridge

S - Burgundy Velvet Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge

T - Plain Royal Blue Trouser Braces

U - Union Jack Flag Tie by Van Buck

V - Leopard Print Black Glitter Tie by Van Buck

W - Mens Diamond Silver Waistcoat

X - Mens Plain Crimson Red Satin Extra Long Tie

Y - Maths Bow Tie by The Tie Studio

Z - Van Buck Limited Edition Multicoloured Zig Zag Silk Tie

Dapper Man Of The Month for November

Our dapper man of the month for November is Eddie Redmayne. His full name is Edward John David Redmayne and he was born on the 6th January 1982 in Westminster, London. He married Hannah Bagshawe on the 15th December 2014, they have one child together Iris May who was born June 2016.  He studied at the Trinity, Cambridge. He started off with a brief modelling career then moved onto a professional acting career in the West End. Eddie then made his screen debut in 1998 with guest television appearances.

In 2012, he co-starred in the hit musical Les Misérables alongside Amanda Sayfreid, Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman.

http://67.media.tumblr.com

One of his most recognised roles was in The Theory of Everything in which he played renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. For this role he received a Golden Globe, Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor.

static.guim.co.uk

dorkshelf.com

Eddie also stars as Newt Scamander in the brand new prequel to the Harry Potter films called Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In the film Newt (Eddie) has just returned from a trip to collect some magical creatures. However during a stop over in New York some of them escape. We follow Newt on his quest to find his fantastic beasts. 

i.kinja-img.com

http://www.pagetopremiere.com

Fun Facts 

• He went to Eton College
• Eddie is good friends with Benedict Cumberbatch and they have both portrayed Stephen Hawking in different productions
• Eddie Redmayne was awarded an OBE in 2015
• He is colour blind

Best Dressed Moments

Here are just a few examples of when we think Eddie Redmayne has showcased his style and well and truly earned the accolade that is dapper man of the month.

www.hollywoodtake.com

http://cdn2.crushable.com

http://media.gq.com

http://assets.heart.co.uk

Happy Cyber Monday - Bargains are Still Available

Happy Cyber Monday! This Cyber Monday our offer from Black Friday continues and we are still offering a fantastic 20% off! Just use the code: BLACKFRIDAY at the checkout to apply your discount. Cyber Monday is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year, today is a great opportunity to grab you last minute Christmas gifts or even get an early start on next years birthday presents. Why not take advantage of our great discount and have a look at our huge variety of products. From ties, bow ties and cravats to waistcoat, scarves and lapel pins you are bound to find something you love at www.fabties.com. We also offer free standard delivery on all UK orders!

These Christmas ties would make a perfect secret Santa present, its not too late if you've forgotten we offer special next day delivery so you can buy a lovely last minute gift that will give the impression you never did forget. Any one of our Christmas ties would be a wonderful gift for your boss, a colleague, family member or anyone that loves ties and the festive season.

Socks are a Christmas stocking filler classic, we have such a great selection for designs and patterns. A pair of these novelty socks will bring a smile to anyone's face this Christmas. They could even make a great gift for New Years. We have socks fitting for different professions. For example these Stethoscopes Socks are great for a doctor, nurse or even a vet. Our Money Sign Socks would be great for an accountant or banker and these Periodic Table Socks will be perfect for a chemist or scientist. 

We have a vast collection of novelty ties, all with different patterns, designs and themes. You will find something to suit everyone. They are great for any man that likes to inject a bit of fun into their outfits. If you know any first world war fanatics this First World War Planes Tie by The Tie Studio could be the ideal gift. Our Happy Frogs Tie by Van Buck will suit any happy soul or an animal lover and this Emoji Icon Tie by Van Buck is perfect for anyone with a love for texting or social media.

Happy Black Friday! Sale Day….

Happy Black Friday! For this years black friday sale event we are offering a fantastic 20% off everything all weekend until the end of Cyber Monday. Take advantage of this wonderful event while you can. It is a great opportunity to grab your last minute Christmas gifts for the family, your friends or colleges. If you are doing a secret Santa one of our great products could be the perfect present, maybe you'll choose a pair of cufflinks or the classic Christmas gift  a pair of socks. 

Socks are an ideal stocking filler for your dad, boyfriend, brother etc, etc. Make sure they have the funkiest socks around this year. We have a great selection of comfy and quirky cotton socks for you to choose from. They are usually £7.99 a pair and with 20% off they are a steal!

These Chilli Pepper Socks by The Tie Studio will look great with our Chilli Peppers Tie by The Tie Studio, a black suit and a pair of black leather shoes. 

Lapel Pins could make a great small gift if you have decided to do little presents this Christmas, or if you want to add something extra to a main gift. They are a an increasingly poplar mens accessory and we have some stylish and unique lapel pins available. Here are just a few from our collection. 

Our Silver Plated Feather Lapel Pin will look great with a navy blue blazer, burgundy trousers and a Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie. 

Get an amazing 20% off one of our Van Buck Limited Edition Ties while you still can. They would be a great gift for a grabatologist(tie collector) or anyone that loves to stand out from the crowd and be different while stylish. Only 100 ties of each colour and pattern are made making them a unique product, you are unlikely to meet someone that owns the same tie as you. They are made from 100% silk in England to the highest quality and also come packaged in a special tie envelope with the Van Buck logo on the front so you wont even need to wrap it. 

This Van Buck Limited Edition Paisley Bold Design Blue Silk Tie really stands out against this dark blue shirt and black skinny jeans.

We have a huge range of scarves by Knightsbridge in a range of materials including silk, velvet, tweed, wool and cotton. There is an extremely large assortment of patterns, designs and colours so you are bound to find one perfect for you. 

Cufflinks are a great gift for a businessperson, or anyone that loves to look dapper all year round. They would also make a great gift this Christmas or could even be a great addition to your outfit for a new years eve celebration.