James Bond LivingWith the success of the new James Bond film,Skyfall, comes a new era for James Bond. He isnow so much more than just a smooth talker, hehas the style and muscles to go with it. Suits arecool again and that’s OK.

hat man doesn’t want to belike James Bond? Andthere’s not many womenwho wouldn’t want to bewith James Bond. So what

is it that 007 has that every other mandoesn’t?

Well... He’s a secret agent. We can’t helpyou with that. If you’re that into becoming

James Bond then I’m sure there aresome ways into the industry but we can’ttell you to go running round London witha toy gun in your hand. But what we cando is tell you how to train, dress and talklike a member of Her Majesty’s SecretService.

Skyfall is the redemption for modernBond. Daniel Craig was a good Bond in

his previous two appearances but thefilms let him down. This time they’vemade the pairing work and created amasterpiece. This film will have youreaching for the suit and tie and waitingfor the call up from Dame Judy.

Exciting, explosive, charming. Thesethree words are always used to describea Bond Film. Skyfall has more of these

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I’ll have a Proteini. Shaken, notstirred.

qualities than you can shake a martini atand yet that’s not what makes it.

Beautiful, harrowing, evolutionary. Thesethree words mix perfectly with the previ-ous trio to give Skyfall something that thelast few Bond films have been missing.Heritage. But heritage used to move thefranchise forwards. This film is quintes-sentially Bond yet shows and undoubtingshift away from old Bond.

Confused? See the film.

f you’ve seen Casino Royale, oreven if you haven’t, you’ll probablybe familiar with the iconic beachscene of Daniel Craig emerging

from the water, shimmering in the sun-light and flexing muscles in all the rightplaces.

Now most of us know that coming out ofthe sea isn’t as glamorous as that, youhave water in your eyes and seaweedround your ankles. Your manhood is farfrom bulging in your speedos becausethe water was minus one and your testi-cles have migrated north to the warmth ofthe inside of your body.

So maybe the key to looking like DanielCraig is that he was on a beach inMonaco, not Morcambe. That’s probablynot the whole reason but it must help.

If we can’t all look like James Bond com-ing out of the sea, when can we? Whynot at work? Instead of joining the mil-lions of drab commuters wearing ill-fittingsuits, get yourself measured properly.You don’t need a tailored suit, just getsome correct measurements and go to astylish high street shop like Next or RiverIsland to get a slim fitting suit that will en-hance your shoulders and chest and tuckin your waist. wear a slim tie to avoid bigknots around your neck and chin anddraw the eye down to your lean physique.

A good suit will make you feel good andexude confidence. As long as you don’tkick down your bosses door and com

mando roll over his desk, a promotionshouldn’t be too far away because whocan say no to Bond?

Even 007 doesn’t wear a suit all of thetime but make sure that even your casualwear is sophisticated, fits well and looksgood. You don’t have to spend a lot tolook good, you just have to choose theright things. Avoid t-shirts with writing onthem, Bond has never worn a t-shirt thatsays ‘Sex, Drugs and Sausage Rolls.’ Ifthere’s no logos, there’s no way of know-ing how much it cost.

One thing 007 never fails to do is get thegirl. But how does he do it?

Well... It’s in the script. Unfortunately, IanFleming isn’t writing our lives out beforeus but what you can do is take your time.He’s never in a rush to answer questions,

he keeps a girl waiting and then deliversa killer line with style and aplomb. We’renot saying you should sit in silence whenyou’re talking to a girl but don‘t rush youranswers. Let her talk until you havethought of the line that will knock her offher feet.

And try drinking a Gin and Tonic or JackDaniels and Coke rather than a pint ofCarling. Its more sophisticated and goesbetter with your suit.

All this comes down to confidence.James Bond has confidence and thatworks. Don’t be arrogant but don’t be shy.

Skyfall has begun a new era for JamesBond so why not start a new era of yourown with a little more James Bond Living.

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You don’t have to always wear a suit tolook like a Secret Agent.

Nothing looks cooler than atuxedo. Don’t wear this to thepub though.