aussie on my Bum (a review)

I think I have found a new favorite brand of swimwear! This week I got a few things from aussieBum and one of them happened to be a pair of swim briefs called Origin. I'm pretty picky when it comes to the swimsuits I wear for the swim team, I want a suit that is of good quality, one that has a thick fabric, one with a great design, one with a good amount of coverage, and one that will hold up to the crazy amounts of chlorine in my school's pool. Let me tell you, this suit was a winner in every category.

Since I'm swimming at a public pool I like for the suit to...well, not give an exact outline of everything I'm packing. So I was pleased to see how thick the suit and its lining is. Where I would normally have to wear a suit underneath my "speedo" to conceal my junk, I don't have to worry about that on this one, I just put this puppy on and dive in. The Origin is made of 72% Nylon, 28% Lycra and has a rear lining to boot.

I found the design of the Origin to be downright amazing. I love a square cut suit with a low-rise, and that is pretty much the perfect description for this one. The design is impeccable, my suit came in the perfect chocolaty brown and has the aussieBum logo plastered to the back, 'cause who doesn't want a little advertising.

The pool at my school may have more chlorine in it than it does water. It's crazy, you'll go in wearing a blue suit and come out wearing a white one, I had a friend who's suit was originally green and by the end of practice it was a nasty yellow. That's not the case with the aussieBum, not only did it keep its color, but it held its shape and size like no suit I've ever had.

I love the feel of swimwear, the rush of the water flowing past almost every inch of skin, and just having the smallest area covered is a pretty crazing feeling. The origin well exceeded my expectations for comfort. I figured it would be like all my other suits, hard and stiff, yet this one is both soft and stretchy. And the best part is it feels as if I'm simply wearing a pair of underwear.

The Origin can be found on aussieBum's website. It sells for $35.96 (us.) Besides brown it also comes in black, indigo, blue and white.

I've worn a lot of suits over the years, and I can say for sure this is the best one I've ever had. My only complaint with the suit is... I wish I had gotten one a long time ago. So guys, whether you are a competitive swimmer like me or just the average beach goer, give the Origin from aussieBum a try, I know you won't be disappointed.

MY RATING: Overall, I give the aussieBum Origin a total score of 10 based on the following criteria:

COMFORT -- 10 (out of 10)
PRICE -- 10 (out of 10)
WEARABILITY -- 11 (out of 10)
DURABILITY -- 10 (out of 10)

Mix and Match Promo at Jameswinston Co.

Jameswinston Co. has a new promotion going on for the next few weeks. It's called their mix and match promo, and for very good reasons. Here's how it works:
Buy any TWO new Retro's or New Classic rib TRUNKS and get TWO cult classics (plain or rib) for FREE. There is no coupon code for this, so customers will need to buy the TWO New Retros off the site (and pay for shipping) and Jameswinston will email you and arrange which colors in the cult classic you would prefer. This promotion is restricted to the New Retro TRUNK (thus it does not apply to the Hipsters or NEON). Also note, you can only buy the TWO NEW Retro Trunks (no additional pants) to qualify for the two free pairs, otherwise you will only be eligible for one free pair.

15% off Go Softwear at Nuwear

For a limited time only, Nuwear is offering 15% off ALL Go Softwear styles. No exclusions. So hurry!

DT Fluros now available!

The glow-in-the-dark underwear that I previously mentioned is now available for purchase at DT Clothes.

Brand Profile: Tiger Underwear

Please check out our newest advertiser TigerUnderwearStore.Com. This post is well over-due as they've actually been advertising for a bit over a month here on UB. These folks have reintroduced a retro style brief from the 1960's and 70's. Sporting blue dashes on the waistband reminiscent from old school days, these Tiger Briefs are available in either a single or double-seat, bringing back memories of the underwear many of our readers grew up wearing. With 100% cotton fabrics and a full-cut traditional fit, Tiger Briefs offer a design fashion from the past that fits in with the whole retro trend going on today. Everything about this brand is old school, including their site images. It all just adds to the whole appeal of the brand.

In addition, Tiger Underwear is currently running a contest to win an iPod Touch. All you have to do to win is create and post a video to YouTube entitle "Tiger Underwear Contest". The video should highlight your Tiger Briefs and your love of them. For more information on the contest rules, head over to their official contest page.

Seasonal Changes in the Pants

Well it is once again time for another installment of Unzipped, so give me a sec to get my pants off, and we can have some fun. This week I thought I'd show you what I'm wearing, so the above photos are of what I had on this week. Last week I told you all about the new Undies from aussieBum, and on Monday I got a pair of the orange ones, so you can see those. Later on this weekend I'm going to post a review about them...just a hint (I love them.) On Monday I wore a pair of Jockey Elance Bikinis, which are my favorite style of underwear. Those are the white ones in the pic. On Wednesday, I wore another pair of new aussieBum's which are pretty cool, and I'm pretty sure everyone who has seen me in them wants a pair. On Thursday, I wore the ball lifter from WildmanT which I'm working on a review for, these guys are pretty fun. They give great lift and are so comfortable. And well on Friday, as any decent man does, I went commando, 'cause who really wears underwear on Fridays anyways?

So my topic of discussion for this week is: Since fall has started I've noticed a lot of guys switching their underwear. From boxers to briefs or from commando to boxers, or if you're me, I switched from bikinis and jocks to boxer briefs. So what do you all do, do you like to change it up or keep it the same?

So as always let me know, what you're thinking, the responses to last week's post were great. Keep them coming. So I've gotta go put my pants back on, and remember to always "Rock Out, With Your Hard Cock Out!"

-Chandler

Up to 15% off at Undergear!

Save up to 15% off your next purchase at Undergear in the next four days. Enter promo code U7R10C at checkout.

2(x)ist Ticket Contest Results

Congratulations to Gregory S. from New York on winning tickets to see the 2(x)ist tickets. He got all but one of the questions correct. If you're interested in what the correct answers are, read on. Stay tuned for photos and information on what was shown at the show.
1. What rock-star celebrity attended the Fall 2007 2(x)ist runway show?
A. Dave Navarro
B. Fred Durst
C. Steven Tyler
D. Brett Michaels
E. None of the Above

2. Models in 2(x)ist underwear were recently spotted handing out free cups of coffee outside of what busy NYC location?
A. Grand Central Station
B. Square
C. Rockefeller Center
D. Penn Station

3. In what year was 2(x)ist first introduced?
A. 2000
B. 1981
C. 1996
D. 1992
E. None of the Above

4. Which of the following is one of the new 2(x)ist collections that will debut on the Spring 2008 runway?
A. The Lap
B. The Track
C. The Aqua
D. The Mercury

Armani Exchange underwear in Action

A while back ago I told you about the launch of the new Armani Exchange line of underwear. But I didn't tell you about the real launch. In major cities where Armani Exchange outlets are located they had live male models strut their stuff in the new underwear. All purchases made on the launch day benefited a charity that is helping to rebuild New Orleans. So for more of the live male models view the video above. For the behind the scenes view of the advertising campaign, view the video below. [Note: Videos not available in feeds].

Longbox Split on deep discount!

2wink is having an end of season clearance on the Longbox Split. They normally retail for $19.50 AU, but for a limited time they are only $6.50 AU (that's about $5.60 USD)! That's a great deal! But be quick, because this discount is limited to the first 500 pairs only. And I received this email a few days ago, so who knows how many are left now.

Late Notice: Wyzman Sale

Today is the last day to save money at Wyzman. You can get up to 50% off Ginch Gonch and up to 30% off UDY, Impetus, and HOM 3001. Make sure you don't miss out!

The Face of Flapkat

Flapkat has finally found its face. You may remember this post where I mentioned that Flapkat was looking for guys to model their wear. They have now found their man, David White. The photo shoot took place at the beginning of this month, so more images will be released soon! The line will be available for purchase by the end of October this year. Richard, the man behind the Flapkat, wants me to tell you to sign up for their mailing list (on their home page) so you can be the first to get your hands on Flapkat underwear. Stay tuned for more news on Flapkat.

Free World Shipping at JustHOM

If you live outside of the UK (which I know most of you do) you should definitely head on over to JustHOM because this week they are having a special "free world shipping" offer going on for all their non-UK customers. To get this deal, just spend £30 and enter "FREEWORLDSHIP" at checkout.

Also, they have a great close-out sale going on with lots of items for sale under £5. If you have a 30 or 40 waist, there are lots of great deals for you. But hurry, these undies really do fly off the shelves.

25% off Select Calvin Klein

Take 25% off select Calvin Klein styles from now until October 8th at Bare Necessities.

Basic Briefs

Where I live its not that easy to find great designer underwear, to say the least, I'm pretty much limited to my local Macy's store. So the other day I was shopping for just some basic briefs and me being the athletic type I wanted some athletic briefs. When I mean basic I wanted just no-frills, simple stuff, so I was pretty excited to find the 3100 Essentials collection from 2(x)ist. These are as basic as it gets, yet retain the high quality we have all come to love from 2(x)ist.

While shopping I picked up a 3-pack of black Fly Front Briefs, and a pair of black Sports Briefs. The Fly Fronts were $19.00 and the Sports were $10.00. The sports pair are made of 100% cotton, and are pretty dang comfortable. I'm a big fan of athletic briefs because they allow a great range of movement that you don't get with regular briefs. You all know I love my jocks so the athletics are a great alternative to those, when I run in a jock I find that my shorts like to get stuck up my crack, so the full-back on these do great. Now the basic fly fronts aren't my first from 2(x)ist, I got some a couple years ago, and they've held up like you wouldn't believe. Often times I find briefs stretch out pretty quick, but these have held their shape very nicely, and they hold my boys even nicer.

If you're in need of some underwear but don't wanna drop the dough, check these out and check their prices out.

Tim Gunn Speaks on Foundation Garments

Tim Gunn, fashionable man extrodinaire made most famous from his role on Bravo's Project Runway, speaks with Conan about unmentionables, or as he likes to call them, foundation garments. Tim is also currently on a new show entitled Tim Gunn's Guide to Style which airs on Thursday nights on Bravo. During the segment we learn that Tim hates boxer shorts (which Conan prefers) and believes that well fitting, comfortable underwear creates a key foundation for the rest of a man's wardrobe. I have to say I agree with him completely. He also mentions that he doesn't like panty lines, which begs the question, what does Tim Gunn wear to avoid them? He never really says. What do you think Tim Gunn wears under his pin-stripe suits?

New from aussieBum

Hey Guys, I've got something new for you all. Two of my favorite things are the color orange, and aussieBum. Luckily the guys down in Australia must have been reading my mind, with the debut of the new Sunburnt Orange briefs from the Classic Undies collection, two of my favorite things have become one. This week aussieBum added the Sunburnt Orange and Deep Navy to their long list of colors available in the Classics collection.

With these two great new colors the guys at aB have also added a new selection of sexy images to their site. So check these out and as soon as mine arrive I'll be sure to tell you about how great they feel!

Also, be sure to check out these new styles in action on YouTube. Click here for burnt orange and here for navy.

50% Select Ginch Gonch

Get 50% off Ginch Gonch Blue Bandana at Wyzman. Offer good for one week only.

New Punto Blanco at Wyzman

Lots of great new Punto Blanco collections at Wyzman. Everything from the new collections are currently on pre-sale and will be shipped September 24th.

20% Joe Snyder this weekend

Nuwear has a 20% off Joe Snyder sale going on this weekend through Sunday. Joe Snyder has lots of sexy undergarments for men. But be forewarned, Joe Snyder is not for the shy. Their styles are very revealing and sexy with lots of revealing sheer styles and styles that just barely cover up in the back and the front. So check it out this weekend at Nuwear.

New from Vizeau

I'm a big fan of Vizeau so I was pretty excited to see that they have a new collection called Hollywood. Let me start off my warning you, if you don't like to bare all then these are not the suits for you, but luckily for me I like to show it all. The warning that comes with this collection is, they are Vizeau's raciest suits yet, so you've been warned. Hollywood, the land to be seen and to see, so if you have that attitude these are for you. Here are some of the most commonly used words.... "Crotchless" "Backless" and my favorite "Jock" which you all know I love. Not only are they racy, these suits are covered in hand sewn crystals, which unfortunately drives the price up.

My favorite suit is the Satyr, which is a crotchless swimsuit with metal and rhinestone clasp on both sides and has hand sewn crystals.

So if you're like me and can't wait to try a pair of these, head on over to Vizeau.com and check these out.

Jameswinston Co's Jekyll and Hyde week!

Jameswinston Co. is making people aware that they have been receiving a significant amount of publicity in a variety of magazines around the globe. Their new NEON range and their new Retro ranges have captures the attention of magazine editors worldwide. The NEON range is already being stocked in Prowler Soho (arguably the UK's most influential fashion underwear retailer). This new publicity will be extremely useful because it will allow Jameswinston Co. to raise their funding to do what they really want to do with their business (launch the new designs that they already have sitting around waiting to be unleased, using more models, and decent advertising in places such as this blog). I am very excited for this big step for Jameswinston Co. and I am thankful for all the help that this blog's readers have given to help build this company to what it is today. Thank you to all of you who have purchased this product and helped spread the word about its greatness. So as a thank you, Brian James is going to give all of you the chance to purchase the NEON before it all kicks off!

We all know everyone kinda has two sides to their personalities so Jameswinston is celebrating that for a whole week! So they're calling this the Jekyll and Hyde week!
1) They're going to give readers the chance to party in the garment Instinct magazine has called ' one of the hottest styles anywhere' and
2) When you come down off your party high ... the chance to just chill!

The offer reflecting this is from today you can:
-Buy TWO pairs of NEON and ONE pair of the Black OR White 'cult classic' (in either plain or rib fabric) and get the Retro Trunk for FREE

and also, receive a Hi-res downloadable image from a selection of Jameswinston's industry recognized innovative marketing imagery for your own use!

To get all this be sure to use the code JYK001 at checkout at Jameswinston.

$5 Shipping at Undergear

Get $5 shipping at Undergear on your order of $75 or more. There are only four days left for this deal (it ends on the 16th). Enter promo code U7Q5SB at checkout.

Hanes Backstage Contest

You may have seen the Hanes commercials with Michael Jordan and Cuba Gooding Jr. (if you haven't, check out the video below). The purpose of these commercials is to promote the Hanes Backstage website where you can win free Hanes ComfortSoft underwear, iPods, iPhones, or even a trip to the Super Bowl. All you have to do is find the 9 packages of Hanes underwear hidden all over the site (it's pretty easy, there's only one that's difficult, if you need help I can give you some hints), then you just register to win and it instantly tells you if you won or not. I read the detailed rules and it determines if you are an instant winner by the time at which you submit your entry. There are predetermined times at which someone will win, and whoever enters first at that particular time will win. The contest is open until November 30th, so there is plenty of time to enter to win. They will be giving away 5,000 undershirts, 5,000 underwear bottoms, 1 iPhone and 50 iPods. So your opportunities for winning are great. In fact, I won an undershirt just trying out their site. For more details on the contest rules, click here. Otherwise, start playing here! Good luck!

Coming Soon: Glow in the dark undies...

Coming this October DT Clothes will be launching a line of glow in the dark underwear entitled Fluros. This a really unique idea and it is a prime example of what an innovative and fun company DT Clothes is. Stay tuned to UB for more updates on DT Fluros and more!

2wink Tangas on Sale!

The 2wink Tangas are on a massive sale right now. They are normally price $13.95 AU but they are currently on $6.95 AU. That's about 5.80 in USD! Also, 2wink is having a special deal going on where if you purchase 2 $20 vouchers you only pay $30 (vouchers in AUD). That's a $10 AUD savings! So check out 2wink tangas and vouchers to save even more!

2 days left for free shipping at Bare Necessities

Free shipping on $100+ purchases ends on the 13th at Bare Necessities. That's in two days! Get your order in now!

Armani Launches new line of Underwear

For the first time ever Armani Exchange now has a men's underwear line. The line includes four different styles (a hip brief, a standard brief, a square cut, and a boxer which is more like a boxerbrief). Each style comes in two colors, black and white. The whole line has a very classy, sexy feel to it. It is fairly competitively price with the briefs at $12.50 each and the boxers at $19.50 each. Also, if you buy two or more pairs of underwear you will receive an exclusive poster to hang on your wall. Based on what I know about Armani and Armani Exchange, I'm sure that this line is great quality and will be excellent bang for your buck.

Unzipped: Sexy and Sheer

So, yeah I know its been a while but its now time for my second edition of Unzipped. Let me start off by unzipping my pants for you to take a look. I'm currently wearing, well nothing since I just got out of the shower. Okay guys I'm feeling super sexy today, its a rainy Sunday afternoon [when this was written] so lets turn up the sexiness in here.

I want to know what the sexiest pair of underwear you own is, don't be shy we wanna know. So tell us your stories about the underwear you love, and the underwear that turns you on. I know we've all got that pair that gets us going. Hey if they're good enough we might even post a few. Or better yet, leave your story in the comments section of this post.

My other topic of business is mesh/sheer underwear. I want to get some but I want to know what you all think before I go out and buy them. So tell me what your favorite brands are and the styles you like. For me the smaller and sheerer the better, hey I've got nothing to hide, and neither do you.

As always I hope you've enjoyed getting into my pants, I know I sure have. And always be sure to "Rock Out, With Your Cock Out" cause that makes life fun!

Chandler.

Huge Go Softwear Sale at International Jock

Save 25% on International Jock's entire selection of Go Softwear swim and underwear. Choose from over 130 styles of briefs, swimsuits, jocks and trunks in a wide variety of colors and fabrics. Check out the ever-popular lo-rise briefs, boy briefs, v-front boxers and more. Act now. Supplies are limited to the stock on hand and this very special pricing ends on Friday, September 14th.

Destocking at Wyzman

Wyzman has a big Gregg destocking event going on now. Get 25% off all Gregg Homme. I believe this sale lasts for another 2 days (it lasted a total of 4 days and this was sent to me 2 days ago).

MaleBasics Blowout!

Today concludes the shop 'til you drop weekend at MaleBasics. Sales include 25% off 2(x)ist (including the brand new Bold line) and 30% off Wax and Play. All the Wax and Play must go! So check it out now. Sale ends at the end of the day today.

10% off at Undergear

4 days left to take 10% off your order of $75 or more at Undergear. Use promo code U7Q75B at checkout. Offer expires 9/9/07.

Sorry that my updates have been limited recently. I've been very busy. I have lots to tell you and I'm hoping to get a lot of it up and written this weekend!

Contest Extension....

I decided to extend the 2(x)ist ticket giveaway through labor day weekend. Hopefully this will allow you to get our entries in. Good luck!