Toast in Style: Christian Louboutin

Toast in Style: Christian Louboutin

Here’s to a Fashionable New Year!
To celebrate what I think is one of the most fitting collaborations of the year, shoe designer Christian Louboutin and champagne maker Piper Heidsieck are offering this beautiful, luxury holiday gift set at www.wine.com

Piper-Heidsieck has resurrected this tradition with Le Rituel by Christian Louboutin. A marvelous crystal stiletto champagne flute [...]

For the Hostess: Brookstone Wine Preserver

December 2, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo  
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For the Hostess: Brookstone Wine Preserver

As much as I love wine, truth is, I don’t get to drink it as often as I’d like to. Usually I’ll open a bottle, have two or three glasses and then the bottle sits in my fridge for a few weeks. The next occasion that calls for wine, whether it’s a girls night in [...]

For Him: Warm Him Up with Gordini Winter Gear

For Him: Warm Him Up with Gordini Winter Gear

For him…
For the last fifty years, Gordini has continued to be a recognized leader in winter gear technology, creating products that help keep your body’s  heat production and heat loss in perfect balance. By combining function and fashion in their complete collection of gloves, face protection, baselayers and more, Gordini remains a top choice for [...]

For the “GREEN” – SIGG

For the “GREEN” – SIGG

SIGG beverage bottles are all the rage and the ultimate green gift for any eco-conscious peron who still wants to make a fashion statement. With tons of styles and sizes, there is one to suit any person of any age.
SIGG has recently launched SIGGSkins where they give you the opportunity to create your own custom decal for only $9.99. Not [...]

Kombi Sports Winter Gear

Kombi Sports Winter Gear

For the adventurous family…
One of the reasons that winter is my favorite season is because of all the covering up layering options you can play with. We break out the winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves — all the cozy gear that keeps us warm.  However, if your family is the adventurous type and you [...]

The Sweetest Gifts from Choclatique

November 13, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo  
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The Sweetest Gifts from Choclatique

For the hostess…
I can really sum this post up in two words: “gourmet chocolate”, but just in case you need more incentive, I’ll give you the low down.
Choclatique is a luxury gourmet chocolate boutique which can be found online at www.choclatique.com – Just in time for the holidays, Choclatique is offering a limited time assortment [...]

Farofa Nation: Two Gifts for the Price of One

Farofa Nation: Two Gifts for the Price of One

For little citizens…
The holiday season is a time for giving, but in some countries, giving is not an option.
Soon after designers Serge Castanga and Ana Testa Castanga first met in 1998, the idea behind Farofa Nation was born. While Serge was visiting Ana’s hometown of Rio de Janeiro, he witnessed true poverty for the very [...]

For Him: Say Goodbye to Boring Ties

November 9, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo  
Filed under Gift Ideas, Gifts for Men

For Him: Say Goodbye to Boring Ties

For the trendy working man…
So your guy has 100 ties hanging in his closet, one more boring than the next, but he practically lives in suits so they always seem like the perfect gift option, right? Wrong.
Check out this trendy Tie Bar from DANNIJO, the “ultimate ‘cool guy’ bling” from the DJ Men collection. Trendy, [...]

For Him: Personalized Gifts from Things Remembered

November 5, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo  
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For Him: Personalized Gifts from Things Remembered

For the business man…
Men can be tricky to buy gifts for, am I right? Certain gifts may come off as too personal and others not personal enough. Especially when you’re shopping for a co-worker or other men outside of your family. Boxers? That might be a bit insulting to his wife. Cologne? What if he [...]

For Teens: Clocky – “The Funniest Alarm Clock Ever”

For Teens: Clocky – “The Funniest Alarm Clock Ever”

For Sleepyheads…
Clocky, by Nanda Home, could be the answer to your dreams, or it could be the end to them. This humorous spin on the classic alarm clock will have you jumping out of bed, literally. The way it works is once the alarm goes off at the set time, the Clocky actually leaps off [...]

Holiday ‘09 Herringbone Pea Coat from AKOO

October 28, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo  
Filed under Gift Ideas, Gifts for Men

Holiday ‘09 Herringbone Pea Coat from AKOO

For the trendsetters…
Our next holiday gift idea, the Herringbone Pea Coat for men, comes from the new Holiday ‘09 Collection from AKOO Clothing, which will be available early November at www.akooclothingbrand.com and www.drjays.com. AKOO, which was launched just about a year ago by rapper T.I. offers high quality, street-inspired looks including sweaters, polos, t-shirts, leather [...]

For Him: Smartbox is the Smart Choice

October 27, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo  
Filed under Gift Ideas, Gifts for Men

For Him: Smartbox is the Smart Choice

For the thrill-seeker…

Forget store gift cards, forget event tickets, forget sporting goods. This year, give him what he really wants, the option to choose.
Smartbox offers the ultimate gift adventure. Before I go crazy trying to find the words that best explain what exactly Smartbox is, let me explain how it works…

Visit www.smartbox.com and start by [...]

Luxury Boxers from Birds of Sausalito

October 21, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo  
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Luxury Boxers from Birds of Sausalito

If you’re looking for the ultimate luxury gift for the man in your life this holiday season, I think I might have found it. Birds of Sausalito offers some of the “best-fitting, most comfortable boxer shorts ever made“. Each pair of boxers from Birds of Sausalito is hand sewn and made of 100% 448-count Pima [...]