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Gift Guide: Who’s Your Daddy?

By |June 11th, 2014|Gift Guide|

dadWe spend an awful lot of time shopping for ourselves and perusing available goods online- something I like to refer to as “market research.”  We know exactly when the next Kenzo collection drops down to the date and we can recite each color by name that the Balenciaga Velo is available in.  And while most dads are just thankful to be thought of (mom’s the one who always gets all the credit, afterall), remember to choose wisely because he knows exactly how much you spent on those engraved beer steins and he thinks it’s absolutely ridiculous.  And no, he doesn’t want another f&^#ing tie.

Not only is Father’s Day a great day to indulge dad in something that he’s been eyeing at Home Depot, it’s also an opportune time to replace his ratty socks, holey undershirts (which I take for myself), and embarrassing choices in footwear.  I may very well be purchasing the polar bear trunks from Vilebrequin for Dick, seeing as I have a childhood memory of his Speedo always going missing and my mom not having the slightest clue where it might have gone.  Must be like disappearing socks in the dryer.  Whether pops is sporty, handy, or a classic Don Draper, now’s the time to show your appreciation for those braces and his breadwinning.

fathers day gift guide

 

1. Derek Rose Lingfield Striped Cotton Pyjama Set, 2. Frescobol Carioca Wooden Hand Surfboard, 3. Illesteva Leonard Round Frame Acetate Sunglasses, 4. Maison Martin Margiela Washed Calfskin Duffel, 5. ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo Inside Out Robe, 6. Apolis Transit Issue Keychain, 7. Triple C Back Up Phone Charger, 8. Jack Spade Woody iPhone 5 Hard Case, 9. Flight 001 F1 4-in-1 Adapter, 10. Veja Transatlantico Sneakers, 11. Brooks England Leather Bound Bike Tool Kit, 12. Lotuff Leather Flap-Over iPad Case, 13. WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie x Baxter of California Grooming Set and Wash Bag, 14. Car Shoe Leather Driving Shoes, 15. Comme des Garcons Half Zip Embossed Leather Wallet

xx,

WhyDid

Gift Guide: You Da Man

By |December 13th, 2011|Gift Guide|

1. LEGO Architecture: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, $39.95, 2. Bodum Fyrkat Picnic Charcoal Grill, $59.95, 3. Mele & Co. Faux Leather Watch Case, $52.12, 4. Gorham 5 Piece Flask and Cigar Set, $99.99, 5. iDevices iGrill Thermometer for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, $99.99, 6. Lomokino Super 35mm Movie Maker and Viewer, $99, 7. Jack Spade Box Dopp Kit, $94.99, 8. Express Striped Fingerless Gloves, $29.90, 9. To Boot New York Warren Boots, $398, 10. Esquire Eat Like a Man, $37, 11. Alexander McQueen Skull Medium Dot Tie, $195

Now that we’ve picked out presents for just about everyone under the sun (including you, possibly), let’s start working on the man in your life.  I didn’t leave him til last because he’s any less important.  It’s actually quite the contrary.  I always find men the most difficult to shop for.  While we, as ladies, can be blinded by bling and shriek for anything with a red sole, men are much more particular.  They don’t like silly gifts and as previously mentioned, they often pick out things that we most likely will never be able to afford on our mid-level salaries alone.  So, without selling our ovaries, here are some great manly gifts that are sure to delight even the most practical male in your life.

Man up.

xx,

WhyDid