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Gifts for the Men in Your Life

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Get your favorite boys something that will make them stand out. That’s the key to creating a memorable gift-giving experience with any man versus just finding something nice and hoping for the best. Keeping this in mind, here’s a go-to list of sure winners.

Hommage

Hommage_MadridGrey.jpgGive your guy something every man needs, the tools for a great shave. Hommage is a line of luxury shaving equipment that appeals to the upscale urban male.  Each shaving set is designed by internationally-acclaimed designer Wolfgang Joensson and includes a chrome-plated razor and a Grade A badger brush.  All Hommage razors are compatible with Gillette Mach3 blades, and they are only distributed in very upscale luxury stores such as Barneys New York, SAKS Fifth Avenue and Fred Segal Beauty. They are also available in hotels and spas across the United States and Europe.

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MenScience Androceuticals

MenScience.jpgMen deserve beautiful skin, too! MenScience makes products that are highly effective and that men will actually want to use. A great starting point for the guy who’s not sure how to integrate a skincare regime into his life is MenScience’s Daily Shave Kit. Even the most skeptical fellow will enjoy the close, smooth shave and the calm feel of his face–without razor burn–that follows. For the Jetsetter, however, you can pick up MenScience’s plane-ready travel kit containing 10 essential items, each measuring three ounces or less. The whole collection is ready to be stowed away in a quart-size bag, as required by TSA regulations.

For more on MenScience, click here.

https://www.menscience.com/

Coby

Coby.jpgWhat guy wouldn’t want to receive new electronics this holiday? Fulfill his wishes with the Coby TF-DVD 7307 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player. The take-anywhere device is perfect for the home, the office, family vacations or anywhere your imagination takes you.

For more on the DVD player and Coby, click here.

https://www.cobyusa.com/ 

Day-Timer

Manhattan_Briefcase.jpgIs he the Impossible Male? Whether he’s your father, brother or significant other, he’s perhaps the most difficult person to shop for on your list. It is no secret that another tie or bottle of Old Spice simply will not cut it this year. The Manhattan Briefcase, is the perfect merger of tradition and technology. This briefcase combine smooth leather with gybnetak hardware, webbing handles and contemporary top-stitching.No matter what their profession, this case allows room to carry and keep organized of all necessary items while keeping them structured. It even has a snap-top padded section for a laptop.

https://www.daytimer.com/

Chip and Pepper Denim

ChipandPepper2.jpgGive your guy the gift of style. Chip and Pepper Denim makes it easy to update any man’s wardrobe with it’s laid-back styling. Identical twins Chip and Pepper Foster look to the beach and other elements of nature to drive their vision. In their upcoming men’s collection, they idealize a laid-back surfer who always looks good without even trying. Chip & Pepper’s relaxed but never sloppy board shorts, woven tops and bottoms, and vintage-look t-shirts are perfect for this glorious beach bum. And the clothing’s emphasis on nature-inspired colors and prints carries through the whole collection.

For more on Chip and Pepper, read our story here.

Latino Royalty

For the classy male who’s more comfortable in Louis Vuitton than Levi’s, Latino Royalty is a unique gift choice. Distinctive and edgy, Latino royalty makes its mark on fashion with high end menswear and accessories.

LatinoRoyalty.jpgThe Latino Royalty Lifestyle is truly unique in the world of men’s fashion with a harmony of colors, fabrics, design and workmanship that draws from the best of Latin Culture—it’s rich heritage, beauty, and zest for life. The garments have a fit and edginess to them that brings the line forward to the modern world. Latino Royalty not only encourages individuals to mix and match garments, but also creates variation of style from classy to casual.

Founded in March 2006, Latino Royalty is sold in premiere boutiques throughout the country, including Detour in New York City, RythmClothiers in West Palm Beach, Lulu’s in Bal Harbour, Azul in Coconut Grove, Octane in Texas and Platinum in Philadelphia. Can’t get to any of these shops? Shop online at www.latinoroyalty.com

Big Bear Gift Cards

Now is the perfect time to give the gift of a Big Bear vacation to your favorite skier or snowboarder “The Park” at Bear Mountain has just introduced 20 new features for the 2006-2007 season for a total of 100-plus jibs, 150-plus jumps, 50 terrain features, a standard halfpipe and Southern California’s only Superpipe. And with more than 23 jibs and 17 jumps currently open throughout “The Park Run” and “Progression Alley,” Bear Mountain currently has more terrain features open than any other California resort. 

BigBear.jpgGive them the gift they’ll remember forever. Early-season lift ticket prices are $39 adults (22 and older), $34 young adults (13 to 21) and $14 children (7-12).  Children 6 and under are free.  These early season rates are subject to change at anytime. Tickets are available for purchase at Bear Mountain.

Big Bear Mountain Resorts Gift Cards are currently available for purchase by phone or online. Gift cards may be used anywhere at the resorts, from shopping at the Sports Shops to purchasing lift tickets. Read our full story on Big Bear.

www.BigBearMountainResorts.com

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