A Gift Guide For The Men In Your Life

Men can be difficult to buy for.  First of all, they never tell you what they want. Even if they want something, they don't want you to spend the money. So we must be very clever about their gifting. This roundup of gifts has something for every type of man.

Scalamandre Zebra Socks

The design guy will know the name Scalamandre. The zebra print is ofen found on fabric, pillows, and wall coverings. At $24, these socks make fun "stocking stuffers."

Over The Moon

Perfect For The Sock Collector

Cashmere Hoodie

Be casual, but make it luxe.  A great look with or without the jacket. $190
Banana Republic

Perfect For Those Fashion Conscious Young at Heart Guys

Fieldbar Cooler
Durable, portable, good looking, with superior performance. There are five fabulous colors. $219

Over The Moon

Perfect For: The camper, fisherman, golfer, road warrior, and wine drinker.

Crown Fleece Zip Blazer
Made to offer the classic style of a blazer with the all day comfort of a soft sweater. It's really as dressy as most men need to be these days. Love that it both zips and buttons. It's a good look and also available in black. $695

Peter Millar

Perfect For Any Well Dressed Man

Journal Set

This is just so good looking. Putting pen to paper is such a grounding practice. Get him started. This set comes with three cloth covered lined notebooks. The chic wooden case will look great on a desk, bookshelf, or nightstand. $128

Goop

Perfect For The Writer and The Design Lover

Ostrich Memory Foam Travel Pillow
Because no man looks handsome with their head bobbing on the plane. This soft touch pillow comes with its' own travel case. $69

Nordstrom

Perfect For: The Frequent Flyer

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch

Esquire thinks this is the best. $80

Total Wine

Perfect For Any Scotch Lover

Wunder Puff Vest

With the Lululemon label, this gift is a winner before he even tries it on. It is the Goldilocks of vests. It's not too hot, and not too cold. Filled with 600-fill-power down insulation, yet it is feather light and perfect for layering. Love the color - Espresso. $248

Lululemon

Perfect ForThe Outdoorsy Guy

META Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

We know that your guy is brilliant already. These specks and sunnies will make him way smarter. They made it to Oprah's Favorite Things this year, and I can "see" why. They really are the coolest with built in Meta AI. WOW! Priced from $299 - $379

Meta    Ray-Ban   Neiman Marcus

Perfect For The Tech Savvy Guy

Tabbed Leather Wine Dossier

It's a diary to take notes on their favorite labels. It's so good looking, don't you thimk? $120

Neiman Marcus 

Perfect For The Wine Collector & Connoisseur

The Insider Packing Cubes Set

Chances are you keep him organized at home. Now you can do it while he travels. These cubes compress and keep his belongings organized. Love the Hermes orange. He will, too. $45

Away Travel

Perfect For The Frequent Traveler

Canada Goose Northern Liner Gloves

Cold Hands. Warm Heart. The truth is no guy or girl loves a cold hand. Canada Goose Parkas  cost way over $1,000. These down filled gloves seem like a bargain at $225. And they are touchscreen enabled. He'll wear these layered under other gloves or on their own.

Canada Goose

Perfect ForAny Guy In A Cold Climate

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Holiday Helper: Gifts For Her $100 and Under

Her presence is a present, so give her a gift! It seems that the sweet spot for special gifts is somewhere between $50 and $100. Of course, down the road we will feature presents at price points above and below. Here's inspiration for fashion forward females in your life that travel, entertain, lounge, workout, take care of themselves, and dress up.

HERE: 12 Terrific Ideas

Anatalia Statement Necklace

Bling it on! She'll think that you spent a fortune. A glam gift for the girl who likes all eyes on her.

Baublebar

Perfect For: Any girl who loves her bling. 

Large Leather Pouch

A pretty pouch for storing papers, bits and bobs, and everything that a girl takes with her out and about. Available in four fabulous patterns. This is one chic clutch for the money.

Boden USA

Perfect For: Girls on the go. Fashionistas. 

Kiss Cocktail Napkins

Kelly Wearstler's cocktail linens are tongue in cheek chic! This girl would just love them.

Kelly Wearstler

Perfect For: Any girl who entertains

Jocelyn Fingerless Fur Mittens

Snow Bunnies will love the retro look of these adorable and handy mittens. They were made for texting on the go. They are on sale now and with Code: KARMA, they really are a beautiful buy.

AHAlife

Perfect For: Any girl with a digital device.

Cilk Rose Water

Drinking roses can aid digestion, regenerate skin cell health and increase hydration. This product features cold press extracted fresh certified organic, hand picked roses into a liquid elixir for you wellness. 

AHAlife

Perfect For:  The health and beauty 

obsessed Girl 

Chenille Leggings & Snowfall Knit Top

Winter White. Cozy chenille will be her go to outfit all Winter long. Each piece is sold separately and under $100. Make it extra special and get her both. Find the Leggings HERE and the Top HERE

Anthropologie

Perfect For: Fireside cocktails, Cozy nights in, Girls who love to get comfy

BeautyBio

Rose Quartz Radiance Set

I want this, Santa. Any woman will feel the love and harness her Chakra with the healing benefits of rose quartz.

It's so good!

Neiman Marcus

Perfect for: Women With Glowing Personalities 

And Women over 40

Yvonne Ellen Bevvie Cup & Saucer
A cocktail teacup! At $24 each, these are under the price range of the edit. But they are so good that I suggest you buy one of each. Cheers!
Anthropologie

Perfect For: A Girl who loves a chic cocktail. Girls with a sense of humor.

Yield Glass French Press
She will be her own barista with this high-end glass French Press. The press brews a perfect a full-bodied pot of coffee or tea in the traditional French Press method. Oui!
Free People

Perfect For: Coffee & Tea Lovers

Marble Dumbells
Whether she uses them for a workout or for decor, she won't have anything like these. They just are uber cool.
Free People

Perfect For:  Design and Fitness Enthusiasts.

Handmade Wabi Sabi Ceramic 
Cake Stand
One sweet sight. A bakers bounty deserves a proper and pretty perch for display. Created by Julie Hadley, the ceramicist behind the La Mano Pottery studio in New York City. Each piece is made to order.
Food52

Perfect For: Bakers, entertainers, and any girl who loves her kitchen.

Mason Weekend Bag

This bag gets my vote for best value. It's faux but fabulous with chic details like gold hardware, leopard print lining, and a hidden secret department for shoes. What more could a girl want?

Nordstrom

Perfect For: The Traveler, Fashionistas

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School's almost out. Are you hitting the road? Mr. "Shop This" and I did a big road trip recently, from Chicago to Williamsburg, Virginia. It was a great bonding experience. We had most of what we needed except for a proper cooler. You'll find one of those in this roundup. Besides these great ideas, you need a good playlist. Thanks to Amazon Prime Music and iTunes, we sang and grooved our way across the country. Shop these travel essentials for your next road trip.

HERE: 14 Car Travel Essentials

Tumi Mansion Carry All
One of the inspirations of the post. I recently saw this bag in a luggage store window. And even though only the handles are leather, it looked very luxe. The gold metal trims and zippers add a touch of noticeable glam. It is super roomy, sophisticated, feminine, and on sale. What more can a girl want?
Shopbop

Hotlife LED Mirror
I wouldn't dream of traveling without my own travel mirror. You just never know what your hotel is going to have. Travel & Leisure Magazine has named this magical mirror The best travel mirror made. "It’s everything a travel mirror should be: affordable, durable, versatile, compact, and accented with battery-powered lights (four batteries are included 
with your purchase)"
Amazon

Zippered Sport Coordinates
Mr. Shop This and I still dress up for travel. Of course more so for flights than road trips. I'm always looking for the upgrade either on the plane or at the hotel. You have to know that a good smile, good baggage, and a chic outfit gets you the first class treatment. This set is road trip appropriate. Stylish and most importantly comfy. Available in five fab colors.
Beyond Proper

The Only Automatic Cordless
 Tire Inflator
This could be a life saver. Ideal for inflating low tires during daytime or nighttime roadside emergencies—as well as inflatables, bicycle tires, and sporting equipment. It's a great grad or dad gift, too.
Hammacher

Dual Travel Organizer

Here's a smart solution for the savvy traveller. One product plays double duty with an organized space for both jewelry and lotions and potions.

Mark & Graham

Paravel Luggage
These chic carryalls are a new discovery. And though you wouldn't dare check them at the airport, they are perfect for checking in and out of your roadside hotel. Each case features removable shoulder strap, Italian leather top handle, and two-way lockable zippers. Best yet, they fold flat! They can be personalized with a monogram or a icon of your choice.
Paravel

Grab and Go Dog Dinette
Traveling with Fido? Tote and serve fresh water and food when out with your dog, with this compact, on-leash design. There's a wonderful short video to explain how this works. A must have for car rides with your furry friend.
UncommonGoods

Structured Nylon & Leather Travel Coolers
Boy did I ever need one of these for my last road trip. Due to a torn meniscus, icing the knee many times during at 14 hour road trip was in order. But besides necessities, you'll use it to keep the soda and beer cold. Or if you are like me, and just don't do roadie food. You'll pack your own.
 Several styles available.
Food52 

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Set of 2 Composition Notebooks

Get them off of their devices, and ask the kiddos to document their travel day. Found at a fabulous boutique called

Maisonette

Vera Bradley Bags
Vera's bags are made for the road. Soft, quilted, and lightweight. They pack right and are a great gift for a new college coed. Iconic Campus Backback in Rose Gold, Lighten Up Foldable Rolling Duffel  Iconic Grand Weekender Travel Bag in water Bouquet. Shop all travel at
Vera Bradley

Extra-Large Single Silk DreamSack
You've seen the hotel room germ documentaries, haven't you? This silk cocoon makes so much sense to me. No need to touch those sheets. Bring this in it's own compact carrying case. 
Travel Smith

JOY Rich Leather Luggage Ensemble 

Get there in style and already organized, thanks to the built in drawers. If interested do click on the link or photo to view a video presentation. Many chic color combinations available. It is an unbelievable bargain!

HSN

Perfect Hair Day Travel Kit

Why shouldn't you have perfect hair on the road? This is the set that I travel with, and always have ready to go. It is also a great way to sample the brand. 

Living Proof

The Family Car Trip Device Charger

A clever device to keep passengers up front and in the back connected. It's ideal for family vacations. Mr. Shop This and I used something similar (but ours didn't reach the back seat) We had two iPads and two mobile phones powered at all times. Essential!

Hammacher Schlemmer

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