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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

For Him or For Her, Give Stylishly

by Alisa Neely

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FOR HIM!

If you like your man smooth and kissable then pop this deceptively small bottle of Pacific Shaving Oil in his stocking. If he likes you the same way and strip poker is on the menu for the evening, slip one in your own. Make sure to check out the buy a bottle plant a tree program.

The Cadillac of Strip Poker sets from Kiki de Montparnasse. I think we all know why he’ll like this (and good luck tearing yourself away from this site!)

Baby it’s cold outside, so help your man stay warm while shoveling snow with this great looking Steve Allan cashmere beanie.

The Burnout Raglan by Alternative is just one of those pieces - simple, yet so on the money.

Fingerless gloves because as a friend once said to me “a man in mittens is not a man.”

Don’t give up on those old school sounds, now he can transfer them right into his Itunes library with the Vinyl Archiver.

Car wash gift certificates: Just because he’s a guy, and for some reason guys love to get their car washed.

For those gadget lovers who need to recharge, see if you can get your hands on this sleek wall mounted recharge station: try kangaroomstorage.com, but do it quick cause they’re going fast!

Give your guys some street cred in this triple5soul jacket.

Browse for him in:
Alan Bilzarian
Good
Stel’s
Barneys
Urban Outfitters
GStar

For Her:
Step away from the appliances gentlemen… here are some much better ways to light up her holidays.

Twist Online has a beautiful jewelry for all tastes. Weather it be Chrome Hearts or Patch NYC you can find something she will absolutely love here. Ignore the “out of stock” warning and give them a call. They tell me they still have a few of almost everything, if you’re nice enough on the phone.

Give her something great to whip out at all the after holiday sales with this checkerboard wallet by Comme Des Garcons. She’ll feel soooo fab while racking up those Amex points.

The new Tony Cohen dresses at Chrislee in Needham are as soft and sexy and sophisticated as they come.

Is she a yoga lover how about hooking her up with a 10 pass at one of her favorite studios (Prana? SportsClubLA, YogaSpot?) and some great new duds from Lululemon.

Or say how you really feel with a neighborhoodies custom design treat. This place is amazing, whether you visit one of their new stores or shop online. They have high quality, well designed shirts, bags, shorts and (hot) undies that they personalize on the spot. The employees are endearingly groovy, sweet and sharp and get it right every time. Whether it’s I heart my Masshole or I (you fill it in here) NY, you can say it with spirit and style.

Does cooking relax her? Yes it’s true - for some it does. A cooking class or two at Barbara Lynch’s Stir will be a gift for the whole family.

What’s good for the gander is always good for the goose, so stuff her stockings with some fingerless gloves cause frankly a women in mittens don’t look that sexy either.

Hit local shops like:
Matsu
Good
Stil
Chrislee
Hazel and Grace
Of course Louis
(but I would wait till the sale in Jan)
or Habit
and my favorite boston boutique Stels