WHAT TO GET GUYS THIS YEAR

Men. They are HARD to shop for, am I right? I start hassling the men in my life for gift ideas starting in October since I know it will take them that long to come up with even one little idea. For my husband-to-be, I've just given up on asking him. Instead, I wait for those little casual hints, come up with something fun for us to do - the experience gift, or I just buy a nicer version of something than he might buy himself.

I think that's a good route to take - the nicer than they might pick for themselves. We gals think nothing of dropping $25 dollars on quality hair care products, but for men? No sir. But a funny thing happens when you either just place it in their medicine cabinet or gift it to them.

"I like this new stuff you got. I mean, it's a little better than the old stuff I guess."

(It's always "stuff.")

And then they're converted, much like we are.

Original Chippewa Plain Toe Boots  |  Saturdays Surf NYC Kurt Cardigan  |  Everlane Crew Tee in Antique & V Tee in Pine  |  Imogene + Willie Leather Football  |  Abingdon Waxed Canvas & Leather Laptop Bag  |  Warby Parker Beckett in Evergreen  |  Michael Kors Scout Chronograph Watch  |  Crosley Portable USB Turntable  |  The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil  |  B. The Product Waxd Styling Paste

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - FOR THE MEN

Men. I consider them the toughest to buy for. When I consulted a couple of my stylish male friends, one of them said "I don't have a wishlist, I buy myself what I want." And that there sums it up. So when it comes to giving gifts to the guys, I stick with classics. Items that are useful, well made, and get better with wear (since we know how well boys take care of things - cough).

1. J.CREW Ebbets Field Flannels Baseball Cap $45 2. CLUB MONACO Carson Cashmere Scarf $140 3. SKYWATCH Stainless & White $395 4. USB Cuff Links $100 5. INDIANA Leather Adventure Duffel $346 6. Speed, Style, And Beauty - Cars From The Ralph Lauren Collection $85 7. RAY-BAN M Mod Caravan Aviators $179 8. FORAGE Walnut Gingham Necktie $77 9. HALF MOON ORCHARD Gin $36 10. DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB Membership $1-$9 monthly 11. ASICS Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Grey/Black $60 12. HICKOREE'S Uniforms For The Dedicated Henley $104

WHAT TO GET GUYS

Aren't guys always the hardest to shop for? They usually don't want much, or they buy what they want, leaving you with no good ideas. If you have an athletic guy in your life, do I have the suggestions for you. I asked the most stylish and athletic male I know, Joel Corpus, to help us out. Here are his selections:

Every guy loves a basic tee. Why not tell him what you would really like to do with this awesome tee?

Help him stay warm on his way to the gym, hiking, or biking with the basic yet stylish jacket from Patagonia.

If he's in to running or just cool sneakers, these minimal barefoot running kicks from Inov-8 are not only lightweight but comfortable too - he'll never wear anything else.

For those bookworms, he'll enjoy learning life lessons with the book "Lone Survivor," a true story about Marcus Luttrell, a former US Navy SEAL that goes into a reconnaissance mission and ends up being the only one to make it out alive.

For the guy with a heart of gold, get him these Tom's Classic 101 sunglasses. Every purchase sends prescription eye glasses to someone in need.

If finding peace and tranquility is on the top of his list for the new year, help him out with a cool yoga mat and carrying strap from lululemon.