Father's Day Gift Ideas

father's day is around the corner, and if you're like me, you're a bit on edge since you have no idea what to get for the dad in your life.

in my case it's my husband.

the dear man is fabulous but has a terrible habit of buying things for himself as the year goes on, making not only holidays like father's day practically impossible to shop for, but other major events like his birthday and christmas.

so here's my "gift guide" for you (with the hope it will spark some inspiration for myself). take a look...



for the dad who always puts his best foot forward:



get him a Sockscription through blacksocks.com so he'll never be without great-looking socks. you'll save him the trouble of shopping (because most men hate to do it, LOL), and save yourself the oh-so-boring trip of having to shop for socks. it works like this: you choose the socks you know your dad would like, figure out how often you want them sent, then, lo and behold, your dad can have calf socks, knee socks, athletic socks, ski socks or cashmere silk socks -– all great quality, all manufactured in italy-– conveniently delivered to his doorstep in regular intervals.


for the trendy dad:




a new scent will be appreciated by the dad who likes to change up his look and stay on trend. housed in an edgy, flask-shaped silver bottle, Express has created Honor, a great smelling new fragrance. capturing a downtown edge and big-city cool, this watery, fresh and aromatic scent blends energizing top notes of fresh water accord, peppermint and basil. at the heart is grapefruit, fig and green ivy, and dries down to a base of musk, vetiver and a hint of vanilla.



for the music-loving dad:



any dad who loves music will appreciate receiving a DJ Hero game kit. i myself would have bought this for dear hubby, but he beat me to it 3 weeks ago (grrr...). the kit includes the turntable and game disc full of entertaining songs and really good instruction. i love that it has a super easy option, so even kids can get into the fun-- when their dad lets them, LOL!



for the techie dad:



he more than likely has many items that need charging everyday, so why not help him out with this fab Bluelounge Refresh Charging Station? it can charge up to three items and accommodates iPods, iPhones, Blackberries, or Bluetooth headsets, not to mention many other personal electronics.


what do you plan to get the dad in your life for father's day?

xo

Fragrance Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

mother's day is literally days away. if you are thinkning of an aromatic gift, here are some ideas for the mom in your life:




the fashionista mom:
if she's a fashion-forward mom, you may want to consider Balenciaga Paris Eau De Parfum. this delicate floral embodies french mystery, balancing style and luxury.




the garden-loving mom:
don't waste your money on flowers-- they'll only wilt and die. instead, give her a bouquet of Chloe Eau De Fleurs. the trio of scents pays homage to the essences of lavender, nasturtium and neroli.






the gourmand mom:
give her a Parisian retreat that includes a "taste" of Marc Jacobs Patisserie Splash Collection. the scents are available in Apple, Pomegranate, and Biscotto; each limited-edition scent will leave taste buds craving more.




the classic mom:
if your mom, or the mom in your life, is the epitome of elegance, Chloe Eau De Toilette is a fabulous choice. the timeless scent boasts notes of crisp mandarin orange zest and fresh freesia.


xo

Holiday Gift Idea: Nordstrom Fragrance Atomizer

practical items make great gifts but let's face it, they can sometimes come off as dull. thankfully, Nordstrom's Jeweled Fragrance Atomizer is anything but. this travel-friendly goodie is ideal for the glitzy gal on-the go who never wants to be without her favorite scent.

a fabulous and yet still very practical gift-- i wouldn't mind finding this in my stocking (hint, hint, wink, wink,). :)

xo

Holiday Gift Idea: Sonia Kashuk Beauty Junkie Cosmetic Bag

if you have a friend or family member who loves makeup, but you don't want to risk buying her something she already has, gift her with this fabulous (and affordable) Beauty Junkie Cosmetic Bag from Sonia Kashuk.



this super-cute cosmetic bag looks like a shimmery oversized clutch and opens up to have removable compartments that will keep her must-have products within reach. be warned that this bag is so incredibly fab, you might be tempted to keep it. don't be selfish. just buy two! :)

Sonia Kashuk Beauty Junkie Cosmetic Bag can be found in Target stores nationwide and online at target.com for a limited time.

xo

Holiday 2009: NARS Gift Sets

Nars is celebrating the holidays with red-hot packaged gifts that boast a variety of products. these are definitely on my wishlist! check these out:




15th Anniversary Palettes

Nars is including two palettes to celebrate 15 years of color innovation. Everlasting Love contains intense eye hues to create the perfect smoky eye and Wild at Heart (pictured at top) features bold lip shades for a deeply pigmented pout.






Plein Etè Mini Multiple Set

this exclusive set of mini Multiples contains three best-selling shades.






Drop Dead Gorgeous Mini Nail Kit

gift your nail polish fanatic pal with this cute set. it also makes a great gift in any stocking; includes four glamorously festive shades: Arabesque, Chinatown, Candy Darling and Saratoga




D. Lovely Lip Gloss Duo Set

with four smaller versions of the brand's best-selling Duo Lip Gloss, this set is a variety of shades that can be mixed and matched: Misbehave/All Night Long, Pillow Talk/Sandpiper, Orgasm/Chihuahua, and Greek Holiday/Stolen Kisses.

The Holiday 2009 gift sets and palettes are currently available at narscosmetics.com and the Plein Etè Mini Multiple Set is available exclusively at Sephora.


xo
info courtesy of Nars Cosmetics