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holilday gift guide 2012: for the guys 11.30.2012

shopping for the guys can sometimes be a challenge, but there are SO many cool guy gifts out there, it doesn’t need to be! here are some of our favorite ideas for the men in our lives!

{1. leather iphone case (which can also be monogrammed!)  2. Woodcut book, 3. New Balance 574 in blue, 4. The Baldwin Ryan Camo (a Kansas City company!) 5. bamboo bluetooth stereo speaker, 6. bamboo eco-friendly globe 7. forage necktie 8. RVCA Men’s zip hoodie, 9. another KC original: Dizzy Three air-roasted espresso flavored vodka – perfect for spiked hot cocoa!}

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spotted: men’s shoes with a hit of color 09.28.2012

we spotted this in the window at Cole Haan this weekend and just about flipped out! It’s so refreshing to see men’s shoes getting to have as much fun as women’s! LOVE the little hits of color in the soles and laces–they’re even better in person, although a wee bit on the pricey side. Check ‘em out here!

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let’s hear it for the boys: j. press neckties 04.26.2012

I just stumbled across this site, J.Press. Maybe the guys out there are familiar? Anyway, I was totally drawn in by the fun color palettes and patterns of these ties (a picked a few of my faves above). Makes me kinda want to wear a coat and tie to work.

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  1. Ali

    >I love the rainbow stripe tie!

    April 26, 2012 3:57 pm

Let’s Hear it for the Boys: graphic tees 03.26.2012

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This post idea came when I was watching American Idol and saw Heejun Han’s t-shirt and became obsessed with it (upper right photo). I thought, why not find a few other cool t-shirts for guys, so here you have it.
Links: Split Hexagon Organic Tee, Color Theory Tee, Bicycle Organic T-shirt, Colours in the Sky Tee, Collision Theory Skyline Tee, Rockstar Tee

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holiday gift guide: guy’s wishlist by zack kiefer 12.21.2011

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Today is our final gift guide coming to you from my husband, Zack. We are definitely running out of time for shopping at this point, but if you are still looking for something for the always-hard-to-buy-for guys on your list, here are a few more ideas to add to the great ideas from Dan. (You’ll notice there are some similarities between the two guys’ lists in the booze and music departments.) Zack is an amazing gift-giver, but can be a little tougher to shop for so I am certainly happy I had a few insights straight from him to help me with my shopping this year. I’m pretty impressed with what he’s rounded up here so I hope it helps you cross those last few dudes off your list.

What Zack had to say:

 1. Years ago, he never put all those records of his parents’ on tape, then he didn’t burn them to a CD… This is a really cool turntable that converts those old albums into digital copies. Maybe this is what he need to do it this time…just maybe. Listen to that old time rock ‘n’ roll.

 2. Typically, a man won’t get too excited about a plant. A tiny tree, however, is a different story. With proper attention, this tree will outlive us all. Pretty cool.

3. A good pair of hikers is hard to find. These are waterproof so his feet will stay dry in the woods or when his wife sends him out to get coffees in the rain.

4. This ipod speaker fits in his bike’s water bottle holder. This way, when he rides his bike way out there, he’ll have music to motivate him to make it back home.

I love to share a little bit of Kansas City with out-of-towners. These are two local gifts that are always popular:

5. Boulevard’s Double Wide IPA is corked to contain all that delicious, hoppy flavor.

6. The only problem with giving this sauce is that whomever you give it to will be sure to ask for more in the future.

7. Zombies seem to be everywhere these days. Prepare yourself for “Z” day with Max Brooks’ Zombie Survival Guide

8. This whiskey is great for poker nights. It’s crazy smooth.

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