If there’s one gift I always save for the last, it’s my husbands or dads. They are by far the hardest to shop for. Each year I feel like I have truly run out of creative gifts ideas and suffer planning my purchases.
This year however my shopping was done well in advance and I have the opportunity to show you what I plan on gifting to these special people in my life. So hopefully you’d benefit by this post too!
As you might have noticed, I kept the colour scheme very safe. Navy, black and shades of grey which are basically fool proof.
First up is accessories.
1. Monogram or solid coloured scarves in cashmere or light weight fabric make useful gifts. My favourites are Ferragamo and also Burberry. They make quality scarves which last forever!
Here’re some links. (all from Mr. Porter and directly shoppable! )
Burberry checked ombre scarf which i’m particularly loving! , Hugo Boss navy and grey scarf , and a dressy Hugo Boss two toned black and grey scarf.
If you are looking for cheaper options. Here’re some I found at Zara all available in Singapore.
Striped black and white scarf, solid mink scarf, solid grey scarf + hat pack.
For something more extravagant, Tom Ford makes some gorgeous scarves as well. You can check them out in store. (Boutique at Marina Bay Sands the Shoppes)
Next up, body care.
The secret to buying body care for men is making sure the packaging looks manly. Something very basic without loud labels is the way to go. My favourite for gifting is Aesop. Their shower gels make the best gifts and come in a variety of fragrances. All under the price of $35.
Another great place I found to shop body care is Stenders, and while browsing I found two things for my hubby. The Chocolate Body Scrub and a Coffee Lip balm. It’s no secret that all men love chocolate and a chocolate scrub is sure to be enjoyed! This smells just as good as it looks ;-)
If you fancy treating your man to some luxury skincare, the Givenchy Le Soin Noir range is PERFECT! I’ve already gifted the cleanser to my husband and he loves using it. the product itself is black (like a thick black goo, very sexy and manly) which foams up lightly and doesn’t dry out the skin. I also love how this smells. Nothing crazy floral or girly you can rest assured, more of a sexy unisex scent. Retail price – $148 (Available at Sephora Ion)
The eye cream is another luxe treat if you’re looking to spoil your man. This one’s a nourishing lightweight gel cream that fits perfectly into a mans grooming routine. Nothing too greasy or heavy that he’d fuss about. He’ll also enjoy keeping the solid glass jar on his side of the vanity ;-) Retails price – $285
Next up, some new fragrance options. I narrowed it down to a very luxe option and a not so splurge-y option.
Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot for a zesty hit of bergamot paired with ylang ylang, Magnolia, Gardenia and a hint of black peppercorn that adds a spicy warmth. The perfume smells divine as you’d imagine and utterly exotic. Something for a man with expensive taste ;-)
Retail price $330.
Next up in the fragrance department is the new Dior addition, Sauvage with hottie Johnny Depp as the face of the fragrance.
This one’s more masculine with heavy smoky notes and a core of bergamot. Something bound to be enjoyed by a more mature man. The packaging too looks very sleek and expensive. Perfectly Dior!
As a massive Kikki K fan, I set out to look for something more masculine, stationary worthy of a man. And this beautiful notebook makes a stylish gift for the creative types who’d like to scribble down ideas or designs.
The finish is absolutely stunning and comes with a snap tab to secure it shut. Retail price, $59.90.
P.S- They also have loads more monochrome stationary and homeware which a guy would gladly receive. So a trip to the Ion store will be worthwhile!
Last but not least a few manly stocking stuffers.
One’s your main gift is sorted a few edible stocking stuffers will be most welcome. Some slabs of fine chocolate, tied with a ribbon. A little package of bite sized brownies dressed up with a personalised tag. Assorted nuts in a hand decorated jar. There’s lots of great, simple gifts that can be made to look merry and holiday appropriate. You only need to jazz them up a bit ;-)
Best places to shop for some gift worthy yummies is Dean and Deluca. They also do some drool worthy hampers with wines, spices and cheeses. So you’ll have a bountiful gift basket to spoil that man with!
