Happy Sunday! Today I’m sharing a gift guide for the men in your life. I complied a list of some of Kevin’s favorite things plus a few things I know he’s had his eye on. I figured it would be best to include some items he already loves and uses a lot so that I could give a more in-depth review of why I think they’d make great gifts!
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I think I mentioned in a recent post that Kevin sees a personal trainer three days a week (best birthday gift ever!) He’s been wanting to monitor his fitness more and expressed that he wouldn’t mind getting a fitbit. I have several co-workers that use one and they’ve all said good things about it!
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I am so in love with my Daniel Wellington classic Winchester rose gold watch that I was gifted about a month ago (see it here!), that I picked out the classic Sheffield for Kevin (black leather strap, silver watch face). It’s so simple and clean- perfect for guys who don’t want their watch to be too fussy. I can’t wait for it to arrive! (and I may be getting the matching women’s Sheffield for myself, because I can’t resist the idea of matching watches)
My husband has had a shaver from Braun for a couple of years now and he just loves it. He keeps his facial hair trimmed (not fully shaved) and it allows him to shave without taking it all off. It also comes with solution that cleans it in the base of the device and it looks pretty sleek! He can’t say enough about the quality and has been very pleased with it.
I got Kevin into lululemon when I forced him to buy gently suggested that he try out some of their stuff. I have been a fan for what seems like forever (I even worked at the Yorkdale store over the holidays once in my last year of college) and I knew he would love the quality as much as I do if he tried it out. One shirt got him hooked and he’s been loyal to LLL ever since. This is one of his favorite workout tees and it looks great on too!
I love the way Kevin looks in navy (I kind of love navy on everyone) and this gingham shirt is perfect all year round! It would look great layered under a sweater or puffer vest for the cooler weather and perfect with shorts and rolled up sleeves for the warmer temperatures.
This is another one of Kevin’s favorite tops from lululemon, especially for the summer because it breathes so well yet still has the slightly more formal look with the collar. It would work great for golfing too! I love how they offer new color combos every season. His favorite is a dark charcoal and black combo.
Kevin doesn’t have these shirts (yet) but I love a plaid shirt, especially during the holiday season. Kevin owns a few similar shirts already but I can never resist a new pattern or color combo. These are classic, casual shirts that I’m sure your mister will love too. It would also make a great gift for your brother!
Kevin needed some new swim shorts for our vacation this year because of how much weight he dropped while working with his trainer. I searched online (he usually tasks me with clothing purchases and I’m more than happy to oblige) and I found these amphibian shorts from quiksilver which can be worn both in water and as casual shorts. They looked great on him and they will also transition into normal shorts for the summer. He loves them so much he told me he may order another color (he owns the charcoal and lighter gray ones currently).
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Being a redhead, Kevin has pretty sensitive skin. He often gets razor bumps and burns when he shaves his neck and this shave cream and lotion help keep things smooth and reduce irritation.
We have Apple TV already—but when I asked Kevin for a tech suggestion outside of the list I already put together, he told me that for anyone that has amazon prime, this would be a fantastic gift because it allows you to enjoy Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, low-cost movie rentals, live and on-demand sports, music, photos, games, etc.
These were an early Christmas present. Kevin has always worn the Nike Free line, but he switched from runners to these new trainers because he needed more traction at the gym. He does a lot of body-weight and plyometric workout moves so he needs a shoe that has good traction and will help support those dynamic movements. He highly recommends the Nike Free line whether your partner is a runner or trains.
Kevin owns these in another material but he really likes them for the colder months. He also love the classic TOMS slip-ons– though these are a bit “dressier” and better for cooler temps. TOMS are his default shoes for anywhere we go.
lululemon 5 year basic tee (and another shot of the rival polo mentioned earlier)
This is undoubtedly the tee Kevin owns the most of. He wears them all.the.time. You should have seen the look on his face when he first saw the price when we were out shopping. I remember him giving me his “I would never pay that much for a t-shirt” lecture and now I’m secretly smiling about it all because he LOVES these. They are super high quality, have a great fit and wash after wash (after wash) they hold up amazingly well. Yes, they cost a lot for a t-shirt, but the quality means they will last much longer and they’ve stood the test of time in our house!
This is undoubtedly the tee Kevin owns the most of. He wears them all.the.time. You should have seen the look on his face when he first saw the price when we were out shopping. I remember him giving me his “I would never pay that much for a t-shirt” lecture and now I’m secretly smiling about it all because he LOVES these. They are super high quality, have a great fit and wash after wash (after wash) they hold up amazingly well. Yes, they cost a lot for a t-shirt, but the quality means they will last much longer and they’ve stood the test of time in our house!
Another LLL favorite, these are Kevin’s favorite lounge/running errands pants. He only wears them in cooler months because he is very hot-natured (the thermostat struggle in this house is real, y’all) but he loves them and I still tease him for rejecting them when I first told him he should try them on. He’s had them for a good five years and they’re still going strong with regular wear.
I hope this post gave y’all some ideas for the men in your lives! Happy shopping!
I hope this post gave y’all some ideas for the men in your lives! Happy shopping!
Quicksilver is BOGO today (cyber Monday). Just picked up 2 pairs!
awesome! hope your guy loves them!
What a great list!! I picked up some (boring) gifts for Chad including a monogrammed toiletry bag, new gloves (Gotta love living in Maine!) and floor mats he has wanted forever. Haha!! He is so great about buying his own clothes, so I usually leave that to him. 😉 Thanks for sharing!!