After Danielle’s extravagant shopping spree, I thought it was only fair that I should get to splurge on my summer wish list.
Gents have really embraced the hat culture and they’ve become the hot new summer item!
Ray bands, still at the forefront of what’s cool in eyewear. These new Craft Outdoorsman shades are made out of genuine deer leather retailing for $189.00. They can be found on http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/products/RB3422Q/001-51 or in any Ray-Ban store.
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These are a must have! From my mother country of Australia, all purpose, all weather boots that will last you a lifetime. Australian Boot Co. Blundstone Chocolate Suede Leather boots $179.95 http://www.australianboot.com.
Even a guy like me, that is not that technologically savvy can figure this one out! Welcome to the new world. Apple iPad starting at $499.00 http://store.apple.com.
If there’s one grooming product every man must have, it’s a fine fragrance. Light enough for daywear and enough punch for that special evening. Yves Saint Laurent’s La Nuit De L’Homme has a bright, masculine freshness combined with sophisticated notes to create a fresh, yet deep mysterious scent. Toped with notes of Cardamom, Cedar and Coumarin, this 2oz bottle retails for $57.00 on www.sephora.com.
The first bourbon whiskey to be distilled in New York! This single grain bourbon is made from 100% NY corn and aged in special small American Oak barrels. Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey a nice drop considering it’s from the east coast. http://tuthilltown.com/.
From suits to shirts, stripes are definitely envogue and who better than the king of stripes Paul Smith, still doing it better than the rest! While it’s not cheap it’s never a bad thing to have one expensive shirt in your cupboard. http://www.paulsmith.co.uk. As a back up plan Banana Republic is a great alternative at a fraction of the price, $79.59 http://bananarepublic.gap.com.
Fossil, great value and while it doesn’t have the cachet of a Rolex it will last you a lifetime (and it still tells time just as good!) New Analog Black Dial retails for $85.00 on www.fossil.com.
The fact is men refuse to ask for directions, not sure why. My only solution other than driving around lost for hours pretending you know where you’re going, is a GPS system. Garmin’s latest GPS device, nuvi 3700 redefines the look and feel of a personal navigation system starting at $349.00. http://www.techtechies.com/20100420/technology-news/garmin-nuvi-3700-series-the-ultra-thin-sexy-gps-device.html
The perfect solution to a midlife crisis! The 2010 Dodge Challenger will make you feel years younger. Starting at $23,000 for a V6 but why setting for a V6 when you can have a 5.7 litter V8 hemi all muscle for $33,000. http://www.dodge.com/hostc/vsmc/vehicleSpecModels.do?modelYearCode=CUD201003
If your midlife crisis is in a real extreme state the only thing we can suggest is an electric long board and then lots of therapy. http://www.e-glide.com/ retailing for $649.00.
Cheers!