he's the bomb. valentine's gift guide.

ain't he the [spice] bomb?
while we're sitting pretty in peach, we like our guys a little more dark and mysterious. here are my picks for [black] accessories that are masculine and edgy.

Viktor Rolf 'Spicebomb', $50

spicy. with notes of pink pepper & grapefruit, to cinnamon & saffron, to leather & tobacco, this just sounds manly. if not for the scent, get this for the bottle. it's just cool. 

Armani Exchange Bracelet Watch, $180

one word...sexy.

Nike Zoom Pegasus 31 Running Shoe, $100

athlete or not, the nike pegasus is a great neutral shoe that's stylish enough to wear whether he's working out or not.

Jack Black All-Over Wash, $28

the ultimate guy cleansing product for hair, face, and body. pair it with the Industrial Strength Hand Healer for those hard-working hands and the Intense Therapy Lip Balm to keep those lips kissable,

Diptyque 'Baies' Candle, $90

a man candle, or "mandle", as i recall hearing...the noire is presented in black colored glass with scents of rose and blackcurrant leaves.

Silk Skull Crossbones Tie, $15

is your man a suit? this cool tie would be perfect for casual edgy fridays.

The Riviera 53mm Sunglasses, $53

these shades will definitely raise the coolness factor of the person wearing them.

6-Pack of Beer Socks, $60

for the guy who will literally run for beer, how fun are these beer socks? not a beer drinker? liquor, wine, and even food socks available, too.

Filson Original Briefcase, $265

every guy needs a great briefcase. the original is rugged and functional with plenty of room. or splurge on the 72-Hour Briefcase which includes a Joey electronics charger that's perfect for your working guy on the go.

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what to drink?

rich and mellow wood-aged port wine.

Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port

pairs perfectly with many desserts. try serving it with a plate of figs, strawberries, and nuts.

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in case you missed it:

valentine's gift guide for her