For Him

August 25, 2012

For Him: The Selk’bag

Guys generally like the outdoors. They also generally like gadgets. Combine these two elements, and you’ve got one blockbuster product — the Selk’bag. Your man will be able to choose his own adventure with this in tow, and naturally be the envy of all of his friends for the awesome warmth and mobility that provides. Available in three sizes and five colors, the Selk’bag classic (pictured), $159. featured a nylon rip-stop, water resistant finish great for all seasons, providing warmth down to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also keep your hands concealed, or let them pop out, and a tapered knees design to permit flexible bending capabilities.
The weight of the classic bag itself varies depending on size (4-4.7 pounds), but you can also go for the Selk’bag lite, $99, which is 30% lighter (2.9-3.9 pounds) and also rolls up into a small, portable pouch! Fashion Pulse Fiancé climbed right into his classic bag, sent courtesy of the brand, and a few guy friends have already tried to borrow it! The Selk’bag gets a big thumbs up from us, and also makes a great gift for kids (see here – currently on sale for just $47.40!).

–Julia DiNardo

July 23, 2012

Sock Fancy For Her & Him

by Julia DiNardo

Make fun of me all you want, but I’m definitely one of those people that keep my feet enclosed in socks, slippers, or shoes at all times (yes, even when I sleep!). Call me strange, but digits just get so cold otherwise! I wanted to share some great sock options for the summer, as well as some fab sock gift options for that guy in your life. Enjoy!

Hue Perfectly Bare Hidden Liner, $6 , is a nylon and spandex combo’ed liner that let’s you choose from six colors and help to prevent chafing and blisters that exposure to leather and synthetic insides of shoes can cause. Plus, these have silcone on the heel so that they don’t slip or bunch on you throughout the day – genius!

BlackSocks Sock Subscription (or rather, “Sockscription”) — What a great idea! The market is flooded with subscription services for women (Birchbox, anyone?), but how about the guys? With Blacksocks, you can give the gift of socks for a variety of time duration options, in an abundance of style and color selections (cashmere, cotton, silk, and wool socks included!). Blacksocks also offers under shirts and underwear via subscription. You can try a pair of the brand’s Made in Italy socks starting at $12, with subscriptions and one time delivery of multiple pairs ranging from $30-$269.

Sock it to Me Owl Socks, $9, are insanely adorable! Style these with some retro peep toe platforms, so that the owls can ‘peep’ out — fantastic! Continue reading…

June 21, 2012

Beat the Heat & Perspiration with Natural Deodorant

by FashionPulseJoe

If you’re like me, you look forward to the summer months, but you don’t look forward to the body sweat and smells that accompany them. Thankfully, I’ve discovered a little three-trick ritual that keeps me smelling fresh during the hot and humid days of summer. The first step is a nice cool shower; nothing groundbreaking here. The second is, after you step out of the shower, while you are still swipe some natural alum under your armpits. This will help kill bacterial, and is all natural and odorless. Lastly, the application of a good natural deodorant.
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June 8, 2012

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide 2012; Proving Dad is Easy to Shop For

by fashion pulse contributor

[Patagonia Lightweight Travel Duffel Gear Bag, $69]

He may not wear a cape, but he’s super. Ok, I paraphrased something I read on a card, but still, you don’t have to be a daddy’s girl to spoil him rotten this Father’s Day! June 17th is not so far off, so think of all that dad has sacrificed for you: dance recitals, tea parties, games of Pretty Pretty Princess… yeah, he’s a good guy. Now, show dad how much you love and appreciate him with a gift that is as clever and as fun-loving as dad himself. Let’s shop our 12 picks for our Father’s Day Gift Guide 2012!

The furthest thing from a man-purse, this Patagonia duffel (above) will accommodate any active dad’s lifestyle. There is enough space and compartments to last him for days, and the bag still stuffs into its own pocket! We love that the handles can be made into a backpack as well-GENIUS!

[Winston Revolver Black Sunwear via Warby Parker, $95 for non-prescription]