HA! Now men get to suffer the squeezing and pinching of the miracle shapewear, Spanx! New Spanx for Men Undershirts ($55-58, available for pre-order) are "cotton compression undershirts" available in tank, crew neck, or v-neck styles, all of which supposedly firm the chest, flatten their... [More]
Every lil' D.I.T. (Diva In Training) needs My Little Black Bib ($14)! This adorable bib is ultra stylish with a faux pearl necklace. Plus it will keep little miss thang looking oh so chic when she chows down!... [More]
Looking for a gift for the macho man in your life? May we suggest Beer Soaps ($5 each)? No, they won't make your dude smell like the morning after a frat party, but actually rather clean & refreshing. And, although he probably won't care, they're... [More]
Your little dude would love to cruise around in the American Retro Pedal Tow Truck ($320)! This cool pedal truk was inspired by the famous "sad face" pedal cars of the late 1940's and early 1950's. This play truck is made from heavy guage steel... [More]
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Dudes that are into computers and such will Microcontroller Cufflinks ($45) to death. That's right, they're basically computer chips. These swanky suit accessories are meant for the men who probably care more about programming than romancing, but that doesn't mean we can't treat them to... [More]
Do you know someone who loves bikes and beers? Well we know quite a few! The Bike Chain Bottle Opener ($15) is the perfect little gadget for this special person. Your pal can uncap his favorite beverage with this bottle opener made of recycled bike... [More]
If you've got a geeky guy attached to the hip or your own personal Dr. Dreamy, maybe the Neuron Tie ($30) is the perfect V-Day gift. Axons and dendrites in the synaptic space make a bitchin' graphic, and these cool patterns are printed from an... [More]
A fabulous shower gift for a mom-to-be and a great way to start spoiling that little princess before her grand arrival - the Silver Leaf First Year Frame ($59) is a must-have for every family. It is made of wood with a stunning silver-leaf overlay.... [More]
It happens. One of your friends has just been dumped by That Slimeball, and is facing a lonely Valentine's Day. (Or, even worse, said friend has ditched the Slimeball but now, facing a sea of red hearts in the drugstore, is unwisely thinking of taking... [More]
Valentine's Day: it strikes fear into the hearts of kids with crushes and married-fifty-years types alike. Why? It's just a day... Okay, a day fraught with overblown expectations and way too many stereotypes. That's why, this year, we're presenting gift ideas that will really mean... [More]
You may think aftershave only benefits him, but you're wrong: razor burn from kissing a stubbly-chinned hipster is a) itchy, b) burny, and c) hard to cover up with concealer. For Valentine's Day, snag him a bottle of Arcona Men Resolve Soothing Aftershave Balm ($24)... [More]
This Barbie's got a serious shoe addiction! We're in awe of the Barbie by Christian Louboutin's ($150) petite pairs of Louboutin pumps complete with matching shoe boxes. This catsuit-wearing wonder is a collector's item so make sure to take extra special care of her. This... [More]
The Princess Baby Bling Shoes ($134) are truly to die for! They're perfect for any P.I.T. (Princess In Training) from 3 months through the toddler years. These sassy Converse are blinged out with sparkling rhinestones. As if the crystals weren't enough, a crown, heart and... [More]
"As convenient as a credit card." (Hah. We all know how far into the hole that mentality got us). Personally, we hate stupid utensils that don't fit nicely in our hands, but the clever Credit Card Cutlery ($9) may have mini appeal behind its industrial... [More]
Charm your guy by giving him old fashioned man glam with the Olive Wood Shaving Set ($200). Handcrafted in Germany, this set has vintage beauty with the modern practicality of Gillette® Mach 3® blades. Of course, the dashing metal accents don't go unnoticed... Display it... [More]
Hay-looo hunky Santa! Every once in awhile it's appropriate to make your significant other, or just some drunk guy you picked up, wear some festive undies just for your viewing pleasure. Might as well have this Candy Striped Boxer Set ($11) on hand just for... [More]
Can't figure out what to get that girlfriend that hates everything? Well the hunkahunkaburnin' love of Sex in the City fame has a calender that'll make her sweat. We dare you to take one peek at the Gilles Marini 2010 Calendar ($20) and keep your... [More]
The Outblush office has achieved consensus for perhaps the first time ever, though it might just be because we don't have perfect attendance today: we're agreed that pretty much every little girl in the country would love one of these. The Happily Ever After Disney... [More]
In case you've been hiding under a rock and didn't realize it, Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes shopping - office Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchanges, those last minute gifts you end up scrambling for because someone else got... [More]
GetFlipped overlays two images to create a custom animated photo. It's like getting your own holographic trading card without the necessity of having to do anything famous. Flipped photos would make great gifts - get your folks baby photo/current pic combos of you and your... [More]
Even if our man doesn't need or want expensive underwear, the eye-candy filled Precision Underwear website is worth lingering in. The boxer brief Trunk ($52-59) style is especially appealing - with an embellished backside criss-cross, we'd feel like we were styling our men. Besides being... [More]
Exclusive to our beloved Nordstrom, the New Moon Fashion Line is mostly geared toward, shall we say, younger fans, but we're digging the accessories a little too hard. The Edward bag Clip ($36) features faceted beads, shiny charms, a crystal-studded 'E' and the Cullen family... [More]
Our tech-geek guy pals over at Ben's Bargains always have pretty sweet giveaways going on Black Friday, and this year's are no exception. Prizes include: a Vegas Pro Software Bundle worth $600 from Sony, a 16GB iPod Nano from Accessory Geeks, a $200 Restaurant.com gift... [More]
You're probably wondering, given the current economic climate, how you're going to be able to afford any holiday presents for the friends & fam this year, right? We were, too, until we found out that this year's sales might be some of the best ever!... [More]
Being a weirdo is sometimes exhilarating, and the vintage print inspired Strangegirl Gift Set ($44) will take us right over the edge of normalcy. The Curtsy Brooch, Mustache Flowers Necklace, and Framed Faces Earrings are all packaged together in a charming gift box for a... [More]
If you believe that you're never too old to doublefist your beers, we've found the perfect contraption for you. The Beer Belt ($18) is life-changing and possibly one of the best ideas anyone has ever had! This could very well be a life saver for... [More]
In times like these, it's nice to give gifts (whether they're for someone else or yourself) that are so classic, they'll never go out of style. We love anything and everything from Aspinal of London for just that reason, but they also have some seriously... [More]
If you have kids to buy for this holiday season and you'd rather not fight your way through a fluorescent tube-lit toy store trying to beat everyone else in the place to the last of some particular TV tie-in, you might want to consider personalized... [More]
Only a few more weeks days until New Moon premiers and tweens and adults (ahem) alike cannot wait to see the latest installment from the Twilight series. We came across this Barbie Twilight Assortment Case ($88) and thought it would be a fabulous gift for... [More]
The Cuddle Plush Chair ($99) is fit for a king....or the little prince of your house that prefers to be called the king! This ultra plush chair is perfect for any boy's room. It is guaranteed to be the softest seat in the house as... [More]
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In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here ya go, Amy J!
You can always try a Mozi Waratah Laptop Sleeve ($55, #1 in pic) and pop it into any old bag or tote bag. Mozi sleeves come in a bunch of pretty prints and in sizes for a lot of laptops.
Okay, yes, this Riku Laptop Bag ($95, #2) is black, but we don't think it's manly. In fact, we're kinda digging the anime-inspired Swiss design.
Classic more your thing? Choose a Franklin Covey Alyssa Laptop Bag ($169, #3) in green or black.
For earthier styles, we love this Grainne 17" Messenger Bag from J'Tote ($195, #4). It features leaser-cut leather engraving and lots of interior pockets.
Finally, just because it's a)cute and b)red, we're digging on Kajsa Rydberg's Red Rose 17" Laptop Bag made strikingly strong with embroidered neoprene ($85). Very chic.
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