What to buy a guy

according to my clients who are cute, funny guys

Don’t let a man fool you into thinking he’s low key and not into ‘stuff’. That’s absurd. Guys LOVE STUFF. So let’s cut right to the chase. Valentine’s Day is this week - and while picking out something for ourselves is easy, sometimes shopping for a guy is hard. So I asked my cool guy clients for guidance. Let’s get into it!

Ike Barinholtz in a fitting for his Emmys tux

Me: What’s a present you’d be excited to receive on Valentine’s Day (an actual present)?

Ike: I would love anything cocktail related! I got some beautiful rocks glasses a couple years back and the best part is they can be used immediately!

The men want bar-ware!

Reidel Rocks glasses $45

I would add these sculptural silicone ice molds $20

In case you also had to Google “what goes in a rocks glass” the answer is an Old Fashioned and this is a highly rated mix.

My two beautiful clients - Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael - both styled by me for Architectural Digest

My texts with Paul:

Me: What’s a Valentine’s present you’d like to get?

Paul: Should it be clothes

Me: It can be anything!

I don’t usually get in the fitting photo but this was a special suit

Paul’s picks:

1. Subscription to Dropout TV - A truly endless stream of all the best comedy.

2. The BEST FLASHLIGHT

3. The gift of BETTER SLEEP

4. This incredibly cool book which as Paul describes it is “If Robert Redford in his Prime made a movie like Point Blank”. SOLD.

   

   Paul’s upgraded backpack recommendation from Topo Designs

More ideas for everyone:

Does he snore? Do you? These Bose headphones keep you blissfully wrapped in your own cocoon of silence. Play music, a mediation, or my personal favorite, a white noise app, and you’ll sleep through whatever’s happening next to you.

Wear-it-all-the-time heart jewelry - vintage Tiffany / Elsa Peretti ring $235 (a smaller size here) code LOVE for 10% off

Need outfit inspo for your Valentine’s night out?

A perfect example of tonal dressing - pair this Jcrew red cashmere sweater with these silky bottoms and pointy boots

Sealing this letter with a kiss - happy Valentine’s day!

xo

Abby