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Couture Boudoir Photography For Valentine’s Day

January 11, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as For Him, Luxury Gifts at 4:47 pm | Comments off

Ladies, let’s be honest. It’s pretty easy to buy women gifts. Throw a couple diamonds or a spa package our way, and most of us will be completely content. Men, however, aren’t that easy, particularly when it comes to romantic gifts. He probably doesn’t want, say, any frilly underthings. However, he probably does want to see you in your frilly underthings. So, then, what’s better than commemorating your beauty in a way that he can enjoy at his leisure. Critsey Rowe is an international photographer who will help you take the boudoir photos of your (and his) dreams.

Boudoir photography is the kind of personalized gift that can go wrong really quickly. The wrong photographer, the wrong lighting, or the the wrong concept can take it from a sexy, but tasteful, gift to something smutty and declasse pretty fast. Critsey Rowe is a woman who gets the job done in a beautiful way. Choose the attitude you’re going for: sassy, sultry, couture, or any combination, and let her take pictures that both of you will love. Throw in a bow and this is basically the perfect Valentine’s gift for any man.

Robin Rotenier Button Cuff Links

November 30, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Him, Holiday Gift Ideas at 1:15 pm | Comments off

Buying gifts for fashionable men is hard. I’ve found that it’s just a lot more difficult to figure out what will work for them. Plus, if you’re anything like me, men’s sizes are a total mystery to you. How can I tell what size your neck is? Cuff links are a traditional gift for a reason. They come in one size fits all, so the only trick is figuring out which style will work.

These button cuff links are absolutely timeless, and, I think, pretty ageless, too. The low key rose gold finish makes them classic enough for a bonafide gentleman with semi-conservative taste, but their quirky irreverence allows them to work for a young, urban hipster. Either way, they’re streamlined and practical, and if the rose gold is too noticeable, they also come in yellow or white gold. These could be perfect for a man you know very well or a man that you barely know at all, and either way, they’re a much better choice than a tie.

Dottling Colosimo Watch Safe

November 27, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Him, Holiday Gift Ideas at 10:00 pm | Comments off

What do you buy for the man who has everything and can buy anything he wants? Something beautiful and unique to protect his purchases, perhaps. This stunning Colosimo watch safe is made by Dottling, the reknowned German safe-maker. The Colosimo is named after Jim Colosimo, who was a bank robber in the early 20th century. Safes that look like this one were in heavy use during his gangster days, albiet at thirteen times the size. The Colosimo is a mere 11″ square.

The Colosimo has 16 radially arranged locking bolts and 32 gilged cogs to make it work, and it weighs an extraordinary 66 pounds. It’s made of stainless steel, and the interior is built to accommodate either a watch winder or a cigar humidor. It opens with a three-number combination and comes with mounting equipment. And, it looks seriously amazing, more like a designer accent than a security item.

John Varvatos Cashmere Hoodie

November 14, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Apparel, For Him, Holiday Gift Ideas at 9:00 am | Comments off

There are few things as luxurious and practical as cashmere. It’s soft, it’s lightweight, it’s warm, it’s the perfect cold weather fabric. My black cashmere hoodie is literally the best Christmas gift I’ve ever received, and since then, I’ve been on the lookout for other versions to gift to others.

This John Varavtos leather-trimmed cashmere hoodie is the perfect holiday gift for the most stylish man on your shopping list. While most of Varvatos’ designs are heavily rock-n-roll inspired, this one is low key enough to work for men who maybe aren’t that rock-n-roll.

The leather trim is restricted to the pockets and shoulders, so it’s very discreet, and it also reinforces areas that will get the most wear. The pockets also zip, which, if you wear a lot of hoodies, you know is really handy. I’ve lost countless lip balms, dollar bills, and even credit cards from unzippered pockets. The front zipper zips both up and down, which will come in handy to give your man room after all the giant holiday meals you’ll be eating.

This hoodie has it all: comfort, style, and practicality. For $599, it’s a no brainer.

Dress to the nines

August 10, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Him at 8:00 am | Comments off

When men dress they seem to forget about the one most important piece, the shoes.  You can convert a complete wardrobe around each pair of shoes in your closet.  Every corporate executive that I have ever met in this day and age look at shoes as nothing more then that.  Scuffed up, not polished, and worn.

If you want to impress especially in today’s modern world you should consider starting with your shoes.

The shoe maker of our forefathers is still around today.  Crockett and Jones in Northampton England has been creating the perfect shoes for well over a decade.  Their unique collection represents quality of the highest level in the art of shoe making.  The exceptional contour fit of their glove like feel on your feet is just one of many excellent qualities.  In every pair of shoes over  eight weeks of painstaking perfection goes into each of them.  In today’s age your looking at anywhere from six hundred dollars and up for these fine pieces of art for your feet.

Jack Black Offers Luxurious Shave

May 12, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Him at 5:37 am | Comments off

Much has been said in recent years about the metrosexual but no one caters better to that special man in your life than Jack Black. The luxurious skin care line offers lightweight products that go on easily and can absorb quickly. The products do not leave behind a residue but rather offer a clean natural scent and a refreshing feeling.

The Beard Lube Conditioning Shave is one of the line’s most popular products. Each product delivers the closest, most comfortable shave designed to improve the appearance and condition of the skin.

Start your routine off by layering on the Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather, which provides a thick, rich lather that lifts whiskers up and away from the skin allowing for a super close shave and protection against razor burn, irritation, nicks and cuts. The Post Shave Cooling Gel is made with aloe, sage and lavender to calm irritated skin. It also relieves redness while providing serious razor burn relief.

If you are looking to merely clean your skin, try the Face Buff Energizing Scrub made with Vitamin C and menthol. The small scrubbing particles are designed to remove dirt and dead skin cells for a closer shave. Not into the traditional shave? The Electric Shave Enhancer just may be the perfect fit for you – the balm props up whiskers for an exceptionally close shave.

Jack Black doesn’t just specialize in shaving products. There is an entire line of healthy skin care products, including Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser, Eye Balm Age Minimizing Gel, Double Duty Face Moisturizer with SPF 20, and a deep detox clay mask. Finish off your routine with the Line Smoother Face Moisturizer designed to help fight the signs of aging. This product really helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by sloughing off the top layer of skin, revealing younger, smoother skin beneath.

Jack Black also offers a body care, hair care, sun care and fragrance line as well. For more information, visit www.getjackblack.com.

Valentine’s Day In Paris!

January 7, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Her, For Him, Hot Hotels at 12:27 pm | (1) Comment »

This 2010 why not sweep your sweetheart off their feet with Valentine’s Day in Paris?

Right now Concorde Hotels & Resorts is making a luxurious romantic getaway possible with packages from February 5 to the 28th with rates starting around $300. 

It’s time to kiss her in the City of Lights, isn’t it?

Voltaic Solar Messenger Bag, Just Add Sunlight

April 28, 2006 | Posted by bLavish as For Her, For Him, Gadgets, How the Rich Survive at 1:46 pm | Comments off

Battery charging getting you down?  Let the Voltaic Solar Messenger Bag cure you of those worries.  Outfitted with pockets a plenty this unique messenger bag or laptop case is wired to charge your cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras, Crackberries, or just any device that runs on 5, 5, or 7.2 volts.  Just add sunlight.

The 14 1/2″ x 4″ x 11 1/2″  lightweight bag features scratch-resistant solar panels that are waterproof and durable enough to withstand the forces of everyday life.  This beautifully designed solar messenger includes a car charger socket, USB adaptor, AC charger & 11 other adaptors.  So, no matter what you have to charge, X-rated or not, you have all the tools you need on the go.  Now if it just came in pink…  Cost, $235.

Eau Noire by Christian Dior, the Enticing Men’s Cologne

April 12, 2006 | Posted by bLavish as For Him, Heavenly Scents at 12:43 pm | Comments off

Eau Noire is one of the first three colognes launched by Christian Dior since 1947, and they can stop here.  Eau Noire is an enticing fragrant display of cologne creation; with oriental lavender, cedar, thyme and vanilla complimenting each other in a delicate, yet bold bouquet, Dior has make their mark.

I think I might spray down my favorite teddy bear with a quick spritz and enjoy the scent as I snuggle through the night.  This couture cologne balances the black-tie lifestyle with woodsy and irresistible, natural charm.  Cost, $255 (16.9 oz bottle).

The Most Expensive Cowboy Boots on the Market

April 4, 2006 | Posted by bLavish as For Him at 11:56 am | (4) Comments »

Are you looking for the most expensive cowboy boots on the market today?  Then you’re looking for custom boots by Michael Anthony.  The Sonoma County, CA boot-maker prefers high-quality French or German calf leather as well as ostrich and alligator.  Why go to the zoo, when you can wear the zoo?

Be prepared for a 12-18 month delay and prices as high as $9,600 for these full croc boots with an Egyptian god inlay on the back.  I can’t help but think that I could probably become an Egyptian god for $10,000.  But that’s just me….

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