Thursday, February 5, 2015

Valentine: "What can you get him?"

The weekend is planned. The dinner is reserved. The dress is picked. But one thing is still missing: the Gift!

Before any occasion, the first question we all think about (and when I say all I mean the ladies in general): “What should I get him?”


It is pretty easy to pick a gift for your mom, sister or friend, worst case scenario you get them a pair of earrings or maybe even a gift card.

But when it’s a man’s gift, there are no worst case scenarios! 

A watch?  he might not like to wear one.A tie? he might not be a suit and pants person. 
A perfume? Oh no! that is like the worst gift idea anyone can give to someone (anyone!).

Need help ladies? Okay relax, put your seat belts on and enjoy the ride through a list of the most amazing, classical and classy ideas for your better half, this V-day!

Some men are fans of accessories, especially those trendy bracelets; My personal favorite would be the Dinh Van bracelet. Menottes, Pi Chinois or Lame de Rasoir, all three choices make a perfect choice for a guy who likes wearing accessories.

Lame de Rasoir - Dinh Van
Menottes - Dinh Van


Pi Chinois - Dinh Van
P.S. Stay away from the necklaces, even a Cartier is a horrible, h.o.r.r.i.b.l.e. choice for a guy !

Cufflinks: These days most businessmen are becoming more and more into wearing cufflinks! It gives them a more “Manly” look, educated, successful and confident!

Now if he is a trendy person, go for something like the Menottes by Dinh Van, Tec Flex by Porsche Design or Kubus by Hugo Boss.

Menottes - Dinh Van

Tec Flex - Porsche Design


Kubus - Hugo Boss


Classy but not classical? C Allongé by Cartier,  Double Knot by Tiffany & Co, Creative by Montblanc, Iconic by Montblanc or the Disc by Tom Ford.

C Allongé - Cartier
Double Knot - Tiffany &Co

Creative - Montblanc

Iconic - Montblanc

Iconic - Montblanc

Disc - Tom Ford

Hats, cool hats like The Godfather hat or a bit of a Cuban style? Or how about the Funk by Hermès hat?

Funk - Hermès

And since its winter you might as well get with a pair of gloves! The Clous de Selle by Hermès would be a perfect choice here!

Clous de Selle -  Hermès

Now your man is not an accessories fan?

Is he a frequent traveler? How about a Tablet Cover by Tumi or a Slim Laptop Leather Brief?
Tablet Cover - Tumi

Slim Laptop Leather Brief - Tumi

No? Then go big and get him a carry on or duffel. I would personally get the Continental Expandable 4 wheel carry on by Tumi or the Framed Soft Duffel also by Tumi.

Continental Expandable 4 Wheel Carry On - Tumi
Framed Soft Duffel - Tumi

He’s a technology freak and always like to be up to date? If his phone never lasts more than 6 months with him, then you should get him a new one. 

The top two selling phones of this season are the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Iphone 6 in both editions.

Galaxy Note 4


Iphone 6


Iphone 6 Plus

P.S.: White colored phones are a NO! NO! NO! for any man

He spends most of his time writing e-mails and finishing work from his phone? Always looking for a pen to write with? 

Then how about you make it easier and with a touch for him? Go get him the Pix by Montblanc pen. It is used for all Samsung’s galaxy notes and as a roller-ball at the same time.

Pix - Montblanc

Fitness, Sports, healthy lifestyle freak? 

The main themes of the past few years: Men became obsessed with heading to the gym and building the perfect body with well curved six packs. 

Then how about you get him the Fitbit Charger Fitness Tracker and let him calculate and track all his activities? He might also get you interested to get one for yourself and do the activities “à deux”.

Fitbit Charger Fitness Tracker
Valentine comes during the winter season and this year we are lucky to have this season back in Lebanon. 

Our slopes are white powdery and looking great for some winter sports. Get him a brand new snowboard while at it. 

Mystery Snowboard by Burton is one out of too many choices and I just love the colors of this one (Red and Black)!


Mystery Snowboard - Burton

Last, but not least…. 

You can always go back to the classical style of gifts like a watch (but make a good sporty choice),

Chronograph Titanium Ltd - Porsche Design


A tie “De Valeur”,


Nattée de Soie - Hermès

A card holder,

Leather Cardholder - Tom Ford

Or even a DVD collection.


The Godfather Trilogy DVD Collection

Wishing you all a beautiful love season and hoping you will get the gift you wish for.

Happy Valentine Ladies! Make it a memorable one :) 


Monday, January 26, 2015

Valentine Escapades

Just when you thought the festive season was over comes Valentine’s Day!


Being by by far one of the most commercial festive days of the planet, Valentine’s day still holds a pinch of wonder, romance and love to everyone out there. After all, who would not like to be surprised on Valentine’s Day?

A romantic candlelight dinner, a romantic weekend or maybe even a sweet escapade to another country! 

A tropical island? why not but I would  still vote for the all-time classical romantic destination: Paris!  Maybe the Alpes? Naaa! Let’s go to Venice!

Places, choices and to help you out here are some sweet romantic ideas!

Europe. it’s cold but it’s Europe!

Paris! Let’s fly to Paris…. As Audrey Hepburn once said:  “Paris is always a good idea”.



3 days in Paris, a dinner in a 5 stars restaurant, a walk on the Champs Elysées, 



a stay at one of the fanciest hotels… 

Four Seasons - George V

Hotel de Crillon

Hotel du Louvre
Hotel Ritz Paris

Hotel San Regis

*drooling* maybe also a tour in the Louvre, 

La Galerie des Glaces - Château de Versailles

or the Versailles Castle gardens, 

Jardin de Versailles

Jardin de Versailles
not to forget  that you could never go to Paris without having a midnight walk on the Pont Alexandre III or run through  all the love locks hanged on Le Pont des Arts.

Pont Alexandre III

Pont des Arts
Not fan of the French scenery? Well then I have the perfect option for you and it comes right on time for Valentine: Venice, the perfect city to fall in love…. Again, and again and again!

Venice

The gondolas, the architecture and above all the Carnival: beautiful costumes, magnificent masks a city that takes you a thousand year back in time.

The Gondolas

Venice Carnival

Venice Carnival

And while you’re there, how about you attend the Valentine’s Masquerade Ball?

Masquerade Ball

Not really interested? You would rather be sitting next to a chimney, surrounded by beautiful mountains covered all in white? You’re a Winter sports fan by any chance? The perfect destination for you is the Swiss Alps!

Alpes

Zermatt specifically while you’re there! Escape to the Matterhorn, the mountain on the Swiss-Italian border.

Zermatt
The Matterhorn

Zermatt is in fact well known to be a city full of activities, gourmet restaurants and beautiful lodges. 

Whether you are a ski pro or beginner, or even you don’t ski but would enjoy a beautiful weekend with a breathtaking view, getting warm while sippin some fine wine, Zermatt is the place.

Hotel Coeur des Alpes

Matterhorn Focus Hotel

Matterhorn Focus Hotel

Not to forget that you can also pamper yourself in one of their luxurious spa!

Now that sounds like a perfect gateway!

I am not done yet and I feel lost myself!

For the warm hearted ones of you, oh well!  You can always fly to a tropical island where it will be summer in February.

Maldives for instance?


Log out of everything and indulge in the beautiful island: The view, the weather, the clear waters. Oh well… You’ll feel in heaven day and night!

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort

Baros Resort


And if the Maldives are not interesting enough for you, hit Bali!

The Temple - Bali
We all read or watched Eat, Pray, Love and fell in love with that island!Get to know a new culture, visit the temple, do activities, explore the villages and fall in love (with Bali, you should be in love with your partner anyway by now)!

Amadea Seminyak Hotel
Conrad Hotel
Dream Beach

Now I know that most of us say, “Valentine is a commercial holiday” but I bet that you would love your partner to surprise you with a romantic escapade! Who knows he might pop the question while at it!