1. I'm a huge fan of gift accessories. No big surprise here. I can't walk out the door without multiple pieces of jewelry and a scarf, so naturally I can't hand over a gift without a few accompaniments that just complete the whole package. This year I'm going with All Alan, All the Time so my main squeeze can hear The Hangover's biggest hit and his hysterical one liners whenever he wants.
2. Have a video gamer on your hands? What guy doesn't love spending hours in front of a tv playing with a controller? Yet to meet one myself. For the latest in video game technology pick up Microsoft Kinect
3. A timeless gift idea? Give him a great time-keeper. I am loving J. Crew's Timex Watch The perfect balance of classic and cool.
4. For the movie buff, social media guru or TV aficionado(or all of the above) there is really only one gift that will do. Apple TV. This way he can stream Netflix, YouTube, and record TV shoes all with one compact machine. Added bonus: about 1/4 the wires of any other TV system.
5. The right cologne can be just as much a gift for you as it is for him! My top pick is Dolce & Gabbana for Men. If hints of bergamot, cedar and tobacco scroll through Sephora's extensive assortment. Just do me one favor. Do not buy your guy a cologne after a woman's namesake. There is nothing less sexy than saying your man wears Chanel.
6. Odds are, your guy looks to you for fashion advice. I used to spend hours researching sports and the latest technologies to satisfy my athletic/closet techy boyfriend. Turns out, each gifting opportunity he was kind of looking forward to what clothes I would buy him. I still try to surprise him with my sporty know-how from time to time, but it's nice to know that he's just as excited about me buying him something that requires no research on my end at all. Like his favorite country singer says, it just comes natural. A sure thing? Ralph Lauren's classic half zip sweater.
7. Treat him to a concert of one of his favorite bands, and watch him sing your praise.
8. I've always had a thing for athletes - maybe it's just the after effects of my Posh Spice obsession growing up. For the athlete one thing is true. While you may have heard that the way to his heart is through his stomach, I'm here to tell you that the way to an athlete's heart is through his sport. Sports paraphernalia, tickets to a game, autographed photos, whatever it is, it's a way to show that you're paying attention (despite your little habit of napping on the couch during game day).
