December 22, 2015
Gift Ideas for Everyone Still on Your List
Marcellas Reynolds READ TIME: 11 MIN.
The holidays are a time to reflect on the year behind and look to the joys ahead in the one yet to come. It's a time to think about family, friends and those around us. As we ponder the devastating events that have occurred around the globe, I think we should, especially this year, show love to others. Those we love and those who might perhaps be a little less blessed than we are.
For the Big Kids on Your List
2016 WALL CALENDAR- #READNAKED
The Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2016 calendar and #ReadNaked campaign!
#ReadNaked aims to show that reading and literature can be sexy and fun and is essential for today's young gay or bisexual man. Stunning photography, with books and models, paired with quotes by award-winning, gay authors of color such as Richard Blanco, James Baldwin, Benjamin Alire S�enz, Rigoberto Gonz�lez, Justin Torres and Lysley Tenorio. The #ReadNaked calendar is undeniably beautiful and definitely shows the immense diversity of the gay male community.
#ReadNaked is all about pushing back at stereotypes of who readers are and demonstrates just how sexy and fun literature and reading can be. All proceeds go toward supporting the Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation's programming, which includes helping to ensure that LGBT books make it into high school libraries. $20
By the way, model Arad Winwin -- featured in the photo -- is part of the #ReadNaked Calendar, a great stocking stuffer and a great way to give back to our LGBT youth.
LABORATORY SHOT GLASSES
Are your favorite "chemical" experiments those that involve C2H6O, a bit of C6H12O6, and H2O infused with CO2? Then, you'll need a set of Laboratory Shot Glasses, complete with their mixing pipettes. A perfect gift for the geeky mixologist. This set includes four glasses: Two beakers, one Erlenmeyer flask, and a Florence flask. Each has measuring lines and holds just over one ounce of "liquid" (more if you trust yourself not to spill!).
$19.99 - thinkgeek.com
R2-D2 USB CAR CHARGER
R2-D2 whistles sadly when he detects a device that's run out of power. Make him bloop and bleep happily, by letting him use your vehicle's power to recharge your devices.
What's that,R2? He says,"Bloop bloop bleep," which we think means"Yay!"
For the Fashionistas on Your List
LAMBERT SNEAKER URI MINKOFF
One of the big trends on the Fall/Winter 2015 and Spring/Summer 2016 runways is trainers with suits and slacks. These high tops mix sophistication and sport in the chicest way possible.
TH� NOIR 29 LE LABO FRAGRANCES
Le Labo is killing the boutique fragrance game. Their custom made scents are wondrous! Th� Noir 29 (translation: Black Tea 29) is a mix of bergamot and fig with the warmth of cedar, vetiver and musk. It's sexy!
$160 - lelabofragrances.com
WOODLAND CAMO POP QUIZ BACKPACK HERSCHEL SUPPLY
Herschel Supply totes and bags are turning up on the backs and in the hands of fashionable men everywhere. And why not? Everybody wants to tote their stuff cute! The Pop Quiz Backpack is one of the hip brand's most popular styles and camo print is all the rage!
$70 - herschelsupply.com
POCKET DIAL AND POCKET REDIAL� FOR IPHONE 6/6S JIMMY FALLON FOR J. CREW
It's an iPhone case and pocket square in one because "carrying your phone in your pants is SO 2014." 100%of the net proceeds will be donated to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a Kenya-based charity that protects Africa's elephants from ivory poaching and extinction.
$48 / $15 - jcrew.com/mens
CASHMERE-LINED LEATHER SMARTPHONE GLOVES - J. CREW
The warmth and style of cashmere and leather specially treated to work with your iPhone and iPad! J. Crew makes it easy to answer calls and texts without pulling off your gloves!
SILL THROW - FELLS / �NDES
Made from one of the most luxurious fibers in the world... Peruvian baby alpaca. The cool grey and ecru herringbone weave, with its twisted fringe, comes wrapped in a hand cut, burnished and debossed leather strap. It's perfect for cozying up on a sofa. But, as an elegant over-sized wrap, any "girl" could wear it!
$395 - fellsandes.com
For the Fitness Conscious on Your List
UMORO ONE
For many, nutritional supplements are an important way to gain that extra edge to help achieve health goals. The Umoro One can carry protein shakes, meal replacements, water enhancers
and your favorite supplements within its lid. Use it as a water bottle throughout the day and whenever you need to take your supplements, just press the button to dispense the powder, shake and enjoy. The Umoro One will be the only bottle you will ever need.
$25 - umoro.com
STIMULATING ORGANIC MUSCLE RUB
Relieve sore muscles and stiff joints with this rub containing certified organic ingredients. A comforting gift for anyone who exercises. Warming and stimulating ginger aids with circulation and relaxes nerve pain.
$12 - moonvalleyorganics.com
THE RUN LOCK
For those runners, hikers, casual walkers... and perpetual key losers alike. The Run Lock is a portable, weather resistant key safe that was designed to hold even the biggest sets of luxury car and truck keys. Opens with a 4-digit combination that you can set and reset as many times as you want. Latch to any secure surface on your vehicle and go run with the peace of mind that your keys are safe.
$45 - therunlock.com
FITDECK BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE DECK
Keep the fitness fanatic in your life inspired with a workout that's fun and ever changing. FitDeck Bodyweight Cards contain illustrations and instructions describing hundreds of unique upper, middle, lower and full bodyweight exercises with no equipment or machinery required.
$15 - fitdeck.com
REPUBLIC OF TEA: GET BURNING
Perk up your pal on those sluggish- feeling days with this spicy, herbal tea designed to rev up your internal engine. The blend of cinnamon, rooibos and other herbs prized in Chinese medicine is a tasty way to boost energy and metabolism.
$12 - republicoftea.com
For the Techie on Your List
PHANTOM WIRELESS SPEAKER
Modesty isn't one of this manufacture's mantras. According to their website, this is "The best wireless speaker in the world." It's a unique patented invention, a blend of superior tech and a revolutionary new process created by Devialet. A power, clarity, and preciseness unlike anything you have ever heard before..."Ultra-dense sound with a physical impact." Amplitude from sub bass at 16hz, to ultra sharp sound at 25kHz with no background noise, no saturation, no distortion, all backed up with 3000 Watts and 105 decibels of power. Wired magazine says, "This is the We-Fi music system you've been waiting for."
$1,990 - devialet.com/phantom
POLAROID ZIP
A total hit at CES2015, the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow, was the pocket-sized Poloroid Zip... Who knew that Polaroid was still even in the game? This little instant mobile printer really is the little printer that could/or can -- print directly from your mobile phone or tablet via the dedicated mobile app with Bluetooth or NFC technology and in less than 60 seconds, it produces photo-quality, full-color outputs without using ink cartridges, ribbons, or toner. The new Polaroid Zip mobile printer uses the revolutionary ink-free Zero Ink Printing technology developed by ZINK Imaging. The key to the ink-free system is the patented ZINK Paper, an advanced composite material embedded with cyan, yellow and magenta dye crystals, with a protective polymer overcoat, which is heated to produce long lasting, smudge-proof images. Magic!!!
KUBE
It's all about the music again for this one-well, sort of. I get so tired of carrying all the extraneous gadgetry necessary for a great party... Here's a solution to those summertime treks to the beach, poolside or at the campsite. Sleek, stylish and thankfully, water resistant. This little gadget combines two vital components: Music and a place to store and keep your cold items on ice. Serve up the fun while you serve up cocktails from the 35-quart storage compartment of this handy little music/chill box. 125 decibels of high definition, crystal-clear audio that can be heard 500 feet away, for 20 hours of unforgettable outdoor experiences and with no cord in sight. You might just have to wait a little though, because this puppy is so new!
$199 - kubesound.com
SENNHEISER HD 598 HEADPHONES
One more for the ears... Perfect for the home theater hi-fi stereo fanatic who can't always listen through surround sound system or top-notch speakers. lightweight, retro look with velour padding guarantees comfortable wearing over long periods and the Sennheiser is compatible with virtually every audio device including phones, tablets, computers and stereo components. Audio is delivered through recessed drivers and an open-back design and the sound bounces off of "surround reflectors" for a sense of greater dispersion, which makes you feel as if you're actually in the concert hall, club, or recording studio as you listen.
$160 - amazon.com
THE INTEL COMPUTE STICK
Sometimes smaller is better! The candy bar-sized Intel Compute Stick fits in the palm of your hand and can be used with any HDMI-equipped display, turning it into a fully functional computer. Similar to Google's Chromecast, though it differs in the best possible ways... This little guy is much more than just a simple media streamer -- it's literally a full Windows PC! The Compute Stick is the most portable computer you can buy, is easy to set up and has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and wireless networking standard technology. The 19GB of available storage can be an issue, though there is plenty of storage and performance for light productivity, social networking, web browsing and streaming media, such as Netflix, Hulu, or games.
$130 - amazon.com
