Holiday Gift Guide For Her

Holiday Gift Guide For Her

The age-old question, “what do women really want for Christmas?” will surely be on many men’s mind this weekend as we are approaching the “one week before Christmas” mark.  Scholars and anthropologists have all attempted to answer this question, but to no avail.  So, it dawned on us that in order to answer this question, we would have to get the answer directly from a woman (and in our case, two to be exact).  As such, we sought out two FRESHLY.EDUCATED.WOMEN and got them to shed some light on: what women really want for Christmas.

Written by Gurbani Marwah & Amanda Wong

“No matter what your budget, this handy guide will help you find the perfect gift for that perfect girl.  Take it from us – this is our letter to Santa!”

All I Want For Christmas

Versace pour Homme Gift Set ($89)

For the man who has everything, a refined scent to wear on any occasion. Versace pour Homme is created from essential Mediterranean ingredients and evokes a contemporary vision of warmth and strength.

Pour Homme Gift Set includes:

• Eau de Toilette 100 mL
• Hair & Body Shampoo 100 mL
• After Shave Balm 100 mL

Available at Holt Renfrew, http://www.holtrenfrew.com/.

Style Blunders: The Long Nail

Style Blunder

Fashion is an expression of oneself through style and clothing. It is an art form that lives for creativity and breathes audaciousness. And while we here at FRESHLY.EDUCATED.MEN believe that men should be fearless when it comes down to their style, we must admit, there are some…misjudgments in fashion that most men make. So we will put the spotlight on these “Style Blunders” and provide the remedy for each one.

We attempt to comprehend “The Long Nail”.

How To Buy A Handbag As A Gift

How To Buy A Handbag As A Gift

To many men, handbags are misinterpreted as something that are frivolously bought by women.  To their bewilderment, they are just a “leather sack that just holds stuff.” But for women, handbags are the embodiment of style, personality, and for most, status.  It is the one piece that does not have to fit, nor does it require any alterations.  And for the true fashion connoisseurs, handbags are collectible pieces that appreciate with time and posses a rich legacy.  Much like a suit to men, handbags are the females’ armour.  A woman could be conveying the most boring look, but add a beautifully crafted handbag to the ensemble and the look is freshly altered.  And while handbags do indeed hold the woman’s contents, they equally reflect her grace and identity.

Seeing as though Christmas is just about a week away, many men will begin their gift hunt, and one of the few gifts that men realize that cannot go wrong with women, is a handbag.  But while most men realize this, they are completely lost when it comes to the woman’s handbag territory.  It’s as if this hunt will take them on a journey to the handbag hinterlands of fashion.  As such, we will guide you through this new terrain and aim to help you get your female gift-receiver that dream handbag she’s been lusting over.

All I Want For Christmas

The New Yorker Gold with Black Alligator - NY-GLD-BKAL ($325)

It seems as though there is a certain misconception about the meaning of luxury.  Many men perceive it as flashing anything large and extravagant, while others prefer to mimic the lifestyles of others.  Quite the contrary.  It is in fact in the man’s finer details that exude such luxury.  From his jacket lapel to the condition of his shoes, it is in the littlest of details that will tell the man’s worth.  As such, M-Clip has crafted the quintessence of luxury.  For the man who evokes “upscale elegance and class”, The New Yorker Money Clip delivers the upscale look of traditional refinement wherever he uses it.  Finished in 18k gold and crafted with genuine American alligator skin inserts,The New Yorker Money Clip not only oozes finesse and savoir-faire, it is also the best handmade money clip in the world.  It can hold up to 20 bills and 12 credit cards (by way of their “Neoprene® rubber grip pads”).  Practical and with panache, we can bid adieu to those pesky mundane wallets.

Available at Gotstyle The Menswear Store, 489 King Street West, (416) 260-9696, http://gotstylemenswear.com/.

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1 LOVE T.O. Pop-Up Shop

1 LOVE T.O. T-Shirt

December 16 2009 : One Day Only

What do you get when you fuse a simple t-shirt and the even more simple declaration of 1 ♥ T.O.?  A Toronto movement that is destined to become iconic in nature.  From its inception, the 1 ♥ T.O. t-shirts have represented the joy and pride we all share in our great city.  From its appearances abroad to its showing in the home city, there’s a little bit of Toronto in every part of the world.

Our friends over at 1 ♥ T.O. is hosting a “Pop Up Shop/Night Market” December 16 2009 and they invite you to come share and join in on the party…

Toronto Olympic Torch Relay

© VANOC/COVAN

December 17 2009 to December 19 2009

“We are thrilled to have the Olympic Flame travel through so many of our city neighbourhoods.  I encourage all Torontonians to demonstrate their pride in our city and show support for our Canadian athletes by cheering the Torch along the way.” Mayor David Miller

All I Want For Christmas

Sony MHSPM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera ($199.99)

Life is a funny thing.  Never ’tis a dull moment in our great metropolis, one never really knows what life will offer, and for moments when situations just seem to, well…happen, one must be prepared to document such occurrences.  And for the man constantly on the go (we are prime examples), the Sony MHSPM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera is the perfect accessory.  Designed for the bustling urbanite, the Sony MHSPM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera is equipped with HD MP4 video that will play nicely with sites like YouTube.  It also snaps off sharp, 5-megapixel still shots with ease.  This little miracle is compact enough to store in a man’s pocket, yet advanced enough to make the media files small enough to effortlessly transfer them to a PC or Mac via USB.  At only about 1.7″ wide and 2.4″ tall, this gizmo does it all.  And did we also mention that it features a unique lens system that can swivel up to 270 degrees, allowing for easy self-shooting if he chooses to post videos of himself on a website?  A camera after our own heart…

Available at Future Shop, http://www.futureshop.ca/; Sony Style Toronto Eaton Centre, 416-971-7589, http://www.sonystyle.ca/.

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My Toronto

A picture says 1000 words.  In this age of hustle and bustle, we tend to forget that our city has amazing visuals that tell our story.  We may pass by an intersection, a road, a building, a person, a shop many times without appreciating its beauty.  Every week we want to give you a unique perspective from a local Toronto photographer through their eyes.

What they capture may tell an untold story.

Subway Reader - "When you're on the final pages of a book, it's easy to miss trains and stops."

Shot by Sam Javanrouh of http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/

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All I Want For Christmas

All I Want For Christmas...

As the countdown towards Christmas begins, many will undertake the time-honoured tradition of hunting down gifts for their loved ones.  We here at FRESHLY.EDUCATED.MEN have noticed that finding the perfect gift for the FRESHLY.EDUCATED.MAN appears to be an intricate affair for many.  So it seems fitting that we showcase some gift ideas that will both wow and amaze him.  Although these pieces may mirror the pieces on our own “wish list”, nevertheless, we feel that it is our civic duty to aide our fellow peers when it comes to a FRESHLY.EDUCATED worthy gift.