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Bib Necklaces

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:13:24 +0000

bib necklaces. Named (we assume) for the amount of neck and chest real estate they occupy, bib necklaces come in a wide variety of styles (from early Roman to urban chic), materials (beads, stones, fringes), and price ranges. The one shown here is on sale for $105 at Banana Republic and looks versatile enough for both work and weekend.]]>

Han Cholo Jewelry for Men and Women

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:12:33 +0000

Han Cholo jewelry. Designed by a DJ who grew up in the LA music and art scenes (and who used to work for Grand Royal), these rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings reflect various hip hop, science fiction, and fantasy themes. Shown here is the turntable ring, but we've also got our eyes on the breakdancing and boombox pendants. ]]>

Issey Miyake Watches

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:41:51 +0000

cologne, now has a line of men's watches. Each watch was designed by a different architect, industrial designer, or contemporary artist. Shown here is our favorite, the Vakio (Finnish for "constant" or "standard"), designed by Harri Koskinen, the guy who designed the iconic block lamp. A perfect gift for frequent travelers or guys with girlfriends in different time zones.]]>

Vans Watches

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:21:19 +0000

Vans watches. We had no idea the shoe company did accessories. The "Bay Blocks" '80s-looking model shown here comes in several different color combinations and costs less than $40. Wear it with the classic Vans checkerboard slip-ons.]]>

Oakley MLB Flak Jacket Sunglasses

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:04:16 +0000

Oakley MLB Flak Jacket sunglasses, but the shades will definitely appeal to fans. Each pair uses a specific team's colors ("Red Sox Red" shown here), with a faint team logo laser etched onto the bottom corner of the lens. The sunglasses filter out 100% of all UV rays and come with 2 nose pads for a customized fit. Teams include the Angels, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Mariners, Mets, Padres, Phillies, Red Sox, Tigers, and Yankees. See all Oakley sunglasses.]]>

45 Adapter Cufflinks

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:43:53 +0000

45 adapter cufflinks. The perfect gift for any guy with a Serious Record Collection, these handmade sterling silver cufflinks add some old school flair to otherwise staid office attire. ]]>

Smith & Wesson Dog Tag Watch with Carabiner

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:02:07 +0000

Smith & Wesson dog tag watch? It comes with a carabiner to attach it to your belt loop, and a chain for wearing it as a necklace. (So it should appeal to both men and women.) Best of all, your dads and grads will be able to tell people they own a Smith & Wesson! Choose black, silver, or green. Prices start under $20. More Smith & Wesson watches. More dog tag watches.]]>

Oakley Flying Tigers Sunglasses

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:19:46 +0000

Flying Tigers sunglasses, whose artwork is based on the original Tigers' fuselage designs. The shades have Plutonite lenses that filter out 100% of all UV rays, a 3-point fit for comfort, and impact-resistant frames. And they come in a special collector's box. Although the Oakley site is sold out of them, other online stores still have a few in stock. More Oakley sunglasses.]]>

Brookstone Digital Photo Watch

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:54:41 +0000

Brookstone photo watch is part watch and part digital photo frame. It holds 60 photos that you can display one at a time, or scroll through with the slideshow function. Getting photos onto it is easy - just drag and drop from your PC or Mac. A great gift for parents and grandparents, or anyone who wants to show off their vacation photos. ]]>

Double Strand Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:56 +0000

pearl bracelet from Blue Nile? It's got 2 strands of freshwater cultured pearls and a (sentimental) sterling silver double heart clasp. It works with both office and evening attire, and costs just $55. More Blue Nile pearl bracelets. More Mother's Day gifts under $100.]]>

Cole Haan Sunglasses

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:26:11 +0000

Cole Haan sunglasses are like Cole Haan shoes, belts, and bags: Understated, high quality, timeless, and expensive but worth it. And now Zappos has more than 60 pairs of them, for men and women, in styles ranging from Risky Business to John Lennon to Fashionista (our words, not theirs). Choose plastic or metal frames in a variety of colors. All sunglasses come with protective (sometimes leather) cases. And when you buy from Zappos, shipping is always free, including return shipping if you change your mind. Browse our Sunglasses department for more brands and styles.]]>

Nixon Groove Watch

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:02:03 +0000

Groove watch might not be the best choice for the office, but it's certainly a fun alternative for evenings and weekends, or when you don't want to wear your fancy Movado to the playground with the kids. The case and bezel are made out of stainless steel, while the strap is made out of polyurethane. Choose yellow/grey, grey/pink, black/black, black/white, or purple/white. $75 from Amazon. More Nixon watches for men and women.]]>

Nixon Murf Watch

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:30:33 +0000

Murf watch looks so cool, Steve Jobs probably wishes he'd designed it himself. Available in several colors, the watch looks like something out of the 1970s, especially the one shown here with the wood grain effect. The large square face is half covered, but the time is displayed in the lower half on rotating hour and minute wheels. There's also an LED light so you can see the time in the dark. But be warned: We hear it's quite heavy. How retro! More Nixon watches.]]>

Shamrock Pendants

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:09:04 +0000

shamrock pendants. Each pendant has 3 heart-shaped gemstones (alexandrite shown here) surrounding a small diamond, set in 14K yellow or white gold. A nice complement to your claddagh ring.]]>

Ed Hardy Sunglasses

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:10:11 +0000

sunglasses. Instead of big letters or logos, the temples have fun tattoo imagery - some even use Swarovski crystals. See all Ed Hardy apparel.]]>

Juicy Couture Jewelry for Valentine's Day

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:15:18 +0000

Juicy Couture's jewelry collection is affordable, fun, and sometimes really pretty. Choose from hundreds of charms and/or charm bracelets, earrings, and more. Our favorite is this "wish" crystal bow and arrow pendant on a gold chain. Just $48 at Nordstrom.]]>

Vestal Montecarlo Watch

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:36:19 +0000

Vestal Montecarlo watch manages to be both retro and futuristic at the same time. Vestal uses music as inspiration for its watches; we think of this one might be a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. The Montecarlo comes in several different colors and materials. Prices start at $140. More Vestal watches.]]>

iPod Cufflinks

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:53:56 +0000

iPod cufflinks. Perhaps they might give him some ideas. Maybe someday, instead of wearing rhodium silver-plated, enamel-painted cufflinks shaped like iPods, we can wear actual iPods in our shirt cuffs, and beam the music wirelessly to our headphones. Until then, the cufflinks are a fun gift for music nerds - male or female. They cost less than $30, and thanks to the rhodium, never need polishing. More cufflinks.]]>

Compass Cufflinks

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:38:07 +0000

Compass cufflinks. Because as far as we know, they haven't managed to cram GPS units into cufflinks yet. Yes, these cufflinks actually have working compasses - which he can play with during long, boring office meetings, or use if he gets hopelessly lost in the satellite parking lot. See also: Cufflinks with working watches. More holiday gifts for him.]]>

Betsey Johnson Embellished Bracelet Watch

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:51:25 +0000

Betsey Johnson bracelet watch. Featuring 3 rows of glittering rose-colored stones on a silvertone metal band, the watch has a modern, rectangular face with Roman numerals at 3 and 9, and it's water-resistant to 30 meters. More Betsey Johnson watches. See all Betsey Johnson clothes and accessories.]]>