We all know our puppers are part of the family, period. So why should they sit poolside on steamy days while everyone else splashes around? Now Luna or Charlie can join in the summer fun on their very own raft. As tempting as it is to just plop your pooch on one of your own […]
$120 at amazon.com The Moroccanoil Effortless Style 4-in-1 Blow-Dryer Brush has a mouthful of a name. (In case you were wondering, they count four as a round brush, blow dryer, curler, and straightener, a little bit of a cheat, but those in-1 products almost always are. I don’t hold that against them, though, because the […]
Briefcases have been largely replaced by polished backpacks, like this sleek and thoughtfully designed Troubadour Apex 3.0. Made of 90 percent recycled materials, it’s equally comfortable and convenient to tote to a meeting, the office, or through the airport. It boasts a super-strong bonded neoprene handle on top and a secret “stash” zippered pocket on […]
I recently discovered the Weatherman Travel Umbrella, and I’m impressed. I’m not the only one. This small-yet-might bumbershoot has a large and loyal following, which a scan of the Amazon reviews makes apparent. It’s compact and light, easily tucking into a tote bag or a carry-on. It’s also an ideal umbrella to leave in the […]
For the guy who is always well put together, it’s hard to go wrong with a fresh, clean fragrance – and John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal is just about ideal in that category. This citrusy, airy eau de toilette doesn’t even remotely overpower, so it’s safe for offices. It has a light lemon-peppery top note, […]
I love Urban Decay eye makeup. I just love it. It has dimension. The shades are so rich, whether subtle or high-impact. And they don’t fade. Like not for hours and hours and hours. (As an aside, I will go on record as saying the Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil is my all-time favorite eyeliner.. […]
I’m always tickled when I find a universal gift. No one thing is right for everyone, obviously, but by universal gift I mean something that will be appreciated by many different types of people. The kind of gift that works for a white elephant party, the sort of gift you like to keep on hand […]
Whether you’re shopping for a student, an entrepreneur, a remote staffer, a busy mom juggling a crazy life, or a grandparent with a genealogy hobby, they all have one thing in common: A laptop. This sturdy yet slim 14-inch laptop sleeve converts to a stand with a quick flip. The angle is adjustable, and it […]
I have quite a few perfumes that I love, for different moods and different seasons, for myself. But it can be hard to gift a perfume, even though it makes a wonderful present. The challenge comes in picking one that is virtually certain to be liked. But here’s one I think is definitely worth considering: […]
A way to make working out fun has been the holy grail of folks trying to get in shape for … ever. It seems like it should be a fairly simple concept, right? But if that person you love has stopped going to the gym because “it’s just so boring,” then here’s a new idea […]
I’m a sucker for little beauty kits. They’re fun and make ideal gifts for so many of the women in my friend group. And the Lanolips #1 Essential Lip Tints Trio in particular I’ve gifted a couple of times. Lanolips makes really nice tinted balms, and they do it without petrolatum, parabens, mineral oil, sulfates, […]