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Read moreHoliday Gift Wish List
Come holiday time, I seem to be asked from a lot of my friends what is 'the best gift to get my brother/father/boyfriend etc' & pretty much every single time I answer their question from a selection from my personal wish list. This year I figured I'd compile some of my favorite items, picked from the East Dane website, to aid everyone who is going crazy trying to find that perfect gift.
I for one, always check out the 'Latest Mens Fashion' portion of the site to find the trendiest items out there at the moment. I'm currently obsessed with the color black, all black clothing lately has seemed to catch my eye. A brand as of late that I have recently fallen in love with is Rag & Bone. Anything in their extensive collection could be worn casually or dressed up & would be the perfect gift for any guy out there.
So check out whats on my personal 'Wish List' & let me know in the comments below what you have been coveting lately that you hope to receive this holiday season!
Marc By Marc Jacobs Pullover / Rag & Bone Nought Shirt / Phaidon Never Trust A Skinny Chef
Paul Smith Slim Folio / Naked & Famous Denim / A.P.C. Outdoor Sweater
Essential, High-Quality Technology Guide
Like it or not in this modern age, technology rules our world. It makes life a lot easier in many different ways; from helping us achieve a perfect body, to monitoring our homes, technology has penetrated every facet of our lives. I can easily say that I've been a techie geek ever since I can remember, I must have been the only 6th grader I knew who kept track of his assignments on a Palm Pilot (remember those!?).
If you're anything like me, then you have to know what the hottest gadgets of the moment are at all times. The following list is a compilation of some of the most essential, highest-quality gadgets out there. From wearables to improvements on everyday items, here are the top picks of the best of the best tech out there.
JAWBONE UP24
The Jawbone UP band has long been my preffered fitness tracker out there. The UP24 is the latest incarnation of Jawbone's fitness band, adding bluetooth connectivity making it even easier to talk to your smartphone. From tracking your fitness activities, logging your nutritional intake for the day to even monitoring your sleep patterns, the Jawbone UP24 Band is the best fitness band out there.
Alpine iLX-007
Ever since Apple announced its CarPlay technology, I've been obsessed with having my car's system integrate with my iPhone. Up until now, the only way you've been able to experience it first hand was purchasing a new Ferrari FF. While I still await BMW to integrate it into its line of vehicles so I can use it in my own car, the next best solution is the new Alpine iLX-007 aftermarket receiver. The iLX-007 streamlines the CarPlay features into you car, regardless of what make or model of vehicle you own.
Sony QX100
Everywhere you look, someone is taking a picture with their smartphones to share on their various social media channels. While most smartphones take decent quality pictures, we have lost the sophistication & expertise of actual cameras to capture these memorable moments. The Sony DSCQX100 is best of both worlds, a Carl Zeiss lens on a portable lens so compact that it snaps onto the back of your smartphone (Apple or Android). With Wi-fi connectivity built into the lens, all your pictures are immediately saved onto your phone to share away with your friends.
Anova Precision Cooker
Never has cooking been so easy! You may have seen precision cookers on shows like Top Chef or Iron Chef & imagined that you could never master the art of it, but with the Anova Precision Cooker all it takes is a pot, some water, the Anova device & your smart phone to cook perfectly prepared meals. With the tap of a few buttons, your smartphone tells the Anova what temperature & how long to cook your food, making every meal you make cooked uniformly throughout.
BRUVELO Smart, WiFI Pour-Over Coffee Brewer
You can never compare a good coffee prepared by a barista at your favorite coffee shop to the cup of joe you prepare at home. There is a reason why they have a fancy name as their job title, they know what they're doing. The BRUVELO Pour-Over Coffee Brewer takes all the hard work of making the perfect cup of coffee & puts all control in your smartphone. BRUVELO filters & manages the temperature of the water, even weighs & grinds your grounds & even adjusts to whatever flavor profile of coffee you want. For anyone wanting a fine crafted cup of coffee at home, this is the perfect must-have.
SXSW Must-Have Survival Guide
SXSW has got to be my favorite festival in the country. The way that media/technology/film/music is all brought together in Austin Texas truly makes it an event that you cannot miss and must experience at least once in your life. Starting in 1987, SXSW has grown into a worldwide phenomenon that grows each year and improves as the years pass by.
Every SXSW veteran will tell you that you MUST BE prepared for a week full of walking around in the Texas 'spring' which most resembles summer for non-Texas residents. Because of this you must be prepared to endure the festival and maximize your fun without suffering because you forgot that extra charger or wearing the wrong clothes. Don't get caught at this years SXSW without these following 'must-haves.'
The Perfect Festival Wear
It's pretty important to wear something that will be comfortable enough to spend the day walking around downtown Austin in. While being comfortable is good, there is no reason to be a slacker and wear any form of activewear while out and about. Solid color jeans like these Slim-Straight Raw Selvedge by Frank and Oak are a perfect wash to match anything. The weather will most likely be hot so wear a fabric that is conducive for warmer weather, like this James Perse Classic V-Neck that literally feels like that perfect broken in T you love the most. Make sure to pack some comfy shoes, like these Jack Purcell leather sneakers by Converse because you will be on your feet all day.
Must Have Technology
If you're not from Austin, most likely you'll need some advice on where to go and what places are worth checking out. Austin based application, Localeur, solves this problem and brings local inside knowledge on the best food/scenes/spots to check out while you're in town. As you travel around Austin, you're most likely going to fall into the problem of your cell phone battery constantly dying on you because of how much use it will get checking in to places, pulling up maps etc. The Mophie Space Pack solves this problem and even includes extra storage to save all of the countless videos and pictures you're sure to take on your trip to Austin. Last but not least, make sure you download the Uber app for your device as driving anywhere downtown in Austin will not only cost you an arm and a leg, but will be a bigger hassle than what it's worth. Use Uber to pinpoint your location and grab a ride throughout the city and not have to worry about drinking and driving after hitting up all of the fun parties going on in the city.
