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    Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

    24 december 2015


    Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5
    Few modern inconveniences are quite as annoying as a prematurely dead cell phone battery. When your phone seems ready to give up its ghost (for the day, anyway), Mophie’s Juice Pack will breathe life into it, allowing you to talk and text -- or just browse Twitter -- without fear of fading from the grid.

     

     

    Calvin Klein Two Tone Seed Stitch Muffler

    As men’s clothing staples go, the scarf is up there, so you can trust that any guy will welcome one more to his collection. Calvin Klein is known for its classic take on trends that amount to timeless pieces just like this one. Plus, it keeps warm.

     

     

    Stainless Steel Flask
    In the realm of Christmas gifts for guys, flasks are a staple. This one, by Men in Cities, is sleek and doesn’t scream “alcoholic.” In fact, it looks more like something Don Draper might have carried. Your friend won’t want to bring it everywhere, but when it’s needed, it will come in handy.

     

     

     

    Sunglasses

    Sunglasses are an essential for every guy. This pair, by Vestal, has everything we look for in shades, including a timeless shape and sleek design. And you can never, ever go wrong with black.

     

     

     

    Watch

    Even in the age of smartphones, a watch remains a necessity and a great gift for a boyfriend. But while an elegant timepiece is nice, one that can take a few knocks -- like this model -- is practical. It might not be go-to wristwear for formal occasions, but in all other situations, you’ll be good to go.

     

     

     

     

    Johnnie Walker Blue- Custom Engraved Bottle

    A bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue alone is sophisticated; adding custom engraving takes it even further. This is the bottle you buy for your boss or mentor. You can engrave up to three short lines of text, and the bottle arrives seven to 10 business days after the order is taken. Delivery is restricted in some states, though, so double-check before you order.
    Wine
    There are a number of occasions--whether it's at home with some pizza or at a dinner party--to enjoy a good bottle of wine during the week, but picking from the liquor store's selection can prove to be quite limiting.

    Beats Studio Wireless
    The Beats brand has done the best marketing of any headphone company in recent history. It is virtually impossible to walk down any street in a major metropolitan area or any airport in the world without seeing the lower-case b logo on someone's ear. That logo has become a status symbol of sorts. The Studio line is for the guy that wants to be a part of that Beats crowd but also wants a quality pair of cans. The wireless edition features the same Adaptive Noise Cancellation as the wired version, but instead of batteries (an Achilles heel of the original Beats) these can be charged to the tune of 12 hours of battery life (20 when using the provided cables). Beats Wireless are very comfortable, and make it easy to navigate volume, calls and tracks -- and they are collapsible.


    Money
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    Lottery Tickets
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    These qualify as fine gifts because they’re fun, and many people wouldn’t buy them for themselves. As a bonus for gift buyers, lottery tickets can be picked up on a swing by the local liquor store or bodega. (Alternately, if you’re at the liquor store, what’s the preferred beverage of the person on your list? Pick up a bottle, toss a ribbon on it, and you’re golden.) While Consumer Reports points out that technically it’s illegal to gift lottery tickets to minors, the chance of winning a zillion bucks “might be the ultimate no-labor gift.” In most cases, of course, they’re a total waste of money. But the same can be said of lots of holiday gifts.

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