Gift Guide for Him

Following my gift guide for her, I thought I'd write a gift guide for him as men are SO difficult to buy for. Once again, I understand that not every man is in to these type of gifts and not every man will even appreciate these gifts (my boyfriend included - seriously, how do you buy for guys?!) Here's a quick and basic gift guide for the last minute Christmas scramblers out there.

Socks - Tompan (3 for £7)

  - Very standard Christmas gift here, but who doesn't love getting socks for Christmas? I personally love receiving socks, even Dumbledore saw himself receiving socks in the Mirror of Erised. EVERYBODY LOVES SOCKS. I especially love the Topman ones at this time of year, they're so Christmassy and cute

Gloves - Topman (£12)

 - Everybody has to have gloves in the winter, especially in these cold snaps! These topman gloves are perfect for Christmas/winter. They're fairisle print but still monochrome so they don't look too festive. They're also touch screen friendly, winner!

The party book(s)  - Drinking games (£5.99) and Never Have I Ever Book (£6.99) - Asos 

 - These are for the lad at university, or even the lad who just enjoys the occasional pre-drinking session with his mates (or indeed, wife and neighbours). These little books have endless laughs and games in them and would be great as stocking fillers!

Cards Against Humanity - Amazon (£20)

- To elaborate on the drinking games, this game brings out the sinister side in us all. The aim of the game is to be as offensive as possible (and intentionally). A definite highlight of any house party, you can't go wrong with this. (Unless you're giving it to your grandma).

Wallet and cardholder set - Ted Baker @ Asos (£45)

- This set is gorgeous! Matte black (and offered in brown too). It is 100% real leather so maybe not ideal for the vegans out there. However, it would make a great gift for a man of any age (unless they're prone to losing their wallets!) In my opinion, it's such a bargain too!

Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera (Black) - Urban Outfitters (£80)

- I LOVE polaroid cameras. There's something about taking a picture and then seeing it print out then and there, this mini polaroid from Fujifilm makes a great main present for a man. It's easily transportable, it automatically determines the best brightness and has automatic flash. It does require instant coloyr film and the print-outs though.

ClarinsMen Grooming Essentials Kit - Boots (£38)

- This is an essential starter kit for those men just getting in to high-end grooming. Comes with a moisture balm, an exfoliating cleanser, a smooth shave and an anti-fatigue eye serum. Buying the kit also saves you £30! Yes!

Happy Plugs Gold Headphones - Urban Outfitters (£25)

- These in-ear headphones are from the Swedish Brand Happy Plugs, and designed in Stockholm! Scandinavian brands seem to be taking the fashion industry by storm at the moment so I had to include one in the gift guide. These headphones come with a built in microphone and are suited to all phones and tablets, and this gold colour is to die for!

Paco Robanne Gift Set - Selfridges (£57)

- Everybody loves the signature 1 million scent from Paco Robanne, This gift set from Selfridges comes with 100ml of the original Eau de Toilette and 150ml of the deodrant. Last minute gift? Check!

Cufflinks - Ted Baker @ Asos (£45)

- For special occasions, or even everyday wear at work! These cream pyramid cufflinks add a little something extra to a shirt or suit. Once again, I think £45 from Ted Baker is an absolute bargain!

Jumper - American Apparel (£66)

 - There are cheaper alternatives, but I personally love the American Apparel Fishermans Pullover on both men and women. I think it's the ideal piece of clothing for these cold, cold winter months! My favourite colour is grey, but the burgandy and navy also make great additions to the winter wardrobe. 

Trainers - Vans @ Urban Outfitters (£52)

- Trainers are essential in a man's wardrobe and I love the style of the Old Skool Vans! Obviously, these aren't practical working out trainers but they make great casual wear and are good for walking too (once they've been broken in) These black and tan ones are great all year round!

1001 collection - Waterstones (on sale at £10 each!)

 - The 1001 collection is a fairly recent discovery of mine and they will make amazing gifts! Updated every year, there is a book for everyone. 1001 movies to see before you die, 1001 guitars to play, 1001 places to visit and my personal favourite, 1001 beers to drink before you die. A must-have this Christmas.

Game of Thrones Box Set (Seasons 1-3) - Amazon (£32)

- Almost every male is obsessed with Game of Thrones. This box set includes every episode of seasons 1 to 3, unfortunately not season 4 as it hasn't been released on DVD yet (WHY?! God only knows, it's Christmas for goodness sake)

IPad Air 2 - John Lewis (£399)

 - If you really want to push the boat out this Christmas, Apple's latest iPad is the way to do it! This is the thinnest and lightest iPad ever, and has boosted it's performance massively. It also now comes in grey in addition to the original black and white. 

Once again, there you have it! I hope I have fulfilled all of your last-minute shopping needs! Obviously, I'm not saying that every man will love to get these specific items, but I hope I gave you some sort of ideas to take away with you. If he's not into Paco Robanne, get him Viktor & Rolf's Spice Bomb, or the Burberry Gift Set. An Only Fools and Horses box set is a great alternative to Game of Thrones and what about the Xbox One instead of the iPad  air? There you go, EVEN MORE gift ideas!
Happy shopping everybody!
CJ x