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Been too busy to shop? I got ya covered as I do every
year!
Cheers Everyone!
I honestly haven’t got my shopping on due to so much
going on, but I am going to take another buzzer beater shot and score with the
gifts I have below. Through some testing, rave reviews and what I consider
great ideas, I compiled these babies so that you can make someone (or yourself)
very happy. Heck, I even included a
couple I researched for other mags I write for.
From getting your cheffin’ on, to a dope phone, putting
music lovers in heaven, toasting off 2017 with the hottest beer glass style of
the year, or even buying the latest Rolls-Royce for the true ballers out there,
I have something for everyone!
Happy Holidays!
Ale
TeKu Glassware
You HAVE to drink the world’s greatest libation—beer—the right way, and the TeKu style of glassware has been on fire this year! Pour an IPA in these bad boys especially when company drops by and see how their eyes light up. Even a light beer would look good in this. Okay, maybe not. Regardless, the German glassmaker Rastal went out of their way to accentuate every tasting note, scent and carbonating bubble to put palates in bliss for a mere $24.95 a pair.
Calphalon Classic
Nonstick Cookware
Since I love to get down in the kitchen and my family
includes generations of chefs, I know the importance of good cookware. I got
myself a couple early Christmas gifts this year—the Covered Fry Pan and Covered
Dutch Oven by Calphalon. Selling for
cheap along with a 20 percent discount here,
I use them both and truly appreciate the quality; practicality thanks to the
Dutch’s straining cover and pour spout for especially pasta; and the ease of avoiding
sticky situations since all of their products are, well, nonstick!
Gold Star Vodka
Want to sip
something for a cause? Here you go! Mark Seymour served in the Army for
11 years and was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, before injuries brought
him back home to Atlanta, GA. Maintaining his dedication to the service, Mark launched
Gold Star Vodka with $2 of each bottle sold going to “Gold Star Families” — those who
have lost loved ones in war. And get this, it’s American-made and damn good!
Google Pixel XL
Wait, whaaaaaat? Google has its own phone? Yep! The Google Pixel XL is going to be my best
friend for 2017, complete with a 5.5-inch WQHD AMOLED display for crispy vision;
a long-lasting 3450 mAh battery; unlimited online storage for pics and vids; Google
Assistant; and the option of 32GB and 128GB to name a few attractions. The
three colors they come in are pretty slick too, including Quite Black, Very
Silver, and Really Blue.
I loved the HTC
I featured in this year's Father's Day Gift Guide especially for the latest pics I took on Instagram. Now it’s Google’s turn to
wow me and I am confident they will with their highly acclaimed camera. (Peep
their DUO video phoning feature and Earth Live Case for the Pixel XL too.)
JBL Flip 3
Bluetooth Splashproof Speaker
Rain or shine, bring the beats to any occasion, thanks to
the splashproof JBL Flip 3 speaker
complete with one-button access to speakerphone calls and the ability to wirelessly
connect to three separate smart devices. Now the whole family—or party you are
rocking—can get their boogie on!
Powerbeats3
Wireless Earphones
If you don’t want to entertain the masses but still bump Gangstarr,
Pusha T, Tribe Called Quest, Radiohead or whatever sounds hot to you, these
Powerbeats3 headphones deliver with phenomenal ear quality. The wireless action
is also a plus with up to a 12-hour battery life. There is even an Apple W1
chip for easy pairing with Apple devices and Siri integration. Boom!
SAXX Boxers for
Men
Crafted to prevent rough times below the belt with
awesome comfort while keeping things snug, SAXX provides a plethora of materials
and artistic patterns to step your boxer game up. Socks have been the thing
boasting audacious and trippy designs; now it’s men’s underwear turn! If you
are in ATL, you can find these forgiving
undies at Rigby & Peller in
Phipps Plaza (3500 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326). If not, hit them up
online!
saxxunderwear.com
saxxunderwear.com
FRYE Company Bags
Yep, I love me some FRYE. Well besides their
world-renowned boots I rock, Frye Company has some dope bags as well including
the suede Chris Messenger ($428), antiqued Logan Billfold ($138), and
travel-chic Logan Overnight in dark brown ($598). These will undoubtedly make
anyone in the airport super jealous. Bag ‘em.
For my ATLiens, hit them up in Ponce City Market (675
Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308). If not, you know the drill…
2017 Rolls-Royce
Dawn
Are you balling and deserve some pampering for getting
you to that point? If money is truly no object, consider the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn. I drove this
prestigious British carmaker’s new edition on the scenic roadways of Rhode
Island and didn’t want to give it up! This legitimate four-seat convertible is
the epitome of luxury, power, finesse, and elegance. Flexing serious muscle with
a 6.6 liter, twin-turbo V-12 engine and waaaay too many amenities to name, it
starts at a measly $335,000. Pocket change, right?
Happy Holidays Y’all!
Ale
