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Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Written by: Katherine
Brodsky
Moda Mag.com
| Valentine's day is on the horizon and everyone is out
there looking for just the 'right' thing to give their loved ones on
February 14th. We at Moda Mag searched out some of the finest gift
items to fit any budget, and any soul. We've reviewed all products
carefully to ensure that everything that made the 'cut' to appear in
our gift guide is of supreme quality, and supreme interest. We've got
clothes, body products, accessories, and even a gadget or two.
And the best thing is
that all of our picks are available online at one of three
destinations:
SIERRA TRADING POST (
www.Sierratradingpost.com
) - Sierra Trading Post is really like a gift to the web. They offer
amazing deals on famous brand names going at discounts anywhere from
35 to 75 percent. Most items come from name-brand overstocks and
closeouts, so Sierra passes on the savings to its customers. Their
selection is outstanding, ranging in prices, quality, brand names and
style. They offer dress, casual and outdoor clothing, footwear, home
furnishings, accessories and gear. It's amazing what can be
found at Sierra Trade Post, but without the price tags that one would
expect.
eGENTLEMEN ( www.egentlemen.com
) - An online boutique that carries
some of the most prestigious, high-end and high quality grooming
products for men. All of their products are tested and researched
before being added to the catalogue, and many are hard to find items.
The site is easy to navigate, descriptions are detailed and
ordering is fast and simple. eGentlemen even offers a service
where they will ship products to you right before you are about to run
out.
I.R.I.S. ( www.irislink.com
) - I.R.I.S. is a leader in the “Document to Knowledge” market,
providing quality solutions for converting assorted paper documents
into electronic formats for archiving, storing, managing and sharing
digital information.
Happy Valentines!!
FOR
HER:
ALPINESTARS GEMMA FULL-ZIP HOODED SWEATSHIRT (57004)
This is the most romantic sweatshirt to hit the market. Why?
Simply because this is the perfect, most comfortable, warmest
sweatshirt out there. Just imagine gazing at the stars with your
favorite person of the day... You can
keep warm for only $12.95 (Reg. $40). --SierraTradingPost.com
MARK RICHARDS, INC. PRINTED CASHMERE SWEATER
(36537)
The description on the Sierra
Trading Post web site claims that this cashmere sweater is "movie
star material" and they are absolutely correct. The sweater is
incredibly soft, and flatters every part of the body on which it
falls. There is something enchanting about it, but in a very subtle
way. The extra-fine gauge knit, incredible detail on the shirt and
superb-quality are going to make it a favorite for anyone with a hint
of classy elegance in their style. The back of the sweater also
features a print, ensuring that the wearer is turning heads no matter
which direction she is facing. Worth every penny (and more) at $62.95
(Reg. $200). --SierraTradingPost.com
DEVOLD of Norway FILIGREE-CLASP
CARDIGAN (36915)
Made in Norway, this classy wool cardigan is quite an original,
hard-to-find piece. It is feminine, well-made, and very warm. The
silver clasps add a hint of elegance and the pattern alludes to
feelings of warmth and comfort. A very affordable gift for only $39.95
(Reg. $139). --SierraTradingPost.com
FOR HIM:
LINK UP SILVERTONE SQUARE CUFFLINKS with CRYSTALS (99015)
Cufflinks, though one the finest accessory sorts, also
happens to be one of the toughest to find. These ones are made to last
from stainless steel and with four small crystals on each cufflink.
They add a subtle touch that makes a big difference in what could
otherwise be a typical, plain shirt. The cufflinks come in a black
valvet box, making it a wonderful gift. On sale
now for $29.95 (Reg. $65). --SierraTradingPost.com
BRAEMORE STRIPED SILK TIE (58122)
Reduced from $75 to merely $15.95, this is an amazing deal for a
fine Italian silk, made-in-Canada tie. Delightful texture and an array
of colors to choose from make this a keeper. --SierraTradingPost.com
POLO LEATHERGOODS BLACKSTONE LEATHER ORGANIZER (82567)
You can never go wrong with this gift. This leather organizer from
Polo is both practical and impressive. The quality is perfect and at
$14.95 (Reg. $40) the price is more than a tad enticing. --SierraTradingPost.com
CLAVA AMERICAN EXECUTIVE LEATHER BRIEFCASE (81396)
One of the toughest items to find is a good leather briefcase.
Something that looks professional, yet stylish. Large enough to fit in
those important briefs, yet light. Of good quality, yet of low
pricing. Well, with this stunning briefcase, it's a dream come
true. It is light, comfortable, durable
(made of vegetable-tanned bridle leather), spacious and very stylish.
The leather briefcase also features a padded laptop compartment. And
at $99.95 (Reg. $225) it is the perfect gift for any current, or
soon-to-be business (or movie) guru on your list. --SierraTradingPost.com
Nickel - EYES ON THE ROCKS (Eye Gel Mask)
- $21 (NL-2203006)
A perfect gift for any man who works overtime (and really, who
doesn't?). This eye gel mask takes away bags, circles and all other
traces of troubled lives. They say that eyes are the window to the
soul, so nothing is more important than ensuring that they are radiant.
To get this effect, all you need to do is place the Eyes on the Rocks
in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, put on the cool mask on the eyes
for 5 minutes, relax, and voila, a bright look in minutes. --
eGentlemen.com
 
eShave
- SHAVING
CREAM - $19 & AFTER SHAVE CREAM - $22 (Cucumber)
(ES-24008
& ES-14008)
These are probably the best shaving products that money can buy. We've
tested these and found that the left-over effect was by far more
impressive than any other similar available products. The glycerin in
the shaving cream creates a moisture-rich lather that softens the skin
and hair so that the razor can glide easily, providing a close,
comfortable shave. Meanwhile the cucumber extract leaves the skin
feeling fresh. In tests, cuts were almost completely eliminated, and
skin was left smooth. The eShave Cucumber After Shave Cream, when
applied, ensured that skin was properly moisturized and cooled down. Vitamins
A & E nourish and protect the skin, while Aloe Vera &
Camomille extracts soothe freshly shaved skin. The left-over cucumber
smell was appealing for its subtle hint and pleasant aroma.
Overall, the response was overwhelmingly positive, with testers
hailing this as the best shaving product on the market. --
eGentlemen.com
The Art of Shaving - ROSEMARY SHAMPOO, ROSEMARY CONDITIONER &
HAIR GEL - $18 each (TAOS-80007,
TAOS-80006, TAOS-80008)
Hair tends to make one of the biggest impressions on people. Is it
dyed? Is it clean? Is it stylized? Is it random? Does it look
comfortable? Is it short? Is it long? Curly? Straight? Hair is one of
the most apparent features on a person since it is place directly
above, arguably, the most important part of a human - the face. But as
appealing as hair can be, it can also be one of the most difficult
elements to conquer. That's why eGentlemen offers three fine products
by The Art of Shaving that will tackle even the toughest strands.
Here's how: Firstly, washing hair with the Rosemary Shampoo will
ensure that hair loses the dirt that it gains in the everyday
adventures that it pursued. Following up with the conditioner
stimulates the scalp to promote hair growth because of the rosemary
essential oil, while the peppermint essential oil effectively takes
care of the impurities and flakes. Even after the first wash, hair noticeably
becomes softer and shinier (read: healthier) looking. The aroma for
both the shampoo and conditioner is quite strong in a refreshing,
grassy-mint scent that lasts all day. To finish off, applying The
Art of Shaving Hair Gel will
give hair hold, body and subtle texture - while feeling incredibly
light. The added touch comes in the form of bergamot
essential oil, which
strengthens the hair shaft and protects
the scalp from impurities and build-up. Jojoba oil smoothes and
moisturizes the hair for instant shine and control. While most
gels feel sticky and look heavy, this one provides enough support,
while giving off a natural appearance. And this is how you get
picture-worthy hair. A great gift that he can actually put to use. --
eGentlemen.com
A GADGET FOR
EVERYONE...
IRIS BUSINESS CARD READER II
I don't know about you, but I know that I have a million of these
so-called business cards scattered all over the place. Some are
actually usefully. But when I try and look for an important one, it
takes ages, if I even find it. With the IRIS Business Card Reader II,
this problem is abolished. This tool uses an optical character
recognition (OCR) scanner to synchronize the data on your cards with
standard address book software such as Outlook, or Palm. And just in
case you like these fancy images on the cards, the scanner also keeps
an image of the card that can be reproduced with the click of a mouse.
So good, so far, no? But IRIS goes a step further. The unit is able to
recognize up to 50 languages!
So now that we know what it can do, how do we do it? Well, figuring
out how to use the Business Card Reader II is a bit tricky at first,
but if you follow the instructions (instead of ignoring them, like
someone here) and spend about 15 minutes learning how, this tool will
prove to be very useful and efficient. All you need to do is hook up
the scanner to your PC via the USB port, configure your settings, and
- voila, you're in business.
This is a perfect gift both for the major mogul, and the aspiring one
who is just starting to make these new and ultra-important
connections. But really, it's simply a great tool for anyone who has more than 50 cards, and
doesn't enjoy looking for hours through them just to find the right
one.
Available at: http://www.irisusa.com/products/ibcr2/pc/
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