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Father’s Day Gift Guide to Santana Row 2017

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Father’s Day is almost here! This means it is time to find the perfect gift to let Dad know how special he has been your whole life. Thankfully, Santana Row in San Jose has the best selection of gift ideas for Father’s Day, as well as ways to give Dad a special day on the Row.

Before giving your Father his special Dad’s Day gift, why not treat him to brunch or lunch on the Row? LB Steak and Rosie McCann’s offer great menu’s Dad is sure to love. After a fabulous meal, why not treat your Father to a spa treatment at Burke-Wiliams! Yes, men go to the spa too; and they love it!

If he loves dessert, and most Dads do, why not treat him to a yummy sweet treat at Cocola after his spa treatment! Then, it will be the perfect time to present to him that fabulous gift you found at Santana Row! Love it!

Without further adieu, here are a few gift ideas for Father’s Day at Santana Row:

Tommy Bahama, for the Dad with wanderlust

Tommy Bahama is perfect for the Father who really needs a vacation. Why not give Dad this beautiful travel bag filled with an outfit perfect for a relaxing beach getaway, and tickets for flying there!

Be sure to stop by the Tommy Bahama shop on Santana Row for travel related gifts, or fabulous clothing for casual days. Whatever you choose, your Father will love it!

Tesla, for the Dad who feels the need, the need for speed!

Does Dad like fast things? Is he into the latest technological innovations? Why not schedule a test drive for your Father to try out every tech guy’s dream car; the Tesla. This is the ultimate IT car for Silicon Valley, so let Dad take a test drive; or better yet, surprise him with one in his favorite color on Father’s Day! Be sure to stop by the Tesla showroom at Santana Row to learn more; or call Tesla at 408-249-2815

Bonobos for the Father who wants to look good

from top: dress shirts / blazer / ties / casual shirts

Bonobos is shopping in the future. It is a beautiful showroom where you can see the clothing in person, try on a few things, and order them online. The store will place your order for you, and then your new outfit will be delivered to your doorstep. This is so convenient, I mean, who carries shopping bags anymore? I’m waiting for a store like this to open for women! But I digress, this post is about the Dad’s!

You can find fabulous clothing for both the office, and the weekend, at Bonobos. Your Father will love anything you find here! My daughter already picked up a tie for my hubby for Father’s Day. It’s the perfect gift destination! Be sure to stop by the Bonobos shop at Santana Row to learn more about the shopping concept of the future, and of course, to find the perfect gift!

Donald J Pliner, because men love shoes too

from top: loafers / belts / dress shoes / slip-on sneakers / moccasins / belts

Women are not the only people who love shoes, men love them too! Men also need new shoes; constantly! Donald J Pliner has high-quality shoes for men, many of which are on sale right now! You can find casual loafers, office-ready dress loafers, casual and comfortable moccasins, and cutting-edge cool slip-on sneakers. Dad will love whichever pair you choose! Be sure to stop into Donald J Pliner at Santana Row to find the perfect pair of shoes for Dad this Father’s Day!

Still not sure what to get? Why not give Dad a gift card to Santana Row in any denomination. You can purchase one at the concierge at Santana Row or online here. To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com

*thank you to Santana Row for sponsoring this post. all thoughts, ideas, and opinions are my own

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful for men review

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Men's Fashion  tagged fathers day / holiday gift guide 2017 / holiday gift ideas / lacoste / men / reviews / spring 2017 by

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Pictured: Lacoste Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful edt fragrance for men c/o Lacoste

Lacoste has a fabulous, classic fragrance for men which would make the perfect staple in a man’s fragrance wardrobe. Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful is a fabulous eau de toilette for men which is a crisp, fresh scent perfect for spring and summer weather.

This is the ideal fragrance for the man in your life who enjoys casual elegance; the finer things in life without being stuffy. That is the feeling Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful edt evokes throughout its’ fragrance experience. Although initially this scent acts like a fruity floral, it has a masculine, woody base which keeps the floral notes from being sweet. The result is a complex yet sophisticated casual fragrance experience. Love that!

Top notes: Watery Fruits, Pink Grapefruit, Crushed Leabes, Clary Sage

Middle notes: Orange Flower, Pure Air Accord

Base notes: Amber Woods, Patchouli, Oak Moss

My husband is definitely enjoying this fragrance! He wears it to work, as well as on the weekends. It has a light to medium fragrance trail so he can sit in the theater, or at a meeting without the people next to him detecting his fragrance. Love that!

If you are looking to get a head start on Father’s Day shopping, this is the perfect gift! You can find Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful EDT online here.

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Welly Merck watch review

 in Jewelry  tagged fathers day / happy mothers day / holiday gift guide 2017 / holiday gift ideas / reviews / watches / welly merck by

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Pictured: watch c/o Welly Merck. Welly Merck watch in gold

You know I am all about luxury, so when Welly Merck contacted me and taught me all about their luxurious watch line; I was intrigued. Not only does Welly Merck make luxurious watches which are beautiful and keep accurate time, they make them affordable too. Love!

The Welly Merck story is one of true love. The company was born from a loving marriage between two people who traveled the globe to be with one another. Rather than re-tell someone else’s story, you can read about the romantic tale online here.

From this love, a fabulous and luxurious watch company was born. Welly Merck watches are nothing short of fabulous! They offer thin watch faces; and my Mother always told me, the thinner the casing, the more expensive the watch! There are watch styles for both men, and women, in sporty and dressy styles. I love these watches!

The sleek, metallic and leather watch offerings fit any taste in watches. It was really difficult for me to pick just one watch! The gold watch shown in these pictures is what I ultimately chose since my only gold watch is vintage, and I don’t like to wear it that often. My Welly Merck watch is classic, sleek, luxurious, and easy to wear every day. Love that!

If you can’t choose between watch straps, Welly Merck also sells watch straps, so you can buy one face, and multiple straps, to give your watch all different looks; depending on your outfit or mood. They offer metal, leather, and fabric straps. I love the metallic watch straps. This gold strap is so chic! I love how it compliments the hardware on my favorite handbag.

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Welly Merck watches are so luxurious and chic. I am in love with my watch! These watches would also make great gifts for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, as well as Birthdays and Graduations. Love that!

You can find the Welly Merck watch collection online at WellyMerck.com. Use coupon code BAF20 and save 20% off your purchase! Coupon code is valid April 1, 2017 through March 30, 2018.