The days are well and truly flying by, as we near Christmas week, and as you know as a blogger this means the season of gift guides. Admittedly I’ve been busier than usual, but I haven’t forgot about the demand for knowing what to gift all the guys in your life. There are many awesome finds I want to share with you and recommend that it’s hard to just whittle it down to the select few. Hopefully reading this will give a helping hand in what to gift your nearest & dearest for Christmas.
Whether it’s for your boyfriend or husband, your dad or brother, your mates or any of the male family, here are my top picks to help you find the perfect gift that’ll make you outshine Santa himself. But of course, feel free to mix & match from the sections below, because sometimes our man may love a new pair of sneakers as much as he may love a flashy new watch or the new PS4 video game!
Happy shopping darlings! Check the bottom of this post to see the other Gift Guides!
For Your Boyfriend/Husband
When it comes to Christmas, us ladies do love to treat him like a king with thoughtful and awesome gifts. That said, it can be a tough cookie and depending on his personality, there is a variety of gifts to suit him. Hopefully the below will be both helpful and inspirational. I highly recommend the Thomas Sabo Rebel Spirit Watch Moonphase, also available in a few different styles, that’s suitable for sporty guys, businessmen or watch lovers with its unique face and details. Weir & Sons also have a great range of mens’ watches & jewellery, some of which you can get engraved, alongside a brilliant selection of special items at high prices too. For fashion pieces look to brands Magee 1866, Ted Baker or even the River Island x Olly Murs Collection, as well as pieces from Arnotts, Brown Thomas, Designist and Next.
- YSL Beauty, Y Man Eau De Parfum 100ml, €88 @ Brown Thomas, Arnotts, Debenhams
- Thomas Sabo, Mens Rebel Spirit Watch Moonphase, €229 @ Weir & Sons, Arnotts, Fields the Jeweller, House of Fraser Dundrum
- Magee 1866, Navy Salt & Pepper Handwoven Donegal Tweed Tailored Fit Jacket, €475 @ Magee 1866 South Anne Street, Arnotts
- River Island x Olly Murs Ecru Check Skinny Cropped Trousers, €55
- Thomas Sabo, Rebel at Heart Iconic Bracelet, €298 @ Weir & Sons, Arnotts, Fields the Jeweller, House of Fraser Dundrum
- Next, Navy Fairisle Pattern Zip Neck Jumper, €44
- Star Wars™ Stormtrooper T-Shirt, €29 @ Next
- Designist, Finesse Grid Whiskey Glasses Set of 4, €21 @ Designist George’s Street
- Thomas Sabo, Glam & Soul Egyptian Hieroglyphics Ornamentation Ring, €159 @ Weir & Sons, Arnotts, Fields the Jeweller, House of Fraser Dundrum
- Clarins Men, Line-Control Balm 50ml, €54 @ Debenhams, Boots
- Under Armour HOVR SLK Runners, €113 @ JD Sports Jervis Shopping Centre
- Powers Three Swallows Release, €47 @ Celtic Whiskey Shop, Irish Whiskey Museum, L. Mulligan Whiskey Shop, select off license & supermarkets
- Designist, The Monkey Radio/Speaker, €45 @ Designist George’s Street
- River Island x Olly Murs Navy Button-down Overcoat, €107
- River Island, Red Cable Knit Bobble Beanie Hat, €9 (was €17)
- Ted Baker, Conver Ribbed Cuff Leather Gloves, €105
- Adamson Luggage, Knomo Kinsale 13 Soft Leather Messenger Bag, €249 @ Adamson Luggage, Johnson’s Place
For Your Dad
Dads can often be both the easiest and the hardest person to shop for. Whether your dad is in still young at heart, in his “I’m still cool” phase or is the classic old dad, here are gift ideas to make him smile this year. If you love to really spoil your dad, then Marks & Spencer are great spots, as well as the aforementioned Weir & Sons and Fields the Jeweller and Magee 1866, and tasty gifts from the Celtic Whiskey Shop on Dawson Street or Butlers Chocolates.
- Marks & Spencer, Cable Knit Jumper with Wool, €60
- Bellroy Carry Out Black Wallet, €180 @ Weir & Sons exclusively
- Fields the Jeweller, Gents Rose Gold-Plated Classic Tie Bar, €69.50
- Micheal Kors, Black Tone Grayson Smart Watch, €369 @ Fields the Jeweller, House of Fraser Dundrum
- Bushmills Black Bush, €33.99 @ Celtic Whiskey Shop, Irish Whiskey Museum, L. Mulligan Whiskey Shop, select off license & supermarkets
- Ted Baker, Chocks Croc Effect Leather Wash Bag, €85
- House 99 Shaving Stick, €18 @ Boots exclusively
- Beebuds True Wireless Earbuds, €69.95 @ B Cool Gadget Store
- Waterford Whisperer 2018, €17 @ Dubray Books, Eason, Hodges Figgis
- Timberland Killington Boots, €145 @ JD Sports exclusively
- Butlers Chocolate Large Platinum Collection, €25
For Your Brother & Best Mate
Big brothers, small brothers and your best mate. These guys have been on the rollercoaster of life with you, knowing you better than others in your circle, and they surely deserve a treat of sorts at this time of year. The below gift ideas incorporate a variety of personalities and interests, alongside fashionable and tech-savvy pieces. From clothing or sneakers from the brand new and massive JD Sports in Jervis Shopping Centre to very cool finds like POP Character Hulk, Battlefields V PS4 or the Deadpool Christmas Jumper at GameStop, you should have no problems being inspired for their presents under the tree. You’ll also find great gifts at Hen’s Teeth on Fade Street, Gandharva Loka on George’s Street as well as United Colors of Benetton.
- POP! Marvel The Hulk With Stocking, €15.99 @ GameStop
- Marvel Deadpool Head Christmas Jumper, €49.99 @ GameStop
- Battlefield V PS4, €89.99 @ GameStop
- United Colors of Benetton, Boys Color Block Sweater, €35.95 @ United Colors of Benetton KIDS Grafton Street
- Hen’s Teeth, The Ultimate Sneaker Book, €40 @ Hen’s Teeth Fade Street
- New Balance 220 Junior, €48 @ JD Sports
- iTap Travel Percussion, €49.95 @ Gandharva Loka exclusively
- Sony ZX310 On-Ear Headphones, €18.99 @ Argos
- Next, Light Grey Squirrel Fleece All-In-One (9mths-8yrs), €20-26
- Ted Baker, Critter Short Sleeved Cotton Polo Shirt, €90
- LEGO Harry Potter Newt’s Case of Magical Creatures Toy, €39.99 @ Smyths, Toymaster, Argos
- The Body Shop Guarana and Coffee Energising Moisturiser, €21.50
- Pearse Lyons Distillery 5 Year Old Single Malt, €79.95 @ Celtic Whiskey Shop, Irish Whiskey Museum, L. Mulligan Whiskey Shop, select off license & supermarkets
For Your Family & Friends
When it comes to Kris Kindle/Secret Santa, many of us do this with the extended family or our circle of friends. You might come from a small or big family, but you’re bound to have at least one of them. From your granddad and uncles to the cousins and nephews, as well as your male mates or colleagues, they’re all as important as each other and so I’ve found perfect presents for the rest of your clan. Dubray Books always has a magnificent selection for presents, as well as B Cool! The Gadget Store and fashion brands Dunnes Stores, Topman and Next are great shops for finding unique pressies!
- Hen’s Teeth, The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel Book, €35 @ Hen’s Teeth Fade Street
- Designist, Sagaform Whiskey Stones, €18.50 @ Designist George’s Street
- Jack & Jones, Bart Simpson T-shirt, €19.99
- Secrid Mini Cubic 3D Black-Blue Wallet, €64.95 @ Weir & Sons, Adamson Luggage, Fields the Jeweller
- Ha’penny Pot Still Gin, €39 @ Celtic Whiskey Shop, Irish Whiskey Museum, L. Mulligan Whiskey Shop, select off license & supermarkets
- B Cool Gadgets Rocket Lamp, €19.95
- Happy Socks, Singing Holiday Socks Gift Box, €30 @ Arnotts
- Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald – The Original Screenplay, €17.99 @ Dubray Books, Eason, Hodges Figgis
- Dunnes Stores, Paul Galvin Traditional Aran Jumper, €65
- Dunnes Stores, Boys Spiderman Pyjamas, €14-16
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