Valentine's Day Gifts for Guys

I’ve put together a little Valentine’s Day gift guide for the special man in your life. These items are on the higher-end side, from Maison Threads, a website that solely offers designer brands for men and boys. Brands range from Versace to Kenzo to Tom Ford, and there is something for every guy…whether your man has a more classic style or embraces trends and color.

A denim jacket always makes an amazing gift, because it’s something that can worn on a regular basis with any outfit. A killer logo belt or a masculine pair of shades will be something that will up your guy’s style in a major way, and he will think of you whenever he wears it.

For men with a more colorful style, Kenzo is a great option. This brand has everyone from embroidered sweaters to playful sweatshirts and tees.

For guys with a men-in-black style, a logo hat or Versace sweatshirt make the perfect gift.

I hope these gift suggestions help as you shop for your loved one. I think that one nice item that your guy can wear on a nice date night or a special occasion will make him feel like a million bucks. Also, you can always go with a more practical and everyday item, like a pair of sunnies or a card holder.

I will soon be posting head-to-toe Valentine’s night outfit ideas that you can wear for the evening, but also wear over and over, as well as classic accessories that are investment pieces and wardrobe staples.

Interview Make-Up

Recently, I’ve tried my hand at an entire new avenue of beauty...interview-appropriate makeup. Now, let me first premise that the makeup you wear should depend on the job and environment. For instance, interview makeup for a corporate work environment will look completely different than if you are interviewing to be a makeup artist or in another related, creative field. So, maybe you will customize your interview look based on your fashion and makeup style. Easy additions to up your interview look might be a precise winged liner or soft contours. Just be sure to blend and pick a product with the right undertones! Despite what job your after, there is one common thread: we all want to look like we mean business. For that aesthetic, I’ve found a natural, soft, but polished look, to be my go-to face as a young professional. 

Just a few of my interview must-haves as I scramble to create an unforgettable first impression...

I first run my hair through a straightener to silken my locks but still keep my hair’s natural waves. Then I focus on creating a natural glow that makes me look fresh and ready for anything. To achieve this, I begin makeup application with my gorgeous YSL touché eclat blur primer. The silicone consistency and stream of gold shimmer throughout, makes me feel like a queen. Which is essential...we should feel like a million dollars if we’re about to sell ourselves to a future employer and explain what makes us so fabulous. Following the primer is my beloved Josie Maran Vibrancy foundation. This gives an effortless glow and sinks into the skin within seconds. 

This glow-getter combo will give your skin the right amount of dew, so you look fresh, not sweaty.

Following my base comes my eyeshadow, which I wanted to keep light and delicate.  I immediately scavenged through my makeup drawer for Tom Ford’s Nude Dip quad, because this product is the epitome of sophisticated shimmer and effortless eyeshadow. 

The quad of all quads when you want an enhancing assortment of champagne and taupe.

To fix any fall out and add coverage to blemishes, I then spot conceal with my Josie Maran concealer crayon in Fair 1. Now that our base looks flawless, we can add some dimension to our face with bronzer and highlight. I used a limited edition Givenchy bronzer in shade 2, Douce Croisiere. Any bronzer will do, as long as it doesn’t pull too orange and is buildable. As for highlight, I picked Farsali’s glazed Jellybeam highlight, which can be applied with a pat of the fingers and gives a barely-there glow.

Barely-there glow is the way to go for interview situations.

Last but not least, I add on the finishing touches with a lengthening mascara. My favorite is Tarte’s tarteist lash paint. They will make your lashes bold enough that liner is optional. Then, for the ultimate rosy mauve pout, I would recommend Tom Ford’s lip color matte lipstick in First Time, topped with Smith & Cult’s lip lacquer in Now Kith, if you opt for a glossy lip.  

The ultimate lash and lip duo.

I hope these makeup products will make the stressful process of getting ready for an interview a little more fun. I’m a believer in the adage that the better you look, the better you’ll feel. Hopefully this insight will help you tackle tough interview questions with finesse. 

Good luck beautiful!