GIFTS FOR YOUR GROOMSMEN: LET THEM MULTITASK

Love this multifunctional leather wallet! He can carry his cash, credit cards, ID, and his iPhone all at the same time. Total win, win. Makes a fabulous groomsmen gift, especially at this price - $39.00. Available at Leather Mix.

FOR THE GROOM: What Time Is It? Erin Gallagher Knows

Erin Gallagher never ceases to amaze me. I had no idea that she sold cufflinks. Pretty fab cufflinks at that. I am especially loving these pair of watch works cuff links which are handmade from genuine antique watch works. Very unique for that unique groom. Available at Erin Gallagher.

NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOW: Is Your Groom A Forgetful Gentleman?

The National Stationery Show 2011 was so fabulous. It was wall-to-wall paper. I love paper. As an invitation designer, you have to love paper. So I was in a happy, happy place. Row upon row of fabulous invitations and fab cards to choose from for all of life's special events.

But lo and behold, there was one such company, that was just for the guys. So of course, I had to investigate further. Enter, Forgetful Gentleman. A company started by college pals, Nate and Scott who initially created these gorgeous cigar-turned-gift boxes for themselves and their friends who just cannot seem to remember life's important dates. The two also firmly believed that in this age of text messages, that the written word was dying (So do we!). As with most entrepreneurs, the two realized that these cigars boxes containing this fabulous correspondence system could be marketable. They were right.


Their Elephant Cards are a complete correspondence system that can be used to ensure these special life events do pass you by. To help you to remember, the Correspondence System includes access to personalized email and SMS event reminders through their online calendar management system. So when that day is approaching, he will receive an email and text message to remind him. The cards are called "Elephant Cards" because Nate and Scott believe that "men can sometimes be a little slow to action and need some prodding in the right direction..."


These sets are very masculine, modern and classy. Just how we like our men. There are two lines, letterpress and classic linen. Each cigar box contains the following:

• 12 letterpress or linen cards/envelopes (3 Thank You, 3 Happy Birthday, 2 Thinking of You, 2 Blank Correspondence Cards, 1 Congratulations and 1 Love You).


• Access to online personal event reminder system with customizable email and text message reminders.


• Matching envelopes with postage included with 4.


• Copy of A Forgetful Gentleman's Guide to Articulate Writing.


• 100% cotton paper from the same 15th c. Italian paper mill that produced Napoleon's wedding invitations and Picasso's art paper.

Such a wonderful gift for your guy or his groomsmen. Visit Forgetful Gentleman for more information or to purchase one of their correspondence systems.

It's For The Boys: Handcrafted Wood iPhone Cases @ Delight.com

Guys can be so hard to shop for. Especially when your guy has friends that like different things. Well, no guy could resist this too fab wooden iPhone case. This is definitely for the manly man. It's so sleek and is available in Walnut, Bamboo and Cherry finishes. Get a bunch for the guys for $39.50 at Delight.com. These are on backorder but Delight is expecting a shipment in early October. So go ahead and get ahead of the game.

Something Different for Your Bridal Party:

These painted glasses will absolutely make a totally different and fab gift to give to your bridal party (as well as something special for your wedding toast). These unique glasses are handpainted by Etsy seller, Fizzy Artist. Brilliant.

Gifts for the Alpha Male: Alpha Gear for Gents

Looking for the perfect gift for your guy and his boys, head on over to Alpha Gear for Gents. They have some pretty cool things that would get the boys revved up. I love this vintage style steel toolbox filled with everything for the Alpha Man's desk. Includes: Vintage style Flip Clock, Schlee Walnut wood Note Pad, Tivoli Audio Model One Walnut Radio/iPod Speaker, Wireless On/Off Switch (in lucite box)See their entire collection here.

The Modern Groomsman's Gift: Zwello

More fabulous modernity from Zwello for your man's best mates.

The Way A Man Should Smell: Prada Men's Cologne

Okay. I am a magazine junkie and my monthly magazine trip to B&N always includes picking up Details, American GQ, British GQ, and Men's Vogue. It is important for us girls to stay in the know about what's going on in the world of men. So while perusing Details (which is my favorite men's magazine because the writing is witty and sarcastic), I came across the most amazing smell and it was Prada. It stopped me in my tracks. I am a fragrance person... I have no problems stopping a total stranger to ask what they have on. This is the way a man should smell for sure. So if you are looking for a great gift for the groomsmen, this is it. Available all over but definitely at Saks Fifth Avenue.