MA Beauty Expert: Stylish Father’s Day Gifts

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Donna Macdonald, GoLocalWorcester Beauty Expert

Dad’s public persona will always be his ride. And detailing his car is a great Father’s Day gift. But what if you also want to keep the old man looking as presentable as his car? Here are some stylish thoughts on the matter:

Elevate His Ordinary

The Art of Shaving has all those shaving treats Dad wants but won’t spring for. We especially love the Lavender Shaving Kit which includes a soothing after-shave balm in a field-fresh scent. Already a creature of habit, get Dad started on exploring this great store for tools of the trade and helpful facial care advice.

Give Relief

Dad’s hands work hard but look and feel scruffy. Aveda Hand Relief gives serious soothing without the femme florals. Creamy, massage-worthy relief.

Get the Belt

Kiel James Patrick’s The Captain Belt Collection is made in America. Dad will love that as well as the nautical themes which don’t overpower but still say moneyed in an easy old-fashioned way.

Head Cover

Hot summer sun calls for a stylish lid. Look for debonair-sexy fedoras. Find one with a crisp striped ribbon to add bit of mystery to his weekend-casual shorts and shirts. Get ‘em out of the baseball caps, girls!

Cuff Him

The skull motif has finally managed up to the board room. The executive’s favorite accessory, the cufflink, arrives in whimsical skulls with headphones and crystal eyes. Brit company Tateossian, makes links in cool metals with moving parts too. Uber-cool.

Paternity Testing

Take Dad out to test drive some new scents. Let him select his own from a vast array of designer colognes. Valentin Uomo Edition Noire has bergamot AND coffee notes. Shaped like a grenade and heavy in the hand, it will give him the jolt he craves.

Donna Macdonald is a freelance writer who covers topics of interest to women, especially in the fragrance, style, and beauty arena. She wrote marketing material for a women's book that hit the New York Times Bestseller

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