Where are the Boys?

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I've spent the majority of today looking up menswear blogs and guy style/fashion blogs for a little bloggie feature and I've come to one realization: there are very, very few blogs out there dedicated to a guy's daily style. The few that I found are pretty avant-garde, or more experimental than your average Joe's wardrobe.

Where are all the guys in blogging? Why are so few of them turning the lens on themselves and showing off their style? There's probably a million female style and fashion bloggers out there, myself included, but where are the dudes?

I personally would love to read a blog about what a guy wears every day and why. I think it's fascinating seeing how men shop compared to women, and what they think about vs what we think about when we purchase pieces. I find it completely endearing when a guy tries on multiple outfits to figure out what to wear for a certain occasion (and then keep that in mind when I'm doing the same thing a few days later and causing a guy to wait for me).

The few blogs I've found that are more outfit-related and less product/brand related tend to be written by 30-somethings, instead of 20-somethings. Why is that? Are younger guys scared that they'll be considered "unmanly" if they write about fashion?

If you know of any great daily style blogs written by guys in their 20s, let me know! I'll even settle for an Instagram feed that's heavy on daily style pictures. Or if you have an exceptionally stylish man friend who just always looks smashing, no matter the occasion, pass his contact info along to me for my feature!

For the Boys

Valentine's Day is coming up super soon, and if you're dating a lucky man (or married to one!), you may need a few gift ideas. These are all things that I would buy a special guy in my life--things that he may have already had his eye on, didn't know he needed, or are special enough to make him feel loved without being in-your-face gushy about it.

1. Rules for being a Gentleman print: A nice reminder for your guy, especially if you frame it first.
2. Leather flask: Paired with a bottle of his favorite liquor, I don't think any guy would turn this down. Extra points to you if you get it embossed with his initials!
3. Travel shoe care kit: Maybe your dude just bought himself a slick new pair of shoes that he's been lusting after for a long time. This kit is the perfect way to keep them looking pristine forever. Also good for guys whose shoes maybe need a little TLC.
4. Ray-Ban Caravan sunglasses: Classic, streamlined and totally essential. (These also look good on women as well...if you're looking to treat yo self...)
5. Monogrammed leather key fob: The monogram makes this gift way more personal than just a random key fob...and it's inexpensive enough to be an add-on to any other gift or a "just right" gift if you haven't been together too long.
6. Silver tie clip: An ideal accessory if your guy wears a tie to work each day. Classic and minimal enough to not be too flashy, but still stylish and chic.
7. Cashmere v-neck sweater: Everyone loves cashmere. Buy his favorite color, a color that makes his eyes look amazing, or a basic neutral--I don't think you can go wrong. Also monogrammable for a personal touch.