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The Picky Boy: Holiday Gift Ideas For Every Type of Guy

We all love our guys.

Brothers, boyfriends, nephews, boy-friends (the “NO, I swear we’re just friends”) boy-friends. Holidays approach, however, and we often remember what it is about them we can not stand: they don’t tell us what they want. We play incredible interrogation-style mind tricks trying to read them, and usually to no avail. So, I went ahead and spent some time scouring the internet. Every type of guy can be shopped for… he WILL be shopped for. Here are a few quick ideas to get you started:

Ideas for…

The Tech Geek/The Video Game Nerd

A ‘History of Apple’ 18×24 poster for the Steve Jobs/Apple lover he is.

http://fab.com/sale/9355/product/101922/?sid=

bare bones of pacman tshirt - Seven Halos

Because we all share a love/hate relationship with Pac-Man.

http://society6.com/tshirts/gaming?page=1

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This awesome Star Wars dartboard for his Nerd-Man-Cave: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ce46/?pfm=geektoys_newest_ce46_8

Maybe a Nintendo Controller Backpack would be just the thing: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f252/?pfm=computing_newest_f252_5

The Gym Rat

From what I hear, whey protein does amazing thing for man-muscles. Buy him some online here:

From what I hear, whey protein does amazing thing for man-muscles. Find some online here:
http://www.gnc.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2108294&cp=3593187&ab=CMS:CATEGORY:CMS:2:PROTEIN

According to my boyfriend, who constantly asks his friends if “they even lift”, gym rats totally get this phrase. (Some sort of weightlifting lingo)

According to my boyfriend, who constantly asks his friends if “they even lift”, gym rats totally get this phrase. (Some sort of weightlifting lingo) I don’t pretend to understand, but surprise him with this shirt:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/112425806/do-you-even-lift-funny-body-builder-gym

Also: Weightlifting gloves. Because calluses are no fun for anybody: http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12374452&cp=2623675&pg=1&s=A-StorePrice-TSA&searchSort=TRUE&parentPage=family

Mr. Arthouse-

Andy Warhol iPhone cases so EVERYONE knows how artsy he is: http://fab.com/sale/12816/product/68042/?sid=

Exit Through The Gift Shop - Seven Halos

Get him Banksy’s amazing documentary, “Exit Through The Gift Shop” on DVD: it’s funny, it’s artful, it’ll make you want to break vandalism laws.

Get him Banksy’s amazing documentary, “Exit Through The Gift Shop” on DVD: it’s funny, it’s artful, it will make you want to break vandalism laws. Get it here: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Graphic-Design/Ellen-Lupton/e/9781568987026

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Lomography cameras from Urban Outfitters are great for when he wants to be a photographer but isn’t into the whole ‘photography’ thing. Urban has a great selection: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=APARTMENT_MEDIA&brand=holga,lomography

If he is into Graphic Design, here’s a recent book on it: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Graphic-Design/Ellen-Lupton/e/9781568987026

And if he wants to start collecting art himself, get him a gift card to art.com: https://art.cashstar.com

The Academic

Some guys love literature. If he loves literature AND pillows (aka dream guy?), get him some fun caricature pillows of his favorites: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/decorative-literary-caricature-pillows

OR if it is iPhone covers he loves, get him some of those: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-art-iphone4-cases

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Does he have a big presentation coming up? Does he want to be a memorable candidate for an internship? Does he collect ties? Yes? Great. Here: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wood-tie

Help him plan 2013 (don’t be afraid to write in dates like… your birthday or your half birthday for him.) We know boys have a tendency to forget: http://www.moleskineus.com/moleskine-planners-datebooks.html

Here’s hoping I could help you get your holiday shopping started for those lovable, albeit difficult boys of ours. Cheers to hopefully getting something good in return this year! (I mean let’s not hold our breath though.)

Abby
is a Communication Studies major and a starry-eyed collector of fine (and not so fine) clothing. Addicted to Nutella, fashion, design and cats, she is a Boston native in love with life. Twitter: @abbylt22

Geek Chic +Female+ Chicago= Sugar Gamers!

Geek chic refers to the embracing of stereotypically unpopular “geek” characteristics such as being tech savvy, wearing “nerd” glasses, reading comic books, and playing video games. Are you a real geek? Are you proud of being a geekette? Do you believe that being a geek does not mean that you can’t be sexy and feminine at the same time?

[blockquote_left]…they can also kick your ass in Gears of War while sipping on chocolate martinis[/blockquote_left]Recently, a young, all female group in Chicago has taken control of the reigns, changing the definition of “geek” and turning it into a lifestyle of chic, intelligent, fashionable, video game playing enthusiast. They are the Sugar Gamers.

The Sugar Gamers Live a Geek Chic Lifestyle.
“My Sugar gamers’ are REAL women. They are women that you would never expect to be serious gamers. They are Lawyers, grad students, established professionals and everything in-between. They are beautiful, classy, intelligent, VERY social, and each has a great individual sense of style- they can also kick your ass in Gears of War while sipping on chocolate martinis,” says Keisha Howard, Founder

keisha howard and Adrian Curry at E3 2011

Keisha Howard, Founder, and Adrian Curry, gaming enthuasist and model at E3 2011

of Sugar Gamers.

Sugar Gamers now throws promotional events for game developers, cover conventions and expos (ACEN, C2E2, Wizard World, E3) in an editorial capacity. The group has been recognized by major names in the fashion, entertainment, and gaming industries including Victoria Secret, which hosted the Sugar Gamer “Giving is Sexy” girls night out party at the newly opened flagship store in Chicago this past Dec. Since then, the girls have held monthly events at various venues around Chicago. The themes always center around video games and tie in elements of fashion, music, food and art… and this is only the beginning.

In addition to video game competitions and conventions, the girls are active in their community, adopting parks, organizing after school events and programs, and donating to charity.

“When I started the group, I set out to not only provide something that women can be empowered by, but also provide a outlet for them to give back. Gaming is an industry that was dominated by men, but almost half of all gamers are female. With Sugar Gamers, women can take pride in that, and bring their favorite pastime to light.” – Keisha Howard, Founder and CEO.

The Sugar Gamers for provided special coverage of the Geek 2 Chic Fashion Show, held at Bloomingdales (Nov 3rd, 2011- Downtown Chicago, IL)