Last Minute Father's Day Gifting: Beard Guyz Products

Everywhere I go, men sporting beards seem to be the trend. I'm all for it, as long as the guy can pull it off and keeps their beard properly groomed. Whether you are just sporting some scruff or a full on beard, Beard Guyz offers several products to keep that beard intact, including beard balm, oils, wash and conditioner. 

Beard Wash 35 ($14.99) works for all beard types and is gentle enough to use everyday. It contains 35 natural and organic ingredients, including botanical and fruit extracts blended with keratin and protein. Beard Wash 35 cleans, moisturizes and conditions your beard and skin, removing daily oils and impurities while leaving your beard feeling clean and soft. 

Beard Conditioner 25 ($14.99) moisturizes and conditions hair of the beard, adding fullness, softness and shine. It contains 25 natural and organic ingredients including oils, butters, extracts, vitamins & conditioners. 

Now which product to you use next - beard balm or beard oil? Beard balm is great for larger beards and for fullness, styling and control with more of a matte finish. Beard Oil provides more of a sheen. Or you may choose to work in both products, or alternate between them, depending on whether you continue growing your beard or trimming it down. 

Beard Balm 25 ($14.99) is available for fine/medium hair or course hair. It helps to soften and condition the beard while moisturizing the skin. It is non-greasy, absorbs quickly into the skin and has a blend of 25 natural conditioning butters, oils and extracts.

Beard Oil 25 ($14.99) contains 25 natural and organic oils. You apply several drops after washing and towel drying your beard. Beard Oil 25 softens and conditions facial hair while moisturizing the skin to prevent dryness or irritation. 

Beard Guyz products make the perfect last minute gift for Father's Day and can be found at Walgreens. If you go to the Beard Guyz website at beardguyz.com you can get a special 30% off for Father's Day with code FATHER30 until June 30th.

Check out the starter packs and gift sets and lookout for Beard Guyz accessories and trial sizes coming soon! 

- Kim Weling

Last Minute Father's Day Gifts

Here's a look at some last-minute Father's Day gifts. Since I always get my dad various plants for Father's Day, Green & Ground's Limited Edition Kai D. Plant Suit ($15-$35) is my top pick. It's an accessory for your plant that's stylish and functional. I love the quality of the fabric, and how it instantly dresses up the plant and gives it some character. It's also machine washable, so you don't have to worry about getting it soiled. It comes in three sizes: The suit is available in three standard pot sizes: tiny (tiny size comes with tiny pot), small and medium. 

The planters also add make a great gift and add personality to the plants. Every three months they release a different series of pots with custom colors. I love the current series which includes Gold and Light Blue. 

Another one of my top picks is the Wild & Wolf Aluminum Lunch Tin in Gold ($25). I think it makes a stylish multi-purpose tin, whether your storing your lunch or skincare supplies. Wild & Wolf has a lot of other interesting gadgets to check out, from card holders to manicure and shoe shine kits. 

- Kim Weling

Accessories Council Father's Day Gift Picks 2014

 

Father's Day is just a few days away, so if you're still searching for gift ideas, check out these Accessories Council top picks! The Accessories Council recently unveiled their Father's Day favorites at Gibson Guitar Studios, hosted by Accessories Council Chairmen, Frank Zambrelli, along with lifestyle expert, Pamela Pekerman.

You'll find an assortment of dress shirts in checks and stripes, and ties in plaids, polka dots and stripes, curated by Esquire exclusively at Men's Wearhouse. The shirt & tie collection allows you to mix up colors and patterns and build on your personal style. SoxxyAir Compression Socks are great for travel and available for men and women, like this Nighthawk ($35) pair. They help increase blood flow, reduce jetlag and muscle soreness. The Jason oxfords ($119.99) from Dr. Scholl's Original Collection in velour suede are super comfortable, with a Memory Fit(R) foam cushioning insole.

David and Young Linen Stripe Fedora ($35) is perfect for summer, and an accessory I would totally wear myself! If you're looking for pocket squares, check out Vasi Moda "B" Squares ($105), made of 100% Italian silk twill, with vibrant, distinctive designs. The "B" Squares can also be worn as wrist ties, purses, neck scarves and hair ties. I love how men's accessories have become so versatile and multi-functional, appealing to both men and women! You can find luxury eyewear like Oliver Peoples at ILORI & Optical Shop at Aspen. Sunglasses is always a must-have accessory and you can never have too many pairs! Auburn Jewelry creates custom cufflinks from skull & crossbones  ($140) to monogrammed ones ($145) in a variety of colors. 

One of my favorite accessories that I previewed is the Jack + Mulligan Dylan Dopp Kit ($70) for storing your at-home or travel toiletries. It's crafted from water-repellent 18oz canvas with a waterproof nylon lining to protect the bag from any spills inside. The color blocking, leather accents and antique brass hardware give it a dash of modern elegance. 

I love the scent of leather, especially in the form of the J Fold Folding Carrier ($58) in Stone. This slimfold is made of 100% vegetable-tanned leather from Italy and has a super-slim construction and long-lasting durability. The wooden tray it is packaged in is also a great place for keeping your wallet/keys at home. 

To round out these featured top ten Accessories Council gifts is Vince Camuto Homme Eau de Toilette for men (1.7 oz - $57, 3.4 oz - $75). This seductive fragrance is part woodsy with notes of cedar and pine with touches of comforting lavender and just-sweet-enough juniper. 

- Kim Weling

Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts

Here are my top men's grooming and bath and body picks for Father's Day:

1. Sabon Gentleman Body Scrub, $30 - patchouli citrus scent

2. Juniper Ridge Trail Crew Soap, $35 / Bar Soap, $12 - masculine, woodsy scents - favorites include Inyo and Steep Ravine 

3. I Coloniali Softening Shaving Cream with Rhubarb and Shaving Cream with Mango oil

4. Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Body Wash, $30

- Kim Weling

Last Minute Father's Day Gifts 2012

If you're still looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift to pick up or ship out, take a look at my favorite picks:

Mercedes-Benz just launched their first fragrance for men - a woody, floral and fresh fragrance. The head note has a fresh burst of citrus and bergamot, with violet leaf absolute, bourbon pepper, nutmeg and galbanum at the heart of the fragrance. The woody base notes mix essences of cedar, vetiver and patchouli, giving the fragrance it's contrasts, nobility and masculinity. This luxurious fragrance is available as a 2.5 oz ($65) or 4.0 oz ($80) eau de toilette spray at lordandtaylor.com.

These eco-friendly, bifold Natty Professor wallets ($42) from jetsam.com are made from reconstructed vintage grey herringbone tweed suit coats. The wallets are inspired by the time-honored style of iconic male figures.

Sipping Stones is the perfect gift for whiskey lovers, chilling drinks without diluting the flavor for that true on the rocks taste. Each set comes with nine finely crafted grey cubes made from one hundred percent soapstone, a safe alternative to ice. The stones are non-porous, odorless and tasteless. They are meant to be stored in the freezer until you're ready to chill your beverage.

This is a must-have gift for anyone that loves to grill. The stainless steel Fire Wire Flexible Grilling Skewers can be bent into shape, allowing them to fit around other food or around the edge of a round grill. The tip acts as a handle and remains cool when you leave it off the grill. You can also marinate on the skewer in a bowl or bag. Fire Wire Flexible Grilling Skewers are available at major retailers such as bedbathandbeyond.com, as a 2-pack ($9.99) and at

williams-sonoma.com as a 4-pack ($15.99).

- Kim Weling