guy on the go gift guide

Happy Sunday! Hope everyone has been enjoying Thanksgiving weekend with friends + family. I've been using these last few days to create shopping posts since there are so many great deals on travel items at the moment between Black Friday and Cyber Monday (but don't worry- more travel guides are coming next week!)

In case you've missed them, I've shared my favorite stocking stuffers for travel lovers, my favorite luggage (that's currently on sale), and all my favorite sales happening right now that include great travel items.   

Today, I've rounded up another list of my favorite items: gifts for a guy on the go. Whether he's an adventure-seeker you'll find hopping all over the globe, or a domestic business traveler you'll find in a suit, there are some items ever male traveler can benefit from. So I've polled my fellow travel lovers of the male species, and here's the verdict: 

CASHMERE SCARF

Temperatures while traveling are constantly changing. Light layers are key, and you can't go wrong with a cashmere scarf (especially a neutral like this grey that goes with everything). He can wear it with everything from a worn denim jacket to a dress coat for work. 

 

 

COTTON BEANIE

As I've said before, hats are great for travelers that want to hide messy hair they don't have time to tame. This time of year, a beanie like this (or this) can be worn with lots of different looks and easily stuffed into a bag when not needed. 

LEATHER TECH GLOVES

As a traveler myself, I know how annoying it is to take your gloves off when it's cold to be able to use a mobile device. These mens tech leather gloves are great because they look smart + polished while also working with all touch screens. 

 

DUFFLE CARRY-ON

A good carry-on or overnight duffle is clutch for any traveler. Whether your guy wants something a bit more polished and professional (like this) or something a bit more casual (like this) it's an item he'll use often and will appreciate having a quality one he loves.

 

RIMOWA HARD SHELL SUITCASE

Good luggage is one of the most important staples that a traveler needs. I've already shared my luggage guide, but if you're looking something a bit more many, try this Rimowa hard shell suitcase. 

MEN'S MINI TRAVEL KIT

This is the ultimate wash kit for the male traveler in your life. It includes 3 body washes born from the masculine Jack Wills scents (which are amazing) in a stylish charcoal pouch that's ready for plane-hopping and last minute adventures. 

 

MARVIS TOOTHPASTE TRAVEL KIT

I've previously shared my love of Marvis in my stocking stuffers post but this certainly applies to any traveler. Get your guy a set of this luxury toothpaste imported from Italy to equip him for any adventure ahead.  

CARRY ON COCKTAIL KIT

Also shared in my stocking stuffers post is this carry-on cocktail kit. The small tin easily fits into a carry on and gives you everything you need to make 2 delicious cocktails at 30,000 feet. 

LEATHER TRAVEL KIT

This rich leather travel tote adds natural texture to a compact travel kit for men. It's great to hold their toothbrush, razor, or whatever other toiletries they need to bring along on any adventure.

LUGGAGE TAG

I think it's pretty safe that leather is always a great gift for guys (if you can't tell from other ideas I've shared above) and a luggage tag is something that every traveler needs. I love this leather luggage tag from fashionABLE (for travelers of any gender really). 

BOSE HEADPHONES

Good headphones are a must for any traveler. These Bose wireless headphones give an exceptional listening experience and have a re-chargeable battery that lasts up to 15 hours (so they can listen to music for that entire international flight). 

Hope this helps you knock out your holiday shopping for the guy in your life! Stay tuned for tomorrow's Cyber Monday post for another gift guide - this time for the "Gal-on-the-Go"!

xo, 
Whitney

BEST TRAVEL ITEMS ON SALE FOR BLACK FRIDAY + CYBER MONDAY WEEKEND

Happy Saturday! Christmas shopping is in full force as we're currently in the middle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness. I've already shared my favorite stocking stuffers for travel lovers and all my favorite luggage that's on sale but there are SO many sales still happening right now that the travel lover can benefit from at all kinds of stores. Some of my favorites include:

BAUBLEBAR: 30% OFF NOW UNTIL 11/27 USING CODE: THANKS30

EVERYONE loves jewelry. But I've found some pieces on Baublebar lately that travel lovers will especially love (like these stud earrings that let you personalize your color choice as well as your home state to wear wherever you travel or this personalized coordinates necklace you can wear to always remind you of your favorite city). Use code THANKS30 at checkout to receive 30% off ANYTHING on their site that you fancy!

GIGI NEW YORK: RECEIVE GIFT WITH $100 PURCHASE

GiGi New York has so many lovely pieces, but I especially love their small leather travel goods (like this passport case and this luggage tag). Spend $100 and you'll receive one of these leather gifts!

 

 

EXPRESS: 50% OFF EVERYTHING + FREE SHIPPING

Express also has great cozy sweaters (like this and this) and active wear that are clutch for travel days. Grab as much as you can while everything is 50% off!

LOFT: SWEATERS MARKED DOWN TO $20

Loft is one of my favorite places to buy cozy sweaters that are ideal to wear on travel days (like this, this and this). This weekend, loads of their sweaters (like this and this) are marked down to $20!

MACY'S: 20% OFF SITE-WIDE AND 50% OFF COLD WEATHER GEAR

Macy's has pretty much everything, so naturally they have some great pieces for travel. My favorite sale right now is on their cashmere (like this scarf or this wrap which are both IDEAL for travel days). Not only is Macy's 20% off site-wide, but there's an additional 50% off cold weather gear!

NORDSTROM: TAKE AN EXTRA 20% OFF SALE ITEMS

Nordstrom always has great sales (and great stuff) but this weekend you can take an additional 20% off all sale items. GO. CRAZY. 

 

 

THREAD CO: 25% OFF

My friend Gracie's new, AWESOME company Thread Co. specializes in basically your favorite basics. Their tie-up tee is one of my favorite pieces I own and is PERFECT for a travel day. Enjoy 25% off everything this weekend!

URBAN OUTFITTERS: MARKDOWNS PLUS BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF ALL APPAREL

Urban has tons of great apparel, but from a travel perspective they have some of my favorite footwear (like these Nike trainers or these Adidas Superstars: both are already marked down and part of the buy one get on 50% off sale!) 

ALSO: My wrap coat that I recently purchased here in London is currently on sale for 20% off! Just use code BLACK at checkout. 

There are LOADS of other sales happening with great finds on sites like Sephora, Shopbop, Net-a-Porter and more. Avoid in-store crowds and knock out your holiday shopping online while these sales are still here! But please remember that as cliché as it sounds, family, friends and love is the reason for the season, guys. None of the other stuff matters. 

xo, 

Whitney

Stocking Stuffers for Travel Lovers

Happy Thanksgiving! It feels a bit odd to not be watching the Macy's parade + endless episodes of FRIENDS with my family right now, but I'm also so thankful to be spending more time abroad. Haley + I already celebrated with some friends last weekend, which was so fun because we were actually the only two Americans.  I'm certain that eating turkey, mashed potatoes and other traditional fare with wonderful people from Milan, Dubai, Switzerland and all over England will be a Thanksgiving I always remember. Since we already had our big meal (and don't feel like cooking again) we thought today it would be fun to still do something festive, but also unique to London (because how many Thanksgivings will I get to spend here?) So tonight we're heading to Winter Wonderland, a popular Christmas festival that takes place in Hyde Park during the holidays. It looks incredibly fun and I'm so excited! 

While tomorrow will officially kick off the Christmas season in the states, we're clearly already full force in the holiday spirit here in London. I've loved seeing all the beautiful lights, drinking mulled wine and seeing all the festive window displays in the department stores. 

Regardless of when you started getting in the holiday spirit, I think it's safe to say we can all transition into that mindset now. This weekend is the most popular time to shop all year as we begin creeping up on Christmas. To help you with your holiday shopping, I'm going to be posting several blogs the next few days pertaining to travel gifts: what's the best luggage, ideas for both male and female travelers, etc. But in case you're still easing into this whole holiday shopping thing, let's start small: stocking stuffers that travelers will love. 

LEATHER POUCH: FASHIONABLE

A small leather pouch is a great gift for anyone, but especially a traveller. I have all sorts of these for various essentials: lip balm, credit cards, writing pens-- you name it. Fashionable is also one of my favorite brands because of their business model which strives to alleviate poverty by creating job opportunities for women both locally and globally. 

PASSPORT CASE: ASPINAL OF LONDON

A chic passport case is a fail-safe for any travel lover. I adore this Aspinal of London one that Haley got me (also the option of getting the matching currency belt!) but there are literally endless options to choose from (like here, here, here, here or here). 

TRAVEL TOOTHPASTE: MARVIS

Imported from Italy, this stylish toothpaste makes brushing your teeth so much more than routine. I was a bit skeptical at first because let's be honest- toothpaste imported from Italy seems a bit unnecessary. But Marvis is a simple pleasure that really is noticeably different than any ordinary toothpaste you'd pick up at the store (plus it looks much more chic in your travel bag!)

cord taco: fashionable

Another Fashionable product for the win! This simple item is sheer genius. We all know how obnoxious it is to have your headphones tangle inside your bag. This cord taco is the perfect solution to keep them nice + tidy in one place (and it's simple enough that you'll actually use it).

LUGGAGE TAG: CUYANA

A nice luggage tag is something you can have several of, because you need one for every travel piece. This chic + simple Cuyana one is my latest favorite, but there are endless options to choose from (also here, here, here and here). 

TRAVEL SIZE PARFUME: CHLOÉ

I don't need any unnecessary weight to add to my suitcase, so a full-size bottle of parfume is out of the question on my packing list. That's why I love this chic travel-size bottle by Chloé. Not only does it smell lovely, but it's TSA approved so you can even carry it on in your purse. 

FOLDABLE BALLET FLAT: YOSI SAMRA

A foldable pair of ballet flats is a must for any avid traveller. I've pulled these out of my carry on to save the day dozens of times: when I have to wear my heaviest (yet most uncomfortable) shoes on a flight to free up weight in my suitcase, when I'm wearing heels (for whatever reason) but have to do a bit of walking... the list goes on. 

CARRY ON COCKTAIL KIT

Flights can be long. Throw in some turbulence, and you’re really in need of a cocktail. I fell in love with W&P designs carry on cocktail kit to give as gifts, but also to actually use myself. This small tin fits easily in your purse and gives you everything you need to make 2 delicious cocktails at 30,000 feet. Not to mention, they're good conversation starters when someone good looking ends up in the seat next to you (hence the reason the kit makes 2 perhaps?)

EAR BUDS AND PORTABLE CHARGER SET: KATE SPADE

Headphones + portable chargers are something every traveler needs (I speak to the reasons why in my 10 Things Every Traveler Needs in Europe post) This chic gift set by Kate Spade is a one stop shop that covers both (another portable charger I love is here).

SOLD OUT BUT SIMILAR CHARGER HERE AND SIMILAR HEADPHONES HERE

CASHMERE SOCKS: J CREW

There's nothing better than cashmere socks on an airplane. This simple little luxury is a great stocking stuffer because I find it's rarely something people treat themselves to, but are so happy to receive as a gift! I love this festive print from J Crew for the holidays, but if you prefer a more traditional look, try these or these. 

UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER

It may not seem like the most exciting gift, but getting this travel essential means it's one less thing you have to purchase on your own. With five different plugs (including at USB port) this kit works for over 150 countries and is as simple as matching the colors. 

Final Thanksgiving thought: Gratitude is not an emotion or something we feel-- it's something that we do. So let's practice showing gratitude for all the ways we're blessed.  Wishing you and those you love a very Happy Thanksgiving no matter where you are! 

xx,

Whitney