Gifts for women

We know, women are mysterious creatures. But one thing they have in common is liking gifts. But (yes, there is a caveat when it comes to giving women gifts), they don’t want blenders, self-help books, or mixing bowls.

Whether your house is bustling with activity or you prefer to relax on the holidays, a good bottle of wine can help in either endeavor. We’re not advocating that you drink away your troubles, but show up for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with the right alcoholic beverage, and you’ll be everyone’s favorite brother, nephew, son, etc.

After college you thought all you had to do was get a suit. End of story. That may have done the trick for your first entry level job but now the stakes are higher. If you want to climb the corporate ladder, you have to dress the part.

First things first. Eire is short for Eireann, which means Ireland (as in 'Éirinn go breá).

If you’re not used to saying words like trousers, tweed or herringbone, you’d better brush up on your early 20th century vocabulary. There are many looks popular this fall and winter but one of the most distinct is the early 20th century style inspired by our fair Irish friends. We’re not suggesting that you suit up in knickers but you might consider picking up a few plaid, tweed, wool and herringbone pieces to add to your wardrobe.

Brooks Brothers or Ralph Lauren? Dior or Prada? When it comes to suits, you want to make the right choice, considering you could spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on one. Most guys want to look their best but may not feel comfortable asking other guys their opinon on what they wear. And single guys may not have a significant other at the ready to cast a vote. Men.Style.com has a way for you to get others’ opinions on the hottest fashion without having to take your buddies to the fitting room with you.

You can’t help it. When a woman in a red dress walks into a room, or a man in a striking black suit wearing a vibrant red tie, you turn and look. Or how about how relaxed you feel in a green room? Color is all around us and has more influence over our moods that you might think. When it comes to fashion, color is a powerful way to send non-verbal messages about your confidence and ability.