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Designer gloves & hats

Jackie — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:35:49 +0000

Stay warm in style

I don’t know about you but I’ve always found that cold weather clothes are often far more stylish than warm weather outfits. I love the richer fabrics and somehow designers seem to make the most of winter clothing in the most stylish ways. The winter months are a great excuse to show your fashion style.

At any time of year though, it is accessories that can make or break an outfit. These items are also an excellent way of making your older garments fresh again. We all have winter clothes that are timeless classics and new accessories are a way of making them completely up to the minute. You’ll see a selection of our favorites on this page.

To see them all, click here.

We love this adorable hat by Eugenia Kim

The best leather bags in the world

Jackie — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 08:54:51 +0000

Italian leather bags for travel or business

That’s a rather bold statement, isn’t it? ‘The best in the world’? Well, let’s see, but I have just found these wonderful products and want to share them with you. I always believed, correctly, that Italian leather products are vastly superior to those from other countries. And as you know, experts agree.

But what I didn’t know until today, is that much of the leather used for Italian goods isn’t Italian at all. It is produced in other countries and sent to Italy to be tanned, often using chemical methods. These wonderful bags, on the other hand, use genuine Italian produced leather which is tanned using vegetable methods. This means that the material is much more harder-wearing and actually improved with age, rather than deteriorate.

They are actually guaranteed for life! And they can take a ... Read More »

Victorinox Swiss Army Men’s 24835 Chrono Pro Silver Dial Watch

Jackie — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:40:53 +0000

This is a fabulous quality man’s watch with quartz movement. The case is stainless-steel, and its diameter is 40 mm. It is water resistant to 330 feet, making it suitable for snorkeling. It is lightweight and very comfortable to wear.

It has a beautiful leather band, and its elegant design looks like quality on your arm. It comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Victorinox make watches that meet the highest standards of the Swiss watch making industry. I have picked out this model because I love the clean design, but there are many to choose from. Click here for more information: Victorinox Swiss Army Watch

Converse sneakers: Custom design

Jackie — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:56:00 +0000

Here at Tastes Magazine, we’ve always loved products that can be customised. A gift in particular is so much more special when it has been custom-designed for the recipient. One of the latest companies to offer this is Converse and their fabulous sneakers.

Why wear ordinary sneakers when you can wear those which are perfectly custom designed to match your outfits?

We’ve always loved the brand and this gives Converse an added edge – you can design your sneakers online, order, and then they’ll be tailor-made for you. When you visit the site below, be sure to watch the video to give you just a few ideas of the ways in which your sneakers can be created.

This is a wonderful gifts idea and, despite what the video might seem to suggest, suitable for all ages.

Design your own here

Jewelry to show support for the military

Jackie — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 09:52:08 +0000

Show your support for American servicemen and women

We were very pleased to find this site to show you. If you have an American serviceman or woman on your gift list, then you’ll find some excellent ideas on this thorough website. Or show your own support. You’ll also be pleased to know that this company ships worldwide; important to note if your recipient is serving overseas. These also make a lovely gift for the families of those serving, too.

Every branch of the military is covered on this site and the items are officially licensed so carry the genuine logos and insignia. You’ll find pendants, rings, bracelets, money clips and more so you’ll find the ideal piece for either him or her. Covered is the Army, Navy, the Marine Corps, the Coastguard, the Air Force and there are also commemorative pieces and ... Read More »

American patriotic jewelry

Jackie — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:02:14 +0000

For the America patriot

So you want show your patriotism towards your country? Or maybe you’re not American but you want to show your solidarity with the United States? Then this collection of charms, pendants and watches is just what you’re looking for. These are well-made products that reflect your feeling towards the States and what’s great to know is that they all come with a no-hassle guarantee.

We were recently contacted by a lady from France who was searching for a way for her husband, who does business with many Americans, to show his solidarity with the country in a subtle way. She was delighted when we found for her the watches you see below and immediately purchased one as his birthday gift. He was so pleased with her thoughtfulness. (Yes, shipping is worldwide). We have also heard of foreign embassy ... Read More »

Pop top bags, belts jewelry and more

Jackie — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 20:20:30 +0000

Whether you call them pop tops or ring pulls, these discarded items certainly can be transformed into the most wonderful products. These are produced by hand by women in Brazil and the ring pulls are crocheted together to create these stylish accessories. What a smart idea.

These are then imported into the USA and distributed by a company in California. They make such cool gifts and are the ultimate expression of recycling.

Each item features a tag telling you exactly which one of the artisans created your product. The site also has several tutorials which shows you how to make some of these products yourself.

See more at the website

A couple of favourites

Creative crochet kits

Jackie — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:32:10 +0000

When was the last time you received a handmade gift? The fact is that handmade items are so much more thoughtful, therefore so delightful to give or receive. Now, we can make it easy and stylish.

On this page, we are showing just a few of the items you can make using a range of fabulous crochet kits. The site also offers sewing and knitting kits and they all contain everything you need to create your own unique items. (Tip – when you’re on the site, take a look at the quilting section. You can create your own family heirloom),

The site also offers online classes in knitting, sewing and crochet plus patterns, yarn and other supplies. The kits make a great gift for the creatives on your list.

See all the kits here

Cool cufflinks

Jackie — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:51:01 +0000

Here at Tastes, we’re so pleased that men are wearing cufflinks – that is, the stylish man. They went out of favour for a few years – thank goodness that the man with taste is now reviving this wonderful jewellery product.

We absolutely adore this range. The prices start at under $100 but you can go as high as $9000 if ‘the man who has everything’ is on your gift list.

These are made by artisans and craftspeople throughout the world but sold and shipped by an American company that has made these wonderful cufflinks available online.

See the full range here

Our seriously stylish favourites.These are made with genuine vintage watch parts. A rather cool steampunk look, I think.

Beautiful items made from … fire hoses

Jackie — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:35:53 +0000

You know that we love to search the internet for usual gift ideas and we’ve found a wonderful one here. I know that you’ll agree that these are wonderfully stylish items but they have an incredible history.

Although we look for fabulous gift ideas, we always like to bring you goods that are made from sustainable or recycled materials and I believe that these Elvis and Kresse items can’t be beaten. I doubt that you’ve guessed what these bags, wallets, tech cases and belts are made from so read on.

This material has been providing life-saving services for about twenty years before being crafted into these fabulous items. The recycled fire hoses come from the London fire service. Once it no longer conforms to their incredibly high safety standards, the hose material is converted by craftsmen into these wonderful, top quality items.

Fifty ... Read More »

Trinity rings, perfect diamond & gold gift idea

Jackie — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 08:21:07 +0000

Trinity rings with valued UK hallmarks

What is a trinity ring? Quite simply, the three diamonds represent the past, the present and the future. This means that they are the perfect gift for a loved one – you are telling them of your devotion to them throughout the years. This makes for a wonderful gift idea for anniversaries, engagements or as an anytime ‘I am yours’ occasion. They are made of the finest gold and genuine earth-mined diamonds which are conflict-free. Why is the UK hallmark important?

The UK has the most stringent hallmarking standards in the world and all precious metal goods have to be hallmarked by a strict third-party body. This means that, unlike gold from other countries, you can be sure that it is pure. It is seen as a sign of quality throughout the world. Conflict-free diamonds? That ... Read More »

Dog costumes and more for Halloween

Jackie — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 05:49:40 +0000

Buy and help prevent breast cancer

If you like to have your dog join in the Halloween fun, you’ll love this website. It has some very cool costumes for dogs, in addition to other Halloween items. But the excellent thing about this particular site is that with every purchase, a donation is made to help Breast Cancer Awareness.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October, the same month in which Halloween falls so what could be more appropriate? Have a good look around the site because they also have apparel, jewelry, items for the home and garden and a huge range of products that make great gifts at any time of year.

They are very reasonably priced too. Many of these products make great stocking stuffers and it’s wonderful to know that your purchases are helping a very worthy cause.

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Halloween and spooky ties

Jackie — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:35:29 +0000

Style and spookiness for him

For every man who is happy to dress up as a banana on Halloween, there is another who has absolutely no desire to dress as a fruit, vegetable, superhero, pirate or knight in shining armor. There are also those who love to dress up – in the evening at a costume party – but has to remain sober-suited during the business day but would still like to make some concession to the occasion.

If either of those descriptions are talking about you – or one of the men in your life – then this selection is for you. Any several of these ties are not just able to be worn in Halloween – look at our featured version below – isn’t that a great gift idea for a chiropractor? Some, such as the pumpkin patch design, are ... Read More »

Silver and gold skull bracelets

Jackie — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:09:04 +0000

Skull bangles from Alexander McQueen

I recently featured McQueen’s stunning skull scarves and really wanted to include these pieces but I think that they deserve their own page. Aren’t they simply gorgeous? Prices start at under $200 and these are jewelry items that are classics of the future. See how beautifully they are engrave on the inside of every bracelet – there’s no doubt that these are the real thing.

They make a wonderful gift for both men and women and be easily ordered online and delivered quickly. (Although do check the dimensions of your choice if buying for a guy – some are small). Delivery is worldwide and at time of writing they are eligible for free shipping within the Unites States. They come directly from Saks Fifth Avenue and some versions include brass and enamel, plus many are available in ... Read More »

Alexander McQueen accessories

Jackie — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 20:04:27 +0000

Here at Tastes Magazine, there are some designers who we feel are essential. Everyone, for example, should have a Marimekko items in their home. No decor is quite complete without at least one classic Mid Century Modern iconic piece.

And it’s the same with our wardrobe – we believe that everyone should have one item by Alexander McQueen at the very least.

The lucky thing is that there is a full range of goods that come from this design house and a McQueen accessory will always add that certain something to an outfit or ensemble.

We love the iconic scarves and the skull jewelry but there’s so much more to choose from – from bags to sunglasses, from umbrellas to belts. Use the link below or click an image to see the full collection.

See the full range of Alexander McQueen accessories here

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Buy and tie colored shoelaces

Jackie — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:17:16 +0000

Colored shoelaces add a touch of style and a subtle pop of color to even the most formal outfits. For many years, colored shoelaces have been available for casual wear but now, they are also available to buy online – versions that are suitable for the dressiest and most formal shoe.

The best way to make the most of these is to learn how to tie them in stylish ways. There’s little point in using these stylish products if you neglect to make the most of them.

They are terrific for weddings too. If the groom and his attendants select laces in the bride’s chosen featured color, they add such style. Which tying method do you prefer? I love the straight bar look (see the image below) but the lattice method is truly funky and not for the faint-hearted. Click the links ... Read More »