Holiday Gift Guide: The Guys

Whether you're shopping for your boyfriend, dad, best guy friend, or brother,

here are 10 holiday gifts for the guy in your life.

1. The Heat (Widescreen), Walmart, $9.96. 2. Jacket in Wool Blend, H&M, $99. 3. Pullover Crew Neck Sweater, Target, $29.99. 4. Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme 3.4 oz, Giorgio Armani, $78. 5. 'Mercer' Chronograph Bracelet Watch, Michael Kors, $295. 6. Knit Hat, Target, $4.99. 7. Leather Gloves, H&M, $29.95. 8. Ramones Tee, $16.80, Forever21. 9. 'Little America' Backpack, Herschel Supply Co., $120. 10. Star Player Leather Sneaker, Converse, SALE $56.25 (reg. $75). 

1. As I mentioned in a previous gift guide DVDs always make a great gift. Pick out a couple of his favorites and you have a gift that you can't go wrong with.

2. For the stylish guy in your life this coat from H&M would be a wonderful gift. It's fashionable with navy wool and leather sleeves but also practical for the cold months ahead. 

3. This Santa skull sweater may not be ideal for everyone on your gift list but the right guy with a quirky personality would love it.

4. Cologne is an excellent gift for any guy. Pick him up a bottle of his favorite scent. If he doesn't have a favorite I highly suggest Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani. It has a clean and fresh smell that isn't too strong.

5. I love a good watch. Michael Kors makes some of the best that I've seen. The one featured in this gift guide is on the pricier side but in my opinion it is completely worth the money. The face is modern and its all black color is very masculine. This watch will not be going out of style anytime soon.

6. Who doesn't need a great beanie? I love the bright red color of this one. For only $4.99 it would make a perfect stocking stuffer or add on to a gift.

7. Leather gloves are another fashionable but still practical gift.

8. For the music loving guy in your life it may not be the greatest idea to get him his favorite band's new album. Most likely he already has it. Instead get him an awesome band tee and maybe throw in an iTunes gift card. I'm a huge Ramones fan.

9. There is just something that I love about this backpack. It can be used everyday whether for school or work. Also, this bag is stylish and casual at the same time. All in all a nice backpack like this is a favorable replacement for the typical Jansport.

10. Everyone likes a cool pair of Converse. Update your guy's with these leather ones for a more put together look.

Happy December!

Stay tuned for more gift guides.

 I'll be posting a new guide each weekend right up until Christmas.

In the meantime, check out the rest of this year's guides.

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Holiday Gift Guide: The Makeup Lover

Welcome back, Meghan, Freshmen Fashion's go-to when it comes to beauty and makeup.

This year Meghan has chosen 9 of her favorite picks for the holiday season to help you shop for the makeup obsessed member of your gift list. 

1. The Cookie Exchange Set, Philosophy, $24. 2. Little Love Potions!, Benefit Cosmetics, $36. 3. Dramatic Eyes Long Wear Eye Shadow Collection, Hard Candy, $4.88. 4. Naturally Naughty Make-up Kit, Hard Candy, $8. 5. Vice Palette 2, Urban Decay, $59. 6. Synthetic Precision Kit, Sigma Beauty, $57. 7. Organic Lip Balm - 4 Flavor Multipack, eos, $10.99. 8. 3-Pack Knee High Socks, Xhilaration, $7.50. 9. Curlipops 1" Curling Iron Wand, Bed Head, $32.49.

1. "[Philosophy The Cookie Exchange Set] is perfect for those girls who love to enhance their natural beauty! Complete with a lip gloss, lotion, and shower gel/bubble bath! It is holiday scented and smells like different yummy cookies!"

2. "[Benefit Little Love Potions Set] includes everything you need for a daily makeup look! Each of these products I personally enjoy. The travel size products allow you to try out many different products!"

3. "[Hard Candy Eyes Long Wear Eye Shadow Collection] comes with 4 waterproof eye shadow pencils. This is a great gift for those who like to experiment with color! They can be used as eye shadows or liners."

4. "[Hard Candy Naturally Naughty Makeup Kit] has everything you need for a night out eye look! For girls who like dramatic smokey eyes this is a perfect kit!"

5. "Yes, [Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette] is a little bit of an investment, but as an owner of the original Vice and a lover of Urban Decay shadows, this is a great gift! These shadows are smooth and highly pigmented. The palette has many different colors in it, so it is perfect for girls who like to experiment with shadows."

6. "Every makeup lover needs some good brushes to apply her new makeup with! [Sigma Synthetic Precision Kit 4 piece] comes with four durable eye shadow brushes. This is personally on my Christmas list year!"

7. "Eos lip balms are a favorite of mine and many other girls. This pack of four is a great stocking stuffer or a great gift for anyone on a low budget!"

8. "I know this isn't exactly what you may have thought of getting someone for a gift, but wearing riding boots with knee high socks peeking out in so in style this winter. These are cute stocking stuffers or a great add on to a gift!"

9. "A curling wand for me is a must have product. Bed head is one of my favorite brands in hair products! [Bed Head Curlipops 1" Curling Iron Wand] is great for a girl who has very fine straight hair. It helps to add volume and texture she will love!"

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Stay tuned for more gift guides!

 I'll be posting a new guide each weekend from now right up until Christmas.

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Gift Guide: The Makeup Lover

When I first decided that I wanted to do a gift guide series for the holidays I automatically started thinking about characters to base the gift guides on. Then I decided that one of the guides had to be dedicated to the makeup lover.  I myself really enjoy makeup but don't know everything there is to know about it. I usually stick to my comfort zone and use just about the same products everyday rarely switching up my beauty routine. One of my friends has a love for makeup products and experimenting with different looks. When I thought about this post I instantly decided who better to write a summary on the best  makeup gifts than this friend.

Please welcome Freshmen Fashion's very first guest editor, Meghan. You may know her by her YouTube screen name meg285xo.



Meghan (left) & me (right) before our homecoming dance last month.

Here's Meghan's gift guide for the makeup lover:

1.) e.l.f. Gem 11-Piece Ultimate Gem Collection ($25) -  "Great idea for a friend who likes makeup and doesn’t have any brushes. In my collection of makeup brushes I use a majority of e.l.f. brushes because they are inexpensive and good quality. Also, if you have a friend who has a lot of makeup these could be a fun collector's item for them to receive."

2.) Korres Lip Butter ($12) - "These products are very inexpensive but amazing! There is a wide variety in the color selection to fit just about any one on your gift list. Even if you are buying for someone who isn’t head over heels into makeup all girls love a good lip balm."

3.) Maybelline The Falsies Volum Express Total Eye Look Kit ($10)  - "This great holiday gift comes with an eyeshadow quad, an eye liner, and a The Falsies mascara - one of my favorites! This gift item is great! It comes with great quality products that won't break the bank!"

4.) Hard Candy Holiday Glow Makeup Set ($5)  - "This cute kit includes 3 eyeshadows, 1 eye primer, and a blush and bronzer duo. Hard candy is an extremely pigmented brand and I highly recommend them. This kit is great to give as a stocking stuffer or if you're on a budget this kit will make a great present!"

5.) Stila Tiki Set Lip Glaze Trio ($8) - "These three gorgeous lip glosses will suit any skin tone. Having such high end glosses for under $10 is an insane deal, perfect for all of your friends!"

6.) Benefit Sexy Little Stowaways ($34)  - "This kit includes a lot of trial size products that makes it easy for a skeptical makeup lover to try a bunch of products. This is ideal for a family member or girlfriend and is a great price."

7.) Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 or 2 ($50) - "Both of these palettes are simply gorgeous! I personally own Naked 1 and use it daily. It contains all of the neutral shadows a girl could ever need." (Naked 1: http://www.sephora.com/naked-palette-P267200?skuId=1324532, Naked 2: http://www.sephora.com/naked2-P302916?skuId=1393636)

For more wonderful makeup tips and tricks make sure to check out Meghan's videos! Follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/user/meg285xo?feature=guide

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