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Getting Greener

Lately, there’s been some discussion of the recession ending, as well as when and how we can even determine the beginning and end of this phenomenon. Regardless of the state of the economy, going “green” is a good idea, and can often save you some greenbacks. These Sterling Dollar Cufflinks are a great way to celebrate the end of the recession while being “green” at the same time:

On the off-chance that the economy doesn’t upswing as quickly as we hope, with these cufflinks, you’ll still be recycling, and can be comforted by the thought of having money on you when you wear them.

Cool, Blue Respite

During the warm, summer months, major cities can get, well, grimey. Don’t get me wrong; I love cities—humidity, dust, and mid-afternoon gaminess, not so much. If you’ve never spent a summer in the city, the lyrics of that old song are pretty accurate.

That said, there are ways of getting by. Light-colored linen, air-conditioned movie theaters, cold showers, fresh salads by the pound, and plenty of water flavored with lemon—or better yet, cucumber slices—go a long way in making one survive the heat. Anything that can remind you of what it is to be cool and comfortable can make the stuffy-mugginess of the summer in the city manageable. For me, the color blue connotes calmness and coolness, and that was the feeling I got when I saw these Sodalite and Pearl Square Cufflinks:

The colors of them remind me of the variety of cool rain that, if only briefly, provides respite from the heat.

Fitting In

As I have pointed out many times before, our store is a great place to buy groomsmen’s gifts. Some people might find such a huge selection overwhelming. To that end, I hope that this space has been useful for those who just don’t know where to start. However, even if you’ve enjoyed the cufflinks that I’ve highlighted, you still might want to make your own choice.

In that case, one way to narrow things down would be pick cufflinks that are a certain color. These days, a lot of couples are choosing to designate theme colors for their weddings. If a couple chose red and gold as the theme colors for their wedding, these Red and Gold Murano Glass Cufflinks would be perfect for the groomsmen:

Not only would these graphic and interesting cufflinks make a great groomsmen’s gift, they would distinguish the groomsmen from all the other guys in black tie as members of the wedding party.

A Golden Opportunity to Personalize

In my previous post, I noted that wedding season is still going strong, and that I would be highlighting some groomsmen’s gifts from our store. To that end, today, I’d like to direct your attention to these Round Engraveable Cufflinks in 18 karat gold vermeil:

These gold cufflinks have a classic design that will never go out of style. They are appropriate for both formal and professional settings, so you can be sure that your groomsmen could make use of them long after the wedding. (Indeed, these cufflinks make great gifts for most any guy for that reason!) In addition, these cufflinks are engraveable. I find this feature particularly significant in that it allows for both the ease and simplicity of purchasing all of your groomsmen gifts at once, but also gives you the option to make them more personal by engraving your friends’ initials as well. These gold engravable cufflinks, as well as others we offer, are also very reasonably priced.

Tying the Knot

Since wedding season will be going strong through September, it is time for some more ideas for groomsmen’s gifts! Of course, many of the cufflinks I’ve covered here as well as the vast number available at our store would make lovely groomsmen’s gifts, but in the next few posts, I’m going to point out a few pairs that I think are particularly suitable. To start, check out these classic Gold Knot Cufflinks:

These gold finish cufflinks make such a great groomsmen’s gift, in part, because they go with everything. In other words, these cufflinks could be useful for your groomsmen long after the wedding. They’d be great for other formal occasions, or even wearing to work. Also, they’re quite reasonably priced, in the event that your wedding party is a large one, or you’re sticking to a tight budget.

Retooling Geek Chic

Well, I’m pretty late in terms of reviewing the new Star Trek movie, so I’ll leave that to others. As I understand it, the way that the movie cleverly elides issues of continuity so as not to be held to the storylines of previous films and television episodes is all about the fans. The sort of folks that like Star Trek and other science fiction and fantasy—myself included—are known for paying attention to detail and quickly notice if plot point contradicts something that occurred earlier in the larger plot, even if it was in a book/film that was authored by a different person, or was produced years earlier (see “Canon” in the Wookipedia).

However, this audience is not known for paying nearly as much attention to, ahem, fashion sense. Sure, there’s “geek chic,” but it operates, in part, on the premise that being an early adopter of high-end gadgets or a fan of “Lord of the Rings,” means adhering to a particular type of uniform. What if you’re a Star Trek fan who works in an office that has a dress code, or you simply don’t like pocket protectors? What to do? You can find classic elements of style that hint—not yell—your geekdom. To that effect, these Star Trek Cufflinks are perfect:

To someone uniformed, they’re just lovely cufflinks with an interesting, abstract design. To a fellow geek, they’re worth coveting.

Mise en Place

If you talk to people who cook a lot—professional chefs or a household’s main cook—they’ll tell you the value of a good, solid, sharp knife. Indeed, most people who cut themselves in the kitchen do it using a dull knife that requires a lot of force to manage its appointed task. Our store has a great set of Chef Knife Cufflinks:

Sharp knives are necessary for “mise en place,” or the idea of preparing all your ingredients and necessary equipment before you start cooking. A more literal translation of the French is something like “everything in its place.” I’ve often wished that accomplishing mise en place could be accomplished as easily outside the kitchen is it is inside, but I must admit that I have not quite put in the effort. What would your life look like if you practiced mise en place in all areas of it?

A Timely Gift for Cycling Commuters

I’ve started to ride my bike more. I’m not far from the big three-oh, and would like to get back into shape sooner rather than later. That, and there is going to be a fare hike in the coming months on the public transportation in my city, and I’d like to get used to riding often before that happens. We’re doing ok financially, but getting in shape and saving money just seemed too good to pass up.

Apparently, I’m not alone. While my own dear hubby doesn’t share my new pursuit, I definitely see more guys commuting than women. (Come on ladies—join me! It’s fun and cheaper than spin class!) I think if my husband did start to commute by bicycle, I’d purchase him a pair of these Bicycle Cufflinks:

They’d be a great form of encouragement for the new commuter. The detail on them is stunning, and the clean lines would compliment any business attire. They’re also priced very reasonably, to boot!

Enter The Dragon

Of mythical creatures, dragons are definitely the ones we turn to when seeking a symbol of strength and power. Certainly, the pan is a trickster figure (as aptly highlighted in Pan’s Labyrinth), and unicorns are pretty, but neither conjures the sense of defiance that dragons do. Can we imagine the effect of entitling Bruce Lee’s iconic film “Enter the Unicorn”? Such a title just doesn’t fit a film that showcased Lee’s charisma and skill.

That said, it is no wonder that dragons are a common subject for tattoos. However, tattoos are permanent, and expensive, and painful. For those who would like to wear dragons on their sleeves without getting dragon sleeves tattooed, our store offers a solution in the way of these Dragon Body Cufflinks:

These cufflinks provide a much simpler way to make the dragon your mascot, no?

Balanced

You told him not to worry about impressing anyone. As far as you were concerned, he didn’t have anything to prove. But he was still nervous about going to your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. After all, this grandmother was on the old money side of the family, the side that never quite approved of their Ivy-league educated, architect daughter marrying a contractor. (Nevermind that you found this pairing ideal, or at the very least, convenient when you both designed and built your dreamhouse on a small budget, and even better when you formed your own firm.) That, and the party was black-tie, and he always felt like he was impersonating someone else when he dressed up.

Despite his misgivings, he dutifully dressed for the occasion, and couldn’t have been more handsome. But then, looking down at his wrists, he realized he’d forgotten to get cufflinks for the fancy shirt he’d purchased for the occasion. No matter. Right after adjusting your hair, you gave him gave him these Blue Level Cufflinks:

They’d reminded you of him—precise, perfect, always balanced. In turn, he felt better wearing a visible reminder that you didn’t think he needed any changing.

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