Back to College - Sophomore Edition

Back to College Gift Guide 2013 - Sophomore Edition

College sophomores! Have you ever noticed that everyone always leaves you out when they're talking about heading back to school? Well, no more! Check out our Back to College Gimme Guide - Sophomore Edition!

Lucky Brand Men's Indian Motorcycle Crew Neck Graphic T-shirt / SOUL by Ludacris SL150BW High-Definition On-Ear Headphones (White) / Acer C710-2055 11.6-Inch Chromebook (Iron Gray) / STM Ranger Backpack with Removable Computer Sleeve and Integrated iPad/Tablet Pocket (XS) for 11-Inch MacBooks and Laptops / LARABAR Fruit & Nut Food Bar, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (Pack of 16) / Steve Madden Men's Grekko Sneaker / Keurig K-Cup Home Brewer

Wintry Shades

It might be cold and blustery, but seriously, these sweet shades are only $14 and they're, well, beautifully wintry.

Knockaround Shades in Mint Green $14

Wine not?

As the summer comes to an end (how did that happen?!) what better to do than sit out on your patio and sip a lovely, chilled glass of vino. Enjoy!

PLUS: All new to the blog, clickable images!

Beer, Beer, Glorious Beer

1. Spiegelau 4-pc. Beer Classics Craft Beer Tasting Gift Set. $42.95
2. The Many Varieties of Beer poster $25
3. The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food $12.72
4. Church Key Bottle Opener $9.52
5. Nostalgia KRS-2100 Keg-O-Rator Refrigerated Beverage Keg Dispenser $361.97
6. Chimay Trappiste With Beer Cheese (8oz or 1lb) $22.18
7. The BrewTender Tabletop Beer & Beverage Dispenser $59.80
8. RSVP International 15-oz. Endurance Double Wall Beer Mug $21.95

We Like to Party

Only 5 days until New Year's Eve! Make your plans and playlists, grab your bubbly and party like it's 2012! For bonus points you can use your Platypus bottle, #6 shown below, as a portable and disposable flask!

1. Trendy Plaid & Houndstooth Check Soft Square Scarf $5.49

2. TOMS Eyewear $145

3. Luxury Lane Women's Cashmere Lined Lambskin Leather Gloves $34.99

4. Members Only Vintage Racer $49.99+

5. Nixon Chalet Watch $199.95

6. Platy Soft Bottle with Closure Cap, 1L $8.95

7. Mossimo Supply Saddle Bag $24.99

8. Lucky Brand Women's Lola Skinny Five Pocket Jean $79.50

9. Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne with Gift Box 1999 $99.99

10. Steve Madden Women's Banddit Boot $132.40+

11. Apple iPod classic 160 GB Black (7th Gen) $228.54

Shape Up!

New Years Resolutions anyone? Or...just a general life resolution? I'm talking exercise. Time to sweat and get fit!

1. ProSource 48-Inch Premium Latex Resistance Exercise Band Set (Set of Five) $27.22
2. fitbookBLACK: fitness + nutrition journal $22.95
3. TKO Fitness Ball Set 55cm $16.95
4. FitDeck Stretch $14.95
5. Withings WiFi Body Scale, Black $159
6. Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set $49.95
7. Drive Medical Pedal Exerciser with Attractive Silver Vein Finish, Silver Vein $18.97
8. CamelBak BPA-Free Better Bottle with Bite Valve  $9.93
9. Gaiam Yoga For Beginners Kit $24.44

Extreme Makeover: Office Edition

1. Stainless Steel Cup $21.95
2. Nikki McClure Inherit 2012 Calendar $15.95
3. Knowledge in the Brain Bookends, Black/Gold $179.95
4. Boon Stash Multi-Room Organizer, Tangerine $19.99
5. Rain Design mStand - Notebook stand $49.90
6. Handstands Add-A-Pad Wrist Cushion $5.99
7. Walker Edison 3-Piece Contemporary Desk $141.99
8. 3 AC + 2 USB Wall Plate and Slim Surge Protector $19.99

Extreme Makeover: Bachelor Pad Edition

1. IKEA Barometer Work Lamp $49.99
2. Paris map art print $35
3. Drona Hexagonal Wine Rack by steric design $250
4. Libratone Lounge Standard AirPlay Speaker $1,299
5. Secrets of the Sommeliers: Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals $20.79
6. JAR Designs 'The Bond' Sofa $1,542.79
7. Smorgasboard Dog Bowl $77

On the Go

You're out around town. What do you have? What do you need?

Here are a few things you might crave while you're out on the go...obviously peanut butter!

1. Totes Mini Umbrella Metro Dot at Target (prices vary)
2. Toms Eyewear $135 (gift that gives!)
3. Rickshaw 13" sleeve for MacBook Air in Orchid Performance Tweed $50
4. J. Crew Utility Fleece Half-Zip Henley $49.50 (on sale)
5. Nixon Mellor Watch $99.95
6. Fine Striped Oversized Scarf, Pesto Green $19.99 (on sale at Coldwater Creek!)
7. Justin's Nut Butter Honey Peanut Butter 3 Ten-Count Squeeze Packs $26.97
8. Timbuk2 2010 Classic Messenger Bag - Extra Large $110
9. Sorel Women's Tivoli Low II Shoe $95

What have I missed? What should I feature in the next "On the Go" guide?

For the Office Holiday Party

Need a gift for your office holiday party? Inexpensive, interactive and vintage chic: the pocket bocce set from Restoration Hardware ($12).

Reddit Secret Santa 2011

Did you sign up for reddit Secret Santa 2011? Here are some awesome gift ideas to get your brains in gear. Then all that's left is to retrieve your match and ship out your awesomeness by December 12. Do it quick!

1. Swiss+Tech MMCSSS Micro-Max 19-in-1 Keychain Multitool $9.25
2. The Deadliest Sharks of All Time tee from Threadless $20 (on sale with code: FUZZY2011)
3. Rage Face meme vinyl decal $9.99
4. Chainmate 24-Inch Survival Pocket Chain Saw With Pouch $11.39
5. Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brew Kit $42.95
6. Wildlife / Domestic Animals : Giant Squid 30" Plush Stuffed Animal Toy $16.43