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DECEMBER 08, 2008

Great gifts for dudes

Women's shopping 101: Bling never fails. Men's shopping 101: If only it were so easy.

Last week, we brought you the gadget edition of the Boyfriend Gift Guide. By popular demand, we're back with more ideas. What to buy the artist dude? The sports fanatic? The drunk? There's something for (almost) everybody on this wish list:

Jokercufflink_4Mr. Fancy Pants: Cuff links are the rare male fashion accessory. They work with everything from a tux to a sharp shirt and jeans. Best of all, you don't need to know his size or fit. Nordstrom's selection that includes these fun jokester cuff links by Juicy Couture for the poker aficionado.

Mr. Activity: Whether it's the soccer field or garage band practice, some guys just can't sit still. So gift a good time! Try concert or sports tickets -- or a season pass to the theater. We've shared experience packages and dinner-date combos. Just remember to factor in the costs for two -- unless you want the guy going alone.

Mr. Commute: Does your beloved complain about his commute? Try satellite radio. He'll chill to jazz during the next pileup on the Howard Frankland. Better yet, you won't have to run to sports bars when his hometown NFL team or fav college game isn't broadcast locally. Just send him to his car.

Alcohawk_2Mr. Artsy Fartsy: Indulge fine taste with the arts lover. Consider commissioning a work of art for him. It can be pricey, but something he'll keep for ever. Better still, if you live together, it's a gift for you too.

Mr. Bar Hopper: Ok, if you think a guy you know would like this gift, maybe it's time for an intervention. From a recent Bed, Bath and Beyond mailer: The Alcohawk breath alcohol screener.

-- Deal Diva Letitia

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Stephanie Hayes came out of the womb wearing high heels. While other kids were reciting multiplication tables, she was learning to calculate an extra third off the half-price discount during buy-one-get-one week. She loves animal prints, black mascara and anything that sparkles. She objects to visible panty lines, Crocs and anything that costs more than a car payment. And she doesn't drive a nice car. She can be reached at (727) 893-8857 or shayes@tampabay.com.

Emily Nipps As a sullen teenager, Emily Nipps refused to wear anything but black, olive green or burgundy, preferably ripped. She has since added color to her life but still experiments with her dark streak. A product junkie, she has tried tons of overpriced face creams and hair products but loves drugstore brands that work the same. She's an Aries and a bassist in a punk band. She has a pet pig, seven chickens, three cats and a rabbit. And just as many lip glosses. She can be reached at (727) 893-8452 or nipps@tampabay.com.

Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or kstanley@tampabay.com.

A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or lstein@tampabay.com.

Coming from a long line of fashionable women, Kim Wilmath considers herself lucky to fit into their hand-me-downs. Her wardrobe staples include her grandma's vintage blouses and her mom's funky jewelry. When she's in the market for "new" items, Kim hits her favorite thrift stores -- a habit she also picked up from mom. But when circumstances require a visit to the shiny stores in the mall, you'll find Kim at the sale rack like a good little diva. She can be reached at (813) 661-2442 or kwilmath@tampabay.com.

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