The Top 10 Guy-Magnet Fragrances

The Top 10 Guy-Magnet Fragrances

The Top 10 Guy-Magnet Fragrances, according to guys! We forced them to sniff all the latest fragrances, and these scents got the highest marks.

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Lancome Trésor Midnight Rose

"It is sweet and reminds me of flowers." —Nicholas King

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Oscar de la Renta Live in Love

"If I smelled this on a girl, I’d ask her out right away."—Adam Ludemann

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Burberry Body

"I hope it’d linger on my sheets." —Brian McDermott

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Coach Poppy Flower

"It’s subtle, but it really smells like a pretty, classy girl."—Jack Masterson

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: PureDKNY a Drop of Verbena

"It makes me think of the mountains after the rain."—Edward Teig

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Vera Wang Lovestruck

"She’s a colorful person." —Hassan Abdul-Hakim

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Britney Spears Cosmic Radiance

"It’s all about the first impression with this one." —Clyde Williams

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Beyoncé Pulse

"The scent is kind of unexplainable—-it’s sexy. It’s very glamour girl." —Chris Pisarski

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Marc Jacobs Oh Lola!

"It’s sweet. I think I’d meet a girl wearing this out in the park." —Sean Gomez

Guy-Magnet Fragrance: Chanel No. 19 Poudré

"It smells so good—it makes you want to be around her."—Sharan Shetty

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15 Wacky Gifts for Him

15 Wacky Gifts for Him, Tired of giving the same old kinds of gifts every year? Everyone knows a great present doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg—the right blend of clever, thoughtful, and funny can stretch a dollar farther than you might think. Mix it up with these unusual ideas that will leave him smiling all year long.

1. Drop dead gorgeous

Believe it or not, taxidermy is a dead-perfect gift right now. Don’t spend too much time wondering why. Taxidermy is totally a Thing this year. Everywhere you look in the hip parts of town, dead animals are lighting up the room, decorating the walls, even topping the Christmas tree. Some ladies even sport barrettes decorated with squirrels’ paws. If you can’t stand the idea of real dead animals, there are plenty of tongue-in-cheek substitutes, like this mounted deer head Lego kit.

2. Family matters

Sentimental value is one of the few things that actually can turn a sow’s ear into a silk purse. Ask around in your sweetheart’s family and see if someone is willing to part with a tool or toolbox that belonged to a beloved relative. This idea works best if the item is sentimental and practical all at the same time. He’ll thank you every time he stabs his enemies in the heart with grandpa’s buck knife or gives himself a close shave with great-uncle Al’s straight razor.

3. Presentation is everything

Remember when Winnie the Pooh ate the honey that he was going to give Eeyore for a birthday present? But he gave Eeyore the empty jar, anyway, called it a Useful Pot, and it was Eeyore’s favorite gift? The genius folks at the 826 Store have done a similar magic trick and you can, too. Buy him a Black Hole in a Can or a jar of Peg Leg Oil, and watch his eyes light up with wonder and delight.

Or you can do one better and make something yourself. If you make it yourself, you get the best of all possible worlds: handmade, inexpensive, memorable, and completely clever.

4. Everything old is new again

Nothing says one-of-a-kind-cool like an incredible vintage item It’s hard to go wrong with a vintage motorcycle jacket, but if your fellow is a little more uptown, try gorgeous silk ties, classic sterling cufflinks, or a serious antique watch. Those who have no patience for thrifting will be relieved to know that your local, hipster second-hand store should offer collections of treasures that have been thoughtfully curated for your shopping convenience.

5. Blast from the past

There’s an irresistible appeal to old magazines, especially magazines about subjects we love. Is your man into cars? Science? Cooking? No matter the hobby, there’s an amazing old magazine out there that would make a stellar gift. To make it even more interesting, try finding a magazine from the year he was born. Not sure where to start? eBay is your best friend for this one.

6. Bringing sexy back

We can thank Dita von Teese for today’s resurgence of tasteful, intelligent burlesque, and a renewed celebration of the art of the flirt. If you want to flirt your fellow up this holiday season, try finding him a cheeky old girlie calendar. Bonus points for finding one from an industry or brand related to his hobbies.

And if your man’s tastes run more to the masculine, try a vintage firefighters’ calendar. There’s nothing like 12 months of half-naked firemen to heat up his year.

7. It’s personal

What is your special man friend trying to accomplish lately? What values or activities make up his emotional foundation? If you can answer those questions, you’re halfway to an unforgettable present. The second step is to consider what item might symbolize the thing he’s trying to do or be, then give him a just-right version of it to keep on his desk. Whether it’s a statuette of the Egyptian god Thoth (god of writing, among other things) for an aspiring writer, a laughing Buddha for your stressed-out sweetheart, or even a replica of Indiana Jones’ fabled Golden Idol of Fertility for an adventuresome film buff—he’ll love having a physical reminder of his biggest dreams and deepest values.

8. Second life

Show him you’ve been paying attention and clear some clutter at the same time: Fix the broken thing that’s been sitting in the back of his closet for so long. You know the thing—everybody has one. It might be a perfectly worn-in pair of shoes that needs new soles, or a beloved bag that’s begging for a new strap. Or it might be that road bike that’s been crying for an overhaul since last summer when the gears started slipping and the tire went flat. Whatever it is, fix it. Then wrap it up and enjoy watching him have a second honeymoon with his favorite old thing.

9. Rock around the Christmas tree

There’s no school like the old school, and it doesn’t get any more old-school than a custom music mix. Pick a theme, and don’t be afraid to get personal Once you’ve perfected the mix, take the time to make a just-right CD cover with the track listings printed inside. It beats the pants off a gift card to 7-11.

10. Hark! The herald angels sing

With programs like GarageBand and Audacity at your fingertips, it’s easy to unleash your inner Gaga to create a present he’ll never forget. Show him what a rock star you are and record him his very own holiday song. Cover songs are moments, how great he looks in his PJs, or even just a loving celebration of his favorite things

11. Picture perfect

As Eudora Welty once said, “A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.” Nowadays most of us leave our precious moments locked in low-res limbo until we eventually lose them in a hard-drive crash. Be the exception to the rule and take high-resolution photos of your life together or things he loves, then print those babies out and put them in a book or in frames so he can admire them every day.

12. An idea whose time has (finally) come

Like good wine, marketing schwag is usually terrible the year it’s made. But give it a decade or two to mellow, and it transforms from garbage into gold. Hit the thrift stores, hipster vintage shops, and eBay auctions for schwag from his favorite industries. Try a Xerox PARC mouse pad for your favorite nerd, a Vespa windbreaker for the mod in your life, or an unopened pack of Apollo-Soyuz commemorative cigarettes for your beloved history buff. Isn’t the internet incredible?

13. Team player

Does your dude love sports? If “yes,” you are in luck! The world is full of hilarious, weird and wonderful sports paraphernalia that’s just waiting to become the world’s best holiday gift. Try giving him a Cornhuskers needlepoint pillow, or a mug from the Steelers’ 1975 Super Bowl victory over the Vikings. Or what about a black-velvet painting of Tom Brady? You could even go totally overboard and give him the entire lineup of his favorite team—in bobblehead dolls. Game on!

14. Freeze frame

Vinyl albums will always hold a special place in people’s hearts, and it’s not just because of that special, scratchy sound—it’s the album art that wins the day. Dust off his stash of precious vinyl and put it where it belongs: on display! Stores like IKEA and Urban Outfitters sell frames especially made for album covers, so it’s easy to slide that copy of the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers into an archival frame and back into the spotlight it deserves.

15. Playing for keeps

Take his holiday to the next level with a bigger-than-life version of the ultimate party game: Giant Jenga. All you have to do is cut down a couple of 1"x4"s into 54 identical pieces, stack them on a sturdy table in your garage, basement, or driveway, and watch as everyone who walks by gets sucked into the mesmerizing, totally social activity of pulling one...more...piece out and stacking it on top of the teetering tower. You might include a couple of crash helmets with this present, just to be on the safe side.

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Woman sues over smelly car

Woman sues over smelly car

Woman sues over smelly car-Woman sues over smelly car, A Michigan woman who bought a used car is suing the dealership over how it smells. Margarita Salais claims the dealership would not take the car back and she is seeking damages.A woman in Michigan has filed a lawsuit over a smelly used car she bought that contained the odor of a dead body.

In a lawsuit filed in Oakland County Circuit Court, Margarita Salais of New Baltimore alleges the dealership’s staff sold her a 2006 Ford Expedition last March without telling her it once held a dead body, The Detroit News reported Monday.

“They bought the car while it was still cold out in March,” her attorney, Dani Liblang, told the News. “The warmer it got, the worse the smell got.”

Salais said when she brought the car back to the dealership someone told her the smell came from a dead animal. She said she filed a claim with her insurance company, whose investigators determined odor was of human origin.

The insurance company later learned the car had been stolen three times, something Salais said the dealer also failed to tell her.

Her efforts to return the car were fruitless and she now seeks $25,000 plus court fees, the News said.

“It is possible the dealer didn’t know about the smell,” said the lawyer. “What’s not very credible or likely is that the dealer didn’t know it was a daily rental or had been stolen three times. That should’ve been fairly obvious from the title history.”

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Star Wars Christmas Gifts

Star Wars Christmas Gifts

Back in Black



He’s got Darth Vader in his cubby with this rugged, personalized pack with special pockets for a laptop or MP3 player.



Star Wars Backpacks, $39.50 – $45.50, available at potterybarnkids.com

See the Light



When Darth Vader tells you it’s time to get up for school, you best not hit the snooze button. This combo lamp/alarm clock/MP3 player packs a style punch while being practical too.



Star Wars MP3 Alarm Clock Lamp, $49.99, available at thinkgeek.com.

Starry Sleep



Does your kid eat, breathe and sleep Star Wars? Help with the sleep part by bedding down with these 200-threadcount cotton sheets, starring Luke, Leia, and other characters from the vintage trilogy.



Star Wars Sheeting, $69 for twin sheet set, available at potterybarnkids.com.

The Force is Strong With This One



Your little Jedi can channel Han Solo cockiness with this comfy-cool tee.



Trust Me I’m a Jedi T-shirt, $13, available at etsy.com.

Hot Potato



This is the droid you’re looking for! Mr. Potato Head gets a galactic twist with this R2D2 model.



Artoo-Potatoo Mr. Potato Head, $21, available at amazon.com.

Deep Freeze



Cool: an ice pop. Extra cool? An ice pop transformed into a light saber with this clever cozy, which also solves the problem of freezing little fingers.



Light Saber Popsicle Cozy, $7 for set of 2, available at etsy.com

All Ears



Wear every day, your child will! This homemade cap is an instant conversation-starter.



Yoda, This Hat Is, $20, available at etsy.com.

By the Book



It’s no Jedi mind trick—just amazing scanimation technology that makes it looks like the characters in the book are moving.



Star Wars: A Scanimation Book, $10.17, available at amazon.com.

Tie In



For a cheapo stocking stuffer, pop in these shoelaces designed to add a touch of the force to any plain pair of shoes.



Star Wars Darth Vader Join the Dark Side Shoelaces, $5, available

Helmet Head



Kick dress-up up a notch with this realistic-looking helmet, complete with sound effects and light-up antenna.



Boba Fett Electronic Helmet, $29, available at amazon.com.

Making Dough



Make a push-out light saber or character molds with this Play-Doh set, then hide it away in the R2 carrying case.



Play-doh Star Wars Playset, $20.95, available at amazon.com.

Wall Space



The iconic scrolling intro text makes cool wall art, serving as an intro to all sorts of make-believe adventures.



Star Wars A Long Time Ago Vinyl Wall Decal, $24, available at etsy.com.

Uncommon Cold



Darth Vader and Yoda keep food fresh and cool until lunchtime. Available in Batman shapes too!



Character Cold Packs, $7 for set of 2, available at potterybarnkids.com.

Stay Tuned



Whether his music taste runs to John Williams (composer of the Star Wars scores) or something more current, tunes sound better when blasted from this player festooned with a scene from Clone Wars.



Star Wars CD Player, $26, available at amazon.com.

In a Lather



You won’t have to nag him about hand-washing once you pop these novelty soaps in the bathroom.



Darkside Set of 10 Soaps, $13.80, available at etsy.com.

Fuel Up



Even intergalactic heroes need to stop for lunch. Polyethylene foam insulation keeps food cool, while the intimidating image on the front keeps cookie thieves away.



Star Wars Helmet Lunch Kit, $15, available at amazon.com.

This Little Yoda



Size matters not, so get your little Jedi started early with these Yoda soft-soled baby shoes.



Robeez Soft Soles Yoda, $28, available at robeez.com.

Feel the Force



Jump right into a light saber fight or a pod race with this remote-free action game for the Kinect Xbox 360 console.



Kinect Star Wars, $50, available at amazon.com.

Anyone’s Guess



This process-of-elimination guessing game, appropriate for kindergarteners and up, is a who’s who of Star Wars characters, both old and new.



Guess Who Star Wars, $31, available at amazon.com.

Sweet Buns



Who wouldn’t want to find the double side buns in their Christmas stocking? This wee Princess Leia figure comes with a blaster; not intended for kids under 3 due to small parts.



LEGO Star Wars Mini Figure, $8, available at amazon.com.

In Print



The Empire Strikes Back gets the graphic treatment with this chic mid-century-style print. It can be customized in any color scheme you wish.



Star Wars Movie Poster Print, $19, available at etsy.com.

Hang on to Your Hat



R2 is diminutive and spunky, kind of like your little guy, who will love this witty knit cap.



Droid Hat Inspired by R2D2, $19, available at etsy.com.

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