Here at Pamper My Style we want to inspire you to pamper all areas of your life. With the guidance of lifestylist, Pam Pollak - we want to share with you the little tips, tricks and products on how to live life luxuriously. So, make yourself a cup of your favorite tea, sit back and relax as we journey into the world of all things pampered.
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Hey #pamperedproteges!
In today's post we are going to get a little steamy and talk about all the ways to show your man how much you care. Now, I will be talking some about that special guy in your life - but don't forget that most of these ideas are applicable to most of the men in your life. So, have fun with it and take time to show appreciation for the quality beaus in the world - they really are a special bunch!
1) Pamper HIS Style
I discussed how to Pamper My Season in last weeks' post. Most of the tips and tricks shared there can apply on pampering your man's style. But, oftentimes the XY gene-holders, need a little extra help. Some of the staples for your closet are helpful for giving guys that little extra push into this fashion century.
Pamper your guy with a beautiful sweater, like this cable knit sweater from Ralph Lauren.
Ralph Lauren Cable Knit Sweater, Available at Macy's ($350)
For a more economical option, check out this beauty - now on SALE!
Don't forget about the feet, either! Great shoes make a huge statement with any outfit and send a message to the rest of the world - this man is taken care of! So, if he has a favorite pair, get them cleaned up and resoled for the winter season or pick him up some new ones.
Here are my favorites:
Kitchell Shoe, Available at Aldo ($110)
2. Pamper his Palette
We all know the saying "The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach" and it's just too true to ignore in a post all about pampering a man. So, here are some great autumn friendly recipes that are sure to have him wanting more...
Goulash over Egg Noodles
Recipe Courtesy of Smitten Kitchen
If you can tell me a more manly sounding dish that Goulash - I'd like to hear it! This recipe is from one of my favorite go-to blogger/cooking sites Smitten Kitchen. Not only is the food photography fantastic, everything Deb shares with her readers is too. A true inspiration!
Goulash
Adapted from Gourmet, December 1994
Goulash can be made into either a soup or stew, and the latter can be spooned over egg noodles, potatoes or even gnocchi–how awesome does that sound? Also: This tastes so much better the next day, it is almost a shame to eat it the day you make it. Trust me.
Makes about 16 cups, serving 12
5 slices bacon, chopped
3 pounds boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet*)
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
5 cups beef broth
1 to 5 cups water or beer (use the former to make a stew, the latter to make a soup)
1 teaspoon salt
2 red bell peppers, chopped fine
In an 8-quart heavy kettle cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. In fat remaining in kettle brown chuck in small batches over high heat, transferring it as browned with slotted spoon to bowl.
Reduce heat to moderate and add oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden. Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, and flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Whisk in vinegar and tomato paste and cook, whisking, 1 minute. (Mixture will be very thick.) Stir in broth, water, salt, bell peppers, bacon, and chuck and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer soup, covered, stirring occasionally, 60 to 75 minutes.
Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, before chilling, covered. Reheat soup, thinning with water if desired.
* New Yorkers, we actually found this at Gristedes. Non-New Yorkers, Gristedes is a totally generic grocery store. Oddly, Whole Foods didn’t have it, but they could have been out. Looks like it is available on the Web as well.
Next up....dessert! How could we forget? The smell of this recipe cooking in your kitchen may cause a lot of babies to be made. Don't blame me - you've been warned!
Men love bacon, right? Check out this wonderful recipe from Eat The Love for Bacon Peanut Brittle
3. Pamper His Bedside
When getting ready to put together the perfect Pamper My Man giftset for Pamper My Style (my line of luxury gift sets available later this fall) I decided to concentrate on the spot in a man's life that is one of the first things he see's when he wakes up....his nighstand. So, I worked with some wonderful luxury gift, home and accessory companies to come up with great items for a man to keep right by his bed to keep him organized and pampered.
As it stands right now, after months of planning...here is a sneak peek of just some of the items we will be including to help pamper that special guy in your life.
May as well check him off the gift list now, your shopping is done!
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| French Vanilla Bourbon Candle from Voluspa |
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| Classic Bedside/Travel Clock |
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| Sferra Throw in Chocolate |
For more information on our gift sets and to Pre-order, click here
4. Pamper His Travel
A quick nod to the traveling business man. It's so important to remind a man of home when he travels. Here are some items to keep him calm and relaxed while away from your arms.
Included in our Pamper My Man gift sets is a wonderful linen toiletry set with luxury products from Antica Farmacista. Included in the travel pack is an Acqua Body Moisturizer, Acqua Bath & Shower Wash, Grapefruit Shampoo, and Grapefruit Conditioner.
Boys and their toys, right? I generally wouldn't even try to venture in to this territory. But, I recently found a wonderful way to Pamper his Travel and feed the insatiable need for new gadgets!
These headphones from Bowers and Wilkins are the pinnacle of luxury sound and comfort. They come in their own quilted traveling case, are outfitted in a soft leather throughout and the sound is incredible! You will be the coolest chick on the block with a gift like this...
Bowers and Wilkins P5 Hi-Fi Headphones, Available at Apple.com ($299.95)
5. Pamper His Don Draper
If you're a fan of the show Mad Men, you know that Don Draper sure likes to throw back a couple of cocktails. A great way to pamper your man at the end of a long work week is to pick up a bottle of his favorite scotch, whiskey or bourbon.
If you are like me, you are at a loss to know good from bad, so I researched this helpful guide of quality bottles to help us out:
6. The Pampered Touch
Simple, easy and every man appreciates it...give him a good massage! Again, I am not liable for the babies that may result - but enjoy it and make sure he knows how to pamper back!
Well, that's it for this week everyone! Thank you so much for reading and, as always, don't forget to pamper yourself!
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