Cologne is the quintessential men’s Christmas gift, perfect for your husband, father, son, in-law or any other men in your life.  It’s a gift that’s personal enough to show you care and best of all, it’s a gift that can be enjoyed by both the giver and the receiver.  When it comes to buying cologne as a gift, however, your job is somewhat difficult, as there are dozens upon dozens of colognes to choose from.  If you’ve ever gone to the mall in an effort to smell your way to the perfect gift, you’ve no doubt realized that by the fifth cologne you can no longer differentiate between good and bad and your time has been wasted.

To help save your sense of smell, allow us to recommend a cologne that suits men of all types – Ralph Lauren Polo Red.  After testing it around the office for the past week, Polo Red was by far the favorite cologne we tested and the bottle that most of the guys tried to take home.  Filled with scents like red saffron, red grapefruit and red cedar, Ralph Lauren’s Polo Red is the perfect blend of warm spiciness and crisp top note lightness that lasts around 4-6 hours.  It’s both manly and sexy without being overpowering, making it an ideal cologne for almost any occasion, whether it’s a day at work or night out.

Now that you know which cologne to buy, the only question left is whether you want to give a Polo Red Gift Set or opt for a larger bottle.  The cologne, both in the gift set and the single Polo Red bottle, comes in a fiery red, high-gloss bottle that personifies the cologne perfectly.  The gift set includes a 2oz eau de toilette and a 1oz travel spray ($61 – $96 value) while the single bottle is filled with 4.2oz of eau de toilette ($76).  If neither of these options fit the bill, you can also create your own gift set and include the spray ($76), deodorant ($18) and shave gel ($40).

Polo Red can be found at Macy’s, both online or in-store or directly from Ralph Lauren.

Lingerie is one of those rare gifts that is enjoyed equally by not only the recipient but also by the giver. And while giving lingerie at Christmas can get a bit tricky, if you ensure that the lingerie you choose is sexy, comfortable and unique, it’s a gift that really will be loved by both the gift-giver and the recipient. To help make finding the perfect pieces of lingerie a bit easier this holiday season, we’ve chosen Huit lingerie, a brand that exemplifies everything you want in lingerie. It’s beautifully sexy, it’s incredibly comfortable, and it’s remarkably unique compared to conventional mall brands.  Their collections are full of different styles to fit all tastes and body types, while vibrant colors and prints and the use of delicate materials combine to make a woman look and feel incredible.

For those of you hunting down the perfect lingerie, we’ve included a range of options from Huit that epitomize the beauty of the brand.  So without further ado, here are some of my favorites.

Huite French Kiss Lingerie

French Kiss

The French Kiss collection from Huit is designed from stretch jacquard lace and offers true Parisian elegance.  It combines modern lines with feminine touches like scalloped lace and satin-finish bows. The French Kiss collection is available in three different styled panties and bras that fit size A through DD, all of which are available in a multitude of colors.

Huit Arpege Lingerie

Arpege

The Arpege Collection is a flirtatious collection constructed from layers of luxurious Calais lace that feels like a second skin. The designs are finished off with satin bows for an elegantly refined look. You (or your significant other) will not only feel beautiful in the Arpege Collection, you will look beautiful as well. The Arpege Collection offers three panty and bra designs as well as a nightie. Sizes range from A-DD.

Huit Manhattan Lingerie

Manhattan

Huit’s Manhattan Collection is lightweight and comfortable, making it perfect for everyday wear.  Even with its comfort, however, the Manhattan Collection is still chic, sexy and desirable. Highlights include a soft striped fabric that features varying degrees of opacities, teasing while still remaining feminine. The Manhattan is also available in three collections that include a push-up bra, soft bra and full-cup bra, with sizing available in A-DD.

Huit Melisande Lingerie

Melisande

Last but certainly not least is the Melisande Collection, an exceptionally sexy collection constructed from sheer tulle with delicate embroidery and finished with scalloped lace and satin bows. The Melisande collection, though comfortable for everyday wear, is ideal for special evenings when sexiness is at the top of your to-do list. Also available in A-DD, there’s a style that will look and feel incredible every time you wear it.

This is only a sampling of the offerings from Huit Lingerie.  To see more of pieces from Huit’s collections you can browse the photo gallery below.  When you’re finished, click over to the Huit website to view more sexy collections along with ordering info.

Every year the Mercedes-Benz Accessories Department comes out with their yearly christmas products and this year, in addition the classic standby’s like wine preservers in the shape of the SL shift knob, pens and watches, the “Christmas Stars 2013” catalog is filled with a host of new products just waiting to land on wish lists or under the tree.

Check the photo gallery below for an overview of the new items and the classics.

Mercedes-Benz released their 2012 Christmas gifts, and thus answered the question, “what do you get the person that has everything?”  The diverse range of present ideas included in the “Christmas Stars 2012” Mercedes campaign ranges from anActros ride-on truck to a wristwatch. In addition to the familiar classics such as the Bobby-Benz or cufflinks in the form of the SL shift lever knob, numerous other new products are also available this year. The following is an overview of the new products.

Sweeter the bells never sound: presents for her

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend – the CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski elements on the hour markers are the highlight of the new “Sports Fashion” wristwatch . This ladies’ watch (199.90 Euros [1] ) has a 42 millimetre stainless steel housing with a fixed bezel and a natural rubber strap. The white and pink dial is decorated with a star motif. The Ronda 5030 quartz movement has a time-keeping function and a date display. The watch is waterproof up to 5 ATM and is manufactured in Switzerland.

Rhinestones also decorate the wool-white knitted hat (34.90 Euros) made of a wool blend. The knitted loop scarf for 49.90 Euros is also in wool-white and is 35 cm wide and 144 cm in circumference.

Gloomy dismal winter weather is soon forgotten thanks to the smartphone case and the manicure set in bright pink. Both are made of 100 percent Italian calfskin and handmade in Germany. The smartphone case measures 8 x 13 cm and costs 39.90 Euros. The manicure set (79.90 Euros) comprises nail scissors, tweezers, a nail file and a nail cleaner all made in Solingen.

Pink and black stars decorate a further new idea in the “Christmas Stars” program – a grey scarf which measures 190 x 55 cm. It costs 29.90 Euros.

Over the river and through the wood: presents for him

Men love the practical things in life – and so look forward to classic presents such as ties. Navy blue with brown spots, the 100 percent silk tie in this year’s “Christmas Stars” collection (49.90 Euros) is “made in Italy” and is exceptionally elegant.

The credit card etui made of gleaming Italian black calfskin (79.90 Euros) is just as stylish. The etui in portrait form (dimensions: 11 x 0.5 x 12 cm) can hold up to ten credit cards and also has two pockets and two sections for notes.

Putting pen to paper for New Year best wishes is even less trouble with the ballpoint pen and rollerball model in matt black that are new to the range. Both of these top-quality writing instruments are made of metal with chrome-plated fittings and are produced in Germany. A star is engraved in the button whilst the clip is engraved with the words “Mercedes‑Benz”. The prices are 29.90 Euros for the ballpoint pen and 34.90 Euros for the rollerball pen.

With an anthracite-coloured scarf and matching knitted hat made of 100 percent wool, our man is well-equipped for Christmas walks and snowball fights. The scarf (79.90 Euros) has a honeycomb weave in black and anthracite with a fringe at both ends. It measures 180 x 40 cm. The knitted hat (29.90 Euros) has a double rib welt with a leather badge embossed with a star.

“Business Style Chrono” and “Sports Fashion” are the two new wristwatches that are Swiss-produced. The “Business Style Chrono” model (399.90 Euros) is made of stainless steel and has a sunburst anthracite-coloured dial with luminous hands and index markers. The watch is driven by a Ronda 5030 quartz movement and is waterproof up to 10 ATM. The diameter of the housing is 41.5 millimetres. Further details include mineral glass, an expanding strap and the screwed back plate engraved with “Mercedes‑Benz”.

As the name suggests the “Sports Fashion” wristwatch (199.90 Euros) boasts a sporty appearance. The stainless steel housing – with a diameter of 42 millimetres – is combined with a natural rubber strap and is waterproof up to 5 ATM. The heart of the watch is a Ronda 5030 quartz movement with a time-keeping function and a date display.

O come little children: presents for kids

Soon Father Christmas won’t have the coolest ride in town: because the SLS AMG in matt white is now available as a children’s ride-on car. Production of the Bobby-Benz (79.90 Euros) is limited to 2500 and sports true-to-original Mercedes‑Benz AMG wheel rims with treaded silent tyres. This SLS AMG is suitable for toddlers aged 18 months and older and is also available in Monza grey magno. However, there are vehicles other than sports cars: small truck drivers can have lots of fun with the children’s ride-on Actros (69.90 Euros). This tractor unit is modelled on the Mercedes Actros 2. It comes in andorite grey and is also suitable for kids aged from 18 months.

Suitable for children from the age of three, the Mercedes‑Benz Silver Arrow at a scale of 1:64 is, of course, in silver. The new wind-up pullback model costs 4.90 Euros.

Finally hats off to the very young: a baby baseball cap with ear flaps (19.90 Euros) is one of the new additions to the “Christmas Stars” range. Thanks to a classic check in grey and turquoise with a leather badge embossed with a star this cap is extremely versatile. The soft lining is grey and the circumference is 46 centimetres.

Deck the halls: presents for fans

The new silver-coloured “Special Edition 2012” Christmas baubles (34.90 Euros) are a great decoration for every Christmas tree. The motif – a race with two Mercedes 300 SL cars at the Nürburgring in 1952 – is painted on the glass from the inside. The baubles with a diameter of 10 centimetres are hung with silver-coloured ribbons and are available in sets of two in a red velvet presentation box.

Christmas candle: the new dinner candles available in sets of two create a festive atmosphere. The two hand-blown tea light holders (dimensions: 9 x 65 cm) are decorated all over with silver-coloured stars. Candles are included in the set (19.90 Euros).

Classy napkin rings made of polished stainless steel, of which the tops are embellished with a three-dimensional star, emphasise the festive atmosphere. The napkin rings are oval with rounded corners and are available as a set of four for 39.90 Euros in a presentation box.

• All prices are recommended retail prices for Germany incl. 19% VAT.  You can head over to http://shop.mercedes-benz.com/de to purchase.

Christmas is approaching rapidly and what do you get the person that has everything? Mercedes-Benz is trying to help you answer that question by releasing their 2011 Mercedes-Benz Collection full of stylish, quality gifts everyone in the family.

Santa, if you’re listening, feel free to skip the gifts this year, I’d rather see a C63 AMG parked in my driveway with a big red bow this Christmas.

All Christmas offers from the Mercedes-Benz Collection are specially produced for Mercedes-Benz by well-known manufacturers. Made from select materials, with an understated Mercedes star to indicate their premium status, they are sure to be a highlight under any tree.

The selection includes a practical yet elegant Italian calfskin men’s travel wallet from the BUSINESS line, which also features a calfskin wallet and a high-quality ballpoint pen with twist mechanism in anthracite metal with a 3-D Mercedes star on the cap. Other gents items include a distinctive leather organiser with diamond stitching and a metal AMG logo, hand-crafted in Germany and a handmade red-patterned 100 per cent silk tie by Olymp.

Both ladies and gentlemen can stay up to the minute with exquisite wristwatches –the ladies’ model combines stainless steel with a black leather strap and features stunning CRYSTALLIZED™ –Swarovski elements. The square men’s model has a black leather strap with a crocodile pattern, a stainless steel casing and is a chronograph watch with stopwatch functionality.

Other stylish surprises for the ladies: a reversible scarf in fashionable taupe on one side and a leopard print on the other, along with practical nude-coloured accessories by Emma Brown made from finest Italian calfskin with a leopard design lining. These include a handbag, a cosmetics bag and a purse. Also in the Christmas collection: a stainless steel key ring with diamante inlay.

A true Christmas delight for younger Mercedes fans is an electric version of the famous SL, suitable for children aged 3 to 5. This is also available as a pedal car, both from Toys Toy. Alternatively, young motorists can take their first test drive under the Christmas tree with the SLS AMG Bobby-Benz by BIG, with authentic-looking AMG wheels. It has continuously variable precision double-pivot steering and whisper wheels and is suitable for children from 18 months upwards. The children’s Christmas collection also includes a pull-back friction model of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, a game of pairs with colourful images of modern classic cars, a brown, washable teddy bear made from woven fur fabric and a set of metal wall hooks with the silhouettes of the SLK and the SLS.

Popular accessories for all fans of the Mercedes-Benz brand are a set of two espresso cups with saucers in the exclusive ‘Mercedes-Benz by Ritzenhoff’ design with historical racing motifs and a set of four stoppers shaped like the 300 SL gearshift knob for wine or champagne bottles. Three of the stoppers are made of varnished wood and one of stainless steel, all of them feature an engraved gearshift design. There are also two sets of Christmas baubles, both sporting Mercedes-Benz motifs. The theme of ‘125! years of innovation’ features on scented candles with the ‘Mercedes-Benz by Ritzenhoff’ design and a 2012 desk calendar.

For fans of model cars there is a detailed metal-cast replica of the Benz patent motor car by Premium Collectibles, scale 1:43, and an exquisite miniature of the E-Class Coupé by Schuco in three different colours, also scale 1:43.

The Christmas items from the Mercedes-Benz Collection and even more exciting gift ideas with a star, for example of large selection of new, high-quality Samsonite suitcases in a range of sizes, complemented by with a beauty case, a toiletry case, travel bags and a laptop cover – all from Samsonite – and other accessories from the BUSINESS line, such as a document folder, a money clip, a key pouch and a belt – all made from high-quality Italian calf skin – are available at all Mercedes-Benz dealers.

With Thanksgiving only days away, it’s time to make final preparations as to what gifts to give this Christmas.  For the Mercedes fans in your household, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled their newest Christmas Collection, offering a variety of items aimed at making your gift selections a little easier.

Highlights include fleece-lined real nappa leather gloves (79.90 euros), a high-quality manicure set (89 euros), a stylish SLR money clip (34.90 euros) and an SLR card wallet (23.90 euros).  For the kids, the Mercedes Christmas Collection also includes a highly detailed white miniature 230 SL (32.90 euros), crystal heart mobile phone charms (11.90 euros), stainless steel charm bracelet/necklace (bracelet 49 euros, necklace 79 euros), and the ultimate gift:  an adjustable children’s bike, which can be converted from a push-along bike to a ride-on bike (299 euros).

Looking for the perfect way to say “Merry Christmas” and/or “Happy Holidays” to that special someone in your life but don’t feel like ponying up $5 for a Hallmark card?  Take a look at Mercedes AMG’s free card creator, an ideal way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking about them this holiday season while at the same time letting each of them know your affinity for fine German engineering.

This year, Mercedes AMG card creator lets you create a unique snowflake from various AMG components, then let’s you add a personalized message that eventually finds it way onto a SL65 AMG Black Series hood (see photo above).  While it likely won’t be enough to appease immediately family and relieve you entirely of your Christmas card obligations, for those individuals who you must, by obligation, send a card to (bosses, third cousins, etc.), it’s a viable alternative to the more common overpriced paper products.

To try it for yourself, you can head over directly to the Mercedes AMG Christmas card creator here.

Enjoy ladies and gentlemen.