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Friday, December 9th Edition

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The five best stories from around the web:

  • Restored loft living
  • Sweatpants with a suit jacket?
  • Sparkling wine for special occasions
  • Who's using steroids?
  • Why men play dumb
Valet. Holiday Gift Guide
Foolproof Home Gift Ideas

Foolproof Home
Gift Ideas

The perfect presents to improve
 someone's home life.

The Best Way to Kill Time

Holiday Survival Guide: The Best Way to Kill Time

These are the key to a good time.

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20 Under $20

20
Under $20

All the unbelievably priced
goods that the Valet. team
wants to buy right now.
Smart Buys: 9 Deals You Can't Pass Up

9 Deals You Can’t Pass Up

From an Italian sweater to a Japanese table.

Style Move: Loafers With Grey Socks

Style Move: Loafers
With Grey Socks

A killer combination for the colder months.

Indulgent Gifts for Men of Distinction

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Thoughtful presents that will spoil the stylish men in your life.

From the Desk of ... the WP Standard Founder

From the Desk of ... the WP Standard Founder

We get a peek at Ryan Barr's handsome work set-up.

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Valet. Holiday Gift Guide

The Best
 Coffee Table Books to Give

No matter their interests, these make for the perfect gift.

The Best Coffee Table Books to Give
Luxuries from MR PORTER

Luxuries from
MR PORTER

For Home Bartenders

For Home Bartenders

For Coffee Lovers

For
Coffee Lovers

For Pets

For
Pets

Best Gifts Under $25

Under
$25

Best Gifts for Active People

For
Active People

Best Gifts for Dads

For
Dads

Best Gifts for Moms

For
Moms

Best Gifts for Guys Who Have Everything

For Guys Who Have Everything

Huckberry Holiday Gift Guide

Huckberry
Adventure Gifts

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gift ideas »

Browse all gift ideas »

Important Deadlines

To ensure delivery by December 25th with ground shipping, mail your packages by 12/14 for FedEx, 12/15 for UPS and 12/17 for USPS.

Holiday Survival Guide

The Best Way to Kill Time // Turkey Day Game Plan // Avoid the Dreaded Holiday Weight Gain

5 Stylish Items to Buy This Week

5 Stylish Items
to Buy This Week

December 5th: From a sturdy winter jacket to a cuddly cashmere throw.

The New Shoes on Our Radar

The New Shoes
on Our Radar

From an Italian hiking shoe to an adjustable strapped mule.

Tip of the Day

If you’re a regular Valet. reader, than you’ve likely heard us talking about this before, but any rogue hairs sprouting out of your nose, ears or in between your eyebrows are bad news. And they might actually be ruining your love life.
What You Bought in November

What You Bought in November

The 10 most popular products with Valet. readers.

Style Strategies: How the Brand Founder Shops

How the Brand Founder Shops

Taylor Stitch's Mike Maher on buying responsibly and splurging when necessary.

The Adventure Photographer's Morning Routine

The Adventure Photographer’s Morning Routine

Jeff Johnson doesn't sleep in or play it safe.

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Style Move: Loafers With Grey Socks

Style Move: Loafers With Grey Socks

A killer combination for the colder months.

Style Move: Loafers With Grey Socks

A killer combination for the colder months.
The New Shoes on Our Radar

The New Shoes
on Our Radar

From an Italian hiking shoe to an adjustable strapped mule.

Style Strategies: How the Brand Founder Shops

Style Strategies: How the Brand Founder Shops

Taylor Stitch's Mike Maher on buying responsibly and splurging when necessary.

How Does Rowing Blazers Do It?

How Does Rowing
Blazers Do It?

Lessons in style and adapting with founder Jack Carlson.

3 Ways to Wear: A Bold Cardigan

3 Ways to Wear: A Bold Cardigan

Corridor's Dan Snyder on how to pull it off.

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Holiday Survival Guide: The Best Way to Kill Time

Holiday Survival Guide

The Best Way to Kill Time

These are the key to a good time.

Holiday Survival Guide

The Best Way to Kill Time

These are the key to a good time.
From the Desk of ... the WP Standard Founder

From the Desk of ...
the WP Standard Founder

We get a peek at Ryan Barr's handsome work set-up.

Demystifying Mezcal

Demystifying Mezcal

How to buy and drink the Mexican spirit like a pro.

The Best Checked Bags

The Best
Checked Bags

Our editors' picks for your holiday travels.

How to Upgrade Your Place on a Budget

How to Upgrade Your Place on a Budget

The best interior design dupes on the market.

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Avoid the Dreaded Holiday Weight Gain

Holiday Survival Guide

Avoid the Dreaded Holiday Weight Gain

Now's the time to enjoy yourself and splurge. Just make smart choices.

Holiday Survival Guide

Avoid the Dreaded Holiday Weight Gain

Now's the time to enjoy yourself and splurge. Just make smart choices.
Pull-Ups vs. Chin-Ups

Pull-Ups vs. Chin-Ups

Which essential exercise provides more benefits?

Are You Taking Your Pills Wrong?

Are You Taking Your Pills Wrong?

According to the latest science, the answer is probably yes.

Three Essential Back Exercises

Three Essential
Back Exercises

Effective ways to build a bigger, stronger frame.

4 Dumbbell Moves to Master

4 Dumbbell Moves to Master

Grow muscle fast with these easy full-body exercises.

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The Adventure Photographer's Morning Routine

The Adventure Photographer’s Morning Routine

Jeff Johnson doesn't sleep in or play it safe.

The Adventure Photographer’s Morning Routine

Jeff Johnson doesn't sleep in or play it safe.
The Best Facial Moisturizers at Any Price

The Best Facial Moisturizers
 at Any Price

Cold weather conditions call for a skincare swap.

Your Skin Care Secret Weapon

Your Skin Care Secret Weapon

Serums are the key to improving any and all skin concerns.

The Stuntman's Morning Routine

The Stuntman’s
Morning Routine

Riley Harper goes to bed early so he can accomplish a lot during the day.

You Should Build a Fragrance Wardrobe

You Should Build a Fragrance Wardrobe

Signature scents are fine. But they're too limiting.

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20 Under $20

20 Under $20

All the unbelievably priced goods that the Valet. team wants to buy right now.

20 Under $20

All the unbelievably priced goods that the Valet. team wants to buy right now.
Foolproof Home Gift Ideas

Foolproof Home
Gift Ideas

The perfect presents to improve someone's home life.

Smart Buys: 9 Deals You Can't Pass Up

Smart Buys: 9 Deals You Can’t Pass Up

From an Italian sweater to a Japanese table.

The Best Coffee Table Books to Give

The Best Coffee Table
Books to Give

No matter their interests, these make for the perfect gift.

Indulgent Gifts for Men of Distinction

Special Promotion

Indulgent Gifts for Men of Distinction

Thoughtful presents that will spoil the stylish men in your life.