When it comes to getting your guy a Valentine’s Day gift, you should think outside the chocolate box. Few men get genuinely excited about a new sweater. Come to think of it, few men get excited about Valentine’s Day. But your best bet in gift-giving is to opt for something unusual. Make him feel like David Beckham in the soccer star’s jersey. Or get him something only a man would appreciate. That’s right — a Rambo tee.
Mirrored aviators, $18 at Urban Outfitters
Golf glove, $45 at Burberry
“What Would Rambo Do?” T-shirt, $20 at 80stees.com
Patterned slip-ons, $24.50 at Old Navy
Subscription to GQ magazine, $12 for one year at men.style.com/gq
Starbury II by Stephen Marbury shoe, $8.98 at Steve and Barry’s
Lacoste Sport retro big roll bag, $130 at amazon.com
L.A. Galaxy Beckham jersey by Adidas, $90 at Nordstrom
Valentine’s Day PJ pants, $12.99 on sale at Gap
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SALES AND EVENTS AROUND CHICAGO
Serpico
1932 S. HALSTED ST.; 312-265-6236
The studio teams up with Erin Gallagher jewelry for a winter markdown sale from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, coinciding with 2nd Fridays Gallery Night. Serpico discounts selected fall/winter pieces up to 50 percent off, and Erin Gallagher offers discounts on her fall line.
Champagne, Chocolate & Couture at House of Sole
1237 S. MICHIGAN AVE.; 312-834-0909
Several South Loop shops host this event from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday with 50 percent to 75 percent off handbags and shoes. A trunk show will feature local jewelry designers Sherzada, Faith Jewelry Design and Be-Beady. The South Loop Wine Cellar,which offers 5 percent off all wine orders during the event, will provide champagne, and rr Chocolats provides chocolate treats.
Habit
1951 W. DIVISION ST.;773-342-0093
Take an extra 20 percent off winter clothing throughoutFebruary during the semi-annual sale. On Leap Day (Feb. 29), take 30 percent off winter clothing.
Plein Aire
2036 W DIVISION ST.; 773-227-3772
Receive a gift bag stocked with a treat from Alliance Bakery, a gift card from Michael Anthony Salon Spa and a Hanky Panky thong with purchases of more than $100 from Saturday through Feb. 14.
Lumen
839 W. FULTON MKT.; 312-733-2222
Receive a week’s worth of bras and panties when you attend the 20 Looks fashion show with Isabella Fine Lingerie from 10 p.m. to midnight Thursday. Cover is $10. RSVP@lumen-chicago.com to reserve a table. [CHICAGO MAGAZINE]
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