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The Fix-It Holiday Gift Guide for the Rest of the Year
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12. Squeaky Clean Green Solid Shampoo and Jungle Solid Conditioner
Shampoo $12, Conditioner $9
Lush
202-333-6950
3066 M St. NW
lush.com
Keep it clean this holiday season with travel-friendly solid shampoo and conditioner. These pucks of joy deliver all the benefits of their liquid, vegan, environmentally friendly cousins without the hassle of a cavity search when going through TSA checks. Don’t worry: The liquid form is still available if that’s your thing.
13. Herschel Packable Daypack and Stanley Classic Thermos
Daypack $30, Thermos $40
Federal
202-518-3375
2216 14th St. NW
federalstore.com
Help your own Dr. Livingstone conquer the urban jungle with style. The gold standard of drink bearers will keep their morning libations’ temps just right as they set out to seize the day. At the end of the long hunt they can unpack their pocket-sized daypacks to store the day’s kill. Um… or just groceries and booze.
14. Nickel Morning-After Rescue Gel
$42
Universal Gear
202-319-0136
1529B 14th St. NW
universalgear.com
A shock treatment for those mornings when waking up is too tough. Whether you were working real hard or partying way too late, this product will bring radiance and softness back to your skin. As an added bonus, it also delivers a stretching and firming effect. Caffeine, menthol, wheat extract.
15. John Varvatos Black Suede Vest and Band of Outsiders Tie
Vest $1,295, Tie $155
Lost Boys
202-333-0093
1033 31st St. NW
lostboysdc.com
Dress up that someone special with something very special. The suede vest is not only a limited-edition runway piece from the legendary John Varvatos, but with a bevy of buttons and cinch in the back it will keep you feeling svelte after any feast. The green-and-red tie adds a dash of color and keeps the focus above the waistline. Holiday camouflage at its best.
16. Jon Wye Pancake Plates
After a lifelong love affair with breakfast, Wye pinpointed the crux of satisfaction: syrup. Designed with a raised edge, which gently slopes the plate toward the diner, and an ingenious reservoir for pooling syrup, this plate was made for slicing, dipping and delighting in each bite of pancake goodness.Â
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