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Great last-minute ideas for less than $40

Fashion finds for fellas

By: Connie Tamoto

Posted: 12/22/2012 2:59 PM | Comments: 0 | Last Modified: 12/22/2012 3:53 PM | Updates

This duct tape wallet, $30, is a stylish but affordable gift for Christmas. (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

EVERY holiday season I love to feature five of the fabulous fashion finds for guys that I have come across over the past year. These have ranged from locally made wares to designer trends and have run the gamut in price.

But this year I thought it would be nice to switch it up a bit with my picks at three affordable price points, because no matter what your budget is, there’s a fabulous fashion item out there just waiting to be enveloped in pretty wrap and shiny ribbon.

$20 and under

Woven leather cuff — A classic fashion accessory for decades, the leather cuff has made a bit of a comeback recently and makes a great gift or stocking stuffer.
Cabin & Cub lapel or tie pin — I adore the Cabin & Cub collection of etched bamboo accessories. These fun little pins come in all sorts of outdoorsy prints and can inject a little personality.
Book cover notebook — True style extends well beyond one’s wardrobe. This notebook is a great and affordable gift for the creative type on your list.

$30 and under

Striped scarf — You can’t ever go wrong with a gorgeous, soft scarf. This is the ideal gift for the hard-tobuy- for guy and one that will get a lot of use over the winter season.
Up-cycled sweater mitts — Scarf not his thing? Why not opt for a pair of locally made mittens? Made from up-cycled sweaters, this one-of-a-kind winter wear keeps hands toasty warm and makes a statement at the same time.
MagnaTie — Who says office wear has to be boring? These printed satin ties from MagnaTie offer a unique twist on a classic holiday gift.
Belt buckle — Like the printed tie, a graphic belt buckle is a great way to showcase personal style in an unconventional way.
Duct tape wallet — An entire wallet made from duct tape… need I say more?
iPhone case — We’ve all seen the plastic casings for iPhones, but these silkscreened cloth options take protection one step further and are perfect for stowing phones and other small electronics when tossed in a bag or briefcase.

$40 and under

Cuff links — Printed with "Scotch" and "Soda," these are the perfect gift for the guy’s guy.
Manitoba-themed T-shirt — These tees are a favourite of mine and never get boring. And if $40 is a bit out of your range, for 25 bucks you can bring in your own item for a Manitoba- themed print.

Got a suggestion for a future column or a fashion trend worth following? Email Connie Tamoto at connietamotofashion@hotmail.com.

Don't know what to get for that special guy? Check out our list of fabulous gifts for $40 or less.

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Updated on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:53 PM CST: adds slideshow

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