Tuesday, June 09, 2009, 5:33 PM
Beauty, Style and Fashion, Life in General
By Kirsten Palladino

Celebrating Dad on Father's Day

For the globe-trotter:

Kiehl’s has a gift suitable for every dad and every budget, including this travel collection, perfect for the man on the go. This brand's products are a no-fail system, so no matter if he's backpacking in a hot South American country or braving the slopes in Colorado, his skin will be well-cared for, and he'll have you to thank. Packed in a small EVA travel bag is the Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream-White Eagle, 2.5 oz.; Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, 2.5 oz.; Amino Acid Shampoo, 2.5 oz.; Facial Fuel No-Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm; and the Ultimate Strength Hand Salve deluxe sample. $24.50 (but a $36.50 value). Kiehl's is located in Lenox Square Mall at 3393 Peachtree Road NE. 404-816-7636. Shop online at www.kiehls.com.

For the "honey, where'd you put my ...?" man:

No matter who you are--man, woman or child--you're bound to lose your socks a time or two. Men especially have a hard time keeping up with theirs, as well as sorting them out, which is why Swiss company Blacksocks.com makes a lot of sense. It only sells black socks. Manufactured in Northern Italy, the black socks are made of high-quality yarns with long fibers that pill less and are more durable. You can choose from calf socks, knee socks and cashmere silk socks. OK, so the socks are great--really soft and well-made. But what's even cooler for dad is that this is a "sockscription" service. With an annual subscription of $89, "sockscribers" receive three pairs of socks every four months. That's nine very nice pairs of socks for dad delivered to his doorstep. So if he loses some, more will replenish his sock drawer. www.blacksocks.com

For the entertainer:

Patron—it’s not just for tequila. The spirits company recently added a new liquor to its lineup: vodka. Ultimat with no e vodka (yeah, we thought of Absolut when we saw it, too) is a special blend of wheat, rye and potato. Produced in Poland, its creation process begins with milling the grains, then steam cooking them to produce a mash for fermentation. Once fermented, the mash is distilled in a continuous column still, then filtered through activated carbon candle filters, and the alcohol content is reduced to its final level of 80 proof using pure water obtained by reverse osmosis. What all this scientific babble means to us is that the final result is a pure spirit with a very subtle taste, smooth texture and a rich complexity I don’t see in most vodkas. The gentlemanly cobalt blue decanter finishes it off. www.ultimatvodka.com.