Winter Survival Guide

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>> For the business-minded gent looking to shake up his

workday and look good doing it, here are a few items sure to

spice things up. Who says you can’t have fun at the offi ce?

THE PUTTING GAME

This highly en-

tertaining, mildly

addictive putting

trainer is the perfect

training tool (read:

time vacuum

) for

your office or home.

The Putting Game’s

triangulation-based

system allows you

to simulate any dis-

tance or green speed

to help you fine-tune

your accuracy and

distance control.

Six different games

(500, Knock Out,

Diminishing Cup,

The Practice Green,

Virtual Cup 500 and

Stack-up) help get

your competitive

juices flowing, and as

you work to top your

high score in each

category, you’ll be

shaving strokes off

your handicap.

Spending the winter

with this little gizmo

is sure to have you

sinking the long

putts in no time. $300,

Westwood Country

Club, 11801 Conway

Road, 314.432.2311,

westwood-cc.com;

theputtinggame.com

.

ECLIPSE LAMP

$110, Museum

of

Modern Art,

mom

a.org.

MONOGRAMMED

CLUB LINKS

$60 for a set of

14, Red Envelope,

877.733.3683,

redenvelope.com.

BUCKYBALLS

$30, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 1100 Locust,

314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

ROBIN ROTENIER

CUFF LINKS

$295, Neiman M

ar-

cus, Plaza Frontenac,

314.567.9811,

neimanm

arcus.com.

FISTICUP COFFEE MUG

Let your co-workers

know you mean busi-

ness with this part

comical, part “W

ait, is

he serious?” coffee

mug. One added

benefit: Everyone will

think twice before

entering your office

to ask if you have a

case of the Mondays.

$15, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

CIGAR CUTTER

$26, Von Maur,

The Meadows at

Lake Saint Louis,

636.561.7040,

vonmaur.com

.

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>> The holidays are finally over, and not a grade-school pageant too soon. The countdown to the golf season has officially begun, but you’ll have to make it through st. louis’ harsh winter months first. That’s why we’ve assembled this go-to list of gear for every kind of AVID man.

THE

UTTErly EssEnTIAl,

ToTAlly IrrEPlACEABlE

MEn’s GUIdE To

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I STL T-SHIRTAn homage to Milton Glaser’s iconic I ♥ NY design, local artist Joe Allhoff partners with the fine folks at STL-Style to present his I STL creation. Originally, the I STL T-shirt was created and sold at Trader Bob’s Tattoos on Jefferson Avenue, where Allhoff works as a tattoo artist, but because STL-Style garnered so much in-terest in its shirts, the two parties agreed to incorporate Allhoff’s

the MILLENNIAL

MAN

KINECT FOR XBOX 360$150, GameStop, multiple locations, 636.922.2650, game-stop.com.

MAN MAN

>> For the modern gentleman in the making, moving out of Mom and Dad’s house might have taken a bit longer than planned, but with a new de-cade comes a new beginning. As you get older and wiser, let these items help keep your youthful spirit alive.

I STL T-SHIRTwork into the STL-Style collection. “It’s one that people identify with because of the city’s French heritage,” says STL-Style co-owner Jeff Vines. “It’s simple, but it says a lot.” $23, STyLehouse, 3159 Cherokee Street, 314.494.7763, stl-style.com.

JOHN VARVATOS CONVERSE ALL-STARS$110, Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Fron-tenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.

KNIT ETERNITY SCARF$20, Urban Outfitters, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.727.6262, urbanoutfitters.com.

THE GYROSCOPIC GOLF TRAINERFor many, the winter training regime con-sist of nothing more than indoor putting and the occasional 12-ounce curl. The Gyroscopic Golf Trainer is designed to keep your swing in line by providing active resistance when the club

JACK SPADE LEATHER FLASK$125, Jack Spade, 877.917.5225, jackspade.com.

head deviates from the proper plane. Practice with one of these bad boys, and come spring, you’ll be a driving machine while your friends are still knocking off the rust. $200, Ham-macher Schlemmer, 800.321.1484, hammacher.com.

GOLF-BALL PINT GLASSES$45 for set of 12, Meridian Supply, 9950 Page Avenue, 314.423.2727, meridianrs.com.

MINT AUTOMATIC FLOOR CLEANER$200, Bed Bath & Beyond, mul-tiple locations, 800.462.3966, bed-bathandbeyond.com.

STL creation.

I STL T-shirt was

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THE PUTTING GAME

This highly en-

tertaining, mildly

addictive putting



time vacuum

) for



triangulation-based

system allows you




your accuracy and

distance control.

Six different games

(500, Knock Out,

Diminishing Cup,

The Practice Green,

Virtual Cup 500 and

Stack-up) help get

your competitive



high score in each


shaving strokes off

your handicap.

Spending the winter


is sure to have you

sinking the long


Westwood Country

Club, 11801 Conway

Road, 314.432.2311,

westwood-cc.com;

theputtinggame.com

.

ECLIPSE LAMP

$110, Museum

of

Modern Art,

mom

a.org.

MONOGRAMMED

CLUB LINKS

$60 for a set of

14, Red Envelope,

877.733.3683,

redenvelope.com.

BUCKYBALLS

$30, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 1100 Locust,

314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

ROBIN ROTENIER

CUFF LINKS

$295, Neiman M

ar-


314.567.9811,

neimanm

arcus.com.

FISTICUP COFFEE MUG

Let your co-workers

know you mean busi-

ness with this part

comical, part “W

ait, is


mug. One added


think twice before




$15, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

CIGAR CUTTER

$26, Von Maur,

The Meadows at

Lake Saint Louis,

636.561.7040,

vonmaur.com

.

the CORPORATE SHARK

CORPORATE SHARK

CORPORATE SHARK


1/14/11 6:39 PM





THE PUTTING GAME

This highly en-

tertaining, mildly

addictive putting



time vacuum

) for



triangulation-based

system allows you




your accuracy and

distance control.

Six different games

(500, Knock Out,

Diminishing Cup,

The Practice Green,

Virtual Cup 500 and

Stack-up) help get

your competitive



high score in each


shaving strokes off

your handicap.

Spending the winter


is sure to have you

sinking the long


Westwood Country

Club, 11801 Conway

Road, 314.432.2311,

westwood-cc.com;

theputtinggame.com

.

ECLIPSE LAMP

$110, Museum

of

Modern Art,

mom

a.org.

MONOGRAMMED

CLUB LINKS

$60 for a set of

14, Red Envelope,

877.733.3683,

redenvelope.com.

BUCKYBALLS

$30, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 1100 Locust,

314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

ROBIN ROTENIER

CUFF LINKS

$295, Neiman M

ar-


314.567.9811,

neimanm

arcus.com.

FISTICUP COFFEE MUG

Let your co-workers

know you mean busi-

ness with this part

comical, part “W

ait, is


mug. One added


think twice before




$15, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

CIGAR CUTTER

$26, Von Maur,

The Meadows at

Lake Saint Louis,

636.561.7040,

vonmaur.com

.

the CORPORATE SHARK

CORPORATE SHARK

CORPORATE SHARK


1/14/11 6:39 PM


I STL T-SHIRTAn homage to Milton Glaser’s iconic I ♥ NY design, local artist Joe Allhoff partners with the fine folks at STL-Style to present his I STL creation. Originally, the I STL T-shirt was created and sold at Trader Bob’s Tattoos on Jefferson Avenue, where Allhoff works as a tattoo artist, but because STL-Style garnered so much in-terest in its shirts, the two parties agreed to incorporate Allhoff’s

the MILLENNIAL

MAN

KINECT FOR XBOX 360$150, GameStop, multiple locations, 636.922.2650, game-stop.com.

MANMAN


I STL T-SHIRT work into the STL-Style collection. “It’s one that people identify with because of the city’s French heritage,” says STL-Style co-owner Jeff Vines. “It’s simple, but it says a lot.” $23, STyLehouse, 3159 Cherokee Street, 314.494.7763, stl-style.com.

JOHN VARVATOS CONVERSE ALL-STARS$110, Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Fron-tenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.

KNIT ETERNITY SCARF$20, Urban Outfitters, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.727.6262, urbanoutfitters.com.

THE GYROSCOPIC GOLF TRAINERFor many, the winter training regime con-sist of nothing more than indoor putting and the occasional 12-ounce curl. The Gyroscopic Golf Trainer is designed to keep your swing in line by providing active resistance when the club

JACK SPADE LEATHER FLASK$125, Jack Spade, 877.917.5225, jackspade.com.

head deviates from the proper plane. Practice with one of these bad boys, and come spring, you’ll be a driving machine while your friends are still knocking off the rust. $200, Ham-macher Schlemmer, 800.321.1484, hammacher.com.

GOLF-BALL PINT GLASSES$45 for set of 12, Meridian Supply, 9950 Page Avenue, 314.423.2727, meridianrs.com.

MINT AUTOMATIC FLOOR CLEANER$200, Bed Bath & Beyond, mul-tiple locations, 800.462.3966, bed-bathandbeyond.com.

STL creation.

I STL T-shirt was

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THE PUTTING GAME

This highly en-

tertaining, mildly

addictive putting



time vacuum

) for



triangulation-based

system allows you




your accuracy and

distance control.

Six different games

(500, Knock Out,

Diminishing Cup,

The Practice Green,

Virtual Cup 500 and

Stack-up) help get

your competitive



high score in each


shaving strokes off

your handicap.

Spending the winter


is sure to have you

sinking the long


Westwood Country

Club, 11801 Conway

Road, 314.432.2311,

westwood-cc.com;

theputtinggame.com

.

ECLIPSE LAMP

$110, Museum

of

Modern Art,

mom

a.org.

MONOGRAMMED

CLUB LINKS

$60 for a set of

14, Red Envelope,

877.733.3683,

redenvelope.com.

BUCKYBALLS

$30, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 1100 Locust,

314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

ROBIN ROTENIER

CUFF LINKS

$295, Neiman M

ar-


314.567.9811,

neimanm

arcus.com.

FISTICUP COFFEE MUG

Let your co-workers

know you mean busi-

ness with this part

comical, part “W

ait, is


mug. One added


think twice before




$15, Urban Materi-

als + Accessories

(UMA), 314.241.9990,

iloveuma.com

.

CIGAR CUTTER

$26, Von Maur,

The Meadows at

Lake Saint Louis,

636.561.7040,

vonmaur.com

.

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PRADA DRIVING SHOE $470, Neiman Mar-cus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com.

DRIVING GLOVES$33, Nordstrom, West County Center, 314.255.2000, nordstrom.com.

GLADIATOR FREEZERATOR Tired of opening your garage fridge during the winter only to find what looks like a scene out of Reservoir Dogs? Keep

the GEARHEAD

>> Whether you’re born to be wild or just love the purr of a fi nely tuned engine, one thing is

certain: These distinctive toys are built to get your gears humming.

your drinks from exploding with the Freezerator, a fridge with a built-in heater to prevent tempera-tures from getting too low. $1,300, Lowe’s, multiple locations, 800.445.6937, lowes.com.

NIKE GOLF TRUNK ORGANIZER $80, Nike, 800.344.6453, nike.com.

BLACK & DECKER SMART BATTERY CHARGER$137, Black & Decker, 800.544.6986, blackanddecker.com.

VIPER SMARTSTART REMOTE START SYSTEMThe Viper SmartStart system eliminates the need for clunky fobs that clutter up your key ring. Now, you can have full

control of your ve-hicle right from your Blackberry, iPhone or Android device. Perfect for those chilly winter months, the Viper SmartStart can start your car remotely from inside your home and have it warmed up, de-frosted and ready to roll before you even walk out the door. Worried someone might take your whip

for a joyride while you wait? Don’t be. The Viper SmartStart is also a state-of-the-art alarm and security system. Lock and unlock your car, arm and disarm your alarm, hit the panic button and remote start your car—all from a free app on your smart phone. The app also includes a Smart-Park feature, which

remembers exactly where you parked every time you lock your doors. With step-by-step direc-tions, you’ll always find your ride, no matter where you left it. Your car can even communicate with you, Knight Rider–style, by sending you text-message alerts if your alarm is triggered. Now that’s smart. $599, Best Buy, multiple loca-tions, 888.237.8289, bestbuy.com.






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WAGnER DUFFLE BAG $128, fossil, multiple locations, 800.449.3056, fossil.com.

CLASSIC SHAVInG SET AnD STAnD$215, Dalvey, dalvey.com.

mACkEnZIE HARLEqUIn GOLF BAG$1,200, Neiman Marcus, plaza fron-tenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com.

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>> You’re the kind of man who puts the XY in SEXY, and you know how to look good doing

it. Pick up these stylish essentials and keep making

it look easy.

RALpH LAUREn mEn’S HERRInGBOnE BOOTS $150, journeys, multiple locations, 314.909.5712, journeys.com.

kIEHL’S FACIAL FUEL$30, Saks fifth Avenue, plaza fronte-nac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.

STRIpED BOW TIE $55, Saks fifth Av-enue, plaza frontenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.

mACkInTOSH DUnCAn COATNot every winter day calls for a bulky parka or puff vest. Sometimes, all you need to make it through the day while looking your best is a simple-yet-sexy overcoat.

popular in the uk, the Mackintosh is a popular water-resis-tant coat made with a fabric invented by Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh. j.Crew applied Macin-tosh’s revolutionary technology to this

classic three-quarter-length number. Its timeless navy color wears well with just about any color, pattern or texture, making it a piece you can don throughout the year. The Mackin-tosh Duncan coat’s

thin, water-resistant fabric, mixed with its fashion-conscious attention to detail, means your ward-robe just got a littlesmarter. $800, j.Crew, multiple locations, 800.562.0258, jcrew.com.

the SArTorIAl SoN


pRADA DRIVInG SHOE $470, Neiman Mar-cus, plaza frontenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com.

DRIVInG GLOVES$33, Nordstrom, West County Center, 314.255.2000, nordstrom.com.

GLADIATOR FREEZERATOR Tired of opening your garage fridge during the winter only to find what looks like a scene out of Reservoir Dogs? keep

the GEArHEAD

>> Whether you’re born to be wild or just love the purr of a finely tuned engine, one thing is


your drinks from exploding with the freezerator, a fridge with a built-in heater to prevent tempera-tures from getting too low. $1,300, lowe’s, multiple locations, 800.445.6937, lowes.com.

nIkE GOLF TRUnk ORGAnIZER $80, Nike, 800.344.6453, nike.com.

BLACk & DECkER SmART BATTERY CHARGER$137, Black & Decker, 800.544.6986, blackanddecker.com.

VIpER SmARTSTART REmOTE START SYSTEmThe Viper SmartStart system eliminates the need for clunky fobs that clutter up your key ring. Now, you can have full

control of your ve-hicle right from your Blackberry, iphone or Android device. perfect for those chilly winter months, the Viper SmartStart can start your car remotely from inside your home and have it warmed up, de-frosted and ready to roll before you even walk out the door. Worried someone might take your whip

for a joyride while you wait? Don’t be. The Viper SmartStart is also a state-of-the-art alarm and security system. lock and unlock your car, arm and disarm your alarm, hit the panic button and remote start your car—all from a free app on your smart phone. The app also includes a Smart-park feature, which

remembers exactly where you parked every time you lock your doors. With step-by-step direc-tions, you’ll always find your ride, no matter where you left it. your car can even communicate with you, knight rider–style, by sending you text-message alerts if your alarm is triggered. Now that’s smart. $599, Best Buy, multiple loca-tions, 888.237.8289, bestbuy.com.


I STL T-SHIRTAn homage to Milton Glaser’s iconic I ♥ Ny design, local artist joe Allhoff partners with the fine folks at STl-Style to present his I STl creation. originally, the I STl T-shirt was created and sold at Trader Bob’s Tattoos on jefferson Avenue, where Allhoff works as a tattoo artist, but because STl-Style garnered so much in-terest in its shirts, the two parties agreed to incorporate Allhoff’s

the MIllENNIAl

MAN

kInECT FOR XBOX 360$150, GameStop, multiple locations, 636.922.2650, game-stop.com.


work into the STl-Style collection. “It’s one that people identify with because of the city’s french heritage,” says STl-Style co-owner jeff Vines. “It’s simple, but it says a lot.” $23, STylehouse, 3159 Cherokee Street, 314.494.7763, stl-style.com.

JOHn VARVATOS COnVERSE ALL-STARS$110, Saks fifth Avenue, plaza fron-tenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.

knIT ETERnITY SCARF$20, urban outfitters, Saint louis Galleria, 314.727.6262, urbanoutfitters.com.

THE GYROSCOpIC GOLF TRAInERfor many, the winter training regime con-sist of nothing more than indoor putting and the occasional 12-ounce curl. The Gyroscopic Golf Trainer is designed to keep your swing in line by providing active resistance when the club

JACk SpADE LEATHER FLASk$125, jack Spade, 877.917.5225, jackspade.com.

head deviates from the proper plane. practice with one of these bad boys, and come spring, you’ll be a driving machine while your friends are still knocking off the rust. $200, Ham-macher Schlemmer, 800.321.1484, hammacher.com.

GOLF-BALL pInT GLASSES$45 for set of 12, Meridian Supply, 9950 page Avenue, 314.423.2727, meridianrs.com.

mInT AUTOmATIC FLOOR CLEAnER$200, Bed Bath & Beyond, mul-tiple locations, 800.462.3966, bed-bathandbeyond.com.


>> For the business-minded gent looking to shake up his workday and look good doing it, here are a few items sure to spice things up. Who says you can’t have fun at the office?

THE pUTTInG GAmE This highly en-tertaining, mildly addictive putting trainer is the perfect training tool (read: time vacuum) for your office or home. The putting Game’s triangulation-based system allows you to simulate any dis-tance or green speed to help you fine-tune your accuracy and

distance control. Six different games (500, knock out, Diminishing Cup, The practice Green, Virtual Cup 500 and Stack-up) help get your competitive juices flowing, and as you work to top your high score in each category, you’ll be shaving strokes off your handicap. Spending the winter

with this little gizmo is sure to have you sinking the long putts in no time. $300, Westwood Country Club, 11801 Conway road, 314.432.2311, westwood-cc.com; theputtinggame.com.

ECLIpSE LAmp $110, Museum of Modern Art, moma.org.

mOnOGRAmmED CLUB LInkS$60 for a set of 14, red Envelope, 877.733.3683, redenvelope.com.

BUCkYBALLS$30, urban Materi-als + Accessories (uMA), 1100 locust, 314.241.9990, iloveuma.com.

ROBIn ROTEnIER CUFF LInkS $295, Neiman Mar-cus, plaza frontenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com.

FISTICUp COFFEE mUGlet your co-workers know you mean busi-ness with this part comical, part “Wait, is he serious?” coffee mug. one added benefit: Everyone will

think twice before entering your office to ask if you have a case of the Mondays. $15, urban Materi-als + Accessories (uMA), 314.241.9990, iloveuma.com.

CIGAR CUTTER $26, Von Maur, The Meadows at lake Saint louis, 636.561.7040, vonmaur.com.

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EATInG ST. LOUIS: THE GATEWAY CITY’S UnIqUE FOOD CULTURElongtime Post-Dis-patch writer patricia Corrigan’s new book explores the origins, tendencies, people, places and ideas that have shaped the food culture in St. louis. fantastic full-color photos and one-of-a-kind stories make this book educational and mouth-watering. $30, left Bank Books, Central West End,

RIB-EYE STEAk We know what you’re thinking: “Damn. That looks good.” Well, it was. And now you’re either really jealous or re-ally hungry. probably both. But never fear! The precise knives of Brady Hanlen, third-generation meat-cutter (don’t call him a butcher!) are honed and hungry to dissect the perfect cut of cow of your very own.Hanlen’s personal favorite, the rib-eye, is basically a boneless prime rib, and it’s packed full of flavor.

“The amount of intermuscular marbling gives that piece of meat the most flavor out of any of the steak cuts,”

399 N. Euclid Avenue, 314.367.6731, left-bank.com.

LAmSOnSHARp THREE-pIECE CUTLERY SET $190, Bertarelli Cutlery, 1927 Marconi Avenue, 314.664.4005, bertarellicutlery.com.

LE CREUSET DUTCH OVEn $245, Williams So-noma, multiple loca-tions, 877.812.6235, williams-sonoma.com.

GOLFER’S BARBECUE SET $25, uncommon Goods, 888.365.0056, uncommongoods.com.

says Hanlen. “The fat content might turn some people off, but that’s where you get most of your flavor profiles.” originally, Hanlen wasn’t planning on taking up the reins of the family business. oddly enough, he decided to attend the university of Mis-souri to save animals, not slice them, in its veterinary program. But it wasn’t meant to be, and it’s a good thing because Han-len’s steaks are to die for. $11 per pound, Hanlen’s Meat Shop-pe, 11037 Manches-ter, 314.966.8606.

mOnOGRAmmED BRAnDER$65, red Envelope, 877.733.3683, redenvelope.com.

pERSOnALIZED CHEF’S JACkET$34–$40, Need-A-uniform, 3216 Wat-son, 314.645.5400, need-a-uniform.com.

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>> For every Food Network junkie and Top Chef wannabe, there are countless gadgets and gizmos designed to make you feel like you can throw down in kitchen Stadium, even if you’re more of an executive officer than an executive chef.


>> It’s inevitable. Every time you see a cutting-edge contraption

or the latest and greatest gadget, you’ve just got to get your hands on

it. Appease your appetite for innovation with these fun tech toys.

SqUARESo you’re wrapping up the back nine, and your friend tells you he doesn’t have the cash to cover the skins beat-down you just laid on him. No worries. you’ve got Square, so you can accept credit-card payments right from your ipad, iphone or mobile Android device. Device and app are free; Square takes 2.75 percent plus 15 cents of each transaction. Square, squareup.com.

FOOTJOY WInTERSOF GLOVE$20, pro-Am Golf Center, 3174 S. Brent-wood, 314.781.7775, www.proamgolfctr.com.

nOOn COpEnHAGEn WATCHStarting at $155, Noon Copenhagen, nooncopenhagen.com.

DODOCASE FOR IpAD $60, DoDocase, dodocase.com.

FOOTJOY mEn’S ICOn SpORT mYJOYS$250, Golfsmith, 800.813.6897, golfsmith.com.

VUZIX WRAp 310 VIDEO EYEWEAR$200, Brookstone, multiple locations, 800.846.3000, brookstone.com.

kALEIDESCApE CInEmA OnEfinally, your Blu-ray, DVD and CD libraries are at your fingertips with the kaleides-cape Cinema one, a state-of-the-art, sin-gle-component movie server designed to

store, protect and archive your entire media collection. Although there are different options within the Cinema one, including ex-pandable storage and a Blu-ray disk vault, the system comes stock with four 500 MB drives designed to store all of your movies with a secure backup system. Also, kaleidescape’s software engineers

are reportedly work-ing on a deal with Amazon and Netflix to add HD movies to your permanent collection. potential agoraphobes, beware: This system will make you never want to leave your house again. Starting just under $5,000, Integrated Custom Design, 314.956.8558, via The Sound room, 314.997.3456, thesoundroom.com.

the TECH Guru


>> Every week it’s the same. The monotony of the office slowly builds each day, and when Friday finally comes, you’re itching to trade that shirt, tie and chinos combo for something better suited for the outdoors. This rugged gear can help you start your weekend off right.

SmARTWOOL mID-WEIGHT THERmAL BOTTOm$75, Alpine Shop, multiple locations, 314.962.7715, alpineshop.com.

HEATmAX HOTHAnDS HAnD WARmERSTwo for $2, johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods, 800.962.8347, multiple locations, johnnymacs.com.

BUGATHERmO TECHLITE BOOTSfight frostbite with Columbia’s Bugath-ermo Techlite, the first boot with a self-contained, recharge-able heating system, ideal for long outdoor projects. $350, Cabela’s, St. louis Mills, 314.225.0100, cabelas.com.

SOLIO ROCSTA H1000 HYBRID SOLAR CHARGER The next time you go camping, you can really connect with Mother Nature by re-

charging your kindle, Blackberry or ipod with all-natural sun-light. Because what fun is watching a sun-rise if you can’t post it on facebook? $80, rEI, multiple loca-tions, 800.426.4840, rei.com.

DIESEL pUFFER VEST$230, Saks fifth Avenue, plaza fron-tenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.

COLEmAn GOLFCAT pERFECTEmp$90 (propane cyl-inder not included),

Dick’s Sporting Goods, multiple locations, 314.649.1400, dickss-portinggoods.com.

HOLE-In-1 TOOLEver find yourself patting down your pockets in search of the right golf gizmo? Avoid giving yourself the TSA treatment with this rugged all-in-one tool, which has a ball marker, rangefinder, divot tool, bottle opener, groove cleaner and 12-click stroke coun-ter (let’s hope that’s enough), all in a

durable, hard-plastic body. The Hole-in-1 has useful applications, so it won’t suffer the same fate as most other golf gadgets: a lonely existence collecting dust at the bottom of your golf bag. $20, restora-tion Hardware, Saint louis Galleria, 314.863.7566, resto-rationhardware.com.

JESS’ BEE nATURAL mOUnTAIn mAn LOTIOn BAR$8, jess’ Bee Natural, jessbeenatural.com.

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URBAn EARS HEAD-pHOnES $60, urban outfitters, Saint louis Galleria, 314.727.6262, urbanoutfitters.com.

WEST COAST SEATTLE BOY: THE JImI HEn-DRIX AnTHOLOGY$21, Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Boule-vard, 314.721.4096, vintagevinyl.com.

In COnCERT: kSHE AnD 40+ YEARS OF ROCk In ST. LOUIS $50, Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Boule-vard, 314.721.4096, vintagevinyl.com.

pRO-JECT DEBUT III TURnTABLE$369, Needle Doc-tor, 800.229.0644, needledoctor.com.

GEnEVA SOUnD SYSTEm$1,000, Design Within reach, 44 Maryland plaza, 314.361.1701, dwr.com.

OLIVE If you’re the kind of music hoarder whose collection can’t be tamed by even the most up-to-date

computer, meet olive, a 2 TB server that can hold up to 6,000 CDs’ worth of music and blare it back in HD quality (250 times better than CD quality). Its touch-screen design and sleek aluminum body make it easy on the eyes, too. $5,000, olive, 877.296.5483, olive.us.

THE BOOmCASEWashington univer-sity sculpture grad student Dominic odbert and his brother j.p. have taken throwback mu-sic gear to a new level with The BoomCase. The duo transform vintage suitcases (not to mention gui-tar cases and lunch boxes) into portable, battery-powered speakers, and so far they’ve had a tremen-dous response. “We didn’t even plan to sell them,” says Dominic odbert. “We sold a couple by word of mouth, then I put one online, and En-

gadget wrote about it. Since then, it hasn’t stopped. It’s taken over.” The Boom-Case’s innovative design also recently rocked the pages of Rolling Stone. Starting at $155, The BoomCase, theboomcase.com.

JACk SpADE ROCk AnD ROLL mITTEnS$95, jack Spade, 877.917.5225, jackspade.com.

IHOmE RECHARGEABLE IpOD SpEAkERS $44, Target, multiple locations, 800.440.0680, target.com.

the AVID AuDIopHIlE>> If your house were on fire, the first thing you’d grab is your music collection. We feel you. Rock harder and keep your anthology growing with these musical must-haves.

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