Father Favors

Here’s some foolproof finds for Father’s Day.

THE OUTDOORSMAN >>
Dallas-based Solar F/X Gel Face Scrub is made exclusively for men and their active lifestyles ($18/Regimens, West Village).

<< THE BUSINESSMAN
This Scully chestnut leather briefcase is a favorite among attorneys and golf pros ($395/Via Pelle, West Village).

THE SPORTS FAN >>
He’ll feel like a kid again when he opens this baseball autographed by Cal Ripkin Jr. with a “Happy Father’s Day” greeting ($400/www.neimanmarcus.com).

<< THE WINE CONNOISSEUR
Wrap a bottle of his favorite wine in this sophisticated leather wine holder by Bill Lavin ($165/Sebastian’s Closet, Village on the Parkway).

THE GADGET GUY >>
Download and view photos on the color LCD screen of this Toshiba Gigabeat digital audio player ($279-$449/www.gigabeat.com).

THE SPEED RACER >>
Part of an exclusive Race Car set, the BRM V-14 Racing Watch will get him up to speed and set him apart ($15,500/Bachendorf’s, Galleria Dallas).

Photos: Baseball: Courtesy of Neiman Marcus; Watch: Courtesy of Bachendorf’s; Audio Player: Courtesy of Brodeur; Others: Abel Sanchez

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Bling for a Cause >>
Dallas-based jeweler Naomi Pevsner created an exquisite 18-karat white gold, diamond, and ruby bracelet in support of DIFFA/Dallas. With each sale, $500 is donated to DIFFA/Dallas to help North Texas AIDS service organizations ($3,800/ Tootsies or www.diffadallas.org).

Boost for Boys
Calling all men. Rejuvenate, rebuild, and restore your energy with Sprayology’s ManPower homeopathic concoction. Two sprays three times a day under the tongue will chase the blues away ($32/Benu Spa & Salon).

<< Summer Shimmer
Jiffy Tan and Jiggle Gel by Benefit will leave you toned and tanned in no time. The gel helps to lift trouble spots, and the lotion contains a bronzed tint that goes on evenly and adds a hint of shimmer ($24-$26/Macy’s, Galleria Dallas).

Photos: Bracelet: Courtesy of MDVC Creative; Tan Gel: Courtesy of Benefit