i’ve been buying father’s day gifts for my dad since i was a little kid, but this year there’s a new dad to celebrate! it’s so funny to now add the title of dad to my partner brendan. i want him to feel special for his first father’s day, especially because he’s hardly had a moment to himself between work, finishing grad school, and taking care of our new little baby dude. so when east dane asked me if i’d like to pull together a father’s day gift guide, i knew right away that it’d be dedicated to brendan and all of those first time dads out there who need a special treat.

oliver people’s gregory sunglasses – he’s been meaning to get a cool pair of sunglasses for ages, but never seems to wanna bite the bullet when we’re out shopping!

gitman vintage tiger tiger shirt – it’s always good to have a little bit of fun with your clothes after work and on the weekends. i know brendan would like the subtle, yet playful design on this cool short-sleeve shirt.

the golden age of dc comics – brendan is a serious comic book nerd. i know he’s more of a marvel man, but i think he’d have fun flipping through this coffee table book.

sperry topsider classic boat shoes – just the other day, brendan was commenting that he wore through his favorite top siders. sometimes a practical gift is the best kind.

form function form button stud timex minute man watch – watches are by far my best stand-by when it comes to giving brendan a gift. this man loves his watches and has a box full of different straps to switch out to change their look.

scotch & soda striped swim trunks – these would go great along with a little poolside date.

brooks b17 saddle – we’ve gone on countless bike tours together over the years. even though we don’t get to ride bikes nearly as much as we used to, i think this would be a nice, sentimental gift.

herschel supply co. backpack – don’t make daddy carry around a silly diaper bag! this backpack is a way better option for both parents, don’t you think?

it’s one of those items that feels like it should already be in my closet. one of those basics that you never pick up because it’s always around– until you’re actually looking for it. they pop-up in stores now and then. i remember last spring, i saw a simple denim shift dress at madewell, but it sold out before i was able to snag one. i saw one not too long ago in a boutique, but the price point was a little too high for me. i’ve had the above image in my inspiration folder for the last two years. it’s the perfect, lightweight chambray tee that would be so good for these frequent los angeles heat waves. and i also wouldn’t mind one in a slightly more substantial denim like the photo below. they’re simple enough that i should probably just try to find an easy pattern and sew one up some afternoon. but maybe there’s something good floating out around there that i just haven’t found yet.

any leads i should know about?

image one via refinery29, couldn’t  find a source for image two.

i have been dreaming about this this beautiful aquamarine pebble ring by gianlion ever since it popped up on of a kind a few weeks ago. i love really simple, delicate jewelry and this ring would be the finishing touch to my ring stack game.

on my search for the perfect button-front dresses, i came across this lovely dress by san francisco-based design duo, the podolls. not only does the style look like a no-brainer for my wardrobe, but they’re made with natural, handwoven fibers sourced in india and handcrafted right in san francisco.

above, the market dress in khadi and below, the market dress in ikat.