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For any busy wife who runs a household or holds down a career and a household could certainly use the services of Astarr to make your life easier.  Astarr is executive jewelry concierge service… Think of them as personal shoppers, they can provide you with the utmost service, personalized selection and unmatched value. Astarr can satisfy each client’s desire from bespoke jewels to engagement rings, wedding bands, designer watches, and other exquisite gifts for Bridal Parties, Anniversary, and Push Presents. No request is too demanding, as their goal is to leave no wish unfulfilled.

Conveniences:

• Customize ‐ Fine Jewelry, Designer Watches and Costume Jewelry
• Bespoke ‐ Bridal Salon
• Monetize ‐ Fine Jewelry & Watch Resale
• Refresh ‐ Jewelry & Watch Repair
• Borrow ‐ Jewels on Loan Program
• Value ‐ Discrete Appraisals
• Package ‐ Complimentary Gift Wrapping

As a full service personal Jeweler, Astarr  aims to exceed every customers’ expectations when it comes to some of life’s most memorable moments captured by the gifting of jewelry. With unique style, invaluable experience and an impeccable reputation, take comfort in trusting the AStarr team to handle everything. The Husband should also add Astarr to his rolodex for special occasions! For additional information please contact us at concierge@astarr.com or 917‐658‐6430

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For her first men’s fragrance, Brooklyn-based perfumer Anne McClain seems to have knocked it out of the park. There’s no fussy flacon—the juice is housed in a simple and effective roll-on bottle—and no silly name. The fragrance, dubbed Dude No. 1, is subtle yet intricately layered. Woody with sweet and spicy undertones, the all-natural formula is a mix of cedar, coriander and peppercorns, resulting in a scent that’s nostalgic yet modern. What’s more, the base of organic hemp seed oil and American jojoba are actually good for skin and hair. “I was inspired by my man, as well as the many bearded men in my neighborhood,” says McClain. “It’s extremely gentle for your skin and does moisturize and condition your facial hair.” Simply dab a bit on your neck and rub in your winter beard. Not that you need scruff to enjoy it.$65.00

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In today’s society, it’s easy to forget that there any major differences between the genders. Until your wife gets pregnant. Then the difference between the sexes will yawn like a great chasm before you. While your wife spends nine months growing a baby inside of her, you will be left to watch from the outside; after you’ve made your deposit, your role in the baby-making miracle is complete. But while your biological contribution might be over, if you’re like me, you’ll still want to be part of the pregnancy process.

Being pregnant is tough. Seeing what Kate went through to bring my child into the world certainly gave me a greater appreciation for her and for womankind in general. As a man I wanted to be there for Kate as much as possible while she cooked the bun in her oven. I wanted her to be as happy and comfortable as possible, and I wanted to do whatever I could to help our little kiddo come out kicking and screaming like a champ.

A lot of guys find the pregnancy process a little bewildering. Not knowing what to do, they end up nervously backing away instead of stepping up the support when their women need them the most. So I decided to start a series for dads-to-be to discuss the ins and outs of this very cool but nerve-racking period in your life. Today, we’ll talk about how to take care of your wife while she’s with child. Then we’ll talk about how to get ready for the new arrival to come home, how to deliver a baby in an emegency (you never know!), and how to be an awesome coach during the birthing process.

How to Take Care of a Pregnant Wife

Respond appropriately to the news she’s pregnant. If you weren’t planning on the arrival of a bundle of joy, make sure you don’t respond in a way that shows you’re not excited about the news. Inappropriate responses would include: breaking down and crying tears of agony, making a face of disgust, or asking why she wasn’t using her birth control. You want your wife to feel confident and secure that you’ll be there for her during these trying nine months and that you’re willing to step up and be a great dad.

Read some books on pregnancy. The more you know about what she’s going through, the better equipped you are to empathize and know how to help. There are hundreds of pregnancy books to choose from. What to Expect When You’re Expecting is a classic and guides you through what your wife is experiencing during each step of her pregnancy. They have a section dedicated just to dads that has a lot of useful information. It also lays out the development of your baby throughout his/her incubation. I thought it was kind of fun to check the book to see when the baby lost his vestigial tail or his eyes moved from the sides of his head to the front where they belong.

Accompany her to doctor’s appointments. This serves three purposes. First and most importantly, it shows your wife that you’re with her all the way in the pregnancy. Second, you’ll know exactly what’s going on with her pregnancy and will be better prepared to help her.  Pay close attention to what the doctor says at these visits. A woman’s memory takes a dive during pregnancy and she may be nervous and excited, so your wife might rely on you to remind her about which cheeses she’s not supposed to eat. Finally, seeing your baby’s picture, even when it looks like an indistinguishable lump, and hearing its heartbeat will help create a fetus/father bond. Even if you’re really busy at work, always make time for the doctor’s appointments.

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Tom Ford’s Five Commandments For Gentlemanly Gentlemen

The fashion designer offers five steps to being the ultimate modern gentleman.

To top it off, the man responsible for creating some of the most desirable fashion on the planet has also mastered the art of being the perfect gentleman, and has been kind enough to impart his five gentlemanly commandments toAnOther Magazine editor-in-chief Jefferson Hack. Men of the world, (especially scruffy, lazy, rude, bigots) take note:

1. You should put on the best version of yourself when you go out in the world because that is a show of respect to the other people around you.

2. A gentleman today has to work. People who do not work are so boring and are usually bored. You have to be passionate, you have to be engaged and you have to be contributing to the world.

3. Manners are very important and actually knowing when things are appropriate. I always open doors for women, I carry their coat, I make sure that they’re walking on the inside of the street. Stand up when people arrive at and leave the dinner table.

4. Don’t be pretentious or racist or sexist or judge people by their background.

5. A man should never wear shorts in the city. Flip-flops and shorts in the city are never appropriate. Shorts should only be worn on the tennis court or on the beach.”

Image: Tommy Ton