Hip guys grooming on the road

Zirh’s Travel Basics Kit is a sleek gray nylon bag housing convenient, carry-on-compliant sizes of alpha-hydroxy face wash, conditioning shampoo, aloe-based shave gel and post-shave healing elixir, all for $34. The brand is home to the Zirh Platinum luxury skincare line, Warrior shower gels - the citrusy Julius Caesar and spicy wood Alexander are our favorites - and some other creative, high-quality men’s grooming products. Shop at zirh.com and get free skincare and fragrance samples every time you order.

5 Staples for Every Closet

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“Fashion fades; style is eternal.” — Yves St. Laurent

Dark denim jeans

They can go a lot of places, from errand-running or chillin’ at the crib to the office with a jacket for casual Fridays. Some of the hottest styles are at ACNE, Buckle, Ecko, National Jean Co. and Lucky Brand Jeans.

Crisp white shirt

With a button-front, standard point collar and long sleeves, its versatility makes it equally compatible with jeans, khakis, or a suit. Choose a wrinkle-resistant, cotton-blend fabric with a thicker weave. Great options at Willow Ridge, Savile Row, Jos. A. Bank, Lane Bryant and Charles Tyrwhitt.

Raincoat

A trench with a removable lining is a classic that can be worn virtually year ‘round. The silhouette complements every body shape, and the traditional khaki color is universally flattering. Check out styles by Esprit, Nautica, Lew Magram, Monterey Bay and Boden.

Black turtleneck

The best bet for comfort and durability is one woven from two-ply, grade-A cashmere.

Quality umbrella

Not one of those midget sizes that can be tucked out of sight or one of those huge golf umbrellas, but a standard-length black one with a curved handle. Wal-Mart has some great affordable options.

8 Essentials for Every Man’s Wardrobe

“Dress elegantly and you will possess timeless and ageless style.” — Giorgio Armani

Navy blazer
It works with khakis, gray slacks, jeans and white pants in the summer. Look for a wool blend in a single-breasted style.

Black suit
For the inevitable funerals — and beyond. The only item more serious is a tuxedo. Again, a single-breasted wool blend is the most timeless and seasonless.

Khaki suit
Perfect for those warm-weather months and equally debonair with white or colors.

Dark necktie
A navy or black style of quality silk in a standard width can last a lifetime. Narrow, extra-wide and knit varieties trend in and out.

Oxfords
Black and dark brown lace-up shoes, polished and in good repair, are the most valuable two pairs of shoes you can own.

Dark dress socks
Nothing’s better or more versatile than smooth, plain black ones. You should never wear socks lighter than your trousers.

White handkerchiefs
Clean and pressed, they can be tucked in a front jacket pocket for an elegant sartorial touch or simply stowed in a pocket for hygienic use.

Pajamas
You may prefer gym shorts and tank tops or sleeping in the buff, but for the invariable road trips, it’s best to carry along a set of silk or cotton-blend peejays with a long-sleeve, button-up shirt and ankle-length, snap-front bottoms.

11 Must-Haves for Every Woman’s Wardrobe

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” — Coco Chanel

Dark suit
Whether black or navy, you’re best off if you can find a three-piece that includes slacks, a skirt and a jacket. Slightly tapered, waist-accentuating jackets look best and the best skirt length is to the knees.

Beige suit
Introduces variety that allows you to play colors or white against a lighter palette. It’s more casual than black but still serious when it needs to be.

Navy skirt
Whether pencil or A-line, it should be simple and flatter your figure without appearing oppressively tight.

Sweater twinset
Both corporate and casual, a twinset in any color works with a wealth of pieces such as jeans, capris, slacks and skirts.

Little black dress
One of your most prized possessions, it will never disappoint you. Regardless of your size, shape or style, it’s not hard to find one that makes you look like a million bucks.

Evening clutch
It’s appropriate whether you’re attired in a cocktail dress, formal gown or tuxedo-inspired ensemble. Black satin is your best stand-by, and a little shimmer or sparkle can add understated pizzazz.

Pearls
In post earrings, a bracelet, a single-strand choker or multiple ropes, white pearls are clean and classic, a hallmark of good taste and refinement.

Black pumps
A four-inch lift is fine, but there are times when your heels and toes need to be covered. That’s when you reach for the simple black leather pump.

Strappy heels
And then there are occasions when an outfit calls for the more sensual strappy heel. Make sure you have a neutral on the ordinary side before adding styles in wild prints, unusual textures, bold colors and festive embellishments.

Hosiery
Sometimes bare legs are inappropriate. That’s when you reach for nude, sheer or opaque hosiery.

Spanx
When certain body areas need to be downplayed, de-emphasized or squeezed in and dieting and exercise can’t help.

An “it” handbag for spring

The new Parker satchel is one for the ages. Reflecting Coach’s impeccable design and craftsmanship, the lightweight leather bag has ring-attached double straps and a fabric-lined interior that features pen holders, slip pockets, zip pockets and a PDA pocket. Hidden magnets snap it securely shut. Take your pick of yellow, black, sand or a comely pinkish violet. It’s $458 at Coach stores, coach.com, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor and elsewhere.

Best foot forward for fellows

Spring is just around the corner, and the Windward by Florsheim is the perfect shoe to take any fellow from spring through summer and into fall in style. The moccasin-toe boat shoe sports luxurious milled leather or nubuck uppers, flexible rubber soles and a sock liner system engineered to wick moisture away from the feet and afford comfortable shock absorption. Wear them with shorts, or dress them up with a sportcoat and jeans for a smart business casual-to-evening look. Windwards are $80 at Florsheim.com.

Forest Rain by Kiehl’s

The timeless and sexy Original Musk eau de toilette by Kiehl’s Since 1851 is one of our favorites. But when we got a whiff of the venerable New York brand’s recently launched Forest Rain fragrance, we knew we were smelling one of the most creative scents launched in recent years.

Inventing a superior scent is all about ingredient quality, proportion, and sequence. Forest Rain, concocted for both men and women, unfolds with top notes of wet grass, muguet petals and peppery sweet citrus before easing into a infusion of more white flowers, jasmine and damp moss. Once the base notes of sun-bleached hay, cedarwood, vetiver and soft musk kick in, the result is a fresh, sophisticated scent that goes the distance thanks to a high concentration of essential oils.

The 1.7-oz. spray is a mere $38.50. For those who like sets, the Forest Rain line includes a moisturizing body cleanser and a lightweight hand and body lotion. Buy at kiehls.com, Kiehl’s stores and finer department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s.

Ivanka Trump designs elegant fine jewelry

Like a work of fine art, a piece of fine jewelry is a luxury accessory that never loses its value. Even better when the item has an au courant feel, when it is timeless yet of-the-moment. That’s what Ivanka Trump has created and offers at her chic Manhattan boutique at 685 Madison Ave.

We checked out the haute digs at an intimate breakfast during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February. Ms. Trump was gracious and charming, as were her creative and sales staffs.

Her sixth and latest line is the Pagoda Collection, an elegant, Asian-inspired grouping of diamond, white gold and rock crystal earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, pendants and charms ranging from $1,200 to $58,000. They’re available at the store and at ivankatrumpjewelry.com.

Alluding to a broad international clientele, she said she’s looking to expand overseas sales in the near future.

Brazilian face mask an affordable luxury

A facial at a spa is almost guaranteed to be a satisfying indulgence, but sometimes it’s more fun to do it yourself in the comfort of home sweet home. Every complexion can benefit from a good mask, and the ingredients are what separate the wheat from the chaff.

One of the Cadillacs is Previous Dermomask, a luxurious at-home alternative by Beauty By Clinica Ivo Pitanguy. It’s a gel-cream rich with Abyssinian and avocado oils, beeswax, fructan, olive leaf extract, and centella asiatica, a special tripeptide blended to leave the skin looking rejuvenated, revived, and radiantly clean.

Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, a renowned plastic surgeon and philanthropist, worked with a French physician and a nutritionist, biologist, pharmaceutist, and aesthetician to create the product for clients at his world-famous Clinica Ivo Pitanguy in Rio de Janeiro.

Dr. Gisela Pitanguy — his daughter and a medical doctor and psychotherapist who has managed the clinic for 20 years — was involved in the product’s creation. “We always say that cosmetics cannot perform miracles,” she told TheStyleArbiter.com. “But our products employ a higher concentration of active ingredients that give excellent results.”

Friends (and enemies) will think you visited a top spa. Three of us tried the 10-minute, rinse-off Dermomask and noticed that it left our faces and necks firmer, smoother, and hydrated.

The Previous line includes nine products, all with a natural scent, no artificial color, and plant essences harvested in an environmentally sustainable way. They were developed in the clinic’s Health and Beauty Center at the request of plastic surgery patients who wanted to preserve their results and have quality daily skin care.

Dermomask comes in five 15-ml. treatments in separate compartments for $160 — a sweet bargain for the budget-conscious at under $35 per treatment. Get it at Bergdorf Goodman or Neiman Marcus.