• ELIXHER
• On December 11, 2012

Distinguished Cravat

The holidays are fast-approaching and if you’re anything like us, you’re scrambling for last-minute gift ideas. Not to worry. ELIXHER’s got you covered! We decided to step things up a notch this year. ELIXHER readers will receive exclusive discounts and free giveaways! Simply tweet your queer holiday wishes with the hash tag #HappyHoliGAY to win. You must follow us on both Twitter (@ELIXHERMagazine) and “Like” us on Facebook (facebook.com/ELIXHERMagazine) to qualify. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 17.

GIFT & GIVEAWAY: Distinguished Cravat Seersucker Bow Tie, $60

With an array of vintage patterns and signature designs, “Distinguished Cravat” is poised to usher in a new era of fashionable neck apparel and accessories. Exclusively designed for ELIXHER, this handcrafted necktie (pictured) is perfect for the dapper dames who dare to define “style” for themselves.

*Tweet your queer holiday wish @ELIXHERMagazine with the hash tag #HappyHoliGAY for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind piece. Purchase a similar timeless and tasteful accessory here.

GIFT & DISCOUNT: Wild Seed Wellness Thai Massage, $70 value [Scale $40-70]

Who knew a thai massage could be as radical as its recipient? Wild Seed Wellness was founded in Oakland, California in 2011 by Ana María Agüero Jahannes, C.M.T. to address the need for budget-friendly and specialized massage therapy for queer and trans people of color. Affordable, accessible and inclusive. What more could you ask for in a massage?

*ELIXHER readers who are first-time clients receive 25% off a 90-minute session (incls. one hour massage and a 30-minute consultation). Mention ELIXHER when you schedule an appointment here.

Earth Pearl Collective Calendar

GIFT & GIVEAWAY: Earth Pearl Collective Calendar, $20

*One lucky ELIXHER reader will receive a copy of the calendar. Tweet your queer holiday wish @ELIXHERMagazine with the hash tag #HappyHoliGAY for a chance to win. Purchase the calendar here.

GIFT: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Lip Tar, $16

If you follow trans writer and activist Janet Mock on Instagram, you know the glamor girl is an OCC Lip Tar fanatic. So are we! A stunning new innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. The big bonus? It’s 100% vegan and cruelty free!

Pucker up and purchase here.

Marimacho ‘Fly Boi’ Bomber

GIFT, GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT: Marimacho ‘Fly Boi’ Bomber Jacket, $235

A staple of any masculine woman’s wardrobe, Marimacho’s version of the bomber jacket is inspired by the whimsy and adventure of aviation motifs. The outer shell is comprised of tweed in lightweight wool. The jacket is fully-lined with silk in our signature cog print and features suede detailing and antique metal hardware.

*Tweet your queer holiday wish @ELIXHERMagazine with the hash tag #HappyHoliGAY for a chance to win this warm-weather must-have. You can also purchase one here.

*ELIXHER readers will also receive 25% off Marimacho’s Steampunk and Souvenir collection with the discount code “Elixher.” Offer expires January 1, 2013.

GIFT: Insatiable Bites Catered Romantic Dinner for Two, $100

Tis the season to be eating! Insatiable Bites is offering a catered romantic dinner for two including appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert, and bottle of wine. Specializing in Dominican, Asian, and classic Southern fare, lesbian personal chef Rakita Lillard will create an in-home dinner to remember. She even handles kitchen cleanup after the meal. (Offer valid for homes within a 40-mile radius of zip code 20783.)

Deal expires December 17, 2012. Act fast and purchase here!

GIFT, GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT: Audre Lorde - The Berlin Years DVD

Now available, Audre Lorde – The Berlin Years 1984 -1992 is an untold chapter of the lesbian activist and poet’s life in which she catalyzed the first movement of Black Germans to claim their identity as Afro-Germans with pride. As she was inspiring Afro-Germans she was also encouraging the White German feminist movement to take a hard look at their own racism.

*ELIXHER readers receive free shipping on all orders until December 15, 2012. Buy three or more DVDs and receive one DVD free! Limit one per order. Enter the code ElixherFREE at checkout here.

GIFT & GIVEAWAY: THEESatisfaction awE naturalE LP, $16

THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons & Catherine Harris-White. The pair live/laugh/love/dance and create in Seattle, WA. They write, produce and perform their own material: funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics with the warmth & depth of Black Jazz and Sunday morning soul, frosted with icy raps that evoke equal parts Elaine Brown, Ursula Rucker & Q-Tip. Like their comrades Shabazz Palaces, THEESatisfaction came upon the scene with lovingly handmade CDs of their self-released albums… in preparation for the album they’ve envisioned for years, their debut full-length on Sub Pop, awE naturalE.

Purchase here.

*One lucky ELIXHER reader will receive a FREE awE naturalE CD. Tweet your queer holiday wish @ELIXHERMagazine with the hash tag #HappyHoliGAY for a chance to win.

GIFT & DISCOUNT: bklyn boihood 2013 Calendar, $20

The bois are back at it again. bklyn boihood is a collective that creates visibility and builds community among masculine of center bois, lesbians, queers, trans-identified, studs, doms, butches and AGs of color through online media, events, workshops and collaborative projects, and a dope ass yearly calendar.

*ELIXHER readers receive 20% off all orders until January 15, 2013. Enter the code ELIXHERBBH20 at checkout here.

The Skinny Cast

GIFT: The Skinny DVD, $24.99

From the director of cult classics PUNKS and NOAH’S ARC, comes the much-anticipated third feature film from Patrik-Ian Polk: THE SKINNY, a sharply scripted comedy about a group of four young, black, gay men (Magnus, Sebastian, Kyle, Joey) and their lesbian best friend (Langston). They arrange to meet up in New York City one year after their graduation from Brown University. Their plans for a weekend of fun start off well, relaxed in each other’s company as only old friends can be. But old tensions quickly resurface.

Purchase here.