November 2012
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Marrakech Tea Tins
A beautiful tea tin can hold endless treats- tea, sweets, or any little ‘thank you’ you can think of. Teavana’s Marrakech tins are a lovely way to present a gift, and are really a gift themselves.
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Chako Boutique Print Dumpling Bag
Vintage Obi and Kimono fabrics make for trendy and graphic handbags. Chako repurposes beautiful prints into attractive and roomy clutches that any lady would want to hold in her hand during a night out.
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The Cooking Guide Apron
Are you in charge of an important dish this holiday eating season? Save your recipes from sticky smears and use this oh-so clever apron to help you create your culinary masterpiece. Cooking times, conversions and a glossary are handily printed upside down so you can sneak a peak while staying clean.
$26 at Gent Supply Co. | Buy
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Sephora by OPI Merry & Bright 15-piece Holiday Collection
There’s a reason most good nail salons feature OPI nail polishes - they have amazing colors, apply like a dream, and last fuh-reh-vuh without chipping. So a set of fifteen fabulous OPI mini paints for just $15, when one full-sized bottle can go for up to $10? That’s a no-brainer, ladies. Split the set up for stocking stuffers, or gift the entire set to your favorite lacquer lover.
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Round Clay Necklace
If you are in need of a burst of color this winter, don Sublime Colors clay necklace and bask in its cheerful glow. At this price, purchase a bunch to bestow some sunshine on your besties, too.
$20 at Sublime Colors | Buy
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Lasso Wine Holder
Yee-haw! We love the humor behind Shahar Peleg’s lasso wine holder, which is made of real rope with a little hidden help from a metal support. Any chance your host is a cowyboy?
$32 at Modern Tribe | Buy
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The Chisel iPhone Dock
This sleek bamboo dock keeps your iPhone propped up safely away from the piles of disaster on your desk. Use it to view videos if you like, or to simply add some eco-friendly and cool design to your workspace.
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Dog Bone
Don’t forget your hosts best friend, their faithful dog. Give a pup the coolest chew toy in the dog park with Jonathan Adler’s preppy cotton-yarn dog bone. You will receive many tail wags and wet kisses of thanks.
$13 at Jonathan Adler | Buy
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Cocktail Hour Gift Set
What time is it? It is cocktail hour somewhere in the world, and best you be prepared should one pop up on your social calendar. Stonewall Kitchen has the essentials covered in this cute little set that includes a pomegranate cosmo mixer, cheese ball mix and sea salt crackers. All that’s missing is the booze and a fabulous location.
$18 at Stonewall Kitchen | Buy
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Thankful Print
‘Tis the season for thanks and giving, and what better way to remember that than with this graphic print from Hen & Co. Who couldn’t use a reminder that Thanksgiving and Christmas mean much more than Black Friday and piles of presents?
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House of Harlow 1960 Rey Crossbody Clutch
Who would have thought Hollywood celebutante and party girl Nicole Richie would become such an amazing fashion designer, with fashionistas craving every piece of her House of Harlow 1960 line releases? We sure didn’t, but it just goes to show how wrong we were - this rich blue suede clutch with antiqued brass clasp and chain (on sale, regularly $158) is going on our Christmas wish list right. This. Minute.
$148 at Stefani Bags | Buy
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Bella Figura Wine Set
A bottle of red, a bottle of white- a perfect pair for any wine enthusiast. Pasanella & Figilio’s organic wine set will impress and refresh hosts in need of some holiday unwinding.
$35 at Pasanella and Son | Buy
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Crane & Co. for J.Crew Sketch Note Cards
A fashionista hostess will adore this limited edition collection of note cards, produced by Crane & Co. exclusively for J.Crew. Bright and stylish illustrations make this classic set a perfectly polished gift.
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Bebe Jewel Band Cloche
Sparkle brighter than the snowflakes this winter when you don this beaded, jeweled felt cloche. After all, why can’t outerwear be bedazzled, too? We can rarely think of an occasion that doesn’t merit a few spangles, and a gray, slushy winter day definitely needs some jazzing up.
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Stackable Twig Wedding Ring Set
Nature loving brides, take note- here is a wedding ring set that will please both your tree-hugging and bling-loving sensibilities. Choose the metal that suits you- white, rose or yellow gold, which all compliment the quarter carat diamond- and stack them up, or wear them separately. Simple twigs never looked so luxe.
$1,725 at Kristin Coffin | Buy
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The Whisky Advent Calendar
Advent calendars with stale pieces of chocolate behind each door are best left to the kiddos. For a hostess gift that adults will drool over (and will result in you being invited back again and again), this over-21-only alcoholic advent tracker is a sure bet. Behind each of the 24 doors lies a bottled dram of a different whisky - one of them is even a 50 year-old Scotch whisky! We�d understand, though, if you wanted to buy this for yourself.
$238 at Master of Malt | Buy
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Stila All is Bright Lip Glaze Set
Let’s get this straight: 8 Stila Lip Glazes, which would regularly set us back $110, for just $25? Hot damn, we love holiday beauty palettes! Stila Lip Glazes are known for their staying power, non-sticky texture, and yummy flavors and scents, making this kit a no-brainer as a gift for yourself…. Okay, and a few of your friends, too. ‘Tis the season for giving, after all.
$25 at Beauty.com | Buy
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Gear Shift Bottle Stopper
Cruise into your next gathering with this too-cool gear shift bottle stopper and fulfill your hosts need for speed. Rev that bottle of merlot and buckle up for a thrilling ride of a good time.
$15 at Orange And Pear | Buy
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J.Crew Wool-Angora Snood
Setting aside the fact that the word “snood” always makes us giggle like the kids we really are inside, this crave-ably soft scarf does double duty as neck and head warmer. Just twist and tuck it into your coat for cozy warmth and serious style. Available in three colors. Hee hee, snood.
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Vineyard Photo Book
You are so thoughtful- you have created a unique photo book at Kolo as a thank-you gift. Sure to stand out among the bouquets of flowers and bottles of wine, this photo book will charm your hosts and also serve as a lovely keepsake for them.
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BaubleBar + Nina Garcia Ruby Chain Strand Necklace
Part of Nina Garcia’s capsule collection for BaubleBar, this oversized chain link and red gemstone necklace effortlessly marries elegance and edge. Wear it with a little black dress at holiday parties, or dress it down with skinny jeans and an oversized sweater on the weekends.
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Foxy Fall Creatures Mug Set
Everyone can use more mugs- they have a way of disappearing over time- and who wouldn’t want to be gifted this adorable set of animal-themed cups? Perfect for a fall or winter hostess gift, these sweet creatures make keeping track of party beverages easy: You have the raccoon, I have the fox, etc.
$44 at Organize.com | Buy
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Buxom Sparkling Lips & Lashes
We’re all familiar with sparkly lip gloss and eye shadow, but mascara? That’s new, and we’re definitely intrigued by this gift set of glittery cranberry lip gloss and gold mascara. Apply your regular black mascara first, then add a coat or two of the sparkly stuff for a truly special holiday set of lashes.
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Laguiole Cheese Knives
Made in France, these ooh-la-la fancy Laguiole cheese knives are a party must-have. Impress your host with your great taste and pair this set with a selection of yummy cheeses that will definitely be a party pleaser.
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Grey Suede Loafers
Handmade suede loafers just sound impossibly luxurious, and they truly are. Ele Handmade can whip up a pair just for you, any way you like, though we’re partial to this dove grey pair with colored tassles. Who knew you were so fancy?
$168 at Ele Handmade | Buy
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DrinKlip Holder
Short on desk space, but can’t work without your beloved coffee or tea within easy reach? Us, either, and apparently designer Been Kim felt the same. Clip (Klip?) this cup holder to your desk or shelf and presto! That triple-shot pumpkin spice soy latte is within your grasp every time you want a sip.
$22 at MoMA Store | Buy
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Mel by Melissa Ankle Boots
Keep your tootsies out of the winter slush and sludge in these Vivienne Westwood-esque ankle booties. Available in 3 colors, they’re made from 100% recyclable materials and feature a fun bow on the ankle of each boot. Who says your boots can’t have a little personality?
$55 at Warehouse Shoe Sale | Buy
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Coldwater Creek Colorblock Felt Hat
Available in four jazzy color combos, this hat protects your noggin from winter winds while making you look effortlessly chic. We’re particular fans of the camel-and-taupe version pictured, but there are more neutral variations to suit those with more classic tastes.
$60 at Coldwater Creek | Buy
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La Sevillana Wide Brushed Hoop Earrings
Do not worry about the size of these rustic hoops- they are handmade from super lightweight aluminum and won’t weight your ears down. The brushed metal is somehow both soft and tough, making the La Sevillana a must-have pair of hoops for winter.
$28 at One World Two Hands | Buy
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Tremblant Moc Slipper Shoe
OK, this is technically a slipper, but honestly, the Tremblant moc is so attractive and snugly warm, we won’t judge you if you run out to the mailbox or bus stop in them. The rugged (pink!) rubber sole can totally handle a bit of slush and snow, anyway.
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Flower Earwarmer
Winter weather preparedness can still be unbearably cute. Take this darling peach earwarmer: Soft, feminine and flowery, and yet it will still keep your ears cozy. This headwrap also gets bonus points for not messing your hair up like most knit hats.
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Rockport Presia Tied Mary Jane
We’ve all worn Mary Janes a time or twenty in our lives, but these tied-strap beauties are a fun new twist on a classic. They’re available in five colors, although we’re partial to this black and leopard-print hybrid. And since they’re Rockports, you know you’ll be able to wear them all day long with nary a pinched toe or sore heel.
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Dark Grey Crocheted Necklace
Who needs fifty shades of grey when this necklace is the perfect one? Gunmetal grey yarn is deftly crocheted with orange glass beads to make beautiful strands that pop in all the right ways.
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Bow Ski Hat
Kate Spade knows what we like- warmth paired with pizazz. The Bow ski hat will keep your head snug in fabulous Spade style, complete with black and white pom-poms.
$88 at Kate Spade New York | Buy
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The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook
If you read food blogs, you know Smitten Kitchen. And now, there’s a cookbook of all-new recipes. Written by sweet, funny, vegetable-loving Deb Perelman, it features easy, delicious recipes that anyone can cook with the most basic equipment in even the smallest kitchen. Grab a copy for yourself, and a few for holiday gifting for your favorite foodies.
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Petite Vintage Map Necklace
Wear a beloved destination close to your heart. DLK will create a one-of-a-kind vintage map pendant necklace for you out of sterling silver. A lovely way to remember a favorite place or plan for the trip of a lifetime. If you are more interested in words than maps, they can create a vintage dictionary pendant for you instead.
$37 at DLK Designs | Buy
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Tulle Classy Gal Elbow Gloves
Every time you draw these vibrant emerald gloves on up your forearms, you can imagine they’re a pair of real silk satin opera gloves and you’re off to the ball with Prince Charming. Maybe that’s just our overactive imaginations, but it sure adds a note of fun to dreary winter days!
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Cable Cape
A neck warmer does all the work of a scarf without any of the pesky unravelling or flapping in the wind. Its like the best part of a turtleneck, and at this price, you can afford to pull one on. Your neck will thank you.
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VOTE Freedom Rocks T-Shirt
Don’t forget to exercise your rights tomorrow and vote. While you’re at it, rock this patriotic (and cute) t-shirt as an ode to the democratic process.
$23 at Tupelo Grease Co. | Buy
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Jules Faux Fur Scarf
Chill out- it’s fake. But just because this scarf is faux fur doesn’t mean it won’t keep you warm. Luxe and rich-looking, this grey neck warmer will be sure to attract many hands slyly sneaking a feel.
$80 at Banana Republic | Buy
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Ruffus Dress
A knit dress is the perfect way to be winter-ready and stylish. Layer this emerald green frock from Sandro over and under an endless rotation of pieces from your wardrobe to stretch wears well into spring.
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Knitted Cup Cozy
Your morning coffee deserves to be cozy, too. Wap this hand-knitted cup cozy around your mug to keep your hands warm but not hot and your beverage toasty.
$18 at Natalya's Studio | Buy
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Joules Belay Striped Jersey Top
With whimsical contrasting elbow patches, this fun striped henley top will take you through winter (aka layering season) in style. Made from cozy, lightweight cotton jersey, it features assorted multicolored buttons for an extra little touch of cute. Available in blue or hot pink stripes.
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Ripper Maroon Cable Front Jumper
Do not be afraid of sweaters, men of the world! There is a (justifiable) fear of looking like either a schoolboy or Bill Cosby in his heyday. Reiss has got you covered in a manly maroon sweater with a chunky cabled front. Nice enough for work, simple enough for everyday, and stylish enough to boost your sartorial confidence, this piece is worth the pricetag.
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T-Bar Ballerina Shoes
Channel your inner prima ballerina, minus the aching feet and tight bun. Zara’s black t-bar shoes prove that there are other fancy-looking footwear options besides heels. The delicate chain detail make these flats evening-worthy, and they are sure to be the envy of any black swan out there.
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Cuban Film Screenprints
Foreign film fanatics will appreciate this quartet of four prints of Cuban films from the 1995 XVII de Nuevo Cine Festival International Latinoamericano. The bright, graphic colors printed on heavy archival paper will last for years, and will add a pop of fun to any room in your home.
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The Body Shop Chocomania Shower, Scrub & Moisture Set
Wait, is this for Christmas or Valentine’s Day? Either way, chocoholics will adore this cocoa-scented set of shower cream, body scrub, body butter and lip butter, packaged in a reusable aluminum tin. Get a few for girlfriends, and at this price, one or two for yourself. Just, um, don’t try to eat any of the products.
$20 at The Body Shop | Buy
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