For your bookworm friend | Punctuation Pagemarks

Perfect for the friend who always has a book in her bag.

I love the retro-feeling colors and the cool punctuation marks.  Prettier than Post-its, AND it appeals to my obsessive-compulsive side!

$8 at Fred Flare.

1 comment December 22nd, 2005

For Your (Sorority) Sister | Boat and Tote

Actually, this bag is great for just about any female: It spans ages, styles and functions. An added bonus: Monogramming gives the gift an effortless personal touch.

 From $17 at LL Bean.

December 21st, 2005

For the Girl who Loves Sex and the City (essentially every girl in the free world) | Kiss and Tell Hardcover

For the girl who owns all the DVDs already and probably bought the new collector’s edition the day it came out, supplement their obsession with the insider’s guide to the show’s fashion, quotes and memorable moments. Filled with glossy pictures and interviews with the cast, the hardcover version is even bound in hot pink faux alligator skin.

$40 at Amazon.

December 20th, 2005

For those near and dear | Custom Tag Necklace

Claim those near and dear to you as Yours and Yours Alone with this custom-made tag necklace from Brooklyn’s Rena Tom!   Great for best friends, newlyweds, soulmates…

Maximum of 20 characters (10 per line) on this fine silver tag with classic ball and chain necklace.

$45 at Elsewares.

December 20th, 2005

For the Roommate | Golden Girls Second Season on DVD

You spend so much time with your roommate, hanging out, watching TV, you definitely know their favorite shows and because you live with them, you can definitely find out which DVDs they do and do not own, so you can easily fill in the season or seasons they are missing.

$37.99 at Amazon.

December 19th, 2005

For the Fashionista Friend | Mella Platform Flip Flops

Mella dresses up flip flops. No longer the shoe for lazy days, Mella wraps the flip flop in comfortable fabrics from terry cloth to velvet and even comes in a platform heeled version for the vertically challenged. It’s no wonder these things are flying off the shelves at Fred Segal and Kitson!

  $42 at Mella USA.

December 19th, 2005

For Your Co-Worker | Chocolate-Covered Drunken Figs

It’s always hard to find something that everyone in the office will appreciate, but you really can’t go wrong with this gourmet combo of organic figs, organic dark chocolate and vintage port all in one bite.  Mmm…Scrumptious!

$13 (for four) at Cocoa Vino.

2 comments December 19th, 2005

For the Aunt & Uncle | Udon Noodle Bowl

I think this makes the perfect gift because it’s an item someone might not purchase but would love to receive. Not only is it ergonomic — it’s designed to be held with only one hand and can hold a pair of chopsticks — but its sleek design makes for great conversation.

$30 at Flavour Design.

1 comment December 19th, 2005

For Long-Distance Girlfriends | Cargo GlossyGreetings Cards

Of course, for every person you connect with for the holidays, there’ll be one you’re missing far from home. Send your faraway girlfriends your best with one of these cards, and they’ll think it’s cute as a button that enclosed is a bubble of Cargo’s signature lipgloss.

$20 for 10 cards at Sephora.

December 17th, 2005

For the Man who has Everything | Annelli Collection Guild Cufflinks

What does one get the man who has Everything?  Something extravagant, and something unique, to be sure.  But where do you go?  One of our readers, Julia, turned our attention to the Annelli Collection. 

We love their custom made cufflinks, especially their Money Changers Guild Cufflinks (shown at left).  This particular piece is shown in sterling silver and custom colored blue enamel.  Each piece is individually handcrafted in Italy the original artisanal way with wax molds.  Orders generally take 6-8 weeks, but they’re carrying limited stock on hand for the holiday season.

$400 at Annelli Collection.
 

3 comments December 16th, 2005