Nixon Dictator Watch
The Perfect Gift For: The Gadget Geek.
Clean lines and hard edges make for one sharp watch.
$150 at Nixon.
December 18th, 2006
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BCBG Max Azria ‘Napa’ Wine Silk Charmeuse Halter Mini-Dress
The Perfect Gift For: You!
A modern take on the flapper dress.
$129 at Bluefly via Amazon.
December 15th, 2006
Furla Accessories Bags
The Perfect Gift For: Your Jet-Setting Girlfriend.
A very close girlfriend will appreciate receiving these small accessories bags. The largest one can be used as a makeup bag, the medium one is perfect for storing tampons, floss, lip gloss, and pepper spray, and the littlest one can act as a traveling jewelry bag.
$100 at Furla.
December 1st, 2006
Tumi Ultra Slim Universal Power Adaptor Kit
The Perfect Gift For: The Road Warrior.
Whether you’re in a hotel room, an automobile, or an airplane, the Tumi ultra slim universal power adaptor kit will keep you plugged in.
$195 at Tumi.
November 29th, 2006
Accurian 9″ Widescreen Portable DVD Player
The Perfect Gift For: Your Film-Loving Boyfriend.
It’s time for your boyfriend to get hip with the times. This holiday season, help him switch from watching movies on his 1990’s VHS machine by getting him this widescreen portable DVD player. You may also want to throw in a couple of DVDs of his favorite flicks. Just don’t complain if he starts to pay more attention to the player than you.
$199.99 at Radio Shack.
November 26th, 2006
Hayden-Harnett Ibiza Convertible Flight Tote
Ben Harnett was inspired by a WWII Helmet Bag, which evolved in a spell of 3am creativity into a bag that does more than double duty.
What to pair the bag with? According to Harnett, the versatile tote goes with anything and everything–from sweats to YSL.
Something you didn’t know about Hayden-Harnett? The company was started on April Fool’s day by two hardworking people and a slightly less hardworking cat. But they’re no joke.
$193 at Hayden-Harnett.
November 16th, 2006
Onyx Miram Necklace
Looking through old photos with her mom, designer Taylor Conner was inspired to create the Miram necklace. "My mom used to tie ribbons in my hair when I was a kid, and I was inspired to bring some of the playfulness of childhood into my work."
Taylor believes that jewelry should be inherently versatile, and she recommends pairing the necklace with anything from a wear-to-work suit to a wifebeater and jeans.
Goofy fact about Taylor? She can’t walk on moving escalators. She gets freaked out and has been known to fall over!
$180 at Polished Lemons Luna Collection.
4 comments November 9th, 2006
Brenna Copper Necklace
The classic shapes in nature juxtaposed against the romantic colors of Autumn inspired designer Courtney Galler to create the Brenna necklace.
The versatile piece can be paired with anything from a casual chic white button down and jeans to a powerful suit for the office. Courtney adds, "For a very of-the-moment look, pair Brenna with layers of beaded necklaces or chains in various lengths to make your own signature look."
Fun fact about Courtney? She has a very vivid imagination…and she has a strong fear of Spontaneous Human Combustion. Seriously.
While you’re at Lila & Rain, don’t miss their Fall sale. Select items, including pieces from the new Spring 07 collection, are up to 40% off!
$150 at Lila & Rain.
1 comment November 8th, 2006
Evelyn Handbag
Designers Meghan Parsons and Manuel Opp of jack&marjorie combine Italian military surplus materials (wool blankets, parachutes, and webbing) with feminine materials like vintage lace, brocade, and buttons to create one-of-a-kind handbags. We love their Evelyn handbag for its sophisticated marriage of materials.
Introducing jack&marjorie to us is Beklina, who runs her namesake family-owned and women-operated boutique that hand selects the best sustainable styles out there.
Beklina recommends pairing the Evelyn handbag with black skinny leg organic Loomstate jeans or an ivory alpaca wrap dress with tall brown leather boots.
Fun fact about Beklina? She’s obsessed with peacock feathers, and she draws a picture of a bird on every package she sends out for safe traveling.
$150 at Beklina.
November 7th, 2006
Metal Hoop Earrings
Emily Watson is as much an artist as she is a designer. All of her production jewelry draws on structural elements from her art jewelry. And her art jewelry, specifically her enamel work, is what offers her the chance to work out both conceptual and technical ideas.
Fun fact about Emily? She and her husband have lots of animals–2 very furry samoyed dogs and 5 cats. Because her studio is attached to her house, the greatest obstacle she faces in her work is trying to keep fur out of everything she makes!
$200 at Emily Watson.
October 27th, 2006