Henry.Brown Maggie Tennis Tote

This tennis tote is very country club, very preppy, very girly with its flirty pink color, quilting and bow tie. That’s exactly what we love about it — this is not your stinky gym bag.

 $130 at Henry.Brown

December 28th, 2005

Ooh, That Shirt’s So Cheesy

Show your love of this simple yet perfect comfort food with a fabulous tee. I heart New York, or I heart boys, or I heart shopping would have been expected…but mac and cheese? We love the randomness.

$12.99 at Fossil

December 27th, 2005

Nicole Miller Plum Silk Satin Dress

Gorgeous, just gorgeous.  I adore the draped neckline and the elegant criscrossed straps on the backside.

And it’s perfect for a New Year’s evening out on the town!

$207.99 (sale) at Bluefly.

December 27th, 2005

For the do it yourselfer | Ready Made How To Make (Almost) Everything

This book is the Bible for the crafty, stylish do-it-yourselfer.

Featuring projects like a CD-cover wall mural, a lamp cozy made out of sweater remnants, and a phone book coffee table, this Ready Made guide is full of cool ideas for the young (at heart) urbanite.  If you love Ready Made magazine, you’ll Adore this book!

$16.50 at Amazon.

December 26th, 2005

For the ever-lender | Personal Library Kit

Ever lend out a book to a friend, only to have it disappear into a black hole, never to be seen again?

Knock Knock’s Personal Library Kit is the perfect antidote.  You can easily keep track of where each of your books is, and the handy-dandy "Return Date" is a polite reminder to the borrower to give you back your stuff.

Problem solved!

$24.95 at Knock Knock.

December 23rd, 2005

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.

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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