Monday, December 7, 2009

Present Picks

'Tis the season of giving! The shelves are packed with fun finds and Tinseltown trinkets which is making this season of shopping lots of fun! Dip into some of my favorite treasures I have discovered while shopping and get that happy for your special someone to let them know you're thinking of them. One of my personal favorites has also landed on a Celebrity-Wish List!



The Jenna Pearl & Ribbon Necklace from Stella & Dot isn't just a favorite gift of mine! Rachael Ray also features it in her 2009 holiday gift guide! That's right, ladies... it's reached the celebrity wish list and you can get it for yourself or a special someone for only $44! Fabulous pearls are laced with trendy gros-grained ribbon to wear at any length you desire! Click on the link above and place your order by December 17th to get in time for Christmas.



From $44 to $500 is a splurge! However, I had to feature this and pay tribute to my intense dedication to shoe shopping.  Christian Louboutin has designed the ultimate toast for your "toes" with this limited edition shoe-shaped champagne glass featuring his infamous red-bottom soles! The concept celebrates an old French ritual when a man used to drink from a woman's shoe to profess his love.  Quite frankly, the only love I'd be professing is that for my obsession with stilettos! Drink from the heel but don't worry about spilling, Louboutin not only designs a shoe that fits, but he designed a shoe that sips!


Need a gift for someone who hates to cook but loves the smell of fresh baked goodies? Try Philosophies bubble bath cook book where she can dip into a bath rich in red velvet cake and scents of spicy gingerbread. Six different bubble baths and shower gels sit in this cookbook collection for only $35.  What a great gift for your mother or sister-in-law. Anyone difficult to shop for will love this tasteful, yet not-so-tasty set!



I was out shopping when I 'accidentally' stumbled into Victoria's Secret.  I am so fascinated by their new gift sets that the prices actually seem more justified for the product versus just the fancy packaging. My favorite money-worthy gift set this season is the Must-Have Fragrance Mist Gift Set. It includes four of their most popular fragrances: Dream Angels Heavenly, Very Sexy, Sexy Little Things and Sexy Little Things Noir for only $34.00! However, if you catch it on a sale day, you can get it for as little as $24.99!!



Want to get something for a hostess or a boss but know they are up to their eyes in holiday deserts and chocolates?  Essentially, you can still give the tasty truffles everyone loves from Godiva but without the calories. Godiva has a new line of fabulous candles with scents like Black Almond Truffle and Raspberry Ganache that smell just as delicious as the chocolates they are named after. For a retail price of $22.50 and 50 hours of burn time, you can get these "chocolate" treats at any local retailer that sells Godiva.



Slipper booties are making a comfy and cozy impression this season. Lounge around inside your home in style with Gap's Slipper Booties for $29.50. Keep your toes and your legs warm with heavy plush fabrics in a variety of colors and styles. The suede lining on the bottom prevents you from slipping and makes them extra comfortable. What a great gift for a sibling!