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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: my wish list

As I hope you've gathered from my previous gift guides, I truly enjoy giving gifts--probably more than I enjoy receiving them. However, if Santa decided to open up his big red bag to anything my heart desires, here's what's on my dream wish list.

my christmas wish list

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I don't know about you, but I've been freezing the last few weeks. This Talini Fox Coat, $3,600, is totally extravagant and sure to draw nasty stares, but damn if it won't keep me toasty.

Philip Crangi is one of my favorite jewelry designers out there, and I love him even more for his weird, slightly Goth Giles & Brother line, which is actually somewhat affordable, as in this Large Antler Necklace, $250

All Saints Spitalfields has quickly become one of my new favorite stores, and while I love their drapey everyday basics, they make some pretty fabulous nighttime clothes too, such as the Devo Mini Dress, $490

Like pretty much every woman I know, I think the sun rises and sets in the house of Lanvin. This Leopard Sleep Kit, $490, seems wildly impractical and is thus something I'd never buy myself, but I'd likely live in the slippers and sleeping mask.

One of those totally practical, must-have items that I don't own is a pair of nude pumps. Loeffler Randall's Esther platform pump, $450, is the stuff dreams--or maybe just mile-long legs--are made of.

There's been quite the uproar over this Jonathan Adler pillow, featuring a quote made by Kate Moss earlier this year. I think it's a pretty kitschy subversion of glamour--which is, in turn, pretty glamorous. "Nothing Tastes As Good..." Pillow, $116

I'm a perfume junkie, ever in search of my holy grail scent. Comme des Garcons Kyoto, $75, may not be holy, but it smells like the inside of a Japanese temple; in other words, heavenly.

My ideal bag wavers between the Balenciaga Day hobo, the YSL Downtown Tote, and the Proenza Schouler PS1 satchel, $1,595. I'd gladly take any of the three, but my current favorite is the PS1.

I am of a dying breed of woman in that I sleep in a nightgown; they're becoming harder to find. But why women would want to sleep in flannels instead of something as gorgeous as this Elle Macpherson Intimates Boudoir satin boned-cup chemise, $175, is beyond me.
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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: your dark-humored dad

He always expects the Spanish Inquisition, his sports team will hopefully have better luck next year, and, hey, these hamburgers aren't going to grill themselves. Here are gifts for dads who always find the humor in things.

gifts for dads

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What's better than grilling meat over an open flame? Rotisserie-ing meat over an open flame with a Weber Gas Grill Rotisserie, $80, which attaches to any gas grill.

My dad, who reads like a fiend, has been anticipating the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 1, $19, for years. As far as dad gifts go, this one is pretty much a sure thing.

Only for dads who have a sense of humor about their own mortality, the hands on this incredible Mr. Jones The Accurate Watch, $145, read "Remember...you will die."

Dads smell like citrus and wood; one of the best cases of this is Carthusia Uomo Eau de Parfum, $120

For weekend trips, my dad has a duffel bag that I think dates back to his days in the army. Upgrade him with the Canvas 1963 Trip Bag from Lands' End, $130

My dad literally wears things until they're threadbare. With a Barbour Mens Classic Beaufort Waxed Jacket, £190, it will be a long time until that happens.

Help him mourn his favorite long-lost stadium with Authentic Stadium Seat Cufflinks, $150, made from, yes, real stadium seats!

Think how much fun your dad will have unsheathing this Samurai Sword Umbrella, $30, in the rain.


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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: your best friend, who's, well, your best friend

She helps you decide what shoes to buy, she listens to your work drama, she's been around way longer than any of your boyfriends, and, well, she's like Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte all rolled into one.

gifts for your best friend
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For the beauty addict, Birchbox , $120/year, delivers a box of beauty samples to her mailbox every month--it truly is the gift that keeps on giving.

She taught you that a fabulous scarf can transform an outfit; return the favor with All Saints' fierce Villain Square Scarf, $100

Let's be honest--Carbs and Caffeine are totally what's going in these Happy Chic By Jonathan Adler Pop Canisters Set, $35

This book is awesome, and doing crafts with your girlfriends is fun (and gives you another activity to do together, other than shopping): P.S.-- I Made This, $13

She doesn't judge your days of the week underwear; you don't judge the fact that she buys perfume just for the bottle, as in this Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Gift Set, $100

She of all people knows, as Warhol said, It takes a lot of work to figure out how to Look So Good , $40

Now that everyone has an iPad, the competition is to see who has the coolest case. Let her win with this Rebecca Minkoff - Touch & Go Snake-Embossed Sleeve For iPad, $125

Because she's your favorite cocktail partner, a cocktail ring worthy of the occasion: Made Her Think Pave Pendulum Ring, $63

Because no one else helps you through a breakup (and vice-versa) like she can, there's The Ex Voodoo Knife Set, $125
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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: your music-obsessed boyfriend (or husband)

He still actually subscribes to Spin (but reads Pitchfork obsessively too), he reluctantly downloads digital music, and, to him, the height of fashion was Seattle circa 1992. Here's what to get him.

gifts for your boyfriend

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In case he ever wants to digitize his record collection (an idea that may or may not be blasphemy), this Crosley USB tech turntable, $129, is a pretty cool gadget to help him do so.

Mosley Tribes Hillyard Sunglasses, $165, are shades fit for a rock star—an under-the-radar, Brooklyn-dwelling one, that is.

Document debauchery the old-fashioned way: with an Instant Camera by Fujifilm, $96

Because, really, what's more rock-and-roll than making your own soda with a SodaStream Penguin Water Carbonator, $200?

Chances are he's already heard a lot of these, but if not...1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, $35

Ok, so, there's nothing music-related about this Inhabit Superyak Mock Henley Sweater, $268. It's just soft and warm and makes a nice present.

This limited-edition Max Dalton Ten Great Years Print, $59.99, details The Beatles' looks throughout their prime, and is a lot cooler than that framed Led Zepplin poster that's hanging in his office.

Lace-up boots like these J.Crew Chukka Boots, $275 (and out of stock--sorry!), are favored by indie rock stars of the British variety.

Jack Daniel's? That went the way of hair metal. Now it's all about small-batch bourbon, such as Basil Hayden's 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, $43.99
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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: your hipster-geek brother

He lives in a sketchy loft with 4 other people in Bushwick, he works for a tech start-up, and, inexplicably, he's quite the catch. Kids these days...

gifts for your brother

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Relive your childhood with marathon sessions of New Super Mario Bros. for Wii, $44

So he's not the only dude on the L train without one, a Brixton Stroll Fedora, $50, is equal parts Don Draper and Pete Doherty

Break his Beacon's Closet habit with a nice new Rag & Bone Officer Shirt, $154

These C3Po and R2D2 Star Wars Mimobot USB flash drives, $36, will make him the envy of the entire IT department

Because he'd never listen to the new Kanye on those cheapo earbuds that come with the iPod, try Skullcandy Lowrider SC Blue Headphones, $40

Because even hipsters need to go out in the rain, these Hunter Bormio Combat Boots, $150, have that "What, these old things?" look

His loft needs some decor other than that huge plasma TV and a futon. How about a Porcelain Robot, $68?
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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: your tech-savvy little sister

She tweets, she texts, she plays Angry Birds...and you'll pry her iPhone from her cold, dead hands. Here are gifts for your technology-addled little sister (or niece or cousin...)

gifts for your tech-savvy little sister
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With magnetic thumb and fingertip that allow her to text, she might actually wear these Touchscreen Knit Gloves, $48

With three different glittery cases in the Juicy Couture Glitter Phone Case Set, $58, she can match her iPhone to her mood

A more stylish way to listen to the new Rihanna album: Marc by Marc Jacobs Acetate headphones, $68

Chances are she's already read it, but if not, Katniss Everdeen, the heroine of the Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset, $28, is the anti-Bella Swan

Teen-friendly glittery makeup from the darkly comic tokidoki line: tokidoki Adios Makeup Gift Set, $98

This Tory Burch Metallic Leather Mini Bag, $195, is the perfect size for an entry-level designer bag and, let's face it, Tory is way cooler than Coach.

Before MTV inevitably ruins it with its remake in January, introduce her to the BBC's original Skins - Vol 1, $23

Designed by Nicole Richie and big enough to hide her teenage angst: House of Harlow 1960 Retro Oversized Sunglasses, $125



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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: other people's kids

I generally spend the first week or two of the official holiday shopping season shopping for myself. (I hope I am not alone in this; otherwise, I am incredibly selfish.) What generally snaps me out of it is when I start shopping for kids. After all, giving kids gifts is really what Christmas is all about. (Ok, and family and togetherness and all that.) So it makes sense that my first installment of my 2010 Holiday Gift Guide is dedicated to kids--more specifically other people's kids. I do not know (or really care) what the hot toys of the season are; if you're interested, I'd advise you to read the thousands of Mommy blogs out there. These gifts are, I'd like to think, more fun and more thoughtful. In some instances, the parents might enjoy them more than the kids, but, hey, they're kind of for them anyway.
gifts for other people's kids

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Because Mom & Dad do rock, there's a tattoo-inspired Mom & Dad onesie, $27

I fortunately had parents who encouraged my creativity at every turn; do the same for the kids you know with Alex Toys My Very Busy Box Activity Kit, $40

I know from Facebook updates that parents with kids under the age of 3 are almost always lacking in sleep; help them out (kids, not parents--well, not directly) with the soothing Summer Infant Mommies Melodies Gund Bear, $21.49

This Handmade "Villages Airways" Plane from Sri Lanka, $44, supports fair trade and also looks pretty awesome to play with

Start their fashion addiction early with this fierce Lee Military Jacket from Stella McCartney Kids, $145

Sometimes you do whatever you can to get your kids to eat. My mom fed me chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and macaroni & cheese; you can try this supercool Construction Plate & Utensils Set, $14.95 & $17.49

Rain will become that much more fun for them (and adorable for you) with a Western Chief Kids Frog Raincoat, $37

The essential book for a city kid (or for a suburban kid who one day dreams of moving to the city: This Is New York, $18

How incredibly adorable are these Robeez Soft Soles 3D Moose Booties, $39?
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