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In our book Alexander McQueen can do no wrong (as long as he stays out of Target). His 2010 S/S show wowed us with a mix of reptilian sea mammals, created with computer generated prints. Our favorite piece, however, from the Lady Gaga-inspired show, was this hot little leather gladiator skirt. Leave it to McQueen to get us off of gladiator sandals once and for all, and wow us again with his apocalyptic couture. It's the perfect gift for your little vixen.

Check out a less-expensive option after the jump.

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Win a Zappos Gift CardWhen Zappos offered Luxist a $50 gift card, I jumped at the chance. I had a lot of fun browsing the site, which started out as a shoe mecca and now includes bags, clothing, housewares, and beauty items. The tough part was making a choice. I gave in to footwear trends and bought a pair of chocolate brown UGG boots, chipping in the rest of the price on my own, of course.

Then I thought, what about Luxist readers? So I asked Zappos if it would offer a $50 gift card to one reader, and the nice folks there agreed. Use the card to buy a gift for someone else, or for yourself. Or just save it until you need something. The card doesn't expire and doesn't incur fees.

Some other important details:
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed by December 25, 2009 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
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* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

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Some people are hard to shop for, or alternatively you don't know someone well enough to get them something they really like. Then you have the added pressure of the Holiday season closely coming to its apex, and you are left stressing about what to get for those important people in your life. Usually the idea of a book doesn't get ones juices flowing as the idea of an exciting gift, but that isn't always the case. Here you have just one good example, of a world of image-rich publications that make a stunning presentation, and provide hours of interest. It is hard to go wrong.

This book is the Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture from Phaidon Press. Call it a coffee table book, but it is one that people will want to look through a lot. The big book is about 20 lbs and 800 pages of pictures and detail rich content that is perfect for anyone with even a mild interest in architecture. I can't put the book down - each full page is dedicated to a specific structure, complete with technical layouts, photographs, and discussions of the building function, design, and about the architect. Structures include single family homes to massive complexes. Further, the book is arranged into color-coded sections by continent. That makes it easy to see the differences in architecture by region as well as culture.

Remember that the Atlas contains new buildings, all from the 21st century. You really get an incredible survey of how varied modern architecture really is. In addition to this publication, Phaidon produces a range of topical publications that would likely suit just about anyone, of any age or interest type. A great gift or for yourself. I just got too excited about this book not to blog about it. Retail price is $195, available direct from Phaidon.

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Of course you can get your woman a practical gift like a computer case or an espresso maker. But if you really want to show your love, you're going to have to get her a piece of jewelry. So ditch the Circuit City circular and pick up our handy Luxist jewelry gift guide for the holidays. Whether a gem, crafted enamel, or a bracelet with a mission, a piece of jewelry is a guarantee to make your lady happy. Read on to find our top holiday picks, some low-end, some high-end, some classic, some nouveau, something guaranteed to fit any fashion personality.

We're forever mesmerized by Temple St. Clair's new Geocentric Pendant, which was inspired by 1st century astronomer Ptolemy's hypothesis that our humble planet was the center of the universe. The rotating pendant is set in multicolor sapphires.

$22,500 18K Large Tolomeo Pendant




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It does not matter what holiday you celebrate this is a busy time of year for everybody. Whether you are going to holiday parties or entertaining visiting family members or working extra hours nobody has enough time to get everything done that is on their list. Sometimes the person who needs the perfect present is you, and often what we really need is not another cashmere scarf but an extra pair of hands.

How about treating yourself to a little luxury this season? Let Papyrus wrap your gifts for you. There are over 170 branches of Papyrus both in the continental United States as well as stores abroad in Canada and Hong Kong. Started in 1950 by Marcel and Margrit Schurman the company features retail stores that carry high quality products in an inviting setting. What many people may not be aware of is that the retail locations offer a gift wrapping service.

A consumer can enter with an unwrapped gift, choose a wrapping paper by the sheet from the display wall, and the store's staff will carefully wrap the present for you. They also have on hand boxes of varying sizes, rolls of gift wrap for extra-large presents, as well as a variety of ribbons and cards. As one might expect this does not end up being an inexpensive venture. You pay for all the products you need at the store and then there is a gift wrapping service fee added for the labor involved in the process.

Call your local store to see what they charge for the service but to give you an idea I was told that the sheets of seasonal themed wrapping paper cost between $4.95 - $5.95 per sheet and that the service charge for the average sized shirt box would be about $5.00 (provided I brought my own box).

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It is unfortunate that holiday tipping causes so many people anxiety. We all want to be generous but need help figuring out who to tip and how much or what to give.

The golden rule seems to be that cash is king. That being said, a small gift demonstrating that you know people's likes and dislikes is a nice touch, usually best appreciated when given in addition to cash inside a card. Don't give liquor or chocolates unless you know it is a favorite item of the recipient. If you don't like to give cash there are now gift cards for everything under the sun including, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, gas stations, local restaurants, town parking meters and more.

There are people like your nanny, housekeeper, driver or dog walker that you may depend on everyday. In this instance a holiday tip more closely resembles a corporate bonus. Depending on their length of service, cash or a gift equal to one or two weeks of salary is the minimum and can be significantly more if they are a long term employee.

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Cheery Cherry Red Grand Marnier BottleSome people are hard to shop for -- what do you get for that person who has everything? Answer: Booze. Something consumable is almost always a solid choice, unless you know your friend is on some kind of special diet. Cupcakes are great, but a bottle of something imbiblious is festive and practically synonymous with celebration.

A simple bottle of wine can be a pretty lame gift. If you want your gift to matter, be noticed, or be remembered, go for something a little extra special. Here's our list of 10 great holiday bottles (and new-this-season treats) that will have your recipient charmed and delighted. Click through the gallery for pics of each!

1. La Vie Grand Marnier. This limited edition metallic red bottle (above right) is cheery and bright, and comes in an upbeat, vintage French poster-inspired box. $69.95.

Gallery: 10 Best Holiday Bottles

1. La Vie Grand Marnier2. Pommery POP Collection2. Pommery POP Collection3. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur4. Armand de Brignac

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Katharine McPhee tries on a headpiece from Carolina Rodriguez.

As time runs out to get your shopping done, consider giving two gifts in one. With VH1 Save the Music Foundation's "Big Shopping" online shopping experience, it's a cinch. Browse the amazing group of retailers, and shop guilt-free knowing that a portion of your purchase will be donated to this amazing charity.

Behind the Music has been fighting to restore music education in public schools for over ten years. To date, the foundation has restored and sustained over $45 million in new musical instruments, reaching 1.4 million public school kids in 1,700 public schools in 100 cities across the nation. Research shows that music programs help students develop critical thinking and self-discipline skills, and increase their self-esteem, SAT scores, and even school attendance. As more and more programs are cut across the nation, now is the time more than ever to support Behind the Music. And with the VH1 Big Shopping event, it's never been easier.

We stopped by the gifting suite pre-launch event at the W New York - Times Square, and saw celebs out in full abundance to support the cause.We spoke to the gorgeous Katharine McPhee, whose new album drops January 5th, about why she decided to support the event. "I think it's really important to keep the arts in our society, and it starts with children," she tells Luxist. "I've always been a fan of VH1's Save the Music program, and what they do for keeping music in schools." Although McPhee's new album is very lush and very grownup, she's still all about the kids, and recently came back from teaching a songwriting course to schoolkids in Arkansas.

We spotted Nigel Barker pick out some jewelry from ShopTwigs.com for his wife, and fellow America's Next Top Model pal Miss J try out some firming eye gel ads from skyn ICELAND, scents from Demeter, and nail polish from Zoya. And how could we miss Twilight's Billy Burke try out the luxurious sheets, from the W Hotel's new bedding collection. He was having trouble pulling himself away from the soft new bedding, designed exclusively for the hotel by Anki Spets.

Click through the gallery below to discover some of the highlights of the sale, and then head to www.vh1bigshopping.com. From a studded messenger bag to a kid's DJ deck, it's a one-stop shop to get all of your holiday shopping done.

Gallery: Vh1 Save the Music

Nigel Barker at VH1's Save the Music Foundation Big Shopping EventMiss J gets glam at the W Hotel-Times SquareBilly Burke at the W Hotel-Times SquareSave the Music Recycled ToteRag & Bone fingerless fencing gloves


Disclosure: I was invited to attend the gifting suite and sample some products for the purposes of this review. Opinions in this article are 100% my own.

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If you are too busy to bake your own cookies this holiday season, fear not, the internet is ready to come to your rescue. There are a variety of online options, from ones that could easily pass for your own homemade creations to beautifully decorated confections like the ones above from Beau-coup, sugar cookies hand decorated and sprinkled with tiny sugar crystals. Each large cookie (4"L x 3"W) costs $3.50 and comes in its own cellophane bag with a matching ribbon.Check out the gallery below for Moravian Spice cookies, snickerdoodles and more.

Gallery: Ten Christmas Cookie Options

Shortbread CookiesPeppermint BarkItalian cookies from Scialo BakeryToy Solidiers From Rolling Pin ProductionsMoravian Spice Cookies from Williams-Sonoma

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Around the holidays it never hurts to have some games around. A spirited game can help defray family tensions and put the focus on healthy competition rather than old grievances. Clustering around the Wii can be fun but it's just not quite the same as a good board game or a game of cards. For some luxe versions of classic ideas check out the gallery below. The easiest essential is a deck of cards, this Tiffany set sells for $30.

Gallery: Games for the Holidays

Sudoku Wooden BoardScrabble Premier Collector's EditionLuxury Trivial PursuitWedgwood Chess SetPremio Dominoes

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There's classical music and then there's Classical Music. Yo-Yo Ma defined the latter, carving out best-in-class recordings for the entire history of classical music. Now fans of this musical genius are given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the definitive collection.

Yo-Yo Ma 30 Years Outside the Box, out now from Sony Music, features a mind-blowing 90 CDs, every original album Yo-Yo Ma has recorded to date (including 15 Grammy award winners) and two bonus discs featuring the first release of John Williams' Suite from Memoirs of a Geisha for Cello, all entirely re-mastered with DSD technology. The limited-edition, numbered set comes packaged in a velvet-lined cello box complete with a beautiful hard-bound book full of rare archival photos, essays and more.

Yo-Yo Ma created modern classical music, collaborating with artists from Bobby McFerrin to Mark O'Connor and Edgar Meyer, to recording his interpretations of an entire genre of music, with his groundbreaking Obrigado Brazil record. Throughout his career he has worked to bring classical music to young people. Such an extraordinary collection only befits such a legendary man. Give the music lover on your list this amazing collector's set, and trust us, they'll be set for life.

The entire collection retails for $789.98 and is available from Amazon.

We're giving away one lucky Luxist reader a selection of our top five favorites (total value $98.93):

Brahms: The Piano Quartets

Beethoven: Complete Sonatas for Cello and Piano, Vol. 1

Bolling: Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio

Mozart: Divertimento, K. 563

Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John Williams

To enter, leave a comment below on your favorite composer Yo-Yo Ma has recorded. Hint: It's basically all of them. Winners will be randomly selected. Contest ends Friday, December 18th at 7 PM EST. Good luck!

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before December 18, 2009 at 7:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive five albums from the collection, a total value of $98.93.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete contest rules here.

The contest is now closed.

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This holiday season is all about the bling. While last year may have been the year of the silver, this year is all about the gold. A fabulous gold bag can liven up even the dreariest of outfits. It's the one accessory you're going to need all season long. We present to you two fabulous gifts one on the high end and one on the low end.

Nothing says you mean business like a gold python tote from Carlos Falchi. This bold accessory would equally fit a couture getup or a pair of jeans and heels. Falchi has mastered the art of handbag geometry. We love the classic framed top and extra-long top handles. It's the perfect bag to make you shine this season.

Retails at Bergdorf Goodman for $2675.


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Luxury fragrances make some of the best holiday gifts. Finding a unique scent that becomes your lady's signature scent can become a gift you both enjoy throughout the year. We sniffed, viewed, and sampled some of the hottest new scents out this season, some traditonal, some non, and some simply divine, to bring you the absolute best gifts for the holiday to satisfy any variety of perfume wearing personalities.

Juliette Has a Gun

Romano Ricci knows a thing or two about perfume. The grandson of Robert Ricci (creator of the cult classic L'Air du Temps) established his own name after creating four killer scents under his Juliette Has a Gun line, the sexiest thing to come out of Paris in a long time. Created for a woman who wants a more masculine perfume (yes, please!), the newest bottle in the collection, Calamity J., is inspired by Calamity Jane, the first cowgirl to act, drink, and shoot like a man. This decadent scent, however, is made without the hesperide or dihydromircenol, which are present in 90% of men's fragrances. Actress Lou Doillon (below), daughter of singer Jane Birken and director Jacques Doillon, serves as the perfect muse for Calamity J, the perfect scent for a strong, fierce woman. Fans of the line will love Juliette's other decadent fragrances: Lady Vengeance is a sultry sweet musk made of Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Vanilla. For a lighter scent, Miss Charming has notes of Morrocan Rose, Musks and wild fruits, and Citizen Queen, which focuses on the delicate rose, harps on the elegant classicism of perfume of the 1950s. Juliette Has a Gun scents are truly deadly and not for the faint of heart. One spritz will make you swoon. Be careful because a little goes a long way.



Available from Henri Bendel, Studio Beauty Mix stores, and beautyhabit.com.




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These wilderness shot glasses would be a great gift someone who has everything. These detailed glasses are made of black glass with a metal head. They are shown in an upright position here but each head is designed to serve as a base for the glass as well. The choices include a rhino, a bull, a deer or a bear and sell for $30 each.

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When I was a child, my favorite plate was my Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit place from Royal Doulton. Today's young diners might fall in love with this bunny plate, part of the Sketchbook Pottery series from Luna Garcia. The Sketchbook series features intricate illustrations drawn in underglaze and then covered with a clear gloss glaze. This plate sells for $48 and can be personalized with a name and birthday under the bunny.

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bullet earringsThese bullet earrings are a new twist on recycling that might be a great gift for eco girls with an edge. The earrings are sterling silver hoops with found reclaimed brass bullet casings from the mountains of Colorado. Each pair is unique and sells for $125 from Cake Jewelry.

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Last month we reported that the glossy chronicle of the filthy rich Robb Report is offering the world's most expensive Christmas gift this year - a matching custom private jet and megayacht set costing $500 million. The profligate publication has a few more eye-popping offerings as part of its Ultimate Gift Guide, a seasonal smorgasbord of over-the-top exclusives. Among the most enticing is a $1.5 million Monaco Grand Prix gift package, consisting of the following: a VIP experience at the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix F1 races in May; round-trip private jet travel from North America to Nice, France, and helicopter transfer from Nice to Monte Carlo for a party of four; five nights' accommodation in the top-floor suite at the luxe Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort; privileges aboard a private 170-ft. yacht that will provide a prime vantage of, and tender service to, four days of racing and activities; and last but not least a custom Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder (above) "as a keepsake".

Luxist$1.5 Monaco Grand Prix Gift Package With Custom Supercar originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This season, indulge in a little humor from over-the-pond with a wealth of new UK DVD box sets that are out just in time for the holidays. From classic to zany to medieval, Luxist has got you covered for even the most hard to please on your gift list. Read on for more on these amazing gift sets, as well as how you can win a copy of the complete Fawlty Towers Remastered! Make this holiday a BBC holiday and you can't go wrong.

Fawlty Towers Remastered

Fresh off of the success of Monty Python's Flying Circus, John Cleese outdid himself by creating one of the greatest sitcom farces of all time, Fawlty Towers. The legendary comic plays the memorable Basil Fawlty, overseer of the mis-managed Torquay hotel. Surrounded by a nagging wife and an incompetent workforce, we following the towering Fawlty throughout his charming business as he deals with dead guests, con artists and more, all while trying to keep his head on straight. The 70s series remains as funny and timely today as it ever was. The new remastered edition includes all new commentary by John Cleese and cast interviews.

We're giving away box sets of Fawlty Towers to four lucky Luxist readers! To enter, simply leave a comment on what is your favorite British TV series ever. Winners will be randomly selected. Contest endsTuesday, December 8th at 7 PM EST.

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
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* You may only enter once.
* Four winners will be selected in a random drawing.
* Four winners will receive a copy of The Fawlty Towers Set valued at $49.98.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete contest rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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This custom clock would certainly make a good gift. Why? Well for one anything that is "custom" implies that you inserted that appreciated degree of personal touch. Which instantly makes a gift emotional and unique. At the same time it is functional. I mean who doesn't have space for just one more wall clock. Then, you can make the clock sentimental to the recipient, by choosing a city streets map that means something to them. Whether it is of a city live in, a city they miss, or where they were from. All good choices.

Fluid Forms is a site where you can get all sorts of custom made things, and this clock is one of them. I am not totally sure how it works, but you choose not only the city, but the proper segment of the map that you want to have as the backdrop to the clock. You then choose the material (wood or acrylic), one of many colors available. About $181 later (plus shipping) you can get the clock. It is made in Austria, and the quartz movement is apparently German. Designer John Briscella will go over the final design in detail with you before it gets made.

Learn more or get one at Fluid Forms here.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

LuxistFluid Forms Custom Made Streets Clock originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's time for the annual reappearance of the Christmas tie, the holiday standard often seen at holiday parties and around the office this time of year. Miss Feeney's Finery takes this tradition and adds a little fun. The brand has a whole line of silk ties that are formal on the outside but flip over to reveal a vintage pinup illustration on the inside. Their Candy Cane tie features a pin-up girl dressed as Santa's helper. The crimson Candy Cane tie sells for $85. Check out their whole line of ties and a fedora or two on the Miss Feeney's website.

LuxistMiss Feeney's Candy Cane Tie originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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