So many gifts, so little time (and budget, for that matter).
Don't worry! We've gone on a virtual shopping spree to find the best gifts for everyone on your list — at all price ranges.
What's trendy? High-stakes gaming toys and soothing relaxation tools work across the board for men and women.
Meanwhile, your fashionista girlfriends will want the latest glamour "do's" and the gentlemen on your list will be clamoring for handsome, dashing sportswear and accessories.
And the little ones? Why, they're the most fun of all! Find out what’s hot for them and all the people on your list in this week's edition of our fashion and beauty update.
You'll find poker games and sets at all price ranges from companies such as RedEnvelope.com, Barnes & Noble and Brookstone. (You'll see lots of other casino games there as well — as we told you, they are the "it" gift right now!) For a different approach, don't forget books and videos on how to improve one's gaming chances. Totems and amulets designed to bring luck to your gaming friend are also fun-and-groovy options.
For the home, we love the new, gorgeous scents of Vie Luxe candles, which come in scents such as Capri, Maldives, Palm Beach and San Moritz. For a really great body/bath experience, we suggest bath oils from Jo Malone. Their unexpected combinations, such as amber and lavender or wild fig and cassis, are positively dreamy. And for the mind, we can think of nothing better than replacing that annoying old alarm clock with the gentle, progressive wake-up of light, sound and aroma offered by the new "progressive" alarm clocks at Hammacher Schlemmer.
We love the sophisticated, dressy looks from Baby CZ and the casual shearling styles from Little Eda and Bill Amberg, all of which you can find at Vivre.com. Also check out the adorable styles available for babies at OldNavy.com, which conveniently features a “Holiday Dressy” category for easy shopping. Too cute!
So many glam things — which to choose? In terms of stocking stuffers, we love the new "girly girl" keychains from Kate Spade, the Chihuahua coin purse from Lulu Guinness, whimsically glamorous stationery from R. Nichols and the shimmery glimmer you'll find from Dior Sparkling Palette lip gloss, M.A.C. ShimmerSouffle mousse and Too Faced Electric Lash mascara. Check out Assouline for a library's worthy of super stylish books on the world's most glamorous women, and do head over to the Limited for their must-have jeweled cardigan ... at only $68!
You'll find corduroy blazers for him at the Gap and J. Crew, while velvet versions can be found from trendier brands such as INC International and Urban Outfitters. Pull together his grooming routine with Anthony Logistics for Men (add a splash of Brit for Men from Burberry while you're at it!). If he just can't live without his whiz-bang tech toys, we suggest the English walking stick from Eximious.com — it's a portable seat that, when "planted" in the ground, creates the perfect perch for watching golf tournaments, races, soccer games and the like!
Judy Gordon is a New York-based style consultant and the “Today” show’s style editor. She has been covering the fashion and beauty beat for the past decade. To learn more about Gordon, you can visit her Web site, , which highlights style trends in America and across the world.
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