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Shanghai Tang's New Pocket-Sized Refillable Atomizers

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Holiday Guides, By Design

Shanghai Tang has collaboarted with Travalo to produce refillable pocket-sized atomizers

Looking for a unique gift for the holidays or an early purchase for Valentine's Day 2011? Look no further than Shanghai Tang, the luxury Chinese which is offering pocket-sized, pump-action refillable atomizers in coordinating leather pouches for men and women.

Shanghai Tang collaborated with Travalo, the innovative producer of pocket-sized, pump-action refillable atomizers, to create one with a patented PumpFill valve that refills in seconds. The atomizer, which provides up to 50 sprays, can be refilled in seconds from any pump-spray fragrance bottle. The pressure regulator within ensures no leaks making it extremely convenient to carry in your handbag or pocket. Each Shanghai Tang Travalo set includes two capsule
atomizers, encased in a skillfully embossed leather pouch elegant enough for all occasions.

The Shanghai Tang Dragon Travalo Set for men (seen above) comes with a black leather case embossed with a dragon---a traditional symbol of power, strength and good luck. A dragon is also engraved on the black and gun-metal capsule atomizers which are filled with Shanghai Tang's signature Mandarin Tea fragrance for him.

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Holiday Shopping Guide: 10 Gifts for Women

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Jewelry, Holiday Guides

We already covered gifts for mom so this list is geared for the other special woman in your life, your wife or girlfriend. It definitely leans to the romantic and personal (no vacuum cleaners or washing machines here) but some things, like cashmere and laptop bags, are universally appealing and would be great for a friend, sister, or neighbor as well.

Tiffany Keys 'Kaleidoscope' Pendant, $12,000

It just wouldn't feel right if we didn't start our list with diamonds, as they really are many a girl's best friend and are a sure-fire way to dazzle your special someone this holiday. The possibilities are endless but for this list I've chosen one of Tiffany's Key pendants, the Kaleidoscope, for its recognizable style (and little blue box) as well as its dazzling beauty and 'statement piece' potential.

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Birchbox - The Luxe Beauty Gift that Keeps on Giving

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Birchbox is a service which, for the low price of $10 per month (or $110 if you'd like to give a year's subscription as a gift), provides you with brand new luxury beauty products to try right in your mailbox. It's like moonlighting as a beauty editor for a women's magazine, only you get all the perks and none of the pesky deadlines.

Basically, you know how you see all those fabulous beauty products on the shelves and wonder what using them would be like, and whether they're worth it? Stores have become so stingy with samples and rubbing a little lotion from a tester on the back of your hand doesn't really give you any indication of long-term results. Birchbox eliminates this problem by sending you samples -- big, fat samples, not the weensy ones -- of new high-end beauty products every month. You can even personalize your selection by indicating your coloring, skin type and personal style.

And, if you like something Birchbox sends you, you can go to Birchbox.com and buy the full size directly from the site. This, as well as referring friends and completing surveys about products (both totally optional), earns you reward points, 100 of which results in a $10 gift card good for anything on Birchbox.com. Brands include Naturopathica, Luxist favorite Laura Mercier, Tatcha, Kiehl's, NARS, Stila, Too Faced and more.

I wasn't sure that Birchbox was necessarily the right fit for Luxist, but then I saw the glee on my friend Beth's face when her Birchbox, made of 100 percent recycled materials, arrived. As she rifled through the sizeable samples, excited to try out the products chosen especially for her, I realized that Birchbox has all the makings of a luxury gift: high-end products, generous servings, personalization and delightful packaging. It's like getting a special present every month. Birchbox is truly the luxe beauty gift that keeps on giving.

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Dita Von Teese Launches Cointreau Coffret For The Holidays

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

International glamour girl Dita Von Teese has been the face of Cointreau for a while. Now the burlesque queen famous for her retro style and her provocative performances is teaming up with Cointreau for a special holiday gift set, the Cointreau coffret. The Dita Von Teese's Cocktail Coffret and boudoir set is a girly pink box that holds a bottle of Cointreau, two cocktail glasses and a custom designed shaker. The powder pink and pearl box has a mirror and a trapdoor for concealing other treasures. It sells for $299.

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Luxist Giveaway: Cambria Cove Gift Certificate

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

"We believe that social graces are not lost." Isn't that a beautiful sentiment? If you believe that too you might want to know about Cambria Cove, a website that specializes in elegant gifts. The philosophy behind Cambria Cove is that a gift is more than just the object, it's a connection between the giver and the receiver. The site sells a variety of gifts that span the range from gourmet food to jewelry. The site includes gifts for men and women and personalized gifts are also available. Categories like bridal shower gifts, wedding gifts, hostess gifts and baby gifts make shopping easy. The framework for the gift experience is the Cambria Cove Signature Gift Box with a custom dyed ribbon and embossed top, simple, understated and beautiful.

Debbie Baldini is the president and chief merchandising officer at Cambria Cove. She has more than 25 years of retail, merchandising and brand management experience including spending 18 years with Levi Strauss & Co. She leads a small, team of passionate dedicated professionals always looking for the next great thing to bring to Cambria Cove's customers.

Want the Cambria Cove experience for yourself? Cambria Cove has generously offered a $250 gift certificate to one lucky reader chosen at random. To enter tell us why you need a gift certificate and who you'll be buying gifts for.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before August 23, 2010 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive one Cambria Cove gift certificate, valued at $250.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

You can also still enter Cambria Cove's fashion week giveaway. The Grand Prize is a five-day, four-night escape to New York City with hotel and airfare included. The package also includes a personal styling session with Rachel Roy and a wardrobe up to $2,000 as well as Cambria Cove's Rachel-Roy-designed travel collection. The second prize is a three-day, two-night fashion week trip and the third prize is Mercedes Benz Fashion Week goodie bags which will be given to 25 winners. The contest ends August 22 and everyone who fills out the entry form gets a 10 percent discount on their next purchase.

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

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Luxist Gift Guide 09: Hi-Lo Holiday Gold Bags

by Ariston Anderson (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Holiday Guides

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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