Everything Nice
Shops December 10th, 2009
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This snakeskin Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Clutch from Forty Five Ten has an ingenious four-ring clasp that your fingers can slide right through while lending a touch of edgy bling. This red-hot clutch will add pizzazz to something as simple as black pants and matching turtleneck—or attitude to an evening gown.
We wonder how we ever lived without these Footzie Rolls ballet slippers from Mimi. Rollable and foldable, they come with their own little pouch and are perfect for stashing in a stocking, purse, or carry-on. The soles are both waterproof and skid-proof so they’re good to go wherever you might need a “spare pair.” We live in the black ones, but the silver and gold will take you as far as to a holiday party.
Real “sugar and spice” in the form of the beautifully boxed Sugar and Spice Holiday Chocolate Collection from Sucre. There is not a woman alive who doesn’t secretly crave chocolate in her stocking, and these are especially indulgent: the Candy Cane White Chocolate Truffle contains velvety white chocolate ganache infused with bits of real candy canes; the Gingerbread Milk Chocolate Truffle features a special blend of holiday spices; and the Eggnog Dark Chocolate Truffle is a mix of holiday eggnog and white chocolate captured in a dark chocolate shell.
These to-die-for Cathy Waterman Burmese ruby tassels from Pied Nu epitomize the delicate workmanship and movie-star glamour this extraordinary jewelry designer is known for. Set in platinum and adorned with diamond “branches,” they are sexy, flirty, and just the thing for the most deserving holiday ears.
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This gorgeous, ruby-eyed green garnet and diamond butterfly brooch from Migliore incorporates the colors of the season and would look lovely alit on the shoulder of a cocktail shift. But we love it any time and any place—why not nestle him at the base of a French twist?
Don’t let your memory fail you. Keel’s Simple Diary from Forty Five Ten helps you keep a record of your jam-packed life—and does double duty as a muse. Each day comes pre-printed with provocative—or just plain silly—quotes (“That’s a great question means not being prepared to answer;” “Vacuuming brings immediate results”), while multiple choice questions make it easier to sum up the daily experience. Whimsical, handsome, and so much fun, each diary has a pocket for keeping track of mementos.
These handmade Marianella soaps from The Mercantile feature some of the most beautiful packaging and divine scent combinations we’ve come across. Try the teakwood, orange, and rosemary or the baby powder, vanilla, and grapefruit—and don’t forget the matching candles.
After a season of heavy imbibing, party girls will welcome all-natural, specially formulated MaxWellness Algabar tea from Maxwell Aesthetics. We think it’s the perfect way to help start the New Year with equilibrium and clarity!
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