November 24, 2010

Wednesday's Je Ne Sais Quoi

As we head off for a weekend filled with food, family, football and oh yeah, Black Friday shopping (!) we knew it was the perfect time to highlight our picks as we gear up for the holiday season. 

So here is The Daily Razzler Holiday Gift Guide 2010:

For your secret santa at work: 
Started as a DIY blog, this talented and inventive author shows everyone how to create the clothes and accessories of your dreams—with a personal twist! Buy P.S. I Made This
Perfect sweets to sweeten up your coworkers this season! A Barcelona-based confectionery company turning out delicious candies in unexpected flavors. From $5-$15 at Buy at Papa Bubble

 For your girlfriends:
Recent grads are new to the work force, so here are some slippers that will relax your feet and keep them warm when the temperatures hit winter numbers--yet still stylish! $128.00
And why not throw this adorable matching bag in for good measure? After all…she did bring sushi samba and wine over every night that week you and your boyfriend were fighting…
If your little sister is similar to mine, they obsess over their new or soon-to-be new laptops...colors are playful, and they're guaranteed to please them--practical gifts but with a designer twist! $48.00
Family taking a tropical vacation this winter? Get your fashionable sister sunbathing ready with these awesome aviators from razzler fave Michael Kors.
For your brother:
All guys love finding new music and sharing with their friends—this season Dr. Dre and Skullcandy are taking the listening experience to a new level with these funky fresh headphones. If he’s more into earbuds stick with the mix-master Dre, if he likes old-school headphones head for the skulls—sidenote the Tour buds by Dre boast a tangle-free cord! Get your bro (younger or older!) amped up to listen with either of these new must-haves:
Or if he’s more of a tv addict—let him join all his technological outfits with Apple TV—the less expensive better looking version is out now, and will let him integrate his itunes, computer, youtube and tv into one power entertainment center—sure to impress those girls in the apartment next door. $99  Buy Apple TV

For your boyfriend--the serious relationship
These trendy Philip Stein watches have been all the rage this season. Keep him in the loop with these versatile watches!! Our editors pick; this classic style white dial sapphire coated number. Splurge ladies! It may be a recession, but every boyfriend should have a signature watch. Plus, for those recent grads putting in long hours at work—these watches certainly make watching the hours pass a little easier! $600 Buy Philip Stein Watch


30 for 30 Gift Set Collection, Vol. 1: The “30 for 30” sports documentary series, produced for ESPN’s 30th anniversary, has been highlighted repeatedly as one of the most interesting and entertaining shows on television in 2010. This set, released on Dec. 7, chronicles the first 15 films—huge sport events that your guy is sure to love watching on a snowy sunday this January (ESPN, six discs, $74.95)

And how can we not mention the go-to gift of the year: the iPad. If you’re stuck, this is a guaranteed stamp of approval from the hard to please man in your life!
starting at $400 at Buy iPad

For your boyfriend—just started dating relationship
These sweaters are brand spanking new and will please your man with their style, comfort, and easy colors that go great with everything. $98 
Dining table ping pong set—perfect game for the spring so he can take his friends on (and you!) wherever, whenever. $29 

The Jock Soap Best Shave Ever kit includes everything he needs to keep that facial hair in check and will give him the feeling of having a high-class barber shop in his own bathroom! $39 Buy Jock Shave Kit

For Mom:
The perfect set of make-up for any women who wants to look as young and radiant as they can. Chanel put together the perfect gift set this season; JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush in In-Love, and LÈVRES CINTILLANTES Glossimer in Coral Love, and INIMITABLE INTENSE Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel Sophistiqué in Noir all, nestled in a signature makeup bag. Limited Edition. $95.00 Chanel Makeup Kit



Diptyque candle set—soothing scents and a warm glow, perfect relaxation gift for that mom on the go.
$88 available at Buy Diptyque Candles 


Anthropologie’s whimsical flower measuring cups: the absolute cutest way to inspire mom to get back to baking those favorite chocolate peanut butter cookies from your childhood.



For Dad:
Pops who likes to stoke the fire, put his feet up and relax with a brew? How about if he crafted that brew himself?? Crazy cool gift to impress the neighbor’s when they come caroling…
Buy Brewing Kit

“Masters of Cinema,” a collection of 10 books from the who’s who of impressive film, these small books profile the screen’s most influential directors, from Pedro Almodóvar to Martin Scorsese. $9.95 each; Buy Masters of Cinema

Got a dad less into beers and more into getting a good jumpstart in the morning? There is simply no better gift that the in-home espresso machine—bringing the delight of a delcious, awakening espresso into the comfort of your own home.  $279; Buy nespresso Machine

And of course we wouldn’t forget some eco-conscious options:


And oh hell, last but not least, why not a little something for your cute kitty:
Happy Holidays cuties!! Hope this guide gets you thinking about what to get those close to you…even in your post pumpkin pie haze…xxx the razz girls

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