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Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts We Promise Won't Get Exchanged
BY LA2DAY FOR LA2DAY.COM Dec 2, 2008
We've all gotten horrid holiday gifts at some point or another... Oh, great, socks, thanks... But these prezzies are guaranteed to make the friends and family in your life smile and not have to fake it. Because if there's anything worse than a crap gift, it's standing in line at a Los Angeles mall to return it.
1. TOP GUN CHIC: KRMA Bomber Jacket ($550)
Look and feel like a rock star in this luxe leather jacket - with Fergie and Pink as fans, you may have to go by just a first name too...
www.krmaclothing.com
2. WARM & COZY: Sofia Cashmere Veneto Blanket ($495) and Romagna Travel Set ($275)
Nothing says ‘best gift ever' than cashmere. Choose a blanket to cozy up on the couch with or a travel set that'll keep the recipient snoozing straight through the red-eye.
And, as a special gift for LA2DAY readers from Sofia Cashmere, get $100 off any online purchase this holiday season! Use promotional code SCHC in the checkout. www.sofiacashmere.com
3. FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT: Cassius Eyewear ($160)
Forget about the Ray-Bans, a new brand of sunglasses has arrived from Down Under. A pair of Cassius frames will have everyone on your gift list wearing their sunglasses at night.
shop.cassiuseyewear.com or The Closet, 949.548.9854
4. WALK THIS WAY: New Balance Vintage 420s ($65)
These vintage kicks from New Balance will have you walking as if you're back in '88.
www.newbalance.com
5. LOUNGIN' FOR HER: Alternative Eco-Heather Pants ($38)
These pants won't be able to be exchanged because she'll never take them off (which may be considerably annoying to you...). The organic cotton blend is not only comfy on the legs, but green too! (Not literally...colors actually include oatmeal, grey and black).
www.alternativeapparel.com
6. LOUNGIN' FOR HIM: PUMA 50s Favorite Tee ($38)
He'll rock the OG Puma logo and ‘formstrip' tee over and over again. It all comes straight from Puma's 60th Anniversary Decades collection.
www.puma.com
7. LATHER UP: Marianella Soaps; 10 oz. Pouch in Aura Elena scent ($26)
Notes of oak moss, coconut and mulberry make up this heavenly fragrance - you may be spending more time than usual in the shower.
www.marianellasoap.com
8. RIDDLE ME THIS: Hollywood Domino ($32.99)
Dominos like you've never seen! Based on the real weekly Dominos night hosted by celebs like Salma, Demi/Ashton and Leo this game will make you the A-list Hollywood player in your own home. Players receive pawns that represent different film genres and you've gotta create a ‘reel' of dominoes to form their own blockbuster to win the ‘Oscar' domino. Cue the domino credits.
www.hollywooddomino.com
9. TOTE AWAY: Envirosax Botanica Bag ($8.50)
Inspired by Mother Earth, these graphic totes are just perfect for trips to Whole Foods or toting around libations to bring to holiday parties. Not to mention, they‘re eco-friendly, portable and waterproof which will be helpful when Meredith from The Office spills her cocktail on you.
www.envirosax.com
10. SCENTS OF THE SEASON: Slatkin & Co. Perfect Christmas Candles ($16.50)
The best part about the hoildays are the scents - be it the Douglas Fir in the living room or cinnamon from the bread pudding baking in the kitchen. If you're not exactly the baker or are terrified of tree needles, these glass candles will capture the essence of the holidays without all the DIY-ing.
www.bathandbodyworks.com
STAYED TUNED FOR TOMORROW'S GUIDE: BEST THINGS TO GET YOUR GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND...BECAUSE HOLIDAY BREAKUPS ARE NEVER FUN.
Story by LA2DAY.
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