If you have a diva on your hands, let your fingers do the walking
and get some pampering to go. The online outpost for New York's
hipster
Bliss Spa offers miniature versions of their hottest
treatments. Best buys are the Holiday Best of Bliss set ($40) and
the Lemon and Sage Bath Stash ($45),
www.blissworld.com
PIN-UP GIRL
A Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch
Glam up her holiday season with fashion's must-have accessory: a
sparkly, retro brooch from legendary costume-jeweler Kenneth Jay
Lane. The simple dragonfly ($175), snake ($213), or sunburst ($150)
adds a dash of '40s panache to any ensemble. Dillard's, Saks Fifth
Avenue, or (877) 953-5264.
(what every guy wants)
SPLURGE AT WILL
Creative Zen Portable Media Center
Like him? Like, really like him? Then get this cutting-edge,
portable
MP3 and video player. Now he can watch The English Patient
from anywhere. $500, www.bestbuy.com or www.us.creative.com
GRILL KING
Brookstone Grill Alert Talking Remote Thermometer
Frankenstein says, "Fire, arrgh." This thermometer says, "Man love
grill." Or maybe not. But it does say when meats and fish are done.
$75, (866) 576-7337, www.brookstone.com
GOING TO THE MOVIES
Star Wars Trilogy, Or Not
If he didn't wait for you to buy him the Star Wars DVDs, get the
Ultimate Party Collection, a box set of Fast Times at Ridgemont
High and
Dazed and Confused. Dude, Spicoli has an
Oscar. Star Wars
Trilogy, $70; Ultimate Party Collection, $28, www.amazon.com
MUSIC TO THE EARS
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