Christmas Gift Ideas For the Fashionista

Fashion savvy people know it’s always important to look good when dressing up and just as important when you’re keeping it casual. We’ve come up with several  items that are sure to make a splash whether you’re putting together the perfect outfit for yourself or shopping for the fashionista on your list.

The New Elliott Lucca Winter Clutch Line
Elliot Lucca introduces an assortment of winter clutches, perfect for every situation. One style is even sized to fit in the casual large purses that are so chic right now so women can go out casual, and then take out a little Elliott Lucca bling when the time is right and put it back when they are finished. The new clutches vary from classic conservative white and mocha designs for any occasion, to chrome and sequined showstoppers for holiday clubbing and over-the-top dinner parties. Give this gift to someone special, and someone you can borrow it from later. www.elliotlucca.com

Scanty Holiday Collection

Scanty hopes to make you smile this holiday season, with a collection of Holiday prints that are as stylish as they are comfortable. The holiday collection includes Scanty’s boxer shorts, henleys, chemises or pajama sets, which are versatile enough to wear with leggings, over jeans, or under a vest or jacket to instantly give you different wardrobe options.

As a lifestyle brand geared towards the fashionable yet down to earth woman, Scanty is loved by Hollywood celebs including Demi Moore, Rachel Bilson, Sienna Miller, Carmen Electra, Brook Shields and Christina Applegate. Scant is available at high-end boutiques such as Intuition, Fred Segal, Planet Blue and at nationwide department stores such as Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus.

Jules Smith Kiss Kiss Pendant Necklace

Available at the trendy Intermix boutique stores, the Jules Smith Kiss Kiss luscious lips are a favorite of Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria, Nelly Furtado and Lindsay Lohan. Coming in 16" and 30" chains, this pendant necklace is the ideal gift for the cutting edge fashion lover on your list.  www.intermixonline.com

Armani Exchange Diamond Clutch

With the holiday party season rapidly approaching, every woman needs the perfect clutch to accent the perfect outfit. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your well-put together friend or plan on gifting yourself, you can’t go wrong with this high class bag.  With the A/X logo clasp and  luxe style with diamond detail, nothing will complete an ensemble like the Armani Exchange Diamond Clutch.  www.armaniexchange.com

Hu Energy Pendant  

Give a Hu Energy Pendant this holiday season and you’ll be giving a gift with something extra – positive energy. Designer and philosopher, Shadow Sky debuts his energy jewelry line just in time for Christmas. The Hu Energy Pendant features a trio of yin yang symbols. For fashionistas the pendant is plated in white and yellow 14 karat gold. For energy, the core is made of the of super conductor copper. The line comes in a total of 12 colors that Shadow selected to enhance our well-being. They are two-sided, featuring the exact same design, but in different colors. Simply flip to the side that matches your mood or outfit. Celebrities ranging from Heidi Klum to Lakers coach Phil Jackson have embraced energy jewelry. What makes the Hu Energy Pendant unique is that Shadow has infused every one of his designs with a harmonizing field created to ward off negativity and electromagnetic radiation. He’s even conducted scientific tests on the energy by using aura krilian photography, also known simply as aura photography. The pendant has 3 Yin Yang symbols flowing in a clockwise direction, facilitating the energy flow. You can see the Fire Cross between the 3 Yin Yang symbolizing the way the energy flows in this Universe. As you wear it close to your heart it will connect your heart to the Love energy of the Creator. It helps to integrate the polarities we are struggling to bring together into the DAO, the middle road.
www.huenergyfashion.com

Threads of Intention

Great looking casual wear, Threads of Intention helps wearers focus on things they truly want in life.  With fun prints of the words peace, love and joy, these comfy clothes are designed to help attract the lifestyle so desired.  Available in short and long sleeve t-shirts, camisoles, shorts, pants, night shirts and night gowns, Threads of Intention believes in focusing on one’s goals in order to make them become a reality.  www.threadsofintention.com
Wallaroo Hats

The sun is always an issue in Los Angeles, so why not help your friends and family protect themselves in a stylish manner.  Get rid of their umbrellas and give them a Wallaroo Hat. Stylish, flattering and comfortable, these hats shield wearers from the sun with their colorful UPF 50+ crushable fabrics.  With 15 styles to choose from in solid, bright colors, these hats block 97.5% of the sun’s ultroviolet rays.  Wallaroo Hats are perfect for men, women and children who like to be outdoors year round, but want to protect their skin. www.wallaroohats.com

Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket

The Micro Puff Jacket will keep wearers warm, stylish and green.  With quilted side panels that add to the feminine shaping, the Micro Puff Jacket uses earth-friendly materials and utilizes the windproof Deluge DWR (durable water repellent).  Containing warm-when-wet synthetic insulation that won’t clump, separate or drift, this jacket made from recycled polyester will keep wears warm all while looking good and supporting earth friendly practices. www.patagonia.com

Hot Hang-Ups

Everyone has at least one person on their list that stays on the cutting edge of fashion. Those who keep up with all the latest trends and styles usually like to keep their things looking brand new.  That’s where Hot Hang-Ups comes in to play, as this fashionable purse hanger offers the fashionista a place to hang their bag wherever they are.  Small enough to fit in a purse, these hooks can be whipped out and used to keep purses, handbags, clutches and even briefcases and diaper bags off dirty floors. www.hothangups.com

TrackCouture

Who says NASCAR is just for men? Considering that women make up half of all NASCAR fans, TrackCouture has created a clothing brand to help the fairer sex celebrate their favorite sport. Featuring NASCAR licensed apparel and accessories unlike anything on the market right now, TrackCouture is a stylish, high-quality lifestyle brand that is fun, flirty, sporty and feminine. This brand is available for female race car fans of all ages and supports many women’s causes including breast cancer, women’s colon cancer, women’s heart disease and women’s anorexia and bulimia.  www.trackcouture.com

The Purse Pleaser

 Even the most together of women can have disorganized purses. Give your scattered friends the gift of organization this year with The Purse Pleaser.  Designed by a woman who had enough of digging through her own purse to find her things, the Purse Pleaser was created to secure everything a woman puts in her purse.  Utilizing individual compartments that fit common items, this three piece organizational tool also stands on it’s own, thereby eliminating the risk of spillage. Help eliminate the clutter in the lives of women you know and gift them with The Purse Pleaser.  www.pursepleaser.com

Pearl Paradise

Owner Jeremy Shepherd brings you quality pearls at amazing prices. With his own pearl farm in China, Jeremy travels to the Far East and Asia on a monthly basis to bring you beautiful and rare pearls that are sure to gain attention. Pierce Brosnan, Cindy Williams and Neil Young are only a few of the celebrities who have selected pearls from Pearl Paradise. With an inventory containing over 1,000,000 pearls including South Sea, Tahitian, Freshwater and Akoya Pearls, Pearl Paradise sells more pearls than any other single store in the U.S. For your convenience, you can order pearls online at www.pearlparadise.com or call (310) 474-8788 to make an appointment to visit the showroom on Pico Blvd.

FoodTees

Casual, stylish and expressive, FoodTees promote a healthy lifestyle all while making the wearers look hip and trendy. With simple images of fruits and vegetables and sayings such as Locally Grown, Live Green, Sweet, Bite Me and others, these shirts are made for adults, children, toddlers ands even babies.  With part of the profits supporting healthy school nutrition education, FoodTees help to combine one’s beliefs about food, nutrition, lifestyle and health. www.dietdetective.com/shirts.