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Holiday Gift Ideas: For Him

November 17, 2011

If you're looking to go big this holiday season, gifts for the guy in your life don't get better than these.

Try an old-school-upgraded record player (it records LPs onto CDs, too) and an assortment of vintage (or new) vinyl, an extremely badass leather jacket (this is the same one that Gregory House wears on the show), a rugged watch (either classic or carabiner), or a wireless speaker system perfect for everything from camping to conference calls.

Ion Turntable with Direct CD Recording ($299.99)

Vanson House Jacket ($575)

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Alright, You Need To Know This

November 16, 2011

There is SO MUCH amazing Kate Spade stuff at HomeGoods right now, and I just needed to tell you about it. It's also completely maddening, because I own a lot of Kate Spade pieces (I'm particularly a fan of that multicolored pattern pictured above, which is called Gwinnett Lane), and I paid considerably more for them than I needed to, apparently.

That pitcher? Is twenty-nine dollars. And there are lots more beautifully packaged things that make great Secret Santa-type presents (like little cocktail plates, cream-and-sugar sets, silver placecard holders, etc).

Run run run.

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Alexandra Moosally Jewelry For Foodies…Plus A Recipe

November 13, 2011

Presenting: the perfect special-occasion gift for someone who loves delicious meals as much as they love beautiful jewelry.

Alexandra Moosally's rose gold and pave diamond necklaces feature tiny, intricately detailed fruits and vegetables inspired by the hours the designer spent in her grandmother's garden and kitchen as a child, and make stunning graduation, Mother's Day, Christmas, or any-old-time-at-all presents.

From left: Cherry; Apple; Artichoke.

The necklaces range from about $600-$800 - for specific pricing info and to order, contact reps here. And RG readers receive 20% off of any order through December 10, 2011 using the code AMGLAM - just include the code in the email when you place your order.

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StyleMint Giveaway!

November 11, 2011

[CONTEST CLOSED. WINNER: ELIZABETH JOHNSON20.]

By now, I'm sure you've heard of StyleMint, the members-only T Shirt subscription service from former Tanners and present-day style icons Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen.

If you haven't, here's the rundown: all you do is sign up (membership is free), fill out a fun little quiz called a StyleProfile that helps the site tailor selections just for you, and then choose from one of four gorgeously cut, super-soft, high-quality T Shirt styles for just $29.99 each (many of which are available in multiple colors). If you don't see a style you like, you don't buy one...it's as simple as that. But if you do, you get free shipping, and easy-as-pie returns...and there are new styles to choose from each month.

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