December 14, 2010
by Julia DiNardo

I recently attended a Hanky Panky Holiday Bazaar at the brand’s showroom, aka ‘Panty Palace’ in NYC last week. During the event I was able to take an item for me, and an item for my readers to make a gift basket — I hope you like what I picked! One lucky reader will have the chance to win this customized basket (see rules below).
The retail value of this basket is over $200 – enter for the chance to treat yourself to a little something this holiday season.
The basket includes: two pairs of low-rise Hanky Panky‘s, Hanky Panky Lingerie Wash Powder, Matrix Biolage Volumizing Whipped Mousse, Catwalk by TIGI Straight Collection Sleek Mystique Fast Fixx Style Prep, L’Oréal Wear Infínité all over eye shadow in two shades, a sample size Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense Sunscreen with SPF 30, and a Sir Alistair Rai scarf.
RULES OF ENTRY:
1) Either follow @fashionpulse on Twitter or sign up for the Fashion Pulse Daily Newsletter (if you’re not already a subscriber or already doing so) — write in the comments section which one you did, and if it’s twitter, you’re twitter handle (Example: ‘Hey I’m following you on twitter – my handle: @janedoe’)
2) ALSO tell us in the same comment below, “What was the weirdest holiday gift you ever received?”
3) USA entrants only, one entry per person, must be 18 or older.
Good luck!
**Contest ends on Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 11:59pm. The winners will be selected using Random.org.
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December 13, 2010
by Julia DiNardo


Want to give a nice, luxe gift that will be around for more than one season? Check out the new edition of Louis Vuitton
City Guides, as well as the special collection of 100 beautiful fluorescent postcards created by famed artist Ruben Toledo Available in the select cities of Berlin, Paris, Tokyo, and New York, the guides cover all of the necessary information any ‘culture vulture’ would seek, including food, fashion, art, and design. You can purchase the City Guides for $34 at the Louis Vuitton website, while the Ruben Toledo postcards can also be found there for $115.
December 13, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
I for one, am giving and receiving some tech-related items, so I thought I’d share a round up of some great, fashionable items that you may want to include on your list as well!

MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set iPad Case, $129.95 (black patent, natural python, gold pebble, gunmetal) Available at the Apple Store and in select Apple Retail stores, Michael Kors stores and michaelkors.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors Wallet Clutch for all iPhones, $79.95 (black patent, natural python, gold pebble)
Available at the Apple Store and in select Apple Retail stores, Michael Kors stores and michaelkors.com

LUXE City Guides
Available for iPhone or Blackberry, these major city guide apps include international destinations such as Bali, Tokyo, New York, and and can be purchased via the iTunes store for $5.99 each. I tested out the Florence edition, and although I feel like I knew a lot about my favorite Italian city, I learned about new tourist attractions, stores, and restaurants that I’ll have to add to my list the next time I’m there!

ASUS U43 Bamboo Laptop
This ASUS laptop features an ultra sleek design and conscious design conserves energy and uses 15% less plastic than the average laptop; also boasts a long- life battery. Starts at $999.99.
Welcome to the digital age — no longer will you have to concern yourself with counting the lines to figure out what time it is — let the touch sensor technology of this
Kenneth Cole Digital Touch Screen Watch do the work for you!
December 12, 2010
by Julia DiNardo