The 2011 Smart Luxury Gift Guide

944 has curated a list of the best gifts to give - and get - this holiday season

This season, give everyone on your list what they really want with 944's 2011 gift guide - and while you're at it, pick out something for yourself. Check back daily between now and December 25 to see all the fabulous additions to our wish list. Let the gifting begin!

Give: (Clocky)RED - http://www.944.com/articles/give-clocky-red/

Give: Alexander McQueen Studded Grey Knuckle-Box Clutch - http://www.944.com/articles/give-alexander-mcqueen-studded-grey-knuckle-box-clutch/

Give: Banana Republic x Clos du Bois - http://www.944.com/articles/give-banana-republic-x-clos-du-bois/

Give: Eddie Bauer MicroTherm Down Shirt - http://www.944.com/articles/give-eddie-bauer-microtherm-down-shirt/

Give: Nano Block Taj Mahal Building Set - http://www.944.com/articles/give-nano-block-taj-mahal-building-set/

Give: Urbanears Plattan Headphones - http://www.944.com/articles/give-urbanears-plattan-headphones/

Give: Lomography La Sardina Camera - http://www.944.com/articles/give-lomography-la-sardina-camera/

Give: Cali Board Club Surf & Snow Trip - http://www.944.com/articles/give-cali-board-club-surf-snow-trip/

Give: Elie Tahari Ezra Sandal - http://www.944.com/articles/give-elie-tahari-ezra-sandal/

Give: Top 9 Gifts From Anthropologie - http://www.944.com/articles/give-top-9-gifts-from-anthropologie/

Give: Harajuku Mini for Target - http://www.944.com/articles/give-harajuku-mini-for-target/

Give: Jetsetter NYE - http://www.944.com/articles/give-jetsetter-nye/

Give: Kindle Fire - http://www.944.com/articles/give-kindle-fire/

Give: Chan Luu - http://www.944.com/articles/give-chan-luu/

Give: Native Edge Ice Spike Candle - http://www.944.com/articles/give-native-edge-ice-spike-candle/

Give: Top 9 Gifts From Shopbop - http://www.944.com/articles/give-top-9-gifts-from-shopbop/

Give: Chateau Chantal Santa Pants Wine Pack - http://www.944.com/articles/give-chateau-chantal-santa-pants-wine-pack/

Give: iMainGo XP - http://www.944.com/articles/give-imaingo-xp/

Give: Archer Adams Westminster Umbrella - http://www.944.com/articles/give-archer-adams-westminster-umbrella/

Give: Samsung Series 5 Chromebook - http://www.944.com/articles/give-samsung-series-5-chromebook/

Give: Monroe by Mailer and Stern - http://www.944.com/articles/give-monroe-by-mailer-and-stern/

Give: Odin Home Fragrance - http://www.944.com/articles/give-odin-home-fragrance/

Give: March LA.B 1805 Series Pocket Watch - http://www.944.com/articles/give-march-lab-1805-series-pocket-watch/

Give: Isabel Marant (PRODUCT) RED Tee - http://www.944.com/articles/give-isabel-marant-product-red-tee/

Give: Elie Tahari Claudette Necklace - http://www.944.com/articles/give-elie-tahari-claudette-necklace/

Give: ArtLife Fallen Sweatshirt - http://www.944.com/articles/give-artlife-fallen-sweatshirt/

Give: Natura Bisse - http://www.944.com/articles/give-natura-bisse/

Give: Quirky Verseur Wine Tool - http://www.944.com/articles/give-quirky-verseur-wine-tool/

Give: Simone Camille Moon Bag - http://www.944.com/articles/give-simone-camille-moon-bag/

Give: DKNY Intarsia Sweater - http://www.944.com/articles/give-dkny-intarsia-sweater/

Give: Top 9 Gifts From J.Crew - http://www.944.com/articles/give-top-9-gifts-from-jcrew/

Give: Kelly Love Over the Cuckoo's Nest Jumpsuit - http://www.944.com/articles/give-kelly-love-over-the-cuckoos-nest-jumpsuit/

Give: COMUNE Taylor Bag - http://www.944.com/articles/give-comune-taylor-bag/

Give: Top 9 Gifts For Dogs - http://www.944.com/articles/give-top-9-gifts-for-dogs/

Give: boyNYC Fairytale Bangles - http://www.944.com/articles/give-boynyc-fairytale-bangles/

Give: The Polaski Chair - http://www.944.com/articles/give-the-polaski-chair/

Give: One Luv Origami Shiratori Necklace - http://www.944.com/articles/give-one-luv-origami-shiratori-necklace/

Give: Top 9 Stocking Stuffers - http://www.944.com/articles/give-top-9-stocking-stuffers/

Give: Alexandre Plokhov Weathered Black Leather Boot - http://www.944.com/articles/give-alexandre-plokhov-weathered-black-leather-boot/

Give: Top 9 Lingerie Gifts - http://www.944.com/articles/give-top-9-lingerie-gifts/

Give: DKNY Quinn Ankle Strap Platform Pump - http://www.944.com/articles/give-dkny-quinn-ankle-strap-platform-pump/

Give: Alexander McQueen Red Spot and Skull Bow Tie - http://www.944.com/articles/give-alexander-mcqueen-red-spot-and-skull-bow-tie/

Give: Harney & Sons White Christmas Tea - http://www.944.com/articles/give-harney-sons-white-christmas-tea/

Give: GLOBE Bantam Cruiser - http://www.944.com/articles/give-globe-bantam-cruiser/

Give: SMASH Doodle Folio - http://www.944.com/articles/give-smash-doodle-folio/

Give: Jessica Ricci Roman Lace Coasters - http://www.944.com/articles/give-jessica-ricci-roman-lace-coasters/

Give: Kelly Lynne Backless Ballerina Party Dress - http://www.944.com/articles/give-kelly-lynne-backless-ballerina-party-dress/

Give: Elevated Press Starboard Letterpress Print - http://www.944.com/articles/give-elevated-press-starboard-letterpress-print/

Give: Jagger Edge Fringe iPad Clutch - http://www.944.com/articles/give-jagger-edge-fringe-ipad-clutch/

Give: Vanessa Mooney Fringe Handbag - http://www.944.com/articles/give-vanessa-mooney-fringe-handbag/

Give: The Night Circus - http://www.944.com/articles/give-the-night-circus/

Give: Top 9 Gifts from Crate & Barrel - http://www.944.com/articles/give-top-9-gifts-from-crate-barrel/

Give: SprinkleBakes Snowball Cookies - http://www.944.com/articles/give-sprinklebakes-snowball-cookies/

Give: Top 9 Gifts from Crate & Barrel

Great last-minute gifts for everyone on your list, minus the last-minute shopping frenzy


So you waited 'til the very last minute to do your shopping, huh? Well, never fear - now you can shop online at crateandbarrel.com and pick up your purchases at the store of your choice. Your loved ones get great gifts, and you skip the in-store last minute shopping frenzy - it's a win-win. And to make your life even easier, we've picked out our top nine favorite gifts from Crate & Barrel to give this year.

1/ Sweater Vases
Made with matte white embossed porcelain, these vases are a modern yet cozy take on the classic familiarity of cable knit sweaters.
$12.95 each, http://goo.gl/wSo23

2/ Jester Candleholders
Reminiscent of the bulbs hanging on the tree, these glass candleholders cast a jewel-toned glow on all your holiday festivities.
$2.95-$19.95 each, http://goo.gl/UOvBE

3/ Fish Hotel
Give your niece goldfish the chicest tank on the block with this architectural fish habitat.
$29.95, http://goo.gl/DTGyg

4/ Geneva M Sound System
State-of-the-art technology meets beautiful design in this all-in-one contemporary sound system. White lacquered piano wood houses an iPod/iPhone dock, radio and alarm clock. Backlit TouchLight controls brighten on contact, and two 1" tweeters, two full-range 4" woofers, and four Class D energy-efficient digital amplifiers pump out high-fidelity sounds while using one-fifth the energy of a traditional hi-fi system.
$649.95, http://goo.gl/5jmLf

5/ Jingle Bell Wine Charms
Super cute and festive, these whimsical silver and jewel tone jingle bell wine charms are the perfect hostess gift.
$12.95 for set of 10, http://goo.gl/bFRfZ

6/ KitchenAid Metallic Copper Stand Mixer
As functional as it is visually striking, this powerful 325-watt mixer has a beautiful metallic copper finish and exclusive 5-quart glass bowl.
$499.95, http://goo.gl/f3LhJ

7/ Bar Tool and Ice Bucket Set
Perfect for the cocktail connoisseur on your list, this handcrafted stainless steel set includes elegant takes on all the bar basics, including tongs, strainer, spoon, jigger, bottle opener and ice bucket.
$49.95, http://goo.gl/LNVPO

8/ Breville Barista Express Expresso Machine
Designed for the true aficionado, this professional-grade home system makes it simple to brew the perfect cup every time.
$599.95, http://goo.gl/nA516

9/ Table Tennis
Add some excitement to your family gathering with this portable table tennis set. When the dining is done, just uncoil the net, place it on the table, and let the games begin.
$39.95, http://goo.gl/38Bei

Give: The Night Circus

A magical novel perfect for cozy days by the fire


Named to several "Best Books of 2011" lists (including Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Amazon and Barnes & Noble), The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern tells the story of Le Cirque des Reves, a circus that arrives without warning and is open only at night. Celia and Marco, two young magicians who have been trained since childhood and, unbeknownst to them, are competing against one another in a battle of imagination and will, fall headfirst into love. Beautifully written, The Night Circus tells their spellbinding story.

$26.95, www.barnesandnoble.com

What's New: Espionage

A new one-stop-shop for the curious shopper

Espionage, a new boutique in Los Angeles, is a destination where beauty and whimsy welcome the unexpected. Its eclectic mix of consignment couture and unique gifts give everyone a reason to shop. On the couture side you will find great pieces - everything from dresses to handbags to shoes - by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci and Giorgio Armani. Some of the other brands that will intrigue you are Kai, Tokyo Milk, Voluspa and Aquiesse. Mixed in with these great finds are also one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. Espionage is the one stop shop for the curious and occasionally deviant shopper.

7456 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles | www.soespionage.com

Drive Your Dream

Hit the streets in your fantasy car with Rent In Style


Successful Internet Entrepreneur Andrew Stern (featured on Bravo's The Millionaire Matchmaker) and his wife, model/Actress Katie Cleary-Stern (Deal or No Deal, America's Next Top Model), have married their love of cars and started an exotic rental car business, RentinStyle.com.

Rent in Style features a remarkable fleet of exotic, high performance and prestigious chauffeured vehicles available for rent in Southern California today. Rent In Style's fleet includes Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Maybach, McLaren and many more amazing, high end vehicles. Additionally, Rent In Style offers full service concierge amenities, including private jets and entertainment, for discerning business travelers, movie studios, celebrities and high net worth individuals.

Rent In Style is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will beat any competitor's price. They also offer free door to door pick-up and delivery. Rent In Style is the only exotic rental car company to offer hourly rates for short term rentals. Call and reserve your dream today!

rentinstyle.com

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