People say I’m hard to shop for; As a so-called entertaining and lifestyle expert, I tend to be very well stocked in just about everything. But there are always new finds that I can’t help but want, even if I don’t need them. If you’ve got a dinner-party girl like me on your shopping list, check out my list of favorite things for a handful of great gifts that may be just perfect for your pal.—Erika Lenkert

Cat’s Eye Votives
Say meow to these sexy votives with a seductively warm glow. And at this price you can afford to be generous

  $16 CocktailVibe.com

“Last-Minute Party Girl: Fashionable, Fearless, and Foolishly Simple Entertaining”
I hate to plug my own, book, but hey—it really does make a great gift. Add a handful of supercute coasters and it’s a party ready to happen!

$14.95 at Barnes and Noble

Coasters from Neiman Marcus $10

Reidel “O” Decanter
One of my thank-you gifts to the chefs who cooked at my wedding was this fabulous decanter. It’s perfect for big clients, big bosses, or good friends. (If any of my friends are reading this, I’m still waiting for someone to give it to me—hint, hint.) $160 at Neiman Marcus

College Barbecue Branding Tool
If you know someone who is a football freak, look no further for the perfect gift. These school emblem branding irons are hilarious—and inspire recipients not only to mark their meat, but hopefully also to cook dinner. $35 at Neiman Marcus

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Stefani Greenfield, owner of the famous Scoop boutiques (locations include NYC, East Hampton, Long Island, Greenwich, CT, Chicago, Dallas, Miami Beach, and Las Vegas), tells me her top 5 holiday gift picks from Scoop’s Miami Beach, FL location which are avaiable online if you’re not from the Miami area!  Check out her 5 hot picks!

Our newly-launched fragrance called Scoop NYC. The Scoop NYC fragrance is a floral bouquet of pear blossom, tangerine zest, white peony, jasmine, and pink freesia with a subtle note of musk. This fragrance was intended for the Scoop Girl, confident and worldly with distinctive taste and great style! Prices: Eau de Parfum Spray $65 and Roll On $45  

The Scoop long printed tube dress - this one size fits all wonder is the perfect takeaway piece for a Resort vacation. The ultimate day to evening transition piece - just swap your sandals for heels and pile on the gold accessories!

Scoop black cashmere leggings and matching cashmere headband. Perfect for anyone who is going on a cold weather trip as nothing is chicer to wear to après ski drinks by the fire! Prices: Cashmere Leggings $395, Cashmere Headband $75

Lee Angel for Scoop’s fabulous pave link bracelet. The ultimate in Holiday glamour! $285

A Scoop classic - our timeless metal mesh zip clutch! It’s a wallet, a makeup bag, a chic evening clutch - the ideal gift to give and get in great metallics. $98

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 Celebrity style expert and famous Los Angeles boutique owner, Jaye Hersh, gave me the exclusive dishes about the hottest holiday gifts to give this season.  You are sure to catch celebs such like Jessica Alba, Lucy Liu, and Hilary Duff (to name a few) walking out of her famous Pico Blvd boutique, Intuition, pretty much anytime of the day.  Intuition is known for setting trends and offering the latest ‘must-haves’ due to Jaye’s keen eye and expertise in the retial industry.  I always check out the store when I’m in LA and when I can’t make it there in  person I love her online store just as much. 

Check out this video Jaye did for me and Glam.com to see what celebrities are buying what, and get some cool unique gift ideas.

If you are in LA make sure to stop by Intuition.  They are at 10581 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 234-8442

Happy Shopping!

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 Still have people to cross off your gift list?  Me too!  Well, the Red Cross recently launched a really cool line of t-shirts - The Apparel for Life Collection - that make a perfect gift for anyone you still need to purcahse a gift for!  The different prints represent over 125 historical years of the American Red Cross, each tee has a story of it’s own.  The tees are only $20-$22 and ALL proceeds benefit the American Red Cross.  My personal fave is the Heart Shirt shown above - it honors the over one million Red Cross volunteers who give their whole heart, love and dedication everyday.  It’s a perfect tee to throw on with jeans and a blazer and make you feel good everytime you wear it!  There are a handful of prints and colors to choose from for men and women - sizes range from SM - XXL.  So knock some of those ‘not sure what to get them’ names off your list and shop the Red Cross store to pick up a cool tee as a gift or for yourself!

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From Madonna to the trendsetting bunch from t.v. hit The OC, Ed Hardy tees, hats, and accessories continue to be a hot commodity.  Founded by Christian Audigier, a man who’s made a mark in fashion over the past 20 years working with brands sucha s Diesel, Levi’s, Kookai, Naf Naf, and American Eagle Outfitters to name a few.  After his last stint, turning the Von Dutch brand into a powerhouse label worldwide, he left in 2004 in search of something new; he found it in Ed Hardy, the godfather of tattoo.  Christian has taken the tattoo art of Ed Hardy to fashion, creating a tattoo lifestyle brand full of life and color.  A few of his celebrity fans include: David and Victoria Beckham, Adrien Brody, Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Usher, Brad Pitt, Christina Aguilera, Orlando Bloom, and Jamie Foxx.

The t-shirts, caps,  make great gifts for the hip, trendsetting fashionistas in your life!  Shop Ed Hardy now … they have great promos such as gift with purchase, free ground shipping, and %15 off orders $200 and more!

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The Whirlpool Fabric Freshener is my latest obsession!  It gets wrinkles out and removes odors in 30 minutes or less with just the touch of a button.  AND, you can clean a handful of garments at a once all in the comfort of your own home!  The Fabric Freshener collapses to the size of a small vacuum.  I love this thing!  All you do is add water, so it is gentle on your clothes and helps extend a garment’s lifespan unlike drycleaning which is harsh on clothing and the environment due to the chemicals and detergents used in the process.  It costs $199 and worth every penny considering all the money you’ll save on unnecessary drycleaning visits!

Demo of the Whirlpool Fabric Freshener

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This sale is NOT to be missed and it won’t last long considering the selection is tight but perfectly picked!  We all need a little retail therapy to help us get through some of the craziness that accompanies the holiday season and this sale is the place to get it.  The deals are pretty spectacular, especially the shoes.  I am in love with these slouch boots by NDC and these absolutely gorgeous peeptoe python pumps from Marc by Marc both 50 % off!!!  there is also this amazing plaid trench by 3.1 Phillip Lim.  I am loving him right now and this jacket is no exception, a classic piece to wear in year-after-year!

So check it out. Everyone deserves to treat themselves during the holidays — let yours be something special from Barneys.

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