Valentine's Day Gift Ideas from Bloomingdale's

FOR HER

Heart diamond ring in 14 carat white, yellow and rose gold with 0.16 ct. total weight diamonds, $850 previously $2,000.

Borghese Tranquil Dreams body set, $49. Includes salt scrub, mud pack, foaming gel, moisturizer, moisture intensifier, eye compresses, body cream and sponge.

Rebecca Minkoff color block convertible clutch, $330.

FOR HIM

Ben Minkoff  'Urz' leather laptop bag, $475.

Burberry check square cuff links, $165.

Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey d'Issey pour homme set, $78.

A sandwich that never spoils and a pasta that is for adults only

Yep! That's a yummy peanut butter & jelly sandwich. And you can carry it anywhere and anytime. One thing though, you cannot eat it because it is a purse.

Doesn't it make you hungry already? Get it at Fred Flare for $14.

If you are still in for quirky and kinky stuffs, you may want to add in your cart the Penis Pasta that is, well, shaped like a penis.

$10 at Fred Flare.

Or a pasta that is shaped like boobs.

Also $10 at Fred Flare.

Sparkling Tattoos

If there is one thing that I will never do, it is having a tattoo.  I don't like needles puncturing my skin to inject ink. Just thinking about it already hurts. If you have the same thinking as I am about tattoos, an alternative is this Marbella crystal adhesive tattoo.  It sparkles and it is removable.  

Like it?  It is available at Luisa Via Roma for $60.  Other designs are available.

My Bloomingdale's Christmas Wishlist

Juicy Couture 'Tizzy' flip flop slippers, $45.  Just because it is so comfy to wear!

Juicy Couture 'Sugar Kiss' laptop sleeve, $78.  Just because my laptop sleeve needs to have a rest.

Bvlgari BLV II set, $97.  Just because I like to smell good always.

Emporio Armani white round watch with rose gold numbers, $545.  Just because I collect watches.

Cuisinart SP2 rechargeable salt and pepper set, $75.  Just because I love cooking.

My Net-A-Porter Christmas Wishlist

You will never have a hard time buying gifts for me because I don't look at the brand and price tag of the gifts I am receiving.  Don't you just wish everyone would be like me?  Haha!  Of course, not every one is like me.  If you have a girlfriend, a sister or a mom to buy a gift who is brand conscious and you don't want to spend a fortune for gifts, I have here my Net-A-Porter Christmas Wishlist that might help you in your gift buying dilemma.

Alexander Wang 'Tasha' bandage leather boots, $380 previously $760. This is a super deal!

J. Crew 'Sasha Glen' wool blend pea coat, $150 previously $300.  

Notify 'Anemone' low rise straight leg jeans, $150 previously $300.  

Thakoon Addition wallpaper print silk top, $196 previously $280.  

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Hexi' hoop earrings, $29.40 previously $42.  

Antik Batik 'Friel' chain-embellished suede shoulder bag, $220.50 previously $315.

Early Christmas Shopping at Target

It's nearing Christmas and I know most of you are shopping for gifts already.  I haven't thought about shopping yet but I am already looking for possible gifts to give this season.  All shopping sites has gift suggestions for each member of the family and for this hunting for great Christmas finds, I will start with Target.

For Mom, Aunt or Grandma

Keep Mom, Aunt and Grandma warm with this Merona cashmere scarf for only $24.99.

For your little sister

Remind your little sister of the importance of savings by giving her this Xhiliration double faced owl wallet for only $9.99.

For your little brother

Boys will always be boys.  Let him explore the world of mechanics by exposing him to toys like this Eyewitness Train Model Kit for only $12.99.

For Dad, Uncle or Grandpa

Keep dad, uncle and granpa pulled together with this classic Merona cardigan sweater for $21.99

Cute and Functional Office Supplies and Accessories

1. Facebook Like button stamp, get it here.  Dislike button is also available.

2. Ceramic memo board gives Mother Nature a break.  Instead of writing on paper, write on this and save on money for office supplies.  Get it here.

3. Butt Station desk organizer.  It is a pen holder, tape dispenser, memo holder and paper clip holder in one cute design. Get it here.

 

4. Jumbo circle calculators that remind you of Skittles.  You can get your own right here.

 5. Do/Ponder/File file folders come handy when you don't want those papers to accumulate on your desk.

Get it here.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone

It is nearly Christmas and I haven't done my gift shopping for my friends and family.  I wanted to make every gift special, practical and budget friendly.  For those who lack the time (and budget), here are some holiday gift ideas for everyone.

For your BFF, Terre d'Oc Indian Beauty Pouch comes with a makeup remover, a mascara and natural lip gloss and sells for only $49.50 in macys.com.  The pouch handmade by Thai families in Chiang Mai province is so cute, your BFF can use it for other purpose.

For dad, the USB mini fridge and heater will surely melt his heart.  He can work on his computer and sip a cup of hot coffee or cold soda by just plugging the mini fridge in the USB port.  This brilliant invention costs only $32.

For mom who always prepare delicious and healthy meals, Curtis Stone's cooking workbench is perfect.  This chopping board has compartments for the chopped ingredients that actually measures to about 1 cup and a stainless steel drawer for the wastes.  This kitchen mate sells for only $299.99.

For teenage girls who can't have enough girly girl accessories, the Fashion Accessory Gift Set comes with shades, a watch, keychain and a coin purse.  For only $22.95, the set comes in a box which makes this gift even special.

For teenage boys, this telescope with tripod will enhance his understanding of the universe.  With a focal length of 800mm, this is perfect for beginners.

For the kids, it is best that you give them educational materials and my choice is The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-up Book that sells for $29.99 and is available at anthropologie.com.

For the shabby chic aunt, Kaari Meng's French General: Handmade Soirées is the perfect guide for throwing the best parties in town.  Unleash the inner Bree VanderKamp in her because this book is packed with great party decorating ideas from table settings to giveaways for only $29.95.  She will never be dumbfounded for what to do on her next party.

For grandma or grandpa, Anthropologie's One-Lump-Or-Two lamp is the one that will add flare to their home.  This lamp only costs $198... any tea connoisseur would agree that it will bring something special for their tea time.

Learning coupled with singing is more fun for any toddler especially if he is watching the Sing & Sign DVD.  This DVD is packed with 13 original songs and sign language that will surely enhance your bonding time with your kids.  This DVD costs only $21.99.

 

If your child is showing talent in arts, particularly photography, Vtech's Kidizoom Digital Camera is perfect.  See the world through your child's eye with this camera for only $99.99.

There are lots of things to buy and so much to choose from.  The general rule of thumb when buying gifts, cheap doesn't actually mean savings--buy gifts that will last.