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.

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.

Cute Gift for Hello Kitty Fans

This is so cute!  It is a Hello Kitty key chain that you can play up by changing Hello Kitty's dress.  Turn her into a police, a cook or a sailor.  This is the perfect gift for Hello Kitty fans this Christmas.  You can get this at Mod Cloth for only $6.99 but you have to hurry because this is one of their best sellers.

My Anthropologie Christmas Wishlist

I heart Anthropologie!  Here are some of the cutest items in Anthropologie that I included in my Christmas Wishlist.  These are great gift ideas, too.  Click on the photos to go directly to the product.

Bath & Body Works Secret Wonderland new fragrance line

My favorite Bath & Body Works launched a new fragrance--Secret Wonderland, that you can buy as body lotion, shower gel, perfume, fragrance mist, and body butter.  As for their launching promo, if you buy three, you get three of the same item for free.  Price starts from $10.50 to $29.50.  Click on the link to buy.

Just perfect because my Bath & Body Works lotion is almost empty.

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

Sephora Endless Color Blockbuster makeup palette

If you still can't get enough of makeup palettes, here is another one from Sephora that will make you go gaga.  This Endless Color Blockbuster makeup palette contains 98 eye shadows, 70 lid glosses, 6 cream eye liners, 2 lip liners, 3 eyeliners, mascara and 4 applicators.  Now is your chance to make endless color combinations, get this for only $48.

This is a perfect gift for mom, sister, BFF and yourself.  It's almost Christmas, it wouldn't hurt if you include this in your shopping list.

Selfish Coffee Mug

Office mates can be nasty at times... using other people's personal stuff and not returning them.  Crime happens usually in the pantry and the most common victims are coffee mugs.  Lock Cup has ingeniously designed this cup with a hole that only the true owner can use because he has the stopper.  This is one selfish coffee mug.  Sorry sneaky office mates, buy your own cup.

Tarte 'The Jewelry Box' Limited Edition Makeup Palette

I officially added this Tarte 'The Jewelry Box' makeup palette in my Christmas wish list.  For only $52 at Sephora, you get thirty two eye shadows, eight lip glosses, a bronzer, shimmering powder, five long-wearing eye liners AND a detachable necklace.  Yes, a necklace that you can wear!  

The palette is stored inside a beautifully made box so you are sure that your makeup will be safe from dust and moist.  Another great thing about this palette is that it does not contain chemicals like parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes and fragrances, petrochemicals and phthalates.  Everything inside is made with only the natural ingredients.

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.

Sephora Color Play 5 in 1 makeup palette

This is another budget friendly makeup palette from Sephora.  Each set of 5 color stories has 10 eyeshadows, 2 lip colors and a blush.  What is ingenious about this set is that you can pop out the set of color stories to make it to a convenient and smaller makeup palette that you can bring in your vanity kit.  Get this at Sephora for only $29.50.

Ingenious Grill Glove

I love to cook!  One of my favorite dishes to cook is barbecue because it is easy to prepare and I can save it for later.  I know that most of you don't like to barbecue because of the hassle of flipping meat from time to time.  Worry not, I have found the most ingenious barbecue tool that will make your barbecuing a breeze--the GrillGlove.  It is a glove that you wear to flip burgers, steaks and everything on top of your barbecue grill.  It is made of 100% food grade heat resistant silicone that is dishwasher safe and can be used to up to 500 degrees centigrade!  Just don't get carried away flipping.

Order your very own gloves by clicking this link.  This is not available in stores.  By ordering now, you can get 2 gloves for $14.99 and a FREE lava mitt for use in your kitchen.
 

All I Want for Christmas

Wow!  Less than three weeks left before we bid goodbye to 2009 and welcome 2010.  Everyone has done their wish list.  Who doesn't want to receive something that  you really like?!  When I was a child, my mom and dad used to ask me what I want for Christmas and although I have the most absurd wish, they give me the closest thing to it.

Technology fascinates me--from cellphones to computer and to just about anything that technology has to offer.  Although I do not have the latest gadgets, I always try to update my knowledge of the latest innovations from time to time.  I also love to read.  My fascination for technology and reading brought me to Kindle Wireless Reading Device.


This device is sleek (just over 1/3 of an inch), weighs just about a typical paper back (10.2 ounces).  This lean but mean device can hold up to 1,500 books--that's a lot for a bookworm to handle.  You may order books on-line and you don't even need a computer to do this because it operates via wireless 3G technology and even if you couldn't finish reading the book in one day, this device can operate for up to four days.  This buddy is not just for books, you may also browse for the latest headlines, your favorite blog, or magazine.  What's more interesting about this device is that it has a Text-to-Speech technology--all you have to do is listen. This buddy costs $259 at amazon.com and $1.99 for every book download.  To read the full specification of this device, click 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.