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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Glamour Gal

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Glamour Gal
Spoil the woman in your life (or yourself for that matter) with lavish gifts straight from the lap of luxury, for a fraction of the price.
Yours Ever: People and Their Letters by Thomas Mallon
Thomas Mallon explores the art of letter writing through a unique collection of famous correspondences, including those of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Woodrow Wilson, Winston and Clementine Churchill and Florence Nightingale. Perhaps it will inspire her to put pen to paper the next time she travels. Yours Ever: People and Their Letters by Thomas Mallon (Publisher: Pantheon Books), $26.95.
Amanda Drawstring Bag by Coach
Let her be the belle of every ball this holiday season as she walks in adorned with this satiny number. This lavish 5 -inch-by-7-inch handbag is made from pearly magenta polysatin and plush nappa with brass detailing. With this piece in hand, there will be no denying who is the fairest of them all. Amanda Drawstring Bag by Coach, $198.

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The Alpaca Long Shawl Cardigan by J. Crew
Don’t grab a blanket while you sit fireside for holiday festivities—snuggle into a cozy and chic cardigan instead. Both functional and fashionable, this slouchy yet flattering cardigan is a blend of superfine Italian alpaca, merino wool and pure glam. The Alpaca Long Shawl Cardigan by J. Crew, $198.

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Giovanni Travel Pillow & Eye Mask by Fred Red
Once she sets her eyes—or her pretty little head—on this pillow, she’ll never take flight without it! From the new Traveling Circus collection, New York designer Fred Red presents the Giovanni pillow and eye mask. With its organic cotton black screen-printed front and red and white gingham back, this alluring and modish matching pillow and eye mask will sophisticate the way she sleeps. Giovanni Travel Pillow & Eye Mask by Fred Red, $98.

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Shea Vanilla Caress Holiday Limited Edition Set by L’Occitane
Indulge in the mouth-watering mélange of shea butter and vanilla this holiday season with L’Occitane’s Shea Vanilla Caress. Using all-natural ingredients, L’Occitane combines ultra-nourishing African shea butter and robust Madagascar vanilla in a collection of creams and shower gels soft skin simply can’t resist. Set contains Shea Vanilla Hand Cream (1 oz.), Body Cream (7 oz.) and Shower Gel (2.5 fl. oz.). Shea Vanilla Caress Holiday Limited Edition Set by L’Occitane, $68.

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2010 Daily Planner Box Set by Moleskine
Who doesn’t love to be organized? Twelve colors make it easy to distinguish between months, and lined interior pages help keep track of meetings, appointments and notes each day. The included transparent label stickers, which show month numbers and names, will let her add a personal touch. 2010 Daily Planner box set by Moleskine, $39.95.
Who What Wear by Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power
Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power, the creators of the popular Website WhoWhatWear.com and former Elle magazine editors, offer tips to incorporate runway and Hollywood fashion into everyday looks. With contributions from celebrities such as Rachel Zoe, Nicole Richie and Rachel Bilson, this book is a perfect guide for those wanting to update their personal style. Who What Wear by Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power (Publisher: Abrams Image), $18.95.

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Ballet Flats by Yosi Samra
These satin flats are a chic solution for sore feet. With function in their name, the Samara Fold Up Ballet Flats are easy to keep in a purse or tote. Suitable for work, a night on the town or a casual outing with friends, these are shoes for every woman. Ballet flats by Yosi Samra, $50.

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Trefoil Key Pendant by Tiffany & Co.
Give her a gift that will last with this 2.25-inch Trefoil key pendant in sterling silver. More than 100 years ago, Tiffany & Co. set the standard for sterling silver in the United States, and still holds that standard today. This pendant is 92.5 percent pure silver. With the chain, it may be the key to her heart. Trefoil key pendant on a chain by Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Trefoil Key Pendant by Tiffany & Co., $225.

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Celebutante by Benefit
Complete with lipstick, eye shadow and face powder, this limited edition kit has everything you need to look like a Hollywood superstar. It’s easy to be your own makeup artist with the included brushes and a step-by-step how-to. Perfect for glamazons and businesswomen alike, this portable kit takes any woman from day to night. Celebutante by Benefit, $34.

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Fragrance Wardrobe by Chanel
See all sides of Coco this season in a wardrobe of her very best. Is she feeling sultry, or is she feeling sweet? Spoil her with a different scent for every mood and each unique day. This holiday fragrance wardrobe includes five 0.12-ounce bottles of the best of the best—N°5, COCO MADEMOISELLE, COCO, N°19 and ALLURE in an exclusive Chanel gift box. Fragrance wardrobe by Chanel, $105.

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—Liz Doyle, Amanda Hoffstrom, Jason Oliver Nixon and Mackenzie Waddick

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