Label Los Angeles founders, Amy and Emily scour LA's hot emerging designer scene for the area's freshest talent. Driven by their passion for the uniqueness of the West Coast's eclectic style, each style featured on the site is hand-picked with a total look in mind. Denim labels include Oliver Twist, Red Engine, Yanuk, and Farmer. Hudson cords are available in amazing distressed colors in a hot silhouette. Other marvelous lines include Ticci Tonetto (see the silk charmeuse diamond halter at left), Grey Ant jackets, Bluebird's capelet tank, Diane Yang jewelry and (whew!) Lesa Wallace "No Baggage" hand bags.

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If you haven't heard about handbag swapping, it's the latest trend for those who love new a new handbag with out the cumbersome price tag. The website Bag Borrow or Steal offers a monthly membership where one can 'lease' rather than buy a handbag. You simply return the old bag for a new one of your choice. It's Netflix for handbags. The collection of bags from which you can choose includes Prada, Marni, Fendi, Rafe New York, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli, and Whiting & Davis. Marc Jacobs and Luella bags are soon to be added to the list.

Perhaps you've waited until the very last minute and it's too late for a dash to the mall or make a mad rush to FedEx. There is still time to purchase an e-gift certificate online. These gifts can be sent via e-mail, yes darling...it's all so very 2nd Millenium and lucky for you! Just purchase the e-gift certificate online and it will arrive in your gift-ee's inbox within 24-hours. If you'll be delivering in person, just print out an image of the certificate or website logo and glue into a holiday card. Now you can relax for another 11 month and enjoy that mug o' eggnog with our best wishes.xoxo, StyleMaven

The French website, Colette is a shopper's delight not only for of the groovy modern products, but the delightful illustrations. Check out the iPod case by Yoshida. Yoshida is the parent company of the worldwide famous Porter bags. The cases are a series of super special customized iPod cases featuring some designers selected by the GAS editions such as Mask (Marok), Perks & Mini, Moog Yamamoto, Will Sweeney...and Parisians designers So-Me, Genevieve Gauckler and Caperino & Peperone.