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Holiday Gift Guide: Charity Couture, YSL Wallet

Holiday Gift Guide: Charity Couture, YSL Wallet BlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

No matter your style, there are plenty of ways to indulge while giving back this holiday season. Of particular note, 25% of sales of Gucci’s Tattoo Heart collection -- which includes limited-edition bags and shoes -- are going to benefit Unicef. Plus, 40% of sales from the dozens of Emporio Armani Product (RED) items are going to the Global Fund, and 100% of sales of Wei East’s WE Help Bring the Hope collection (which is chock-full of the line’s bestsellers) will go towards autism research.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Down-There Hair Care, Givenchy Cashmere

Holiday Gift Guide: Down-There Hair Care, Givenchy Cashmere BlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

The intimate grooming experts at SweetSpot say to all the ladies, “Do you wash your hair with toothpaste? Brush your teeth with shampoo? Of course not! But you use what? On your where?” On that note, give the gift of squeaky clean below-the-belt hygiene with Sweetspot Instant Sweetification Terry Bag Gift Set ($50), which comes chock-full of all the line’s essentials in a ready-to-gift bag.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Beer Table Tasting, CdG Star Belt

Holiday Gift Guide: Beer Table Tasting, CdG Star Belt BlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

For those with a beer-is-the-new-wine mentality, Beer Table owner Justin Philips has put together a gift package (from $250, call (718) 965-1196), in which the laid-back suds connoisseur comes to a designated location to host a private beer tasting -- paired with food -- based on a specially tailored-to-the-occasion menu.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Stylista Jewels, Viktor & Rolf Skirt

Holiday Gift Guide: Stylista Jewels, Viktor & Rolf Skirt BlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

Given that she was booted after only three episodes, odds are you don't know who Stylista contestant Cologne Schmidt is. But the budding fashionista has come out with an enticing line of clothing and jewelry aptly named "Oh de Cologne." Of particular note -- and images of Sarah Michelle Gellar in Cruel Intentions aside -- her crystal refillable perfume vial necklaces ($86).

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Holiday Gift Guide: McMullan Photos, Piqaudro Binder

Holiday Gift Guide: McMullan Photos, Piqaudro Binder BlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

Party-staple Patrick McMullan has done way more in his career than just shoot socials and hangers-on. To that end, the Bowery outpost of Blue & Cream is hosting an exhibit, through February, featuring iconic McMullan photographs featuring the likes of Madonna, Keith Haring, and Andy Warhol -- all on sale for about $5,000 each. Sure they’re pricey, but they totally beat a McMullan shower curtain.

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Naughty? Nice! Ryan Adams’ Holiday Gift List

Naughty? Nice! Ryan Adams’ Holiday Gift List When it comes to gift-giving over the holidays, inevitably you’ll end up doing one of two things (there is a third thing, but don't do that, don't give up). Those two things are:

a. Awaken from your Thanksgiving coma and think “Damn! It's time to buy those people presents again.” Or, b., Wait until the last minute.

Here are a few holiday gift ideas from someone who doesn't spend holidays with people. (I know how awesome this shit is. I bought it for myself.)

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Holiday Gift Guide: Healthy Candles, Slick Brief

imageBlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

A year living in an apartment above an Indian restaurant breed an addiction to lighting candles -- who knew that was a health hazard? Turns out the chemicals contained in many traditional paraffin candles release toxins and soot that cause damage comparable to second-hand smoking. Do candle addicts a favor and get ‘em Lavanila’s Healthy Candle ($32), an all-natural, non-toxic alternative.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Millionaire Magic, Retro Ashtray

imageBlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

Looking to lure a lady to a suite at the Waldorf? Start off with two tickets to Chamber Magic ($70), where Steve Cohen, the self-appointed "Millionaires’ Magician," recreates the intimacy of a 19th-century parlor performance in one of the hotel’s private suites. Then, who knows ...

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Trendspotting for Under the Tree

Trendspotting for Under the Tree Stymied for gift ideas this holiday season? Brand-strategist and blogger Josh Spear has come up with a list of stuff that doesn’t suck.

1. The Gilded Age - Everyone and their mother will be gifting iPods, iPhones and the latest Apple must-haves this holiday season. Why not go for the gold, with a customized 24k gold iPhone from Continental Mobiles? If bullion bling isn’t your style, choose from a variety of iPods in platinum, ruby and diamond. $2,000 – $10,000; continentalmobiles.com.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Zune, Chalayan Dress

Holiday Gift Guide: Zune, Chalayan Dress BlackBook's Holiday Gift Guide presents two gift picks per day through December 19. One comes from our very own YOOX.com store; the other from the world at large. Suggestions? Let us know.

Zune (from $99), Microsoft's version of the iPod, trumps its competition with an FM tuner that lets you purchase songs from the radio and share files wirelessly with other Zunes. To boot, you can personalize the device with artwork by up-and-coming designers ... or with your own naughty/nice message.

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