The Chi Chi Guide to Gifting

It's a chi chi girl's favorite time of the year. Days are filled with red and green foil-wrapped chocolates, yummy Holiday drinks and guaranteed kissing IF you plant yourself in the right spot. On top of that, we're encouraged to fill our days with shopping for others which allows hours upon hours of guilt-free card maxing. That said, long days of shopping can be a little overwhelming. So to keep you on task (i.e. shopping for others), we've come up with a list of gifts for everyone from Dear ole Dad and Mum to your newest-non-serious crush and girlfriends.

Moms, Mothers-in-law and Sisters
1.) Pucci scarf. Mom (and any other female, for that matter) will love this bold accessory. You'll get points for giving a classic designer item.
2.) Polka Dot Throw from Pine Cone Hill. Warm and decorative.
3.) Fragrance Diffuser in Festa by Alora.
4.) Silk PJ's - A Holiday tradition.
5.) A Stylish Weekend Bag. A classic style for Mom; a more whimsical style for Sis.
6.) Brooches.
7.) Maribelle Chocolate. Beautiful and delicious; these chocolates are little works of art.

The Men in Your Life (Dads, Brothers, and all others excluding Friend-boy).
1.) MP3 Player. They can groove for over 82 hours.
2.) Leather gloves. He needs them, but refuses to buy them.
3.) Groomer Set. If power tools are a must.
4.) A plush robe.
5. ) Pewter money clip. Choose from a variety of witty quotes,like the one pictured, by Oscar Wilde ('Anyone that lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.') and proverbs. A Proper Garden,$15; 866.833.0305.

The MAN in Your Life.
1.) Fill his medicine cabinet with luxurious (even by men's standards) Molton Brown products. New Age Traveller-Men. $75;866.FOR.LUXE.
2.) Designer Denim. Go with what you know.
3.) A luxe cashmere scarf.
4.) Work bag/briefcase/computer bag. Whatever he wants to call it - he probably needs a new one.
5.) Digital camcorder.
6.) Create your own steamy novel starring you and him at www.yournovel.com. Choose from several mild to wild settings.
7.) Show your love by sending a yummy and beautifully decorated cake. You choose the design - they deliver it anywhere in the nation. The way to his heart really is through his stomach. www.cake2go.com.

Friends.
1.) Dyptique Room Spray in Jasmine.
2.) Spanx Power Panties. They will thank you for them later.
3.) Chic note cards by Les Papiers Jean Rouget's Collection Duo, ( Daisy Notes + Paper; 919.544.8491).
4.) Leopard Satin Slippers with matching carrying case.
5.) A book for the star-struck cook. Star Palate: Celebrity's Cookbook for a Cure . Proceeds directly benefit research for the fight against breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
6.) A crocodile wrist clutch.
7.) The Best of Bliss Spa Box. Home spa treatment at its best.

Buying for a group? Can't go wrong with any of these items that conveniently come in a variety of colors, shades and scents: silk sashes from J.Crew, Delux Beauty Nail Polish Nail Polish in Hot Pants or Tempter, monogrammed candles, colorful photo albums by Kolo and bright passport and document sets (for resort vacays of course).