TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011 (For Last Minute shoppers who love the adrenaline rush!)
KL HGG 2011: Strips on the Holiday Go
Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips ~$50 Target Stripper to Go ~ $12 Deborah Lippmann Hairstyling Strips ~ $25 Ted Gibson Beauty Biore Pore Strips ~ $9 Target Salon Effects Nail Strips ~ $6 Sally Hansen
As Editor in Chief of Kitten Lounge (@KittenLounge),
Accessories Expert, Spokesperson and Designer - I curated the 5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide 2011, which focused on gifting for various people on your list which includes sponsored product highlights and lifestyle spreads that share items that I personally love for my day to day, travels and what I plans on gifting those as I check my lists and makes additions to it! Type L (Last Minute) Gift Guide is for our shopper that likes to shop with a little more adrenaline as they make their appointed deadlines! But we also know that waiting until the last minute can give us some fabulous options, which are included here! Click and be transported directly to the designated shopping page and I hope to see you Dec 10th and 11th at Kitten Lounge’s Holiday Shopping Lounge thanks to our partner and sponsor, Kimpton Hotel with their Ink48 property! Shop brands from within this guide, such as Ana Reign Designs, Torregrossa Handbags, Jammu Style and Cuff Link Systems. We also have fab giveaways at this event from such brands as Ideeli and Brahmin! Enjoy mingling, shopping, sipping and nibbling! XO~XO Kimmie Smith (@CocoaBebe) HOLIDAY STRIP ESSENTIALS: Maximize your space when traveling or add these items to a stocking, Secret Santa exchange or just because, the holidays start now here! As a Crest Brand Ambassador, I don’t even think about ending my routine without using Crest 3D White Professional Effect WhiteStrips (@Crest_3D_White)! It ensures that you have a white smile and when you add other items such as Crest Vivid Toothpaste, you’ll find that you can see your fabulous dazzling smile even quicker! Make sure that pesky black heads stay aware with Biore’s Nose Pore Strips. Ted Gibson’s Hairstyling Strips (@TedGibsonBeauty) are fab for one time uses but allow you to be the ultimate covergirl. Finally, your nails must look amazing so carry Deborah Lippmann’s Stripper to Go (@DeborahLippmann), which ensures that you can rock a number of shades and start fresh! If you seriously want to keep it easy, Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects (@SallyHansen) have solid and print strips that keep you on the go without having to wait for them to dry!
KL HOLIDAY SHOP LOUNGE @ INK48: Torregrossa Handbags
TORREGROSSA HANDBAGS: As an Accessories Expert, my first love is a fab cocktail ring and the second – phenomenal bags! Torregrossa Handbags (@TorregrossaLtd) has amazing exotic leathers that are a must when you’re going out for the day or the evening! I’m
so pleased to have them in our Holiday Shopping Lounge!
KL HOLIDAY SHOP LOUNGE @ INK48: Ana Reign Designs
ANA REIGN DESIGNS JEWELRY: I couldn’t have a Holiday Gift Guide without including a number of my favorite accessories! I am so glad to share one of my favorite designers that I began writing about years ago when I first started writing! In addition, being able to meet Ana herself in Austin earlier this year was such a great experience! Ana Reign Designs (@Ana_Reign) began my obsession with large rings that are the perfect conversation piece!
We’re so glad that they’re not only one of the sponsors of this season’s Holiday Gift Guide but they will also be apart of Kitten Lounge’s Holiday Shopping Lounge taking place at Ink48 (a Kimpton Hotel) on Dec 10th and Dec 11th!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: The Fresh Diet
THE FRESH DIET COOKBOOK: A month prior to New York Fashion Week, Kitten Lounge partnered with The Fresh Diet (@TheFreshDiet) as we enjoyed having home cooked delivered meals brought to our door every day for a month! We selected our meals and loved being able to have so many choices! This lifestyle-cooking brand created a cookbook so that is the perfect gift for
anyone looking to make a culinary/dietary change or someone simply look for fun and fresh recipes!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Pamper Love
Lansing Cashmere Robe ~(Visit Site For Prices) Qi New York
U'Luvka Vodka & Shot Glasses ~ (Visit Site For Prices) U’Luvka Clarisea Pomegranate De-Bump Salt Buff ~ $28 Clarisea Rebelle by Rhianna ~ (Available Feb 2012) Parlux
PAMPER TO THE WORLD: I believe that this time of year can be super hectic as you wrap up end of year projects, properly align yourself for next year, gift others, spend more times bonding during the holiday season and more. We all want to give a gift and receive one that rejuvenates us! Pampering is the best thing that you can do and always comes in handy. Gift this phenomenal Lansing Cashmere Robe by Qi New York (@QiNewYork), which appeared in the final episode of Entourage on Sloane (I adore my grey one so soft). Settle into the mood to relax whether it’s a night in in front of the TV or a night where you get to play with a number of beauty products, you can enjoy the smooth taste of U’Luvka Vodka (@ULuvkaVodka) which is from Poland and has such a crisp taste and can also make a number of cocktails! Fabulous skin starts with a smooth texture on all your body parts! Clarisea’s Pomegranate De-Bump Salt Buff (@Clarisea) is the perfect solution that regardless of where you opt to go, your skin is smooth and you feel refreshed. I believe in exfoliating at least once a week! Finally fragrance isn’t just for going out, you can enjoy it at home, although it’s not ready this holiday season, Rhianna will release her second fragrance Rebelle by Rhianna during early Spring 12 just in time for Valentine’s Day! Until then you can enjoy her current fragrance, Reb’l Fleur! GIFTING TIP: These are the perfect items to gift those on your list with fabulous totes that they can use for other items throughout the year. Make sure to maintain gift receipts as scents can be difficult and people may prefer a particular skincare or fragrance option! These make fab Secret Santa gifts as well!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: M&J Dog Essentials
Your four-legged fur baby needs to have love attention and you want to make sure that they’re safe no matter what! I’m loving M&J Dog Essentials (@MJDogEssentials) is an approved business in the green space and has a number of holistic products that will keep your pooch smelling fragrant. You can give this at your next Santa Claws event at the dog park or pop them into a stocking. With a line that includes: Cleansing Treatments, Coat Tonics, Herbal Rinses, Conditioners and Pre-Bath Treatments as well! Whatever you choose, your pup will be happy, clean and safe!
KL HOLIDAY SHOP LOUNGE @ INK48: Jammu
When it comes to keeping my eyes out for key pieces, I love finding phenomenal Accessories so I knew it had to be included within Kitten Lounge’s Holiday Shopping Lounge and was a perfect inclusion within the Type L Guide! Jammu (@JammuStyle) is an amazing line that has silk scarves, cashmere and they have partnered with Swarovski Elements to create a stunning collection! This line has such attention to detail with hand rolled edges, sketches that are used to create the designs and phenom fabrication. This line is perfect for men and women of style.
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Kimmie’s Beauty Luxe
L’Occitane Hibiscus Starter Set ~$36 Nordstrom DIOR Holiday Eye Palette ~ $46 Bloomingdales Pomegranate Cleansing Wipes ~ $12 Korres Bronze n Brighten Compact ~ $31 Laura Geller Limited Edition Mini Lip Glace Set ~ $48 Laura Mercier
HER BEAUTY LUXE: I’m obsessed with beauty products that are easy to start my
day or to carry along with me when I have long ones. On the left you’ll see my new found love for L’Occitane’s Limited Edition Hibiscus Starter Set (@LOccitane), which is fragrant and refreshing! It incorporated a Rich Body Butter, Organic Shea Lip Balm and Hand Cream. DIOR’s Holiday Eye Palette is perfect for prepping you for festive brunches as well as long nights out – while looking fabulous. Keep that holiday charm by ensuring that Laura Geller’s Bronze n Brighten Compact (@LauraGeller) is apart of your daily routine which has a fab natural finish while adding a pop of sunkissed love to your face. The lips are essential and Laura Mercier’s Limited Edition Mini Lip Glace (@LauraMercier) fits in any purse or pocket and gives you quite a few options in terms of hues! Start or end your beauty routine with Korres’ Pomegranate Cleansing Wipes (@KorresUSA) whether you’re looking to freshen your face or to get it back to it’s gorgeous blank canvas, this is a must within your process! GIFTING TIP: Have these goodies on hand for Secret Santa at work or your brunch crew! This is easily slipped within stockings or can be given to a very deserving assistant who has a love for fab hues!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Travel Musts For Your BFF
Anywhere Weekender ~$395 Brahmin Passport Holder ~ $75 Cleobella Yves Saint Laurent Leather Metallic iPad Case ~ $408 Bluefly
LUXE UP YOUR BFF: I spend a lot of time traveling whether it’s running around the city to appointments, lunch dates, brunches, design meetings and making appearances! I also spend a lot of time boarding flights to head to a number of locations. Whether I’m in NYC or I’m navigating the friendly skies to rock it in another city, it’s crucial that I luxe up my mobile work environment! I’m all about exotics, fun patterns and items that keep everything together. I’m obsessed with Brahmin (@Brahmin) as they have a phenomenal studio of items that outfit your lifestyle. This Anywhere Weekender is perfect for a weekend getaway or an overnight trip while maintaining your chic look. More often then not, my destination is overseas so my passport is always coming out, Cleobella (@Cleobella_) is one of my fave boho chic brands and I love this passport holder which has great cuts in it that adds a little oomph to my look. Finally, when traveling, an iPad is generally something that we are all connected to as we navigate ourselves. Yves Saint Laurent has a drool worthy case that I highly suggest as it is a Brushed Metallic Leather that will keep your device safe and snazzy looking! GIFTING TIP: These are the perfect gifts to share with your BFF – the one who always listens to your stories, who will grab a tea when you absolutely have to share something that is just too good to wait in a text and more! She will definitely appreciate the chic factor of these items and will think of you every time she is heading out or connecting to her favorite sites.
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Tech Gifting Goes Mobile
Gold Pop Phone ~$59.99 Native Union HTC Radar 4G ~ From $99.99 Windows Phone Hello Kitty iPad Cover Swarovski Crystal Core Designed ~ DS Style
LUXE YOUR TECHIE: Whether you’re being good to yourself or making sure that your best friend, family member or sibling is blinged out – these gifts are a must without a doubt! It’s not enough to have the fab toys, it’s essential to also have the appropriate accessories so you can do the work that needs to be done while staying mobile and looking fabulous! My new obsession is my Windows Phone (@WindowsPhone) that I received days ago courtesy of Windows! Being a T-mobile user, this was a fab choice for me and I love how it connects everything I use in one place with a flick of my finger. I know what’s going on in seconds with my friends and love how I can customize it. I’m ABSOLUTELY obsessed with this gadget that works well with your phone, laptop, tablet etc by Native Union. We all grew up with regular handsets so having the option to have a version that can connect into your tech and yet allow you to reminisce about the good old days is so fun! As an Accessories Expert, I’m loving that this Gold Pop Phone (@Pop_Phone) is the ultimate bling and have definitely enjoyed using it and seeing how clear it is when chatting with others! Now that you know the Pop Phone is definitely a fun item to use with a number of your items, we had to jazz up your iPad. I love Swarovski Crystals and I enjoy any and everything within the world of Hello Kitty! DS Styles is known for being able to jazz up your phones and tablets and I’m loving the crystals that are on the back which really allow your personality to show and to ensure that you never get confused with which tablet is yours! Check out the various designs on the site. GIFTING TIP: When it comes to buying someone else techie items or accessories that go with it, you need to make sure you’re aware of the person you’re shopping for. Many times the items are customizable so you can’t really return it if it’s wrong. These gifts might be nice to buzz past the person before you purchase. Other items such as the Pop Phone are fun add ons that you don’t have to be as
concerned about! Everyone loves being mobile and having something of interest even if it’s a novelty!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: FLIRTY GIFTING
Babydoll Top ~$325 Kiki de Montparnasse Dust Up Kissable Body Shimmer ~ $24 Windows Phone Vanity VR10 ~ $232.99 JOPEN
Baltic Amber ~$18 Voluspa
INTIMATE GIFTING: Sometimes the best gifting is when you decide to take matters you’re your own hands and to create your own mood! You buy items that you love that you know you can share with others OR you know that a friend of yours has done enough window shopping that they would want to have something decadent for this time of year! Regardless, we have you covered! First off, you can never go wrong with fabulous lingerie and loungewear from one of my favorite stores, Kiki de Montparnasse (@KikiDM)! You’ll find a number of styles that is sure to be the perfect fit and whether you shop in store or online, you’ll find exactly what you were looking for. I’ve always been about amazing skin and love that Booty Parlor has a line that runs from lipgloss all the way to body shimmers! These are great gifts to give girlfriends, which is always fun to chat about during a gift exchange. For those that are a bit exploratory and love luxury pleasure products, you definitely want to think about providing a JOPEN (@JOPENLLC). With a number of varieties available, whatever you’re looking to gift, you’ll find it! Finally, you can complete the mood of this intimate gifting by including a fabulous candle. I have always been a fan of the perfect aroma and when it comes to Voluspa (@VoluspaCandles), you can’t go wrong! I love that they have a number of scents, candles, diffusers and so much more. It’s great to getting your home smelling in the holiday spirit as well as the aroma that is perfect for you! GIFTING TIP: These gifts are definitely personal and one that either is
perfect to provide with a gift card attached or if you feel that it is someone very close to you! Take some time to find out the right size for loungewear, scents that a person enjoys or anything along those lines to ensure that the giftee gets exactly what they want!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Shobha
SHOBHA SUGARING KIT FOR BODY & BIKINI: My avid Kittens know that when it’s time for me to beautify, I get my brows threaded at Shobha (@MyShobha) with Master Threader Manju! If you’re in NYC, they have 3 locations and they do so much more than just threading, they are known for sugaring. Whether you’re in NYC or love doing your upkeep on your own, you can enjoy their products at home as well with their Shobha Sugaring Kit for Body & Bikini. This kit is the perfect set as it includes: • • • • •
Shobha® Shobha® Shobha® Shobha® Shobha®
Sugaring Gel (8 fl oz) Talc-Free Powder (2 oz) Denim Strips (6) Sugaring Instruction Booklet Spatulas (2)
What I love most about Shobha and its products is that they are natural so you are getting the luxe treatment without having to worry about putting toxins in your body! GIFTING TIP: Perfect for your DIY friend that has always expressed an interest in his/her upkeep!
KL HOLIDAY SHOP LOUNGE: Ink 48 a Kimpton Hotel
INK48 A KIMPTON HOTEL NYC, NY: Whether you’re visiting or enjoying a staycation, Ink48, a Kimpton Hotel (@Kimpton), is one of my favorites year around! It’s a fab place to stay, grab a drink or to enjoy a spa treatment. In addition to being a sponsor within our guide, we’re so excited that they are also sponsoring Kitten Lounge’s Holiday Shopping Lounge, which takes place on Dec 10th and Dec 11th!
GIFTING TIP: You’re co-workers will love a gift certificate for a spa treatment at Ink Spa which is a transformative way to reconnect mind, body and soul. It’s definitely something that you’re assistant, director or business partner will appreciate!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Self Gifting Is Your Sig Other
Gem Dagger Necklace & Tweed Chain Bangles ~ $475/$85 Ted Rossi Effy Jewelry Black & Clear Diamond 14kt Ring ~ $3800 Lord & Taylor Nostalgia in Vogue ~ $55 Rizzoli USA Fauvette Speaker Buds Black Crystals ~ $39.99 Chic Buds Christian Louboutin Patent Leather Peep Toes ~ $945 Saks 5th Ave Brulee Vamp Teddy Black/Cream ~ $180 By Langley
GET DAZZLED & LUXED FOR AN EVENING IN: There are the times that you sit at home and you’re happy
just to get comfy, wear your favorite lounge items and settle in for whatever the night lays ahead! But then there are the nights that there is something special and you feel the need to glam up your night in for that special someone or maybe you just want to feel glam for you! I had to create a fab look that was perfect for a night with tons of options that all begin with getting to basics! Set the mood with this super cute Fauvette Speaker Buds Black Crystal Bird from Chic Buds (@ChicBuds), which allows you to turn your iPhone, iPad, laptop etc into your very own mini sound system wherever you happen to be! I’m such a fan of this brand and how cute they are and the numerous options that they have. If you’re going to keep it chic and glam then you need to jazz up your evening look by starting with Ted Rossi (@TedRossiPR) which many of you know that I wear day to day and for my nights out! I’m loving their Gem Dagger Necklace, which is sweet and yet edgy as well as their Tweed & Chain Bangles. Effy Jewelry (@EffyJewelers) has an amazing collection, which is full of a number of pieces that are very drool worthy! My eye is definitely on the Black and Clear Diamond 14kt ring that is luxe for the day and the night! Now that you’re decked in fab gems and listening to tunes in a luxe environment, you’ll want to slip into Brulee’s (@BruleeLingerie) super cute Black and White Vamp Chemise – this is perfect for the holiday season when it’s warm and toasty inside and if you get a bit of a chill, there is always a cashmere robe option that you can pop on. Since this is a special night, you want to make sure that the picture is complete by rocking a fab pair of Christian Louboutin (@LouboutinWorld) Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps. Complete your fashionable picture by having the perfect coffeetable book to flip through – Nostalgia in Vogue (@Rizzoli_Books). There’s nothing like a book to read while you wait for an amazing night! GIFTING TIP: Make sure while you’re shopping that you get fab pieces that make you look phenomenal whether it’s for the next brunch, will help you day to day or will be enjoyed with your significant other. Being good to others always starts with you!
KL HOLIDAY SHOP LOUNGE @ INK48: Cuff Link Systems
I am all about keeping things accessible. As much as I love my phone, I hate that I have yet to find a cover for it; however, iPhone and iTouch lucky ducks have a new found friend in Cuff Link Systems (@CuffLinkbyZ), which is two fab products in one! There is an adjustable band and then
this comes with a case, which snaps into the band that allows you to be hands free and can turn 360 degrees! Take it with you when you’re exercising, checking lists at the store or event when you need to hold an umbrella while letting someone know you got turned around but are on the way! What a fab stocking stuffer and we love that they are apart of our Holiday Lounge!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Girl’s Night Out
Vince Camuto Fragrance ~ $78 Vince Camuto
Get This Party Started ~ $42 Deborah Lippmann Rosebud Salve & Co Lip Balm ~ $6 Sephora Revitalizing Cool Cucumber Eye Pads ~ $39 Caswell Massey Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste ~ $3.25 3D White.com
SPREAD THE LOVE: Gifts don’t always have to be wrapped and when you bring something that everyone can share, it’s always a lot of fun and makes you the trendsetter! Anytime I see my gal pal using something and I get the chance to try it, you can guarantee that this will eventually be something that you’ll see me wearing or using! With that said, bring over a tote as you and your friends get ready and have a nice perfume in there such as Vince Camuto’s first fragrance that is self titled. Ensure that either the night before or the morning after everyone looks phenom by sharing the love and passing Caswell Massey’s cucumber gels to those that want to ensure that their eyes look as amazing as possible. Rock a fun series of shades with Deborah Lippmann’s Get This Party Started which is perfect for a fun filled night and gives everyone a little choice in hues. Lips are always key and I am a personal fan of Rosebud Salve & Co which is always in my bag. Once you try it, you’ll find it to be addictive so why not pass the love? Finally, a night out starts with a fab base! Although earlier in the guide we looked at Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips, which keeps my smile looking fabulous, you should also pair it with Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste, which has a patented dual silica system that helps gently polish away surface stains so you know that your smile in every shot will be stellar!
KL TYPE L GIFT GUIDE 2011: Agwa de Bolivia
It’s always nice to add a new alcohol into the mix and I love Agwa de Bolivia (@AgwaDeBolivia, @AgwaDeBoliviaUS), which is a Coca Herbal beverage that is amazing and adds a different taste to your buds! When it comes to the perfect brunch beverage, I suggest Agwa Bellini, which is champagne with a splash of this fabulously green beverage. Another beverage that is perfect for lunch or dinner would be the Agwa Ginger Tree Cocktail, which is super refreshing!
KITTEN LOUNGE HOLIDAY SHOPPING LOUNGE @ INK48:
KITTEN LOUNGE’S HOLIDAY SHOPPING LOUNGE IN DEC AT INK 48: Whatever your schedule, it’s even more hectic because there are more reasons to go out, enjoy holiday parties and so much more! With so many things going on, you may find that you have way less time to get your lists checked off in terms of gifting! I’ve definitely got you covered and thanks tour sponsors, Ogilvy and Ink48, I will be hosting Kitten Lounge’s Holiday Shopping Lounge on Dec 10th and Dec 11th which will have 4 stellar brands that will assist you in ensuring that your tackling everything this season! In addition, to shopping, enjoy nibbles and bevies while also being able to watch a style off as well as getting fabulous makeup demonstrations that will allow you to learn how to do this for all the events that you have coming up. In addition, it wouldn’t be the holiday season without a few giveaways that are being offered at the event! This is a great way to assist your list or to just add something special to your holiday look! GIFTING TIP: Sometimes just hanging out with your friends is even better then actually gifting them so bring them along to our event!