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5 Mother's Day Gift Splurges

SunnyChanel — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:30:00 GMT

If you haven’t already gotten that Mother’s Day gift yet, well time is running out. And to assuage your guilt of not getting something already, you can splurge on a little somethin’ somethin’ for that very special lady - that is if you can afford it. Here are 5 options for some high end hotness. And you Moms,out there you can look at these, drool and forward to your Mother’s Day gift buyer.

The Chaiken Diaper Bag
This is a bag that ain’t for diapers, it’s for everyday. This soft lambskin purse features a long leather strap, magnetic closure, two side pockets and is lined in cotton. It’s simple and something I’d love to lug around here, there and everywhere. And if you aren't in a navy blue mood, the bag is also available in black, plum and camal. You can pick one up here for $550.

Sony SLR Camera
For the mom who has been bitten by the shutterbug, it may be time to upgrade them from their tiny little point and shoot camera. The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A350 SLR camera has all the bells and whistles of a digital camera with a sturdy ‘real’ camera feel. Some of the fancy features include a stunning 14.2 megapixel resolution, live preview on the LCD screen, pop up flash, and it has a high sensitivity for those low light situations. And since kids can make you a wee bit shaky, this has a ‘Super SteadyShot’ image stabilizer. And best of all it has a 2.7” inch LCD to preview, and kids LOVE to check out their pics and here they can see them crystal clear. And the LCD screen is tiltable so you can shoot at low and high angles and still be able to see what your doing. You can pick one up here for $699.99 . All those Mother's Day memories can be kept forever.

Jennifer Meyer Letter Necklace
This simple and stylish necklace is a Hollywood favorite. Jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, who just happens to be married to Tobey Maguire, created this diamond and gold initial pendant. The 18 karat gold can be ordered in rose, yellow or white and has a simple initial encrusted in ‘bling’. Nicole Richie and Courteney Cox are two moms who have been spotted wearing Jennifer Meyer’s pieces with their girls initial. You can order any letter of the alphabet here for $1500.

Vivenne Tam HP Clutch
Yeah, this laptop isn’t referred to as a ‘computer’ but a ‘clutch’. Designed by fashion maven Vivienne Tam, HP Mini 1000 laptop features a peony print from Tam’s Spring 2009 Fashion Show. It weighs 2.5 pounds, is 1” thick and is ideal for simple tasks like emailing, Iming and surfing the web. You can pick one of the computer clutches from Neiman Marcus here for $699.99.

Handbag Subscription
If the mom in your life is over lugging around a diaper bag and wants to carry around a real adult purposed purse and they have a hardcore bag fetish…have them Bag, Borrow or Steal. The popular website Avelle features a handbag subscription service with per month subscriptions ranging from $40 to $400 per month. If you want to really spurge, you can do the $400 a month and have them obtain access to such coveting carryalls like the Vintage Hermes Kelly Crocodile handbag which retails for $20,000, yes $20,000. You can check out their selection and levels here.

5 Fab Mother's Day Gifts For Under $25

SunnyChanel — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:24:00 GMT

Mom deserves the best, but sometimes those who do the Mother’s Day Gift buying don’t have the disposable income to go all out. In this economy there are surely countless people who have limited funds in their present coffers. They need bang for their buck. Check out this list of five fab gifts for Mom all under $25.

Erickson Beamon Earrings From Target (above)
Usually you’d have to pay over $500 for a pair of Erickson Beamon earrings, but thanks to Target’s exclusive designer lines, you can get snag a high end look for way way less. These gold hued rose earrings have delicate dangles that are so stylish you’d never think they were sold for just $19.99. You can check them out here.

Mommy Lotto
They had me at "Quiet Time." The Mommy Lotto lottery ticket set by Chronicle Books ensures that mom is always a winner. This booklet include 100 scratch off tickets with the prize being the gift of a date nights, a break from household chores or some precious quiet time. You can pick up this totally priceless gift for Mom for $9.95 here.

Vera Wang - Simply Vera Striped Camisole
Yeah, you’re not going to get a dirty look by giving something Vera Wang. This camisole is a sexy yet tasteful gift for that wife/girlfriend/mom. You can pick one of these up here on sale for $22.40 (regularly $32).

Sephora Brand Color Play Palette
For the mom who likes to play with makeup, this Sephora set includes 36 eyeshadows- 12 lip glosses- 3 blushes- bronzer- 3 applicators to make a gazillion combos. If you get this for the mom in your life, just preface it with that fact that they are already beautiful and that this is just to give their day a little color. This set is a $120 value but you can get it from Amazon here for $22.

Mrs. Fields Cookies
What's a perfect gift? Cookies! And these, mom didn’t have to make herself. Some chick name Mrs. Field’s whipped these up. This 2 pound tin includes 2 dozen ‘nibblers’. You can pick up some here for $19.99.

The Ocutplets Will Be Sitting Pretty

SunnyChanel — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:28:00 GMT

What will the now world famous Suleman octuplets be coming home to? Each one will be getting their own bébéPOD . Footage of the grandfather of the eight babies on the Today Show showed him moving a large quatity of brand new bébéPOD boxes into the families home in Whittier, CA.

The bébéPOD - Baby's First Seat by Prince Lionheart is a great training seat for infant positioning and much needed support. It’ll be a while before the Suleman babies will be able to sit in them, especially since they’re still in the hospital, but when they’re ready, they’ll be sitting pretty. You can pick one up for you kid (or kids) from Amazon for $44.95.

What to Buy the Jolie-Pitt Kids for Christmas

SunnyChanel — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Christmas time must be pretty zany around the Jolie-Pitt household. Not only will they all be making each other hand crafted presents (see Angelina & Brad are Christmas Crafters) but you know there will an ample amount of presents for all six of their kids under the tree. To help in this the busy time, I’ve come up with a list of presents for each of the Jolie-Pitt brood, or for your own little Pax, Maddox or Shiloh.

For Maddox – 7 year old
Military Dress-Up set
Maddox has a fascination with all things to do with war, weapons and battle. This Military Dress-Up set that includes a jacket, pants, flak jacket and helmet would be perfect for those stealth missions in New Orleans, New York City or their villa in the French countryside. And it’s on sale for $7.99 (regularly $24.99) from JC Penney’s here.

For Pax – 5-years old
The Lego Creator Beach Set
He gives the presence of being calm, collected and with some of the down to earth qualities of Daddy Pitt. Following in Brad Pitt’s foot steps, he can build some houses just like his dad does in New Orleans. The Lego Creator Beach House set includes the blocks to create a house, apartment building or café. You can pick up one from Amazon here for $138.95. It is for ages 8-12 but Dad has experience helping build so he can lend a hand.

Zahara – 3 years old
Juicy Couture Purse
Zahara is quite the little lady. She has the demeanor of a world weary sophisticate. We’ve seen her out and about with her own little mini purses, once even with one that matched moms. A good gift for this gal on the go would be Juicy Go Go Girl Velour and Rhinestone kid sizes Tote. It’s chic but still a wee bit silly and perfect for this little jet setter. $125 from Saks.

Shiloh – 2
Peter Pan Book
According to papa Brad Pitt, Shiloh will only response to be called Jonathan or Michael, the names of the two brothers from the classic Peter Pan. A perfect gift for this kid who loves to visit Neverland would be this Peter Pan pop up book from Simon and Schuster. And really, who doesn’t love a pop up book? $20.99 from Barnes and Noble

Twins: Viviene and Knox
Thing 1 Thing 2 Set
There ought to be a rule that every twin should have some sort of Dr. Suess Thing 1 and Thing 2 branded something or other. Here Viviene and Know can totally Thing it up. This set comes with a bodysuits, footed sleepers, bibs and Thing 1 and Thing 2 plush toys. The hard part will be trying to figure out who’s Thing 1 and who’s Thing 2. $79.99 here.

5 Gifts Perfect for Suri Cruise (or Your Own 'Lil Fashionista)

SunnyChanel — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:30:00 GMT

What do you get the girl who has everything? More of the same! Suri Cruise has a dress collection that is the envy of (almost) all, a menagerie of plush dolls that rivals any toy store’s, and don’t even get me started on the shoes. So what do you get Suri Cruise, or the Suri like girl in your life, for the holidays? Here are five options for a Suri-ish gift for any and all.

The Metallic Shoe –
Suri loves a shiny shoe and she has a penchant for those in a gold or silver hue. Here is a pair of Mirror Silver Metallic by Petit. The shoes have a scalloped trim and sweet bow details. You can pick up a pair for your own kid’s own fancy feet from Zappos and they’re on sale for $96 (they were $120).

Frederick Bear and His Suitcase by Steiff
London, Paris, Berlin…yeah little Suri gets around. She has more stamps in her passport than most adults. Get her a stuffed animal that can relate to her jet setting lifestyle. Frederick Bear and His Suitcase by Steiff is an exclusive to Fao Schwarz and it’s on sale! It was $35 and is now available for $26.25 here.

Eloise: The Ultimate Edition
Because it’s probably so close to reality it’s scary. For any uptown toddler, the dawling Eloise is the go-to-gal for bedtime stories. This collection of Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight’s – Eloise: The Ultimate Edition – includes the original Eloise, Eloise in Moscow, Eloise in Paris and Eloise at Christmastime. You can get this hardcover book on sale at Amazon for $26.39 (regularly $39.99).

Tea Set by Pottery Barn Kids
You know little Suri loves a Tea Party. She undoubtedly includes her ever-growing slew of stuffed animals and dolls in the afternoon tradition. This lovely pink Tea Set by Pottery Barn Kids is painted metal and includes a teapot, creamer, sugar dish, four saucers, four cups, and four cute little spoons. The set comes in a picnic-basket box which can be personalized with Suri’s name (or your own daughter’s name if you’d like. You can get the set here for $69.

Burberry Bubble Hem Dress
With the dress, you run the risk of getting her something she already has. Suri has a healthy amount of Burberry hanging in her closet already. But the classic style of this dress is just so Suri. The Toddler Burberry Bubble Hem Dress is a cotton white, red and check-print dress that is perfect for any special occasion or in Suri’s world, as an every day dress here for $215. And make sure to include a gift receipt since she may already have it.

5 Gifts for Your Little Princess

SunnyChanel — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:23:00 GMT

There are some facts that you just can’t deny. Girls like princesses. Well, most of them. If you find yourself with a tiara encrusted toddler or little girl, procuring presents that don’t have “I’m a Princess!” exclaimed loudly on it or that have one of the various Disney royals such as the iconic Cinderella, Belle or Ariel branded on them can be quite the challenge. Here are five presents perfect for the princess in your life that doesn’t scream mass commercialism or have an overtly “I’m a total diva” tone.

Topsy -Turvy Priness Doll (above)
It’s two, two dolls in one! Yeah, this ain’t no infomercial worthy schlocky piece of kid-dom. This is a totally classic doll that gives your child the choice between two different princess characters, the Day Princess and the Night Princess. $38 here.

Melissa & Doug 24-Piece Magnetic Princess Elise Dress Up Set
For those who like to play dress up, in a small scale, the Melissa and Doug 24-Piece Magnetic Princess set includes a colorful array of magnetic outfits and accessories to use create all sorts of looks for this wood based princess. $8.75 here.

Royal Puppet Theater
Every princess needs her own kingdom. This castle puppet theater includes a cast of puppet characters such as the King (a lion), the Queen (a elephant), a Wizard (a unicorn), a Princess (a pig), a Prince (a bear), and a court jester (a monkey). The cardboard theater includes velvet curtains and folds flat for easy storage. $69 here.

Wooden Foldable Princess Castle
Every little princess needs a castle. This wooden foldable castle by toy superstar Melissa and Doug has hand-painted details and includes “two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge” yeah, you can’t disappoint a kid with a flying buttress. And best of all, Amazon has it on sale right now for $57.67 (regularly $99.99).

Princess Toddler Bed
Every princess needs her beauty rest. The Princess Toddler Bed is a perfect (and pretty) transition from crib to big girl bed. The pink bed is detailed with gold flourishes and has gold crown finals on each of it’s four posters. You can get your bed fit for any and all toddler princesses here for $198.

5 Perfect Presents for Bronx Mowgli Wentz

SunnyChanel — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:42:00 GMT

On November 20th, Pete Wentz of the pop-punk band Fall Out Boy and pop star Ashlee Simpson welcomed their brand new baby boy. The name? Bronx Mowgli Wentz. As you ponder the name choice, you may also be wondering what kind of coming home present should welcome little Bronxy home? Well here are five tips for the family, friends and/or fans of the couple.

BMW Toy Car
To honor baby Bronx’s initials, which are BMW, this Cabrio EL Toy Car BMW 3351 which is a replica of the real thing. Yeah, he won’t be able to drive it till he’s three but hey, it’s something he’ll grow into. $650

Disney The Jungle Book 12” Baloo and 8” Mowgli Plush Doll Set
Yeah, we know that Baby Bronx will probably have a nursery full of Jungle Book dolls, but the more the merrier right? It’s Baloo and who doesn’t love Baloo? $18.99 here.

Map of Manhattan and Bronx, New York
A perfect wall hanging for the nursery, so Bronx can know how to get around himself. $19.99 from All Posters

Bronx Infant Bodysuit
Yes, this may celebrate the Godfather more than The Jungle Book but still it will tell the world who he is. $16.99 here.

Boogie Down Bronx
Since both parents are in the music biz, you know there’s gonna be some loud and raucous tunes blasting in that crib. For dinner and dancing, this Boogie Down Bronx bib is more a command than simply a food catcher. $11.99 here.

5 Gifts for the Angelina Jolie- Brad Pitt Twins

SunnyChanel — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Wondering what to get Brad and Angelina a welcome gift for their new twins? Not that 10 million dollars (the amount reportedly being paid for the photos of the new babes) wouldn’t buy a whole bunch of onesies. Everyone loves a free gift!
Here are five cool twin gifts to get the new celebrity spawn.

The “tw” and “in” Twin shirt set.
So the world will know they’re a set. Just make sure they always stand in the right position cos “in tw” doesn’t make much sense now does it? ($36.99 here)

Bosom Baby Nursing Pillow
This oversized nursing pillow by Luna Lullaby is big enough to do some double duty while breastfeeding. Much larger (and softer) then the My Breast Friend or Boppy, this will surely keep the twins well fed. $64.95 here.

The Graco Pack ‘n Play Portable Playard with Twin Bassinet
With the amount of gallivanting that the Jolie-Pitt crew does, having the convenience of a Pack N Play like this one is key on keep the babies confined and comfy. From Amazon for $175.75

Macclarin Twin Triumph Stroller
I love Macclarin stollers. They’re light weight, easy to open and close and really sturdy. I like it so much I’m betting Brad Pitt will too. In a “Coffee Bown” this side by side stroller is practical and also, important for this family, stylish. $244.99 from Amazon.com

The Maximom Twin and Triplet Baby Carrier.
Now Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon can both be carried snuggly against Angelina’s bosom at the same time (or Brad’s for that matter) with the twin carrier by Maximom. The carriers can be detached and will transform into two separate carriers, just in case your already aching back can’t take two bundles of joy anymore. $99.95 here.

The Baby Bunch: Flowers That Will Not Wilt

chrisjordan — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:03:00 GMT

This beautiful bouquet of baby clothing makes a stunning gift. A unique presentation that is sure to be a hit.

Pictured above is the large yellow bunch which sells for $69.95.