Tis the Season to be Noticed!

Contributed by Gabriel Wood
We have finally made it. We have reached the end of the year and the start of another journey, a start of new unkempt resolutions, the start of post Christmas diets and unsustainable training regimes. As we speak, offices, clubs, businesses, friends and families are all in season’s preparations. Whether its an intimate Christmas party or a celebration club night, everyone is gearing up for a happy ending to 2007.

Do not under any circumstance allow your dress code to be beaten this year by Ben Landish from the third floor. Chin up, stand out and be the life of the party with this intriguingly eye-catching outfit. I have decided to pinch elements of Mr. Claus’s season’s colour scheme, furthermore introducing a little flare and flamboyance to the equation.

Lets start with this luxurious Bengal Reverse shirt by Savile Row. This Black and white contrast shirt is amazing and intrinsic. The white collar speaks volumes of style with masculine detail and guess what, its crease resistant, so wear in or out as many times as your heart or event desires.

Black Bengal Reverse Shirt
By Savile Row Co £50
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These perfectly tailored black trouser pants are unmatched in quality and sophistication. Versace has truly hit the nail on the head by combining the style of a tuxedo with the fit of a perfect pair of jeans.

Black Gianni Versace pants
Available from Raffaello-network £226
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Cashmere fibres are obtained from the cashmere goat, which resides in parts of Asia. This type of wool is considered luxurious mainly because of its softness and fibre dimensions. Not all garments claiming to be made of cashmere are 100% genuine, but Savile Row prides themselves on their unique Mongolian gauge cashmere used in this beautiful V-neck Berry jumper.

Berry Cashmere V-Neck Knitwear
Savile Row £180
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Since this is a festive season, I tried to shy away from the usual black dinner jacket, which for this look would not be dynamic enough. After a session of persistence, I managed to find a blazer that would compliment Versace’s tuxedo style pants. This iron grey Garvey blazer is what one would call a "symphony"; beautiful from start to finish. It is elegant and lined with purple satin with streaming tuxedo details. This blazer is worth its weight in gold and a must have even after the season ends.

Marciano Garvey Blazer
Guess $198
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Putting into consideration the amount of drunken dancing one will have to facilitate this holiday, I’ve opted for a super smart pair of suede loafers from Tod’s. Celebrities such as Jack Nicholson and the late Princess Diana have worn shoes from this Italian brand, thus making quality unmentionably elite.

Tod’s brown fringed with buckle loather
Raffaello network £197
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Alas, we reach the final touch and my favourite accessory; the handkerchief. Since I have not included a tie, it is important to keep an equilibrium going. Just encase you happen to find yourself forgetting where your mouth is when gulping down that new-year eve champagne, I suggest the use of a darker toned handkerchief and in this case, silk burgundy.
Burgundy Silk Handkerchief
Tie Warehouse £7.99

“Christmas is a time for love and fun, a time to reshape souls and roots and skies, a time to give your heart to everyone.” -Nicholas Gordon

Mimi's Haute-Mas Gift Guide

The Beauty Queen BOBBI BROWN FANTASY TRUNK

The beauty queen will love this decedent trunk filled with the finest makeup by Miss Bobbi Brown. My sister got me hooked on Bobbi Brown and now I cannot live without BB makeup. The makeup is so smooth and goes on flawlessly. This is the ultimate fantasy gift for any beauty queen. $2000.00 http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/

The Diva

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN PUMPS

The Diva loves to make a statement and with heels like these she's bound to not only turn heads but break necks! Mr. L is by far the God of shoes. Think of it as an investment.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/

The Trendsetter

DAISY BY MARC JACOBS

The Trendsetter likes to flaunt the latest and greatest first so why not give her latest in perfumes? I wouldn't normally recommend giving a fragrance as a gift but this scent is just amazing! I usually wear Versace Bright Crystal during the summer so Daisy is a great transition scent for Fall/Winter. I spray it everywhere. Myself, my room my clothes my birds (haha) This perfume is so soft yet bold and I've received so many compliments. I definitely started a trend because now all my gal pals are running to Sephora to get their hands on this dainty bottle. $65.00 http://www.sephora.com/

The Goddess of Cuteness

HELLO KITTY TOASTER

The goddess of cuteness is the one with lots flair who loves to live in an air of fantasy and pays attention to detail. Give them this toaster and delight their mornings. I'm a huge Hello Kitty fan! So when one of my best guy friends presented me with this super cute novelty piece I was one happy girl. This toaster literally imprints a Hello Kitty face onto every slice of bread! It's such a cute gift to give any goddess of cuteness whether she's five or fifty. http://www.sanrio.com/

The Sex Kitten

COSABELLA THONGS

The sex kitten is sexy yet oh so innocent. Give her this cheeky gift and your bound to get a wink from her. I love love love Cosabella thongs! They are so comfortable and melts right into your skin. They are seamless and oh so perfect under everything from jeans to party dresses! Perfect gift to give one of your best gal friend, not your boss. $17.00 Each http://www.nordstrom.com/

The Shear Genius

T3 Tiny Pink Hair Straightener

The Shear genius is the one with the perfect hair everyday. Give her this gift and you'll give her the world. I have the original T3 hair straightener and it does wonders for my curly kinky head of hair. Now it's even better because not only does it come in pink it's tiny! Perfect for getting at those annoying roots. http://www.sephora.com/

The Natural

ORCHID PLANT

The natural is one with the earth. What more can you give her than life itself? I won't lie. When it comes to green living I'm really not interested. But I do love plants and I think everyone should own a luxurious orchid plant! The Orchid is my favorite flower and I love receiving them. This would make a great gift for mom or yes, your boss. $50.00 http://www.1888orchids.com/

Holiday Gift Guide: Jill's Picks

Celebrate HauteMas with these stylish and maybe even a little trendy designs.

For the Glamorista:

A beautiful mini chandelier medallion.

For the Coffee and Tea Lover:

Stylish coffee mugs, or a tea for one set.

For the Health Nut:

Skinny Bitch in the Kitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnounin http://www.amazon.com/
For the Bookworm:

Casio all-in-one translator and dictionary that can talk back to you.

For the Shopper:

Chic and reusable shopping bags for your groceries or for your cute accessory fix at the mall. http://www.envirosax.com/

For the Luxurious Girl:

An authentic Hermes wallet is a sure fire eye opener.

For the Entertainer:

Present these cute gifts to your stylish hostess.

Graphic giraffe cocktail shaker.

Modern acrylic serving trays.

Men's Gift Guide: Holiday 2007

All he ever wanted was to be left alone, to setup a new life and live without the worry of watching over his shoulder every waking second. The constant irritation of corrupted governmental officials drove dear old Bourne round the bend, so much so that he made it his quest to seek out the perpetrators in revenge.

This is perhaps the best episode of an electrically amazing trilogy. Any action-loving male will be in sheer gratification for months.
The Bourne Ultimatum, http://www.play.com/: £9.99
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Admirably, this is the greatest, all season scent ever created. Fresh, punchy and irresistibly inviting.

Truly a classic fragrance, adored by all, and proudly worn by those with good taste.
Calvin Klein CK1 available at Superdrug £22.95

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Memories cause my emotions to flood through the nerves in my frontal lobe as this album plays in my hi-fi.

With songs like “Layla” and “Tears from heaven,” this remarkable ensemble will create a backdrop of effusive warmness to heat up your winter blues. Eric Clapton is a remarkable artist and a legend. It’s a rare treat to find all his greatest songs on one compilation. This album will make for a pride worthy collectors item.
Complete Eric Clapton 2 Disk Set, http://www.play.com/: £7.99
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At last a photo frame for men. Lets be honest, the framing and putting up of photos is habitually a girls area to which it would have remained until some clever clogs created a digital frame.

This 10.4 Digital Photo Frame comes in white, displays jpg images, plays Mp3’s and videos. Oh. And you also get a free 1 gig memory stick. Makes great gift for gadget patriots.
Pictorea Pro, http://www.udiggit.com/: £109.99

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I vowed not to be sucked into the multi million dollar commodity that is iPod, but after the launch of the new iPod Touch, my views have sharply transformed in to that of endearment. This cool little number is packed with a 16G hard drive and a 3.5-inch screen to play your favourite songs or watch your favourite movies.

It's sleek, stylish and most importantly, sounds great. With 22 hours of continuous play, this high-grade personal audio player makes a fitting gift for any music lover.
16 Gig iPod Touch, available from John Lewis: £269
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They say, “you can’t buy experience”, well they are delightfully wrong. Lets face the facts, not many of us will ever own a super car, but at least driving one is still within our reach. Choose from an Aston Martin or a Lamborghini. Better yet, drive both! The option is yours for the day.

A gift can be used and discarded, but an experience will never be forgotten. Make somebody’s dreams come to life with this activity gift set.
Driving gift http://www.activitygifts.com/ £219
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At first, I thought of this man bag as a little camp, but now its grown on me. The more I look at it, the more I appreciate its coolness and intrinsic qualities, Its key selling points consist of a Brighton peer print, a stripped Mimi Cooper luggage tag, leather trims and handle.

This is a truly cool holdall for a truly cool metro man. Will make a great gift for someone who hates carrying things in their pockets.
Paul Smith Mini Brighton peer holdall, available at Harrods: £249
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We have gone from vinyl to cassette tapes, from cassettes to compact disks and from compact disks to Mp3 players such as iPod’s. Make use of your ipod by giving it a platform to perform at its best. This Fat Man iTube amplifier dock not only looks great but sounds great too. The vacuum tube components will make your digital music sound as warm and as vintage vinyl.

Every inch of this amazing creation screams "MAN." It comes complete with a great pair of black Fat Man bookshelf speakers to make your Christmas party the best on the block.
Fatman iTube Carbon Dock, http://www.bluestreamav.co.uk/: £449.00
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Stay organized whilst looking good this Christmas with this Ted Baker wallet and cuff link set. Tailor made with soft black leather, this wallet is for men that have an eye for detail. The polished silver cuff links compliment the wallet, making this set a desirable must have.

This set was created for men with sophisticated style and makes for an ideal understated gift.
Ted Baker Wallet and cufflink set, available at John Lewis: £40
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The coolest accessory to have at the moment is braces. No not the Ugly Betty, James Bond, Jaws braces, but the ones you wear with trousers or jeans. White braces look good with a white or wear with a trilby hat to give a true rocker look. This will make a great gift for people who don’t do braces.
Smart white braces available from Topman: £12

By our fabulous and intelligent Men's Editor, Gabriel Wood!!!

Mimi Loves...

Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage by Viktor & Rolf, $90.
http://www.piper.viktor-rolf.com/.