Look to the stars for Hollywood's hot gift ideas

By Bobbie Thomas (Today)
Updated: 2006-12-22 16:35

If your lady is longing for the latest must-have, you'll want to consider putting Hollywood's hottest jacket under her tree. Cameron Diaz, Kiera Knightley, Rachel Bilson and Angelina Jolie are all flipping for the leather look from Mike & Chris. From the cropped bolero to the chic, fitted zip-up, these edgy A-list essentials are the perfect year-round jackets. $150-1,020, activeendeavers.com

Pretty little things
From makeup books to most-wanted wallets, she'll love these little luxuries.

Stars like Sarah Jessica Parker go to make-up maven Laura Mercier for a special glow. Give your glamour girl the gift of Laura's expert color combinations with this holiday-edition power palate. The sleek three-book package packs a punch of color. $120, saksfifthavenue.com

Indulge the jetsetter in your life with the ultimate beauty box. Sienna Miller and Kate Moss can¡¯t leave home without the eco-chic Elemis Luxury Dream Traveler. The case contains cashmere socks, a faux fur neck pillow and an array of mini Elemis products that she can use to pamper herself on the plane. $648, timetospa.com

And for your designer diva, good things do come in small packages. Why not pick out a wallet, keychain or coin purse from your fashionista¡¯s favorite brand? Stars like Jamie Lynn Sigler and Scarlett Johansson love to surf eLuxury.com for fashionable finds from designers like Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Louis Vuitton.

Star scents
Love is in the air. Whether your special someone wants the hot, new fragrance or a fresh favorite that is hard to find, these perfumes are destined to please.

Black Orchid, the new exotic fragrance from iconic ex-Gucci designer Tom Ford, is sure to be a hit with stars like Demi Moore, and anyone else wanting to spice up their life. $90, neimanmarcus.com

And here¡¯s a fresh idea, literally. At Le Labo, you can pick out a perfume for your loved one and have it personalized with the name of your choice. Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola love to sniff around at the New York City perfumery, where the scent you select is made for you on the spot. $45-180, lelabofragrances.com

Hollywood hostess
Whether you're shopping for the hostess with the mostest or your know-it-all neighbor, these gifts are good for everyone on your list.

Here¡¯s a bright idea! Why not light up someone's life with a hand-painted glass fragrance lamp or tea light. Celebs such as Fran Dresher and Virginia Madsen adore artist-signed home accents from Ne¡¯Qwa Art. Their decorative ornaments have also been a hit with Hollywood for years. $35-55, distinctiveassets.com

Ray Romano, Jeremy Piven and Kyra Sedgwick can wow any wine lover with the Ultimate Wine Glass. The unique dimpled design is meant to maximize the flavor of your vino and impress even the biggest wine buffs. $40, tasteofpurple.com

Bundle of joy
The celebrity baby boom has stirred up an entirely new niche of must-have items. These gifts will have both Tinseltown's tots and their proud parents bursting with glee.

Tinseltown's tiniest tykes may start spewing rhymes about fashion rather than repeating fairytales these days! Star moms like Courtney Cox Arquette scooped up ¡°This Little Piggy Went to Prada: Nursery Rhymes for the Blahnik Brigade,¡± which is full of silly style poems reminiscent of traditional non-fashion rhymes ($19.95, shopintuition.com). Meanwhile, Brooke Shields created custom ¡°My Very Own Fairytale¡± baby books for her daughters, which she personalized with their names, birth dates and a special dedication ($34.95, jenklairkids.com). Both books make a perfect present for the fashionista-in-training.

Make feeding time fancy for someone's new arrival. When Hollywood's famous babies get hungry, star parents like Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise let them sip from a Baby Dior designer bottle. The blue, pink or silver logo-printed barrels are a status symbol worthy of a star (even a mini one). $40.00, eluxury.com


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