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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Fashion Fundamentals - A Classic Blazer

Daily Dose of Style — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:25:00 GMT

SUMMARY: Who doesn't dream of opening their closet and being greeted by the site of everything organized (rather than crammed in) and filled only with items you love to death & wear just as much. The path to Wardrobe Nirvana is paved with Fashion Foundation pieces: select, trend-proof goodies that can easily be dressed up or down, and will take you almost anywhere in style. This month is devoted to the theme of New Year, New You - with the focus this week on getting back to fashion basics. The key jacket? A CLASSIC BLAZER. In this episode, we also discuss which blazers are worth investing in, and how finding one that is "classic" depends your own particular sense of style.

So far in New Year, New You:
How to Buy - and Tie - a Classic Wrap Dress
The Key Day Bag: the Jackie O Gucci Hobo

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
3-button stretch-wool blazer - J. Crew

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
- classic tweed Chanel jacket & skirt suit
- leather blazers by Forzieri (black) & Chadwicks (brown) - both available at Amazon.com
- an avant garde piece by Yohji Yamamoto, Alexander McQueen or Comme des Garcons

On-camera image credits:
Audrey - 3 blazers: Vanessa Bruno (black); Smythe (navy); Marc by Marc Jacobs "Roxie" (charcoal) - all available at Net-a-Porter.com
Lesley - preppy Brooks Bros.blazer; classic Chanel tweed skirt suit; Chanel jacket with skinny jeans; Phoebe Philo for Celine Spring 2010 runway shots - via style.com; runway shots of Yohji Yamamoto, Alexander McQueen & CDG Spring 2010 - via style.com
Previously on New Year, New You:

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Fashion Fundamentals - a Classic Gucci Hobo (much beloved by Jackie O & Us!)

Daily Dose of Style — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:40:00 GMT

SUMMARY: Who doesn't dream of opening their closet and being greeted by the site of everything organized rather than crammed in there, and filled only with items you love to death & wear just as much. The path to Wardrobe Nirvana is paved with Fashion Foundation pieces: select, trend-proof goodies that can easily be dressed up or down, and will take you almost anywhere in style. This month is devoted to the theme of New Year, New You - with the focus this week on getting back to fashion basics. The key bag? A GUCCI JACKIE O HOBO - EITHER THE CLASSIC "BOUVIER" OR THE "NEW JACKIE". In this episode, we also discuss which bags belong in a fully-stocked handbag wardrobe, and why we're so gaga for the Gucci Jackie O hobo.

Previously on New Year, New You:
How to Buy - and Tie - a Classic Wrap Dress

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Gucci "Bouvier" hobo - NeimanMarcus.com

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Gucci "New Jackie" hobo - BagBorrowOrSteal.com

On-camera image credits:
Lesley - black & brown wrap dresses both Diane von Furstenberg "Julian"; I have nothing to wear; Jackie O with her Gucci "Constance" hobo; Audrey Hepburn with the Louis Vuitton "Speedy"
Audrey - handbag illustration

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Fashion Fundamentals - How to Tie a Wrap Dress

Daily Dose of Style — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:36:00 GMT

SUMMARY: Who doesn't dream of opening the closet, everything organized rather than crammed in, and full of items you love to death & wear just as much. The path to Wardrobe Nirvana is paved with Fashion Foundation pieces: select, trend-proof items that can easily be dressed up or down, and can take you almost anywhere in style. This month is devoted to the theme of New Year, New You - with the focus this week on getting back to fashion basics. The key piece? A WRAP DRESS in black or - depending on what colors best suit you - brown. In this episode, we discuss the why's & wherefore's of the perfect Foundation wrap dress, plus demonstrate just how to tie one!

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
brown Massimo wrap dress - Target.com
boatneck sheath - Chicos
chocolate brown leather blazer - Chadwicks
classic pearl necklace - PearlsOnly.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
classic Julian wrap dress - Diane von Furstenberg

On-camera image credits:
Audrey - line drawing of a wrap dress
Lesley - zen closet; nothing to wear

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 12 - Twelve Drummers Drumming & Rocking Wii

Daily Dose of Style — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:44:00 GMT

On the:

FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a bejeweled "Partridge" in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds
FIFTH DAY: five fabulous Golden Rings
SIXTH DAY: goose foie gras with vino fino
SEVENTH DAY: elegant crystal Swans A-"Swimming"
EIGHTH DAY: Maids went A-Milking & served it up at High Tea
NINTH DAY: 9 Ladies Dancing the Nutcracker
TENTH DAY: 10 Lords A-Leaping from a Plane
ELEVENTH DAY: 11 Pipers Piping & Playing Digital Piano

On this, the 12th Day of Giftmas, my True Love bought me a drum set Plus Wii Guitar Hero Drums (for my inner Rock God). And on that note (so to speak), we wish you a very merry, fabulously Rock & Roll holiday season!

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
affordable drum sets - DrumSet.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Wii Wireless Premium Guitar Hero Drum Set - GameStop.com

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: 12 Drummers Drumming embroidery illustration; Happy 2010 illustration
Lesley: Animal from The Muppets; Learning to play drums - DVD & drum set; Led Zeppelin's drummer John Bonham; Stuart Copeland & drumming for The Police; Blink 182's Travis Barker drumming; Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) drumming; Happy Holidays illustration

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 11 - Eleven Pipers Piping & Playing Piano

Daily Dose of Style — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:45:00 GMT

On the:

FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a bejeweled "Partridge" in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds
FIFTH DAY: five fabulous Golden Rings
SIXTH DAY: goose foie gras with vino fino
SEVENTH DAY: elegant crystal Swans A-"Swimming"
EIGHTH DAY: Maids went A-Milking & served it up at High Tea
NINTH DAY: 9 Ladies Dancing the Nutcracker
TENTH DAY: 10 Lords A-Leaping from a Plane

On this, the 11th Day of Giftmas, my True Love rounded up Pipers to play for me: on a fabulous downloadable CD and a state-of-the-art, limited edition Yamaha Digital Piano in a beautiful Chinese laquer red that was created in honor of Elton John.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Pomp & Pipes by the Dallas Wind Symphony - Amazon.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Elton John Limited Edition Signature Series Red Digital Piano - Yamaha.com

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: 11 Pipers Piping embroidery illustration
Lesley: 11 Pipers Piping illustration (via Dreamstime.com/JeannieMarie); David LaChapelle; cheesy electronic keyboard on X stand

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 10 - Ten Lords A-Leaping from a Plane

Daily Dose of Style — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:17:00 GMT

On the:

FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a bejeweled "Partridge" in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds
FIFTH DAY: five fabulous Golden Rings
SIXTH DAY: goose foie gras with vino fino
SEVENTH DAY: elegant crystal Swans A-"Swimming"
EIGHTH DAY: Maids went A-Milking & served it up at High Tea
NINTH DAY: 9 Ladies Dancing the Nutcracker

On this, the 10th Day of Giftmas, my True Love made me feel like royalty - like a Lord A-Leaping...from a plane! In this episode, we find skydiving experience gifts - one for under $200 (!) and, if you wanna jump with Lords, ie. in the presence of aristocracy, a skydive with King of mountains as company: Mount Everest.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Skydiving Trip Gift - XperienceDays.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Everest Skydiving with Explore Himalaya - XOPrivate.com

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: 10 Lords A-Leaping embroidery illustration
Lesley: 10 Lords A-Leaping illustration (via Dreamstime.com/JeannieMarie); photo of Mount Everest; tandem jump; Nepal side of Everest; skydiving in Nepal; Everest/Himalaya mountain panorama

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 9 - Nine Ladies Dancing the Nutcracker Ballet

Daily Dose of Style — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:42:00 GMT

On the:

FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a bejeweled "Partridge" in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds
FIFTH DAY: five fabulous Golden Rings
SIXTH DAY: goose foie gras with vino fino
SEVENTH DAY: elegant crystal Swans A-"Swimming"
EIGHTH DAY: Maids went A-Milking & served it up at High Tea

On this, the 9th Day of Giftmas, my True Love took me to see more than Nine Ladies Dancing at a fabulous Holiday performance of the Nutcracker Ballet. To keep the magic alive, I also received the gift of membership in the American Ballet Theatre.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
A performance of the Nutcracker Ballet - NutcrackerBallet.net

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
American Ballet Theatre - ABT.org

On-Camera image credits:
Audrey: 9 Ladies Dancing embroidery illustration; 12 Days of Giftmas illustration; Nutcracker poster; ballerinas dancing the Nutcracker; couple dancing the Nutcracker
Lesley: ballerinas in the moonlight (Nutcracker); Canadian protest against Prime Minister Stephen Harper's cuts of arts funding; George Balanchine's Apollo (ABT) by Gene Achiavone; Roy Round shot of Vladimir Malakhov (ABT); single ballerina; Swan Lake photo by Mira (ABT)

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 8 - Eight Maids Went A-Milking & You Serve it Up with Style

Daily Dose of Style — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:42:00 GMT

On the:

FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a bejeweled "Partridge" in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds
FIFTH DAY: five fabulous Golden Rings
SIXTH DAY: goose foie gras with vino fino
SEVENTH DAY: elegant crystal Swans A-"Swimming"

On this, the 8th Day of Giftmas, my True Love sent Eight Maids out A-Milking, and when they returned, they poured it into a gorgeous pitcher and served up a proper High Tea. In this episode, we present two glamorous ways to serve milk: in a handblown glass pitcher, and in a sterling silver creamer that is part of a beautiful antique 7-piece tea service.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
"Ona" glass pitcher - CrateAndBarrel.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Dominick & Haff antique (c.1895) sterling silver tea service - Replacements.com
more about the history of Dominick & Haff

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: 12 Days of Giftmas illustration, 8 Maids A-Milking embroidery illustration; serving milk in style
Lesley: black & white illustration of women having tea; pouring milk into a tea mug; illustration of Proust's famous madeleine; Tea Time by Shui Mei; painting of two women at tea time

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 7 - Seven Crystal Swans "Swimming"

Daily Dose of Style — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:47:00 GMT

On the:

FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a Partridge (at least jewelry by a designer named Partridge) in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds
FIFTH DAY: five fabulous Golden Rings
SIXTH DAY: goose foie gras with vino fino

On this, the 7th Day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me: an elegant crystal swan. One was from Swarovski and resembles a delicate ice sculpture perched on a table, and the other - an extremely limited edition black crystal swan - was handmade by the elite artisans in the Daum studio located in Nancy, France.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Swarovski crystal swan designed by Max Schreck - Crystal-Fox.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Daum limited edition black crystal swan - AddisonCollection.net

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: 12 Days of Giftmas illustration; 7 Swans a Swimming embroidery illustration; single swan swimming closeup; single swan swimming with wings displayed; graffiti of swans symbolizing love; illustration of swans with necks intertwined
Lesley: seven swans loitering on a lake; painting of a black swan; map of France featuring Nancy; Daum artisan techniques demonstrating pate de verre

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 6 - Goose Foie Gras with Vino Fino!

Daily Dose of Style — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT

On the:
FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a Partridge (at least jewelry by a designer named Partridge) in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds
FIFTH DAY: five fabulous Golden Rings

On this, the 6th Day of Giftmas, my True Love tempted me with decadentGoose Foie Gras with Truffles, and some fancy Sauternes to wash it down! In today's episode, we find an affordable - yet still ritzy - truffled goose foie gras, and a Gift Set of wines with which to pair it. Salut!

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Block of fully-cooked Goose Foie Gras with 3% Truffles - GourmetFoodStore.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Foie Gras "Cause Celebre" Wine Gift Set - Petrossian.com

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: 6 Geese a-Laying embroidery illustration
Lesley: bottle of Sauternes with Foie Gras & map of France

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 5 - Five Fabulous Golden Rings

Daily Dose of Style — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:47:00 GMT

On the:
FIRST DAY OF GIFTMAS, my True Love gave to me: a Partridge (at least jewelry by a designer named Partridge) in a Jewelry Tree
SECOND DAY of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
THIRD DAY: three Delicious French Hens
FOURTH DAY: four Artistic Calling Birds

Today's episode is the 5th Day of Giftmas, where my True Love wooed me with a stack of Five Golden Rings. Yes, please! We found ones that were both affordable and lovely with a nature-inspired motif, and should price be no object, a gemstone- & quartz-bedecked finger full of sugar.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Tai's stackable gold ring set - emitations.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks rings - Tiffany.com

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: Five Golden Rings embroidery illustration; accessory-bedecked fashionista illustration by Steven Broadway; illustration of girl in flashy accessories
Lesley: illustration of Five Golden Rings; translucent hard candy lollipops

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 4 - Artistic Birds Calling

Daily Dose of Style — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:07:00 GMT

On the:

First Day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me: a Partridge (at least jewelry by a designer named Partridge) in a Jewelry Tree
Second Day of Giftmas: two Turtle Doves of Love
Third Day: three Delicious French Hens

Today, the Fourth Day of Giftmas, my True Love commissioned for me: a painting of Four Calling Birds. Plus, for a less pricey gift, we also found a "Four Calling Birds" artsy decorative handmade tea towel.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Fourth Day of Christmas decorative tea towel - Thecraftyhome/Etsy.com

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Bird Artists - BirdsBirdsBirds.co.uk
Advice on collecting James Audubon prints & paintings: Audubon.org

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: embroidered illustration of Four Calling Birds; 12 Days of Giftmas illustration; painting of Four Calling Birds by Delilah Smith
Lesley: traditional bird artwork (James Audubon); wood-paneled traditional library/den; glassed-in sunroom/conservatory; artwork from BirdsBirdsBirds.co.uk, clockwise from top left: trio of hens - Sam Harvey; duck - Richard Allen, pheasant in a buttercup meadow - Mike Woodcock, dipper - Mary Want; traditional oil painting of a pheasant - Paul Apps; swan - David Cook; paintings/prints by John Audubon: wikipedia & OldPrintShop.com

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 3 - Delicious French Hens!

Daily Dose of Style — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:24:00 GMT

SUMMARY: On the first day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me, a Partridge (at least jewelry by a designer named Partridge) in a Jewelry Tree. And on Day 2: two Turtle Doves of Love! Today, the third day of Giftmas, my True Love charmed me with Three French Hens, cooked up Julia Child style, plus a glamorous Waterford crystal dinner bell with a French Hen motif to call everyone in for a delicious holiday dinner. Bon Appetit!

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
French Hens crystal dinner bell - Waterford Crystal

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
First Edition, First Printing "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" Vol. 1 & 2 - AbeBooks.com
Julia Child DVDs - ShopPBS.org

on-camera image credits:
AUDREY - 3 French Hens embroidery illustration; Cornish hen dish
LESLEY - "tastes like chicken" illustration; Julia with giant slimy sea creature; Julia with Terrine du Somethingorother

The 12 Days of Giftmas: Day 2 - Turtle Doves of Love!

Daily Dose of Style — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:07:00 GMT

SUMMARY: On the first day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me...not a Partridge in a Pear Tree, but fine jewelry & a jewelry tree! Today is the second day of Giftmas when my True Love will hopefully give to me: Two Turtledoves...of Love! In this episode, we present two holiday gifts inspired by this longtime symbol of loyalty and love: a charming pair of Swarovski crystal turtledoves, and a luxury walking safari in Malawi, Africa to observe turtledoves in their natural environment.

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Swarovski crystal doves: available at Ross Simons

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
About the Trip: 15 Day Luxury Birdwatching Safari in Malawi, Africa
Trip Outfitter: Vintage Destinations
Madonna's charity: Raising Malawi

on-camera image credits:
AUDREY - 2 turtle doves embroidery illustration; pair of turtle doves in the nest; turtle dove line sketch; 12 Days of Giftmas illustration
LESLEY - turtle dove on a branch; map of Africa with Malawi highlighted; close-up on map of Malawi; Madonna with David & Mercy; Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda at the Natural History Museum in NYC via Getty Images; live birds & Dusky Turtle Doves

The 12 Days of GIFTmas: Day 1 - Partridges, Pears & (Jewelry) Trees

Daily Dose of Style — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:44:00 GMT

SUMMARY: On the first day of Giftmas, I wish my True Love gave to me...not a partridge in a pear tree, that's for sure. Instead, we recommend gifts inspired by the beloved bird: some fabulous jewelry by a high-end designer with the last name of Partridge, plus a stylish jewelry (rather than pear) tree on which to hang your baubles.

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com):
Jewelry Tree: Wrapables Partridge Birds Jewelry Tree

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com):
Jewelry: Solange Azagury-Partridge
Jelly Belly in "Juicy Pear"

On-camera image credits:
Audrey: 12 Days of Giftmas illustration; 12 Days of Christmas red holiday card; partridge in pear tree illustration via dreamstime.com
Lesley: partridge in pear tree illustration via dreamstime.com

HOLIDAY GIFTS: Give Them a Fabulous Experience!

Daily Dose of Style — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:35:00 GMT

SUMMARY: This week is HOLIDAY GIFT WEEK where we show you an affordable option and one where price is no object. So far, we've splurged on dazzling diamonds, custom couture, pampering, and some travel. Today's Gift-With-Style: a fun Experience! If s/he loves NYC & loves to shop, have we got a fun Downtown NYC Shopping Tour for you. For something more spendy, this billionaire's private island retreat in the Caribbean is get-away-from-it-all that's done luxuriously!

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com) - THE I-CAN-DO-THAT PICK:
Chic Inspiration NYC Shopping Tours
(on-camera image credits: experience gifts; NYC at night; woman with shopping bags)

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com) - THE PRICE-NO-OBJECT PICK:
Richard Branson's Necker Island Retreat
(on-camera image credits of Richard Branson: next to Virgin plane; in a spacesuit; with tophat on; in a convertible; on a dirtbike)

HOLIDAY GIFTS: A Unique Experience!

Daily Dose of Style — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:56:00 GMT

SUMMARY: This week is HOLIDAY GIFT WEEK where we show you an affordable option, and one where price is no object. So far, we've splurged on something beauty-ful, given the gift of custom couture, and dazzled her with diamonds. TODAY'S GIFT: AN EXPERIENCE! Spoil her (or him) affordably - yet still wonderfully - with a getaway in the scenic Berkshires, or, for a price-no-object splurge, splash out on an exotic trip organized by luxury travel outfitter, Abercrombie & Kent.

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com) - THE I-CAN-DO-THAT PICK:
Cranwell Berkshires Resort, Spa & Golf Club
(on-camera image credits: walking in the woods; meditating at sunset)

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com) - THE PRICE-NO-OBJECT PICK:
Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Travel
(on-camera image credits: illustration of the world; swimming with sharks; bungee jumping in New Zealand; extreme skiing; juggling fire; giraffes at the Sydney Zoo; tribesmen; schoolboys in Bhutan; Bhutan mountainside; map of Darjeeling; view of Darjeeling)

HOLIDAY GIFTS: Pamper Her with Something Beauty-ful!

Daily Dose of Style — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:22:00 GMT

SUMMARY: This week is HOLIDAY GIFT WEEK where we show you an affordable option and one where price is no object. We've already spoiled her with custom couture and gorgeous glamorous diamonds. Today's gift: Beauty! Pamper her (or him) affordably - yet still wonderfully - with one of Sephora's Favorite Gift Boxes, or, for a price-no-object splurge, splash out on some custom-made fragrance from Paris!

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com) - THE I-CAN-DO-THAT PICK:
Sephora Favorites Box Sets
(on-camera image credits: getting pampered illustration - source; woman applying lipstick illustration - source)

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com) - THE PRICE-NO-OBJECT PICK:
Maison Francis Kurkdjian custom-made fragrance
(on-camera image credits: perfume illustration - source; woman spritzing on perfume - source)

HOLIDAY GIFTS: Custom Couture For Your Fave Fashionista

Daily Dose of Style — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:09:00 GMT

SUMMARY: This week is HOLIDAY GIFT WEEK; we've unearthed fabulous gifts for your fave people, and every day, we'll show you an affordable option and one where price is no object. Yesterday's gift: dazzling diamonds! Today's gift: Custom Fashion! Give the lovely fashionista on your list the once-in-a-lifetime experience of getting a gown or dress custom-made just for her!

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

LESLEY (Fashiontribes.com) - THE PRICE-NO-OBJECT PICK:
NYC-based couturier Gilles Montezin
(on-camera image credits: fashion fitting - source; Christian Lacroix dresses - source; Lacroix Haute Couture runway shots all via style.com; floral coat & sheath dress - Gilles Montezin)

AUDREY (Momgenerations.com) - THE I-CAN-DO-THAT PICK:
For Bridal & Pret-a-Porter: Vera Wang
(on-camera image credits: black sheath dress & first wedding dress - Gilles Montezin)