Slinky gifts for Year of Snake
By Patsy Yang |
January 27, 2013, Sunday
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FINDING an irresistible gift for your loved one for Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day is your mission for next month. February 10 marks the beginning of the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the enigmatic, graceful water snake. So start the new year with gifts full of meaning and symbolism, such as serpent-inspired accessories. Patsy Yang draws up a wish list.
1. Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes
Hot red or pink Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes have razor-sharp stiletto heels and spiked studs. Adds a rock chick edge to every outfit.
2. Angel tote from Attos
The new "Angel'' leather tote from Attos is a city-girl essential. Available in a wide range of colors, the leather/suede tote can be customized with your initials or other details.
3. Shaoo Shadow accessories
Funky, impeccable and sexy, leather and fur accessories from Shaoo Shadow are ideal gifts for those who value femininity with an edge; wearable every day without looking ordinary.
4. Bulgari Serpenti jewelry
An item from world-renowned jewelry brand Bulgari's Serpenti range makes the perfect gift to welcome the arrival of the Chinese lunar Year of the Snake. The Serpenti pink gold one-coil bracelet with rubellite head and pave-set diamond scales (8.40 CT) is sheer luxury.
5. Neuhaus Precious chocolate
A refined chocolate gift is a classic - never out of fashion for Valentine's Day. The Precious collection from Belgium chocolatier Neuhaus features pralines that look like unique little gems.
6. Diane Von Furstenberg by H. Stern jewelry
The Brazilian jeweler, which recently opened its first shop on the Chinese mainland at the Shanghai Takashimaya Department Store, has collaborated with Diane Von Furstenberg. The Love Knot features 18k yellow gold earrings with a "love knot" - symbolizing everlasting love.
7. MAC the Year of the Snake cosmetics
The Year of the Snake is awaiting us … and the snake sign is associated with all things smart, mysterious, alluring, sensuous, luxurious and stylish. The snake-inspired collection from MAC Cosmetics is defined by a palette of vibrant shades and shimmering finishes.
8. Louis Vuitton Cruise sunglasses
Sunglasses from the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2013 collection feature colored mirror lenses - pink, brown, or blue - with matching metal arms, in an update on the classic aviator style.
9. Lancome La Vie Est Belle perfume
Lancome's newly launched perfume La Vie Est Belle contains almost 50 percent natural ingredients - a proportion rarely attempted in perfumery these days.
10. Roberto Botticelli footwear
Exotic footwear with bright and bold designs dominate this spring/summer men's collection from Roberto Botticelli. Materials include crocodile, python, ostrich and calf leather.
11. Bally Verbier Vivoli bag
An elegant, practical tote bag expresses the meticulous simplicity of chic, casual style.
12. Bulgari Diagono Ceramic watches
In its masculine version, the iconic Bulgari Diagono Ceramic features a steel or 18-carat satin-finished pink gold case measuring 42mm in diameter. The 37mm variation for women is adorned with a steel or satin-finish 18-carat pink gold case, topped with a white ceramic bezel.
13. Alfred Dunhill laser projector keyboard
This sleek product, with mouse, keyboard and multi-touch capability, is an ideal gift for a traveler. A laser image of the keyboard projects onto any hard surface for a seamless typing experience, connecting to any Bluetooth device.
1. Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes
Hot red or pink Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes have razor-sharp stiletto heels and spiked studs. Adds a rock chick edge to every outfit.
2. Angel tote from Attos
The new "Angel'' leather tote from Attos is a city-girl essential. Available in a wide range of colors, the leather/suede tote can be customized with your initials or other details.
3. Shaoo Shadow accessories
Funky, impeccable and sexy, leather and fur accessories from Shaoo Shadow are ideal gifts for those who value femininity with an edge; wearable every day without looking ordinary.
4. Bulgari Serpenti jewelry
An item from world-renowned jewelry brand Bulgari's Serpenti range makes the perfect gift to welcome the arrival of the Chinese lunar Year of the Snake. The Serpenti pink gold one-coil bracelet with rubellite head and pave-set diamond scales (8.40 CT) is sheer luxury.
5. Neuhaus Precious chocolate
A refined chocolate gift is a classic - never out of fashion for Valentine's Day. The Precious collection from Belgium chocolatier Neuhaus features pralines that look like unique little gems.
6. Diane Von Furstenberg by H. Stern jewelry
The Brazilian jeweler, which recently opened its first shop on the Chinese mainland at the Shanghai Takashimaya Department Store, has collaborated with Diane Von Furstenberg. The Love Knot features 18k yellow gold earrings with a "love knot" - symbolizing everlasting love.
7. MAC the Year of the Snake cosmetics
The Year of the Snake is awaiting us … and the snake sign is associated with all things smart, mysterious, alluring, sensuous, luxurious and stylish. The snake-inspired collection from MAC Cosmetics is defined by a palette of vibrant shades and shimmering finishes.
8. Louis Vuitton Cruise sunglasses
Sunglasses from the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2013 collection feature colored mirror lenses - pink, brown, or blue - with matching metal arms, in an update on the classic aviator style.
9. Lancome La Vie Est Belle perfume
Lancome's newly launched perfume La Vie Est Belle contains almost 50 percent natural ingredients - a proportion rarely attempted in perfumery these days.
10. Roberto Botticelli footwear
Exotic footwear with bright and bold designs dominate this spring/summer men's collection from Roberto Botticelli. Materials include crocodile, python, ostrich and calf leather.
11. Bally Verbier Vivoli bag
An elegant, practical tote bag expresses the meticulous simplicity of chic, casual style.
12. Bulgari Diagono Ceramic watches
In its masculine version, the iconic Bulgari Diagono Ceramic features a steel or 18-carat satin-finished pink gold case measuring 42mm in diameter. The 37mm variation for women is adorned with a steel or satin-finish 18-carat pink gold case, topped with a white ceramic bezel.
13. Alfred Dunhill laser projector keyboard
This sleek product, with mouse, keyboard and multi-touch capability, is an ideal gift for a traveler. A laser image of the keyboard projects onto any hard surface for a seamless typing experience, connecting to any Bluetooth device.
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