Favorite Things For The Holidays

This segment aired on Great Day Houston on December 8, 2008.

As we've scoured the beauty and fashion scene for cool trends and products this season, we've found some things that make great gifts. Lucky audience members got to take some gifts and goodies home. A big thank-you to these generous companies!

Ed Hardy Scarves - Do you love tattoos, but don’t want to make the life time commitment? Here is the perfect solution. Ed Hardy Scarves combine the best of tatto art with fashion-forward design. There are so many ways to wear them - as a dress, wrap, top, headband. ($50 - $150) Lady Elle Boutique in Uptown Park and http://edhardyscarf.com/ Audience members got an Ed Hardy "Love Kills Slowly" bandana. And several lucky audience members got a fashion scarf too!

Jennifer Meyer jewelry has been spotted on Jennifer Aniston, Christina Applegate. The Star Necklace was designed by Jennifer Meyer exclusive for Stand Up To Cancer. All net proceeds will go to cancer research. Choose Silver, Gold, or Diamonds. https://su2c.thegivingbridge.com/necklace.asp
One member of the audience got a pendant made of sterling silver!

Red Envelope is one of my favorite sources for gifts. They do all the work, even wrap it and add a card with a personal message. They have unusual gifts and beautiful jewelry that looks more expensive than it is. Displyed - twin pearl earrings $29, gold and peridot earrings $49, friendship necklace $99. 100% Soy Chalkboard Candle, $24.95. http://www.redenvelope.com/ Audience members each received the candle!

Mommy Tags creates unique, personalized jewelry. Turn your art work or childrens’ doodles into jewelry with doodle tags ($95). This unique jewelry is made from recalimed silver. http://www.mommytags.com/ Use coupon code "Houston" for free shipping and silver polishing cloth when you order online.

The cutest stocking stuffers! Guiltless sugar-free mints plus a mirror for your purse! Each box is personality-personalized. $3, Rice Epicurean & Hot Pink Sugar Boutique. Audience members each got a box of personality mints! www.littlei.com/products/personality/personality_cute/products.html

Here’s another great stocking stuffer from Baxter of California. The unisex lip balm is glossy enough for women and neutral enough for men. Gotta love the Mojito favor! Sloan Hall, $8 Each Audience members got one to take home!

Skinn Wet Lips Super Shine Lipgloss – This lipgloss feels great and is super and it’s made from all natural ingredients. $12.50 available at http://www.skinn.com/ Audience members each took one home!

Here’s a stylish way to carry your lipgloss and cell phone. It’s the

perfect evening bag – it’s small, holds everything you need, and so elegant! $70, Paula Fridkin Designs, http://www.cellkeeper.com/

The Lipstick Case of Lipstick Cases by Judith Leiber. This one is the you saw Brooke Sheilds use on Lipstick Jungle. $495, Judithleiber.com A really luck member of the audience got one for herself!

GiiNii Digital Frames are so

easy to use. Just pop your digital card out of your camera and into the back of the frame and voila, you’re viewing your pictures. Selection of frames from 3.5" – 8" Prices range from $39 - $100
Available at http://www.walmart.com/, http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.walgreens.com/ and http://www.zbezt.com/.

Viva Terra specializes in stylish & eco friendly gifts -
Handbags made from vintage fabrics, necklaces and home accessories made of recycled glass beads, recycled glass stones with inspiring words, tea light holders from semiprescious crystals, and the list goes on! Check them out at http://www.vivaterra.com/

What's Sarah Wearing?

Inc. magenta sheath dress (http://www.macys.com/), Ed Hardy scarf (http://edhardyscarf.com/), Enzo brown suede platform boots (www.macys.com), Hue brown tights (http://www.dillards.com/)