Holiday Gift Ideas

Naughty or Nice

The title says it all!!  Santa’s checking his list and depending on which you’ve been (or both!!), there’s something here for you!  Vie Luxe candles, named after exotic locales like St. Moritz and Buenos Aires,  can transform any space into a romantic setting.   The Valentino sexy secretary heels are perfect for playing out your boardroom fantasies.   Prefer to play it a little more straight-laced?  Get the Burberry mod coat for a 60s ladylike shape.  Then wear the Undrest lingerie underneath for the big reveal!!  You get the picture, now all you need is mistletoe :)

Baby It's Cold Outside

Third up in our Holiday Gift Guides – Baby It’s Cold Outside -

These are all the yummy, cozy pieces you need to face winter.  From furs by MGSM and Iro and lace up boots from Raparo to soft knits from Inhabit and Soyer, you’ll find everything you need to stay warm in style!

Piper-Heidsieck bottle by Jean Paul Gaultier

Got a little extra to spend for the holidays?  We know what we want… the Black Cancan  -  the Jean Paul Gaultier Piper-Heidsieck bottle of vintage 2000 champagne….dressed in black lurex and fishnet with black Swarovski crystals, and 2 Schott Zwiesel crystal flutes in a red & black velvet case.  Only 60 have been made so you should hurry.  We’ll love you longest time :)

// via WWD.com

Santa's Got It In The Bag

Next up on Curve’s Holiday Gift Guide:  Santa’s Got It In The Bag!

It’s the one thing a girl can’t live without, and we’ve got great ones to choose from!  From the perennial favorite Alexander Wang Rocco Bag and the Valentino iPad case to the collector-worthy McQueen Ostrich Print Clutch and everything in between,  Curve’s got bags for every girl on your gift list!  Click the image to shop away!

Gifts That Keep On Giving

Curve’s holiday guides have something for everyone and every budget this season!  First up?  The gifts that keep on giving.

Gracelettes:  these adorable and delicate bracelets with a tiny diamonette have been seen on the wrists of many (including mine!), and proceeds from sales of the Gracelettes go to help the homeless.

Modelinia Best Friends Forever Bracelet:  the nOir Jewelry limited-edition bracelets come in different color combinations with a flag charm symbolizing some of the world’s most adored models’ home countries.  Plus, Curve will send proceeds from the sales of the bracelets (and 100% of all Somalia bracelet sales) to Save The Children.

Falling Whistles:  longtime Curve partners Falling Whistles are still fighting for peace in Congo, and every little bit helps!!  Buy a whistle for a loved one and help spread the word!

next up – Santa’s Got It In The Bag!!!!  Awesome bags and clutches that will guarantee big smiles on Sunday morning !!

Last night I got take take part in an event with some of my friends that is very near to my heart – [click to continue…]

This holiday season, support an amazing cause while being chic at the same time!   [click to continue…]

Here’s a little  treat from C U R V E to kick off your holiday shopping!  For one day only, show this invite at any Curve location and enjoy savings on any purchase $250 or more – the more you spend, the more you save!  It’s a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for that special someone – even if that someone is you! :)

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and see you Friday!

*excludes fine jewelry

Our dear friend Margherita Missoni, the president of the Italian chapter of OrphanAid,  has designed a super cute red & pink capsule collection for YOOX with the trademark Missoni zigzag, and sales from each piece go to benefit OrphanAid Africa, a charity that helps fight childhood disease, poverty, and hunger. [click to continue…]

New @ Curve: MAD et LEN

June 15, 2011

MAD et LEN Infused Lava Rock Potpourri

Gift Alert!!!  We just received a new home fragrance line called MAD et LEN (pronounced like “madeleine“) from the South of France that is absolutely divine!   Nevena discovered this line on her European travels and has been raving about it ever since….All their items are manufactured with artisan qualities, containing only natural ingredients  – making each piece unique, even down to the handmade packaging.  My favorite?  The potpourri – actual chunks of lava infused with essential oils in an brushed metal tin.  The packaging is so masculine and chic, and the heady Black Afghan fragrance beautifully fills a room to the brim.  We also have their amazing candles and eau de parfums available at Curve Los Angeles, but the potpourri is available online and makes a great Father’s Day gift****

Shop Chain Reaction on www.shopcurve.com

A former medical student who’s since found her true calling, Cornelia Webb’s 1920s inspired body armor takes any outfit to the next level.  Her wearable jewelry pieces are all made from beautifully draped and layered chains, and are the perfect addition to an evening gown or a t shirt and jeans to make the look truly unique.  Our favorites?  The draped bolero and the draped leg*

Shop 70s Revival on shopcurve.com

Here at Curve, the 70s flashback is all the rage!!  That’s because Nevena’s Genetic Visionaries collection, in stores nationwide, is a throwback to the sexy, carefree, denim-on-denim look.  Dark skinny jeans are giving way to a higher rise and a wider leg in blues that rival the clearest of California skies.  Complete the look with animal and nature inspired jewelry and belts from Alkemie, or dreamcatchers made modern with sterling silver and crystals from Erickson Beamon and Handle Only With Love.   The shape and café au lait hue of the McQueen Faithful Satchel mirrors the inspiration perfectly.  Already a strong emerging trend for Spring 2011, you can’t go wrong with a 70s revival-inspired gift for the true fashionista.

#1 - Be A Soldier For Peace

This gift idea is inspired by our partnership with Falling Whistles, a non-profit organization that seeks to help children affected by the civil war in the Congo.  The whistles, now in copper and brass,  make stylish gifts and all the proceeds go to help the children so they’re a great way to spread this most important message, ESPECIALLY during the holidays.  Pair yours with a utilitarian chic look – the Burberry military jacket with shearling, the super soft Acquaverde Guerilla gabardine blouse, and the rugged chic IRO Thimoty boots.  Top it off with the Not Rational Pucca military bag, and you’re giving utility with style this holiday.