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12.18.06

HOLIDAY ISLAND PARADISE



If you've got some last-minute holiday shopping to do, a hot tip. Laura Davis and Stephanie Rosanelli, two fashion and retail experts at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, came up with a top ten list of gift ideas.

The duo scoured the country for what’s chic in holiday gifts available at Fashion Island. Here’s a sampling of their finds.

Davis and Rosanelli say sparkling gifts reign this year, whether it’s steel and diamond white gold bracelet at Charriol, Stuart Weitman’s evening sandals adorned with Swarovski crystals at Garys Per Donna, or for men, the large Panerai watch from Traditional Jewelers.

Boots also make their hot list, from the fabulous Christian Louboutin suede booties at Neiman Marcus, Cole Haan’s soft booties at Bloomingdale’s, and for men, John Varvatos classic leather boots at Bloomingdale’s.

Flattering work-out wear is another in-vogue holiday gift. Try a low-rise pant with matching top and jacket at lulemon. Oversize bags are still au courant, like the Yves St. Laurent black patent leather Muse handbag at Neiman Marcus that can hold just about everything.

And red, the color of the season, is done just right in a red jersey gown from BCBG; or a gown from Valentino, Gucci or Donna Karan (all available at Neiman Marcus).

And in denim, they recommend going to American Rag or Bloomingdale’s for dark washed skinny styles by Paige Premium Denim.

Fashion Island also has an exclusive Juicy Couture store, and it’s a great place to find tongue-in-cheek Juicy Couture boy shorts, with slogans such as “Santa Baby, I Want Juicy,” “Flake,” “Juicy Drama Queen,” and “Not on a School Night.”

Fashion Island at Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.721.2000. For more recommendations from Davis and Rosanelli you can watch their video at www.ShopFashionIsland.com/Hot10video.

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