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Still stuck for gift ideas, whether its for nanna, mum, sister, or best friend - here are our gift ideas to show the lovely lady, or ladies, in your life how much you care:

A gift close to the heart of any mum, a hand engraved ring bearing the name and birth date of her little loved ones. Make your mum smile this Christmas morning and every day she puts one of these custom Love & Victory Baby Name Rings on.

For the superwoman, give a super gift, The new hairdryer from Sultra. This is both a high-tech hairdryer for the perfect style as well as a timesaving miracle. Less time but the perfect style – a miracle indeed.

As a girl’s best friend you can never go wrong with anything diamond related. Try this stunning Elsa Schiaparelli inspired contemporary table lamp by Robert Abbey Inc

Embossed with “I love my mum” or “Yummy mummy” these leather-bound books are a chic way to say it all from Smythson. Or remind her of her history and renew the love of family traditions and heritage with this Family Tree Maker care of Ancestry.com.

A stylishly simple gift idea to keep the lovely lady in your life smiling pretty – the gorgeous frame from Vivre filled with a happy snap of you and her smiling pretty.

Perfect Every Day Waves Thanks to TheBeautyDepartment.com

The cold winter breeze, the longer evenings and shorter days, these are just some of the signs that winer solstice has finally kicked in. For every budding fashionista out there, winter is also the best time to dress up, from overtly decadent fur coats to thigh-high, sky-high boots. This season is definitely one of the fashionably dramatic.

But for 2011, there’s one spring trend that has come a little early- the florals. This spring trend takes on a darker, more romantic shade to give everyone the opportunity to brush off the dreary winter cold in full-spectrum blooms. With an often high-contrast, highly digitized version of the prints, this is definitely the best way to embrace the winter bloom.

Deck the Halls with Hairs of Glory (Holiday Hair Inspirations)

It’s that time once again, when children start singing songs of praise in the streets; when everyone starts wearing the layered trend in fashion, or when you put your good old pair of boots to work.

But if there’s one thing a woman should never do without during the holiday season- it has to be her hair. Aside from taking good care of your well-loved tresses by making sure there’s enough oil and moisture in it, there’s another way to make sure you don’t go out of your house in Chanel couture while your hair screams HELP!

So before your gal pals throw in a hair-tervention, here are some foolproof ways to style your hair for the holiday, from the runway to your reality:

Tip 1 (Top): Every girl needs a good pair of Bejeweled bands for their hair- not only does it spare you from fixing it too much, it adds a little sparkle to your crowning glory. If you want to go for an effortless but still holiday-friendly look, this is your best bet, plus it doesn’t cost much to get one. Go check out Aroxta.com for some of the nicest pairs of jeweled bands and accessories to go with your look.

Tip 2 (Middle Left): Last summer paved the way for colored hair bars to come up once more in the fashion’s radar. But this holiday, this hair bars are getting a new look and they come in all sorts of colorful gems. Those that sparkle and shine when hit by the light, perfect for intimate parties. 

Tip 3 (Middle Right): While the normal ponytail hairstyle gives your face the spotlight, there’s another, more quirky way of doing this. The French Braid- most women don’t go for this look because it feels so dated, but for 2011, the more braids you have, the better. Plus, it won’t look so old if you throw in a colorful ribbon in it- not only do you give your face justice, you also save yourself the hassle of constantly fixing your loose hair.

Tip 4 (Bottom): Lauren Conrad, Freja Beha Erichsen and Katy Perry are just some of the most recognized faces who sported the dip-dyed colored hair tips, this kind of look is perfect for a funkier, more laid back holiday look. Plus, you don’t have to wear any accessory with it, your dye-colored mane alone is the best accessory you’ll have with this look.

Tech-rific Gifts

Technology is inescapable and with these chic styles of Jimmy Choo and Tory Burch trickling into the tech world, who would want to avoid it. Check out our terrific tech-lover gift guide:

Tagged by Apple as, “the  most amazing phone yet”, it’s difficult to disagree. 8 mega-pixels camera, iCloud wireless storage system, and the oh so stylish Siri. The is no way not to love the iPhone 4S.

To many the morning cup of coffee is an absolute essential. Streamlining the process can only be a plus to those in need of both coffee and time in the morning routine. The Sharper Image Single Cup Coffee Maker makes a 15 oz travel mug of delicious fresh coffee with less waste and clean up than its traditional larger counterparts.

Add a dash of designer style to your favourite gadgets with these Jimmy Choo iPad covers and Tory Burch iPhone covers. Music, movies, photos and documents, carry them in these chic Diane von Furstenberg USB keys.

Document life’s fabulous moments with this Panasonic Waterproof Video Camcorder. From party to pool to beach to wedding and family moments around the tree, this gift will keep giving as you remember all the fun moments in high-definition.

The leopard print used to be the purview of exotic and luscious women, whose curves were clad in corestted Dolce and Gabbana dresses. The wild print has however crept into our wardrobes – becoming a basic accent piece. From Khloe Kardashian to Yves Saint Laurent the leopard print is trendier than ever. What is your favourite leopard print piece?

Kardashian Kollection

Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon leopard print dresss

Yves Saint Laurent leopard print scarf

Biarro Leopard print cuff - available exclusively on Aroxta.com

Big Things come in Small Packages 

The holiday season is not far behind, the cool morning air that seeps through the skin, the rush of people buying gifts and of course, the fashion. There is not one fashionista who doesn’t grab the opportunity to dress up in his/her favorite designer clothes.

And what better accessory to sport to this season’s best parties, than a trusty clutch that houses all your vanity needs. From your lipstick to your phones, the clutch is the best way to look stylish without having to worry where your stuff went.

But for Holiday 2011, the clutch all women love gets a complete makeover and what’s more is that it’s even sparklier and brighter than ever! 

Here are our top picks:

Rebecca Minkoff Studded Fling Bag (top) is your best companion for late night partying- not only is it spacious to hold everything you can get your hands on, it's a statement piece you don’t want to miss. 

Givenchy Obsedia Minaudiere Clutch (middle left) is the next best thing to heaven. A Boxy clutch made of delicately embellished snakeskin finish, this bag may not be as big as the regular clutch but sure creates enough buzz to get you on the A-list of fashion. 

Alexander McQueen Punk Embellished Clutch (middle right) is a woman’s best weapon for charm and sexuality. This fashionably lethal clutch says there’s no better way to look deadly and sexy.

The Dolce & Gabanna Jewelled Clutch (bottom) - In every kingdom, there is a Queen. The crowning glory of all clutches for this season, adorned in lustrous pearls and brilliant jewels, its lavish appeal gives anyone who holds it the power to rule the fashion world, even just for a night. 

For more of your fashion inspirations, don’t forget to visit Aroxta’s blog and find everything you need to know about the who’s who and what’s what of fashion.

AROXTA BACKSTAGE POP UP SHOP - 15 NOV

Aroxta.com celebrated with shoppers in style at The Aroxta Backstage event at Privé earlier this week – with a fantastic selection of accessories and swimwear on show.  Shoppers perused jewelry, vintage sunglasses, clutches and much more – while getting glamorous updos from the Marek of Hair team, their fortunes read and beautiful henna applied.  The magnificent makeover day was rounded up by a lucky draw.

Congratulations to the winners and don’t forget to join us again on December 8th.

Full range of photos available for view on http://www.fotop.net/matwing/20111115Aroxta

Luxe Christmas Gifts Ideas Part Two

For the literary lover- whether fiction or memoir, for curling up by the fire or sunbaking on the sand, here is our picks for immersing into another time, another land or another life.

Memoir          

Celebrity darling, Betty White brings If You Ask Me while modern day comedians Jane Lynch, Happy Accidents, Ellen DeGeneres, Seriously…I’m Kidding, are sure to ensure laughs for your loved one.

Biography

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson and Chris Matthews’ Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero provide in depth insights into two men who have made an indelible mark on society.

Fiction

Tea Obreht, The Tiger’s Wife, Paula McClain, The Paris Wife, and Kathryn Stockett The Help are all best sellers and beautiful works to immerse into.

Action

For someone who needs a little more thrill into their reading John Grisham The Litigators or Stephen King 11/22/63 are sure to entral and keep you on the edge of your seat, for some this may be more daytime reading.

@ Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design Ball, sporting the stingray and the leopard Biarro cuff. 

Want it? Drop by Prive TODAY for our Backstage Pop Up Shop. Details below:

Location: Prive, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, HK Date: Tues 15th November Time: 2-9pm

The Hats Are Back

This Fall 2011- the number one cover up staple gets an update. And guess what, from head-trimming srtraw fedoras, the much loved fashion accessory gets a full makeover with the latest styles and colors for fall. 

The Wide-Brimmed Fedora is Fall 2011’s must-have hat. This accessory gives off a chic 70’s mysterious vibe, it’s rim is much bigger giving you an air of mystery- just like how you want it every Fall. It even gets floppier and more feminine with a rich selection of colors and luxe accents- from feather trimmings to leather accents and silky ribbons, this hat will give you the best look you want for Fall.

Some looks that you can get inspiration from:

Look 1: Kim Kardashian in a Boho-Chic Ensemble matched with a Black/Blue Suede Fedora

Aside from its more comfortable but cozy effect, the Boho look goes with any accessory. Just like the Wide-Brimmed Fedoras, that Kim Kardashian is wearing.  What makes the look work is that she made sure that the pieces of her outfit were muted to give way for the fedora to have its moment.

Look 2: Rihanna in an Edgy but Feminine look matched with a Wide-Brimmed Fedora 

Rihanna is playing contrast on her outfit, an edgy black on navy look with a hint of color gave her a look that is so fashion-forward. 

Her outfit, matched with a Black/Gray fedora kept her sealed from the paparrazi. After all, Popstars get mobbed all the time so what better way to hide in style than with a Wide-Brimmed Fedora.

Look 3: Nicole Richie in a Classic T-Shirt + Denim + Scarf + Wide Brim Hat Look

LUXE CHRISTMAS GIFTS IDEAS (Part 1) - THE TRAVELLER

November is here and soon Fall will give way to winter, coats will become an essential wardrobe item and the jingle of bells and scent of mistletoe will appear. Christmas is on its way and as the holiday season gears up we’ve got gift ideas for everyone to help make the holiday shopping list a little smoother, chicer and full of luxury and love.

For the Explorer Extraordinaire, bestow the gift of travelling in style with the following gift ideas:

Matching travel and luggage set Be sure all essential documents are stylishly stored and easily on hand in the Tokyo Rag, and take the stress out of keeping track of your luggage in busy transit with matching luggage tags too!

Louis Vuitton Travel Guide Luxury and Louis Vuitton go hand in hand and now the French house of glamour has added their luxury touch to travel with these city guides. From hotels to bars, restaurants to shops, museums to attractions, there is a plenitude of insider knowledge packed into the elegant guides.

iPad With maps, magazines, best-selling novels, games and more just a touch away, what else can you ask for?