I was inspired to go glam–big time–for my holiday gift guide this year. While thinking about what to buy everyone, I (naturally) considered what I would love–and, usually, what I love is what my family and friends would like, too. With this in mind, I made a short list of items for her (that’s me) and him (my husband). And while my list is short, everything on it is exclusive, special and totally chic. Christmas comes but once a year, so why not go for the crème de la crème? I hope Santa is good to you!

Above, Claude Lalanne’s candle in a sculpted holder by Quintessence Paris.

An extraordinary diamond evening watch–like metal lace–by Buccellati.

A super-chic studded python clutch by one of my favorite designers, VBH.

L’Ame du Voyage earrings in white gold with diamonds, pink sapphires, and rubellite tourmalines by Lorenz Baumer for Louis Vuitton.

Mink eyelash extensions (by appointment) at Pierre Michel salons.

AND NOW, some chic, yet masculine–and sure to be appreciated–suggestions for the men in your life:

The BeoSound 8 sound system for iPhones and iPads by Bang & Olufsen.

Handmade (to order) alligator cap toe lace-ups by Scarpe di Bianco.

Wine futures for supplies of Château Lafite-Rothschild 2009, as available.

A pink-gold Radiomir Tourbillon GMT mechanical watch by Panerai.

The sleek, sporty and very chic V12 Vantage coupe by Aston Martin.