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The Online Fashionista | 11/20/2008 11:40 am

Holiday 2008's Online Fashionista

Photo Essay

Fashion’s most luxurious brands have finally arrived at the online party in a big way this holiday, and as webizens, we at wowOwow say welcome, darlings. Never has being a giver of the most rare, the most exquisite, the most unexpected gift ever been easier.


Here is Gucci’s new Tattoo Heart Collection bag (25 % of the purchase price is donated to Unicef). $695


Gucci.com

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C jay
This is topic is again a total disregard for our stated values herein; it’s nothing short of pompous arrogance, and evidence of an adherence to values to which we do not subscribe literally, or figuratively, the advertisers! In Oregon and now elsewhere, the food supermarkets are entertaining consumers with music, give-a-ways, and other grand enticements to BUY. In an telephone conference this am, many of us WO-MEN discussed how encourage it would be if the retailers would pare back to nothing, and openly state it was to ensure that consumer had the best opportunities to obtain what they needed, at any level, during this time of national economic crisis. Additionally, discussed, how refreshing it would be if volunteers were in such locations to assist the disabled, even provide some rest, tea, and runners, to help them locate their purchases. Ah, we dream on about the longed for essence of our America. Moving past those who must sell to exist will be difficult at best, but we shall leave them behind.
By C jay on 11/21/2008 12:19 pm
Susan B
Hey, Lily, you beat me to it. This is a good piece for the families of the CEOs of the Big 3 automakers, but for me … are you kidding!!!!!!! Especially the question mark paperweight. ooookay fine.
By Susan B on 11/20/2008 11:58 am
sanders c
There is drastically reduced merchandise everywhere. Even the wealthy are buying on sale. A piece on great buys at all price levels might have made sense. Perhaps you didn’t get the memo: Older women are not all cougars who spend money in an ostentatious and neurotic way and celebtate Madonna’s birthday for a week.
By sanders c on 11/20/2008 12:10 pm
Sandbee (FB) 54
OK, I love the $4590. Gucci bag, can I live in it for a few years?
By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 11/20/2008 12:56 pm
Emcye Edwards
Nope, but you can live in a tent that swings in the trees. (see below.) I hope wOw doesn’t mind my posting this list of Holiday gift ideas I’ve been compiling. I have no vested interest, just really cool, smart-shopping stuff. Grooviest and Most Popular App of All Time: i-Phone Ocarina: $.99 http://ocarina.smule.com/ (Watch them play Stairway to Heaven.) Create Your Own Really Unique Greeting Cards: $17.50 http://www.westassoc1.com/holidaycards/cards/ Help Fight Doggie-Doo on the Rue-de-Poo: $45.00 http://www.lovemypetsupply.com/doglitterbox1.html For Survivalists, Naturalists and Outdoorsiests - The Tent and Hammock in One : http://hennessyhammock.com/comparisonchart.html# When You and the Whole Fam-Damily are Ready to Chuck the Energy Grid: Clevercycles Longtail Bike let’s you do it all on two wheels: http://clevercycles.com/store/?c=web2.71 (Click Longtail ) For Special Girls You Love to See Smile: The Scented Flower Earring: $15.00 http://www.designboom.com/shop/bloomearring.html Gorge-ous Backpacks for Guys and Gals: $75.00 and up http://www.google.com/products?client=safari&rls=en&q=david+king+backpac… (On my list because I saw the guy who sells this with one on his shoulder and had to ask where he got it.) Gorge-ous Backpacks for Superstar Guys and Gals, Moms and Dads: http://www.seekingdesigners.com/jamah (Brad Pitt loads cookies, nappies and bottles into his Jamah-Messenger) (Included Becuase this progressive website helps designers find customers and vice-versa.) A Hanukkah Card Designed from Subway Maps: $18.00 http://www.elsewares.com/commerce/Subway-Hanukkah-Card-Set_MPD1106.html Holiday Bargaineers: Buy One Item - One Day - Specials on Tech, Audio, Watches, Green Energy Products - Everything Goes On Sale for Just One Day. http://www.woot.com/ Penhaligon’s Bluebell scents and soaps $45.00 and up http://www.fourseasonsproducts.com/cat—Penhaligon-s-Bluebell—penbluebe… Video Games That Are Actually Good For Kids’ Hearts and Minds: http://www.gamesforchange.org/ Audiophiles and Groupies: Hear the World’s Best Concerts: Buy Poster Art and Memorabilia: $10.00 and Up, Up, Up. http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/pf/eric-clapton/2211.html
By Emcye Edwards on 11/20/2008 6:38 pm
Sandbee (FB) 54
Great list!! Might never get the tent off the ground but I love the ideas. My choice is the Audiophiles & Groupies - one thing I will spend money on if possible is concerts, saw Clapton (one of my all time favorites) when he was here a couple of years ago.
By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 11/20/2008 7:28 pm
Chrome Toe
wow Emcye… crazy good list! I’m all for all you posters posting lists lol! I suck at shopping.
By Chrome Toe on 11/21/2008 1:21 pm
Leigh Anne
That’s crazy to spend that kind of money on a Gucci bag..if it was a Birkin..different story. I just bought a gorgeous Handbag for around $200 at Bink Handbags..that means I have an extra $4390! www.BinkHandbags.com
By Leigh Anne on 11/21/2008 2:03 pm
Joni Evans
Dear Ones: Relax…coming up soon is our ONLINE RECESSIONISTA GIFT GUIDE. This is an equal opportunity website!!!! xoxoxox, JONI
By Joni Evans on 11/20/2008 1:00 pm
Diana T
Thank you, Joni. I think that extravagant gifts are out of the question this year. But, that’s a good thing; bring back the real meaning of Christmas and all of that. Or….contribute same to Heifer International and help women in Africa, and indeed the whole world where there is poverty. http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.204586/k.9430/Gift_Catalog.ht…
By Diana T on 11/20/2008 5:24 pm
C jay
Heifer is fine, Diana, but let’s turn our sights to America this year, and our men in the military - BRING THEM HOME! We must heal our nation, now, and first - before thinking ever again of helping others. After we are well again, we can wholeheartedly reach out to help others, but not again, not until we have the financial surplus to cover our own emergencies. Merely a hefty dose of common sense. (In that regard, yesterday I heard a 43 year old claim he didn’t have enough to help his disabled mother - that was no excuse, help isn’t in money only - it’s time, in-kind efforts, working to help her - bad excuses demoralize a nation, and we’re rife with bad excusers right now. As responsible senior Americans, we must call people on these pathetic excuses, one-by-one and nationally.) May I suggest to our Wowowowers, that we have a column on how to reach our military in the command posts, and in healthcare for the seasons coming up - including Thanksgiving (hurry!!!)?
By C jay on 11/21/2008 12:10 pm
Frannie Em
I’ll take the Tiffany Snowflake since we don’t get too much snow in SoCal. Only twice down here in my lifetime.
By Frannie Em on 11/21/2008 1:07 am
Josie Sullivan
Joni- This may be helpful. Articles that give a heads up during this season. The following comes from a source at the Treasury Department. Something to think about when we are doing our Christmas shopping: You may want to share this with people that you know of who intend to give gift cards around the holidays. They need to be sure the cards will be honored afterwards. They should deal with cards on hand and any other business they have with these stores and others. Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are still selling the cards through the holidays even though the cards will be worthless January 1. There is no law preventing them from doing this. On the contrary, it is referred to as ‘Bankruptcy Planning’. Below is a partial list of stores to be cautious about. Circuit City (filed Chapter 11) Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide closing Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine’s to close 150 stores nationwide Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January Cache will close all stores Talbots closing down specialty stores J. Jill closing all stores (owned by Talbots) Pacific Sunwear (also owned by Talbots) GAP closing 85 stores Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January Wickes Furniture closing down Levitz closing down remaining stores Bombay closing remaining stores Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January Whitehall closing all stores Piercing Pagoda closing all stores Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January. Home Depot closing some stores Macys to close 9 stores after January Linens and Things closing all stores Movie Galley Closing all stores Pep Boys Closing 33 stores Sprint/Nextel closing 133 stores JC Penney closing a number of stores after January Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores. Wilson Leather closing down all stores Sharper Image closing down all stores K B Toys closing 356 stores Lowes to close down some stores Dillard’s to close some stores
By Josie Sullivan on 12/03/2008 8:26 am
Maurine H
Thank you Joni, for responding to the hoi poloi - those of us wOwers who keep this site going and live in the real, financially disintegrating world. How many wOw bloggers could afford or would even consider purchasing these gifts? One percent? I doubt it.
By Maurine H on 11/20/2008 1:16 pm
Ms. Dee
Hey! Whoopi Goldberg’s book is altogether reasonable. You should go back and look again. Like art you’ll never buy, but gorgeous stuff. And I swear, I love the Rose Tattoo boots. AHHHH! If I had money to blow, you can bet they’d be mine…especially if 25% was going to Unicef. I guess I’m just gonna have to keep my eyes open at TJ Max…and pray.
By Ms. Dee on 11/20/2008 1:33 pm