'Maggie' Bra Bag

I'll start out by saying that when this box appeared at my desk, I was deep in the throes of a conversation with a colleague about bra sizes and fittings. It was, by all accounts, one of the more bizarre coincidences I've had. Anyway, I thought it was a bra at first, but it turned out to be a bra bag.  Not to carry around to a party, but to serve as a means of keeping your bras in good shape while traveling.  I'm not certain a $50 bra bag is a necessary expense, primarily because I don't buy good lingerie (my bras usually come from here), but hey, everyone's gotta have a gimmick.  Each bag can hold anywhere from 1 to 6 bras, in sizes up to 36C/32D.  What, your boobs are bigger that that? No problem! There are also "buxom" bra bags that accomodate up to 36G/38Fs. Incidentially, attached to the bag was an invite for a fitting on the Upper East Side. I'm totes going, so I can find out I've been wearing the wrong bra size since the early '90s. Keep those bras safe! 

Monster Heartbeats by Lady Gaga

Much like the rest of the planet (and probably parts of space), I've jumped aboard the Lady Gaga train because I'm digging these headphones (designed by Gaga herself and worn in her extravagant vid for "Bad Romance"). Does this make me a pitiable slave to pop culture? Probably. Especially since I'd get behind them even if they sounded like dime-store finds. But these "hi-res" earbuds — the latest addition to the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone series from audio-video accessory company Monster – will no question be a huge holiday gift this year and I intend to feature them. I was sent the chrome 'phones for review, but they also come in black and red. Embrace your slave!

IsABelt

Not sure I really comprehend this product. It's a clear, adjustable plastic strip, in the same vein as a bra strap, that's meant to hold up your pants without the weight or the look of a belt. I'm assuming it's targeted towards people whose pants are too big for them. My personal solution to this problem would be simple and onefold: Buy new pants. 

$16.95 each, IsABelt

Sharpie redux!

I got a huge clear plastic bubble delivered, filled with every color Sharpie under the sun ... and some minis too. They're doing a big holiday push, providing tips on how to use the markers creatively this season (hence, the new colors). They've also come out with new Sharpies that can be customized for different occasions. Who doesn't love a good permanent marker?

Lumnique customized candles

Just got this gorgeous box with a candle from Lumnique, a new company that allows people to customize their own candles for any occasion —  a perfect gift idea. Choose your intention, fragrance, color and a personalized message. Each candle comes with a printed card bearing the recipient's name and an explanation of why the candle was chosen for them and what it means as well as a book of matches. The sample sent to me is vanilla-scented and it was created for "abundance." That seems fitting. Candles retail at $30. Design one! 

Yosi Samra fold up ballet flats

It seems like everyone and their mom are coming out with foldable flats these days. It's probably because heel heights have gone the way of strippers (Case in point: I've recently taken to walking around NYC in these, which I bought, BTW, with money).

I've gotten a couple different brands of the flats and think Yosi Samra's are the best. I was given pairs in black suede and rose gold leather, though they come in a billion colors. $55 a pair.

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Scented Soy Candle

                     

Totally down with this Iowa Pine scented candle from Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. It smells piney and holiday-esque and cozy and so much better than other nasty floral candles I promptly place in the free pile. And for $9.99, I feel compelled to let readers know all about it. Also, they claim you can re-use the "jelly jar" the candle comes cased in. Certainly an A for sustainable effort, Mrs. Meyers.  Get it!