Gifts for Rock Stars
Know someone who wants to travel like a rock star? Wanna score some serious points with your boss? Buy them a membership to the Avion Private Jet Club. It flies from New York to LA (don't forget your sunglasses); membership includes your "own" seat on flights. Doing the math, you'll spend only $10,000 for your sear/membership as opposed to spending $60,000 to charter a plane. The per flight cost from NY to LA is $4,949.50 (one way, not including tax). Avion Private Jet Club uses Challenger and Gulfstream planes. You get complimentary car service to and from executive airports, personalized service for all of your requests and more/for a charter flight. See, you're saving money! www.flavion.com for more information.
The Gift of Color: Christopher Walken looks like a scary guy, but he's got great hair. What's his secret? Colorist Angela Cosmai. Not only has she played with Christopher's head, she's also colored Meryl Streep and other A-listers heads. Give the gift of amazing color (Angela uses vegetable dyes) to perk up someone's dull head. Her prices are as follows: single processÊÊ $150, Full Head $450, Corrective colorÊ $600, TreatmentsÊÊ $100. The results are amazing. Hair looks natural, not fake. You'll have color that looks like you were born with it. Angela works out of two salons.
Angela Cosmai Salon 1026 High Ridge Rd. Stanford, CT, (203) 461-8252 Hiro Haraguch 41 E 57th St, New York,ÊNYÊ (212) 593-3030.
For some odd reason, many normally sane people chose the holidays to get engaged. If you're one of them, instead of using a basic diamond, look at Inara Fine Jewelry's diamonds instead. They're the only firm that uses the Barocut diamond; it's a baguette like diamond with a princess cut. So this diamond has lots of sparkle; best of all, two eternal hearts lie point to point on the bottom of the diamond. What better way to show commitment than to combine two classic symbols of love in one ring. Inara's collection starts at $1500 and they will happily create a custom design just for you. To view their collection in the comfort of your own home, go to www.inara18.com. Their collection can be viewed up close and personal at 1196 Avenue of the Americas, Mezzanine Level, but please call first, it's by appointment only, 212-398-8415
Inara Fine Jewelry 1196 Avenue of the Americas, Mezzanine Level 212-398-8415 www.inara18.com
Micha Bruder's background in aerospace design, combined with his varied interests from graffiti to Art Nouveau has helped him create a bold, innovative line of jewelry, Corrupt Design, that's been seen on the runway, in mags like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Flaunt and Paper. The designs are worked in 18 karat yellow and white gold, sterling silver, pearls, diamonds and precious stones. Corrupt Design's big bold pieces are perfect if you want to surprise your man or woman with a something that's as unique as they are.
Corrupt Design is by appointment only, call (212) 594-6161. To view their collection,
www.corruptdesign.com
Zodiac Timepieces are unique watches; not only are they scented with a hint of vanilla; they have a 4-hand 24 hour GMT quarts analog movement, are water resistant up to 330 feet, have a protective stainless steel casing with a resilient sapphire crystal, each watch is designed to comfortably fit either guys or gals. Their designs range from classic chronographs to watches with brilliantly colored faces. To view their entire collection or find out where to but the Zodiac World Time Watches, click on www.zodiacwatches.com
www.zodiacwatches.com
It's getting cold outside, nothing we can do about it. But it's what is on the inside that counts, right? So why not give your friends (and maybe yourself- you lush) a little trip to the warm climate of Mexico in bottle form. Gran Centenario Tequila ($52.99) it's one of the best tequilas in existence. No need for the ridiculous ceremony of limes and salt, this spirit has pure class and is so smooth it begs to be sipped instead of shot.
Gran Centenario Tequila
Various liquor stores
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What's cooler than a snug, $20.00 firefighter tee for the misses? How about knowing some of that money goes towards a widows and children's fund for FDNY members killed on 9/11. The store slaps FDNY logos and other pro-firefighter slogans onto everything from metallic lunch boxes ($15.00) to black business socks ($8.50). There's even a 12" bear with full firefighter gear ($15.00). Patches, key chains and those steamy fire fighter calendars are also available. -AP
New York Firefighter's Friend 263 Lafayette St., Orders: 1 (800) 229-9258 http://www.nyfirestore.com