Philips/Swarovski Active Crystals
Regardless of whether you consider the glittery Philips/Swarovski-studded USB drives a must-have this X'mas season for the material girl, let's face it, they're anytime classier-looking than a kitschy gold-plated UBS thumbdrive. About S$300, at Tangs and Swarovski outlets.
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LG Prada
You can't go wrong with a fashionable phone, especially when it's a combined effort between fashion house Prada and Korean phone-maker chaebol LG. Stylish looks and the minimalist full touchscreen display of this LG should most definitely appeal to your Material gal when she gets it. Recommended retail price? A cool S$1,058.
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Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700)
What can possibly get your material girl (or guy) sitting up when they get this? An ultraslim slider that's heavy on the features, yet light in size--a sleek companion for those who worship at the altar of chic. Now wait for the return kisses under the mistletoe. Below S$500 without plan.
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Apple iPod nano (8GB; third generation)
Who's calling the nano fat? It's not fat, it's just, erm, chubby. But for fashionistas who don't want the bulk of the iPod touch, the nano's the perfect complement in their tiny branded handbags. You also don't have to break an arm or a leg to afford this present which makes it one of the most ideal gifts this year-end. S$348.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200
When it comes to Christmas, kids are typically all smiles. So when it comes to buying a camera that can capture them at their grinning best, the T200's Smile Shutter feature makes it the one. But don't let the juvenile crowd cram your glamorous sibling's style. The T200 is chic enough to make the transition from family gathering to social clubbing. Available in the Asia Pacific. S$699.
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Samsung SCX-4500
Nothing adds a personal touch better than a homemade Christmas card. But to a trendsetter like your sassy sibling, printing it on any old boxy printer just won't do. You want cosmopolitan, not corporate. And this luxury printer whispers vogue all over its sexy, slinky body. Available in the Asia Pacific. S$498.
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HP Photosmart A826
"Oh, what a daar-ling little printer," exclaims your ostentatiously dressed party-loving friend as she points an elegantly manicured finger at the printer on the left. Now that's a hint we can hardly ignore. Though she will probably just use it to print pictures of her latest Jimmy Choo collection and Targisan sandals from Manolo Blahnik to show off to her chi-chi friends, we can hardly begrudged a glamorous woman her need for a cute-looking printer. Currently available only in Australia and Hong Kong. US$358.
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Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN
Sony Vaio notebooks are known for their stylish appeal, and nothing would make your recipient happier than getting this sleek and portable laptop this year-end. Though it's a little costly at
Asus U6
Full leather covers are a little ostentious and authoritarian. The Asus U6 puts the luxurious leather only on the palm rest which speaks class, not crass. At around
Crystallized Loewe TV
Not literally crystallized, of course. Loewe is offering a limited-edition, blinged-out Individual LCD TV encrusted with Swarovski crystals. Pure indulgence if you're feeling rich, to warm that lucky recipient's heart this coming Christmas.
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Philips' Aurea, the next-gen Ambilight
Some say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but how about getting the best of both worlds with a Philips Aurea? You get to impress your recipient with bling-bling that also offers a high-def fix. An ideal "dual purpose" Christmas gift surely, besides being far cheaper than those pricey diamonds she was thinking of in the first place.
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