Holiday Gift Guide: What Men and Women Really Want

Hello SASsy Friends, now that the holiday season is in full swing, it's time to think about gifts for others.  In this week's edition, I will tell you what gifts women and men really want this season.

What Women Want:

Men, women are relatively simple if you pick up on the hints we drop you.  If your lady has been asking your opinion on bags or shoes, that's probably what she wants.  Some of us even go as far as dropping brochures on the counter turned to a specific page or shopping for items we want on your computer so you get served ads for it.  (I just told on myself)

The Bag Lover


Tory Burch "Amanda" Belted Bag $495

The Shoe Lover

If your lady is a shoe lover, get her an amazing pair of boots like these:
LAMB $419 ( I saw these on ideeli.com yesterday for under $300)

Dolce Vita on sale $95

If all else fails, we will always love jewelry!  You should know her birthday so you can always go with a piece that has her birthstone in it or go big with diamonds!!  Here are a few options:


1/2 Carat Diamond Studs $379.99

Black and White Diamond Necklace $349:

What Men Want:

Ladies, men are just as easy to get gifts for.  They tend to talk about things they want all the time.  Most men like gadgets, iPads, Kindle Fire, Xbox or a laptops.  My policy is to get them what they really need and maybe something they want.  Get all the basics as stocking suffers like new underwear, socks and t-shirt and then put the main gift under the tree.  Here are a few gift options:


The Business Man:

Marc Jacobs Satchel $498

The Watch Lover:


Burberry Watch $595:

The Casual Man


Cashmere Sweater $145:

In next week's edition, I will have more great gift ideas based on personalities as well as gifts for the other special people in your life. Have a SASsy Week and happy shopping!

Hottest Bags of the Season

Hello SASsy friends!  This week is all about my latest shopping addiction, handbags!  Since I am on the hunt for a new statement bag, I decided to share some of my favorite picks for tote bags, classic work bags, statement bag and evening clutches.

The Tote Bag:

These bags are essential for women especially those living in major cities like New York, were we have to carry our lives in tote bags to and from work and events.

Longchamp tote bag $88, these super durable bags are perfect for city life

Burberry Tote $228

Tory Burch Tote $525:

The Classic Work Bag:
Every professional woman should have a classy and sophisticated handbag to wear to work.  Check out these stylish options:

Coach Signature: $228

 Coach Poppy Push Lock Satchel $378

Burberry Bowling Bag $650

Marc Jacobs Too Hot To Handle Hobo $438

Marc Jacobs Quilted Sham $1395

Louis Vuitton Monogram $2400

The Statement Bag:

These bags do just what the title suggest, make a statement! Check out these fun colors and animal prints:


Coach Madison Patent Lindsey Satchel $478

Marc Jacobs Classic Hobo (comes in several colors) $428

Marc Jacobs Color Block (also comes in green) $528

Fendi Python Satchel (Saks 5th Avenue exclusive) $1595

Gucci Zebra Print Calfhair $3100

And this one breaks the bank but it's hot the Gucci Python Print Bag a whopping  $3900

The Evening Clutch Bag:
When going out on the town, grab one of these super hot clutches and party the night away!

Bloomingdales Exclusive Animal Print Clutch $118

 Sondra Roberts Satin Rose $118

Michael Kors Tilda Clutch $198

Be&D Clutch $228

Badgley Mischka Evening Clutch $395

...And here's the bank breaker, Burberry Briddled Clutch $895

Whatever bag you chose, just make sure it's a reflection of your personal style and you can't go wrong!

Well, I 'm off to Mexico for vacation,  have a SASsy week!

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