With the holidays right around the corner I have been bombarded with requests from friends and family for my wish list and this is one of the first year's I really don't have a huge list because I have pretty much purchased whatever I wanted throughout the year...

One thing I have never been very good about buying for myself is jewelry.  I guess I view jewelry, at least nice jewelry, as something of sentimental value and if I buy it myself then where's the sentiment in that?  So, I have decided to tell a few people that I would like a few different Gucci Silver Bracelets and, who knows, I may end up with at least one of them!

I love the Gucci Bracelet with the Gucci Crest logo in sterling silver with black enamel, it looks like two very thick chains satered together to create a chunky piece of art to wear on your wrist.  Love it!  Very similarly, but very different in over all look, is the Gucci Bracelet with three chains, a heart crest clasp and an engraved Gucci trademark charm all in aged sterling silver. There is also the great designer Horsebit Bracelet that will make any look better.

Either way, I would be truly thrilled to receive one of these bracelets this year.  I don't know if I will get one but I do know I will search under the tree twice and keep reaching to the bottom of my stocking because these bracelets could be wrapped in a tiny box...  Never give up hope!

photo credit: jfeuchter  What's a working girl to do to drum up some serious personality and style in her ever so drab office?  We have all seen the offices filled with fifteen pictures, all in unmatching frames might I add, and desk accessories that are mix matched from whatever was left over in the office supply room.  While some are happy with their office looking so "typical" there are others, like you and me, who strive for a little more luxury and beauty in our work environment.  Never fear, Gucci has saved the day yet again!

Let's start with what you will be carrying day in and day out to and from the office, your briefcase.  (If you do not currently carry a briefcase you should consider it because they make you look so much more efficient and important!).  My favorite Gucci Briefcase has double handles, double zip closure with lock, and is 16"l x 2.4"w x 12.2"h.  The shoulder strap is sold separately.  This Gucci Briefcase is available in dark brown Guccissima leather with dark brown leather trim and light gold hardware. 

Once you have your image ready for a luxurious office, we can now focus on your actual office space...  First, one should never have more than two to three photos in their office.  If you have anymore photos people may begin to feel like they know you outside of work and we never want work associates to associate themselves with us outside of the office, so keep your photo choices minimal and classy.  To help you frame the perfect moments choose the Gucci 5'lx7"h chocolate Guccissima leather with chocolate leather trim photo frame.  It is elegant, beautifully crafted, understated and perfect for any desk.  You could very easily use this same frame for all of your desk photos to minimize the cluttered effect of mis-matched frames. 

I begin this next paragraph with true hopes that your desk is already organized and clear of clutter...  Depending on your individual job function you may require one or two desk trays, no matter what your needs are they should all be matching trays.  The Gucci Desk Tray is 4.5"l x 2.5"h and comes in chocolate Guccissima leather with chocolate leather trim.  The other Gucci Desk Tray is 5"l x 5"h and also comes in chocolate Guccissima leather with chocoloate leather trim.  Both desk trays match perfectly but have a slightly different architecture about them so they could be used side by side as in and out boxes.

I will be the first to say I really wish Gucci would offer a standard size desk tray measuring 8.5"lx11"h, but a girl can keep wishing can't she?!?!?  When it comes to telling time at quiting time there is no better way than with a Gucci desk clock, which looks professional and adds to the whole desktop environment. No matter how important you feel your job may be, remember that anytime someone walks into your office you can create a feeling of importance by how you decorate your space!

It didn't take long for this bag to become a classic. It's one of those Gucci items that has become more than just a great handbag, but a handbag that just screams “Gucci” all over it to those who see it. It's an icon unto itself.

The leather is of highest quality, of course, and the green surprises with its versatility. Most would think, at first, that this color is limited in its match, but this shade of olive, I've found, goes with many things you'd not have thought of. In fact, it looks great with almost any color but other shades of green and some darker browns.

The strap is adjustable and the front closure, with it's unique clasp and unmissable Gucci symbol, is one of the things that make this bag so unique. While the purse doesn't appear large, it is quite accommodating and most women will find that everything they normally carry in their handbag will fit in the Jackie O.

This purse is a true American icon an will never go out of style. It's versatile, lovely, and stylish. No woman can go wrong with a Jackie O handbag from Gucci!

photo credit: Yosi-          OK girls, it is that time of year when we have to begin thinking about next year's social calendar...  Such a bittersweet dilemma really.  I mean, on one hand think about all of the fun you will have but on the other hand think about all of the work it is being the social butterfly you are...  What's a girl to do and how in the word is she suppose to manage everything?!?!?  Gucci has the perfect Agenda's to fit any purse or handbag so there should never be another excuse of double booking or forgetting again!

For those of you who love your over sized bag I would say you should go with the largest of the Agenda's Gucci offers, 7.5"l x 1"w x 10"h.  It has six rings, zip around closure, twelve card slot, two inside zip pockets, a pen loop, and it includes paper for the current year.  This particular Agenda is only available in Black Guccissima leather with black leather trim/interior, but let's all remember that black is a girl's best friend!

The medium sized Agenda is called the Standard Agenda and it has six rings, tab snap closure, seven card slots, inside pocket, flap pocket, a pen loop, and it includes paper for the current year.  It's measurements are 5.5"l x 1"w x 7.5"h.  The Standard Gucci Agenda comes in either chocolate Guccissima leather with chocolate leather trim/interior or black Guccissima leather with black trim/interior.

The smallest Agenda Gucci offers is 4.5"l x 1"w x 5.5""h.  It has six evenly spaced rings, tab snap closure, four card slots, inside pocket, a pen loop and includes the paper for the current year.  It, too, is available in either chocolate Guccissima leather with chocolate leather trim/interior or black Guccissima leather with black trim/interior.

With the right Gucci Agenda in hand you should be able to successfully manage your social calendar, but deciding which parties to attend is entirely up to you!  Have fun in 2009!

photo credit: Silveira Neto  OK, so most of us have dogs that we love with all of our heart and would do absolutely anything in the world for, right?!?!?  Well, Gucci has given us yet another few little ways to show our beloved pets how much we truly love them!

I just love the Signature web/chain dog collar made of green/red/green web and a light gold plated brass chain, measuring 9.6" long.  It is both feminine and masculine enough to be worn on either Fifi or Fido.  I am planning to pair this collar with the Medium dog leash with the signature web (green/red/green) with black leather trim and light gold-plated brass, measuring 47" long.  How clever would your little pure bred look being held in your arms while touting both the collar and leash? 

And of course any pooch worth her weight wouldn't be caught dead being carried in any doggie bag other than the Gucci Signature Web Dog Bag with handles, double zip side opening, removable and washable interior cushion, short leash that clips to the interior of the bag offered in small and large sizes.  The bag itself is made of beige/ebony GG fabric with brown waxed leather trim and green/red/green web trim.  We also all know that out little babies can't just stay in their luxury bag all night long, at some point they will need their bed...  That is where the Gucci Dog Bed with Velcro closure comes in!  It is made from beige/ebony GG fabric with brown trim and is 26"L x 18.5"H, so make sure your little one will fit comfortably on her bed.

With so many problems in the world it is very refreshing to know that we can offer some of the most luxurious accommodations to our little friends!  After all, they are called "Man's Best Friend" but we all know they prefer us women because we spoil them so much better than a man ever could!

OK, Gucci has finally revealed their Heart Tattoo items that will benefit the UNICEF program and I love them!  There are 9 purses, 3 pair of shoes, a scarf, a coin purse, a necklace and a cosmetics bag.  All of which, I might add, are as great as I had hoped they might be and then some!

The bags range from the Joy, a small boston bag with double handles, zip top closure, Gucci script logo, made from white GG leather with Gucci Tattoo Heart, red leather trim, detachable heart charm finished in light gold hardware to the Hysteria medium top handle bag with double handles, detachable shoulder strap, magnetic snap closure, metal Gucci crest detail, inside zip, cell phone and PDA pockets in a white python with Gucci Tattoo Heart patchwork with white leather trim finished in gold hardware.  I mean, what more could a girl ask for when choosing her new bag for the winter? 

The necklace is an oval wave with crest pendant and a Gucci heart pendant made of aged sterling silver and emelished with ivory, dark cherry and black enamel.  What a beautiful and trendy piece of jewelry to add to any ensemble.  The perfect accoutrement would be the Unicef flat pumps (aka ballet slippers) made of white GG leather with a Gucci tattoo heart and red leather trim.  If you paired the necklace with the shoes and some jeans there would be no one speaking anything but compliments your way!  Totally adorable!

All in all, these products are not only beautiful to look at but their true value of beauty is so much more than just the outside appearance.  Anyone who knows anything about Gucci or UNICEF will completely understand the true value of their beauty because there is nothing more beautiful than one person helping another...