Paparazzi Play Set

You know you're a star, but now you can be constantly reminded of it with this set of nine paparazzi action figures. They hold cameras and microphones. One even has a notebook and a pen, as if he's begging for an autograph. They look inanimate, but when you're not around, they probably go through your garbage. Get used to saying things like, "Get a life!" and "Please respect my privacy!"

$14.95, Archie McPhee

Slipper Genie

These slippers, which come in pink or green, are great for lazy people. Walk to the bathroom, and guess what? You just technically polished the floor a little bit. Pat yourself on the back. And if you spill something on the floor in the kitchen, you don't have to take the time to get out the Swiffer. Just kind of rub your foot over it. The sole detaches for washing.

$12.00, Mxyplyzyk (click on "bath")

Wilton Cake and Cookie 30-Piece Decorating Set

Know what's fun? Decorating cookies. And this set has everything you need to create your masterpiece in frosting. It has four icing colors, eight metal decorating tips, and 10 disposable decorating bags for easily piping the icing onto the cookie or directly into your mouth.

$24.95, Sur La Table

Zig-Zag Sequin Tote

Blue and silver sequin zig-zags, where have you been all my life? This big tote bag, which measures 16 inches wide, makes for a playful weekend bag or a flashy everyday bag for gals like me who feel compelled to cart around several magazines, their entire makeup collection, and possibly a change of attire.

$40.00, Fred Flare

Vosges Exotic Caramel Collection

I've always thought caramel was kind of boring, but these wild chocolate-covered caramel creations knocked my socks off. The nine varieties (you get 18 caramels in the pack) are flavored with things like chilies, pumpkin seeds, tupelo honey, anise, blood orange, and maple syrup. It all comes packaged in a gorgeous two-tiered hat box.

$37.00, Vosges Haut Chocolat

Snow & Graham 2008 Desk Calendar

Snow & Graham makes stationary with cool graphic florals. The pages of this little desk calendar, which is a little over five inches tall, are decorated with a different botanical design for each month--poppies for June and blackberries for November. The pages sit in an acrylic case.

$15.00, See Jane Work

Lux Tweed Buttonback Dress

This '60s style sheath dress looks fresh in tweed. Also cool: it has two low pockets, so you can pull a Napoleon Dynamite and carry around your tater tots. Sweet! It comes in either gray or brown tweed.

$78.00, Urban Outfitters

Wire Bowls

From a distance, these delicate bowls, made from either gold or silver wire, almost look like they are carved out of ice. Plop one on your table to display fruit or other decorations. They come in three different diameters: 10 inches, 12 inches, and 14 inches.

$14.00 to $20.00 each, Mxyplyzyk (click on "living wares")

Pout Shimmer Swirls Bronzer

Pout has announced that it is discontinuing its makeup line, but for a little while you can still buy select items here and there, like this beautifully packaged shimmer bronzer. Inside the bronze compact, are several concentric rings of sparkly bronzer, which brushes on for a soft, streak-free tan.

$30.00, Urban Outfitters

Luminescent Champagne Bead Earrings

You'll be set for New Year's Eve with these champagne-colored drop earrings. With mutiple sizes of beads that sparkle on brass chains, these earrings add some festive glamour to your outfit.

$38.00, Ann Taylor

Tilework Button-up

I love the beautiful detailing on this cotton top. It has delicate lace running down the front and around the empire waist as well as a mandarin collar with a slight ruffle. The cap sleeves are cute too. The shirt also comes in black or cream.

$68.00, Anthropologie

Insect Wing Lariat

I feel nothing but disgust for most insects, but I have a soft spot for cicadas. They have these awesome sparkly green alien wings. That's what I think of when I look at the teardrop on this pretty sterling silver necklace from Imogene in Baltimore. I really like its elegant shape.

$52.00, Etsy

Metallic Lucite Ring

This chunky cocktail ring is pretty cool. It's made with hundreds of metallic threads that have been coated in acrylic for a funky effect. It's pretty big, about an inch wide--so careful not to hit anyone when you swing your arms as you skip down the street.

$4.80, Forever 21

Fred Segal Burn Sugar Cane Beach Candle

Proceeds from this limited edition candle produced by Fred Segal Studio go to breast cancer research. The candle, which comes in a pretty box, combines subtle tropical scents of sugar cane, lychee, mango, vanilla, lemon, and papaya. (For some reason I suddenly want to buy a ticket to San Juan.)

$35.00, Intermix

Wicked Hot Chocolate

In New York, people will travel miles–or at least a few subway stops–for a steaming cup of this sweet, thick brew from chocolatier Jacques Torres. Its heady combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and chili peppers is absolutely delicious.

$18.00 for an 18-ounce tin, Jacques Torres