Great gift idea!  There are lots of down jackets to choose from this season, but I chose this one for one of my “picks” because it falls at the hip and the stitching is very flattering.  Plus it comes in 3 great colors:  black, pacific blue, and beech nut green.  Petite sizes available.  $149 regularly, onsale for $129.  Order from Eddie Bauer.

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What a pretty gift idea for the lovely girly-girl on your list (like me!).  These slippers top my list because they are just too pretty and feminine.  Great price, too….onl $24.95.  Made of polyester fleece.  Whole sizes 5 to 11, medium width.  Order from LLBean.

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Me recommend a sweater with reindeer on it?  Ok….I don’t usually choose LLBean sweaters among my picks because, let’s face it,  they are just too matronly.  But this cardigan is downright lovely!  Available in 3 styles for winter:  Charcoal/snoflake, sweet ped/medallion, or fiery red/deer (my choice!).  Made of lambswool.  Handwash or dry clean.  $69.  Available in sizes XS – XL.  Order from LLBean.

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OK…you want to give the gift of cashmere this season but you can’t spend a fortune?  You want to give a classy gift from LLBean but can’t afford anything in the catalog?  Here’s the perfect choice….a skinny, lightweight cahsmere scarf from LLBean.  Comes in a variety of tipped colors ($29.50) or mulit-colors (39.50).  Very youthful.  Handwashable.  Order from LLBean.

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Ordinarily I don’t recommend kitchen items as gifts, but I’m going to make an exception for this.  It’s a large, 3-station buffet with three 1-1/2 quart chafing dishes.  Killer price, too:  only $69.99…that’s a savings of $130 (regularly $199.99).  Order from JCPenney.

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This is a great buy at only $79.99 (regularly $159.99)!  It has a drawstring waist, down lining, and detachable hood with faux fur.  Comes in five great colors (I like Bright Berry or Vanilla).  Sizes S, M, L, XL.  Petite sizes available.  Order from Chadwicks.

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This beautiful 10-wale, machine-washable corduroy jacket is available in 6 solid colors with floral lining, or botanical print.  Solids are $79.  Petite sizes available.  Order from Talbots.

I admit it…I love to shop, but the devil is in the details!  I’d much rather order tights online that trapse all over town looking for the right color and size.  If you’re like me, these are for you:  6 colors of opaque tights to choose from.  Only $9.99 each, or $6.99 each if 2 or more are purchased.   Sizes S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X.  Control-top available.  Order from Chadwicks.

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This is a classic leather hobo bag for fall!  Don’t you just love the outside pocket in front?  Top magnetic snap and fully lined.  Chocolate brown.  Order from Talbots.$134   $179.

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