We just made cupcakes for a fave friend's birthday. The only thing that could have made playing with chocolate for hours better?

This delectable apron by Carolyn's Kitchen.

We love that it looks like a dress you'd find at Anthropologie or, better yet, something Mad Men's Mrs. Draper would wear. And we especially love how it covers all of you, so you'll never ruin one of your beloved frocks again.

Be the hostess with the mostest and get the matching kitchen gloves, too.

Where to get your cupcake on?

At Bunny Maxwell.

Have you had the pleasure of meeting Fifi Lapin?

May we introduce you?

She's THE vintage and designer-loving haress to her father's fortune, which he made playing fast and loose with carrot and lettuce shares on the international stock market. She absolutely adores fashion and always sports the latest runway looks.

Instead of paying some premium fee to the paparazzi for a photo of the jetsetting Haress Hilton, you can snag a print of her in Chanel, Proenza Schouler, Luella and more. Lots more once Fashion Week starts next month, we're sure.

In the meantime, follow the London-based Fifi at her blog, where you'll discover that, like us, she's also a fan of indie designers Lena Corwin and Abigail Percy. There, you can also befriend her on Facebook and MySpace.

Or, shop for original illustrations and limited edition prints of her at her Etsy store now!

We love that borrowing from the boys is such a huge trend for fall and have always been partial to all things preppy.

Which explains why we fell hard for New Orleans-based designer Laura Skelton's necktie necklaces.

Fashioned from vintage neckties and filled with Mardi Gras beads on the inside, we love the play of formal and festive.

And that each is one of a kind and handmade.

Not to mention a steal at just $20 each.

Wanna get prepped for fall?

Get thee to prix-prix!

via Modish

On the hunt for a fab new bag that doesn't have logos all over it and isn't just one big hunk of leatha (Stella would be so disappointed)?

Meet the irresistible elephant carryall tote by amykathryn.

Decked out with elephants (a custom print on ultrasuede by designer Amy Hall) -- but in a very grown-up way, we love that it's totally animal-friendly (we bet Natalie Portman would totally dig that it's made of faux leather, too).

We also love the bright pop of yellow against the bronze copper handle and trim, which makes it equally fabulous for summer as it will be for fall.

The best part? It's under $100.

Scoop one up before they're extinct.

Where?

Edge of Urge.

Save your shirts with words for the gym and glam up your usual jeans and tee routine with something special from the Toronto-based PrettyRaccoon Clothing instead.

Perfect alone with jeans or with a cute boyfriend blazer or cardigan on top, we love the sweet and luxe images of chandeliers, oversized bows and pearl necklaces. If Marie Antoinette were alive today living in the East Village, she'd be rocking PrettyRaccoon Clothing.

There are also the requisite hipster images of deer, bicycles and owls and even a cute screenprinted scarf with an anchor for those of your feeling nautical, natch.

Where to glam up your tee repertoire?

Here at PrettyRaccoon Clothing.

Feathers have been an increasingly popular trend in fashion, but a girl can't wear a feathered flapper frock every day.

But she can sauce it up a little bit as often as she wants with one of these fab feather hair clips.

Keep the look from looking costumey or forced by pairing your feathered friend with a casual tee and jeans or a simple black dress.

Where to put a feather in your cap?

At the effortlessly cool Bona Drag.

In a world increasingly filled with cynicism, we find ourselves craving anything sunny and happy. And we just happen to be addicted to the Vitamin D we get from that bright ball of fire in the sky. We are in California, after all.

And, for what seems like forever, we've been yearning for a print that says 'Hello Sunshine' that we could hang in our entryway to greet our guests and ourselves.

So we were pleased as punch to discover this sweet You Are My Sunshine print by Jess Gonacha.

Then, as if things couldn't get any better, we found these Hello Sunshine notecards by Kate Spade.

Why not spread a little sunshine yourself?

Dare we say it's the new black?

The next time you have friends over for a Mad Men pizza and cocktail party (which should be every Sunday in our opinion), surprise them with these hysterical Dress for Dinner napkins.

Even if everyone's in their trusty Sunday uniform (t-shirts and jeans), they'll look as dapper as Mr. Draper himself once they put their ties...er, napkins on.

An excellent hostess gift or housewarming gift for your best bachelor friend who just moved into his new place, we think these would also be adorable at a little kid's birthday party.

Where to dress for dinner?

At The Spoon Sisters!

p.s. The Spoons are giving BussBuss readers $5 off on orders of $30 or more with coupon code buss through August 15, 2008!

The key to fabulous style?

Shaking things up.

Instead of wearing your beautiful and classic diamond studs every single day, why not switch things up with these unexpected, delicately cool key studs by Gara Danielle?

They'll look chic and original with whatever you're wearing and they're also a steal. Marked down from $58 to just $40, pick up a pair at the Shopbop sale, where you'll find hundreds of coveted items at up to 70% off (plus, shipping is FREE!).

While there, be sure to scope out lots of other great deals and treasures. We're partial to the jewelry department where we found our favorite Laurel Denise necklaces for as low as $24 (originally $83). We say buy one now for your best friend, sister, mom and niece and your Christmas shopping will be done before you hit August.

Sweet.

Shop the Shopbop Sale!

After flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam to Norway to Amsterdam to Chicago, BussBuss is le pooh-ped. Jetlagged. Or, shall we say, jethagged.

And while we could go on about beauty solutions to make us look perkier, we'd rather just sleep.

All.

Day.

Long.

How to block out that gorgeous Chicago summer sun?

With a firecracker of an eye mask by Hambone and Jennicakes, of course.

We're sad we missed them at last weekend's Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco, but thank the Internet gods and sfgirlbybay for leading us to them.

Take a peek!

Did someone you know recently graduate and you still haven't nabbed her a gift? Or does your struggling artist friend have a birthday coming up?

Why not get her the perfect gift?

The Ramen Spoon/Fork by Masami Takahashi was originally created for use at the popular Sugakiya ramen noodle restaurant chain in Japan, but we think it's perf for your ramen-eating friends.

Make it extra special by buying some packs of ramen -- or ten (heck, aren't they 10 for $1?) -- and this Grumpy Girl 'I Cook Instant Ramen on Certain Holidays' tee and creating the yummiest and funniest gift basket ever.

In the spirit of the Fourth of July and having the right to vote, not to mention our undying love of animal accessories and soft spot for Jonathan Adler, we present these cheeky elephant and donkey ceramic banks.

A super cute baby gift for your fave future republican or democrat, as well as a fun retirement gift for your hardened republican or democrat, as peeps who tend to see both sides with rose-colored Gucci-knockoff glasses (kidding), we'll take one of each, thanks.

Why not treat yourself to an Independence Day prezzie? You're worth it.

Plus, it'll finally give you somewhere to put all your change and will be the most carefree pet you'll ever have.

Take a peek!

p.s. BussBuss is off for the long weekend! We hope you have a fabulous Fourth of July and look forward to seeing you next week, where we'll be bussing from the Nordics and the Netherlands!

How does your garden grow?

Well, since we live in a city flat with no yard, it doesn't grow so much.

But that won't keep us from getting our flower fix.

Instead of mulch and mayhem, we're opting for a vintage-style flower ring from Twist Style.

Like a corsage for your finger, we think they'd make a sweet birthday gift for your BFF, a fab bridesmaid gift or simply a happy treat to yourself for being so fabulous.

And, because they're a bargain at under $30 each, you can easily collect multiples for a whole bouquet of vintage-style loveliness.

The best part? They'll never wilt.

Take a peek!

Even though it's a chilly 61 degrees here in San Francisco right now, summer has officially arrived.

And summer to us means finding great hostess gifts to give (and maybe even to get).

If you're spending some time at a loved one's home (beach, mountain, city) anytime soon, why not give them flowers that will last a lifetime, like this perfect tulip on a porcelain platter by gleena?

It's simple, beautiful and will surely guarantee you'll be invited back again. {We also may be drawn to the tulips because we're gearing up for a trip to the Netherlands -- and Norway -- this week!}

Gorgeous bowls, cups, plates and vases are also available in a variety of colors and styles by gleena designer Asya Palatova, who was born in Russia ('gleena' means 'clay' in Russian) and now lives and works in Rhode Island (we love that we can see her childhood influences in her work).

Take a peek!

Via the fabulous oh joy!

Maybe it's his birthday. Or your anniversary.

Or maybe you just want to say 'Happy Friday. I love you.'

May we suggest getting your favorite travel partner a pair of handmade, custom antique map cufflinks by designer Anne Holman?

Commemorate your honeymoon, your hometown, where your little ones were born, or where you fell in love.

Choose almost any city around the world and he'll always have a special memory with him.

While you're at it, snag a custom map pendant for yourself.

That way, no mattter where in the world he is and you are, you'll always be in sync.

Available at Anne Holman's Etsy shop and our fave design and gift shop, Rare Device.

We've gushed over Henry Road designer Paula Smail's groovy prints and colorful global style in the past and are so excited to see her latest collection of pillows, bags, aprons, tablecloths, runners, journals and more.

The poppy, colorful graphics put us in the mood to host a sun-drenched summer party with good food and friends. And that just makes us happy. And, really, isn't that what good design is all about?

We also love that we can get a dose of Henry Road on the go in handbag form, too. The totes are perfect for hopping and shopping around flea markets, rummaging through vintage stores for hidden treasures and traipsing the globe stylishly.

The best part?

Paula's giving BussBuss readers an exclusive 20% off with code BUSSHR20 at checkout through July 15, 2008.

Take a peek!

What happens when two vintage-loving super-talented designer friends put their heads -- and hands -- together?

Domestic Construction.

Maureen Walsh, Uncle Bikes clothing designer -- and former BussBuss alum, and Trish Andersen, Anthropologie's Fifth Avenue store display coordinator, met in the fibers department at SCAD and, as most young designers do these days, eventually moved to Brooklyn, where they formed the fab new design studio specializing in interiors, environments and one-of-a kind fashion and home products.

You can scope out their debut line of dresses crafted from vintage fabrics and hand screen-printed pillows at Domestic Construction (and buy at a Renegade Craft Fair near you).

But it's their ted lights, made with vintage teacups, that we're swooning over, and that you can nab right now on Etsy if you're fast enough.

Imagine hanging one, or a cluster, over your kitchen or dining room table for a statement all your Scandinavian-design-loving friends would sell their first-borns for. They'd also make such a fab, unexpected gift.

Take a peek!

What happens when a former ad world girl with a twisted sense of humor starts a greeting card line?

Oh My Word.

On the outside, the cards reveal simple and sweet enough sentiments such as the tradish:

[outside] I miss you.

But on the inside, the fabulous because it's true:

[inside] when I'm drunk.

We love (and have heard that a certain Gossip Girl star does too):

[outside] You skinny little b*tch.

[inside] What I mean is...did you lose weight?

Scope out the three brand-spankin' new debut collections: The Truth Hurts, Just Because, and What I Mean Is...at Oh My Word.

Take a peek!

p.s. A recent experience prompted us to begin a special feature we've been tossing around for a few years now. We call it The DailyBust.

Click here to read The DailyBust!

As you may have surmised, dear reader, we have a weakness for the glam.

So we were thrilled to find out that we can now glam up our lattes and hot cocoas too.

How?

With this two-carat cup, dahling.

A graceful porcelain cup adorns your fab finger with a sparkling solitaire diamond ring when you pick it up.

We'll drink to that.

Give one to your single SATC-loving BFF. Because, like diamonds, friends are forever.

Take a peek!

Got a grad in your life that you want to gift, gorgeous?

Hook her up with a playfully chic Lauren Merkin business card case or laptop sleeve.

Since it's important to dress the part of the job you want and not necessarily the job you have, you'll be setting her up for success -- or, at the very least, making her the envy of all of her friends.

Which, let's face it, is sometimes just as rewarding.

Take a peek!

Small is the new big. At least when it comes to handbags.

Seriously, we girls will sacrifice a lot for the sake of fashion, but scoliosis shouldn't be one of them.

Which is why we've fallen hard for these Lolli by reincarnation chain clutches.

Pick from a slew of lambskin hues, then opt for either a silver or gold chain. The fab part is that the chain is so thin, yet durable, and looks like it could be a necklace. Making it perfect for going out at night and being hands-free, or for running around the city and having plenty of hands free for shopping and your latte -- or milkshake.

Just pop in your essentials: phone, credit card, lipgloss, keys and you'll look vintage glam in a snap and, more importantly, be super comfy too.

Take a peek!

Still looking for an ah-mazing Mother's Day gift and feel like splurging on the lady who gave you a fab life?

Consider the Kindle.

If Mom loves to read books, the newspaper, magazines or even blogs (wow -- she's rad), this will blow her Crocs off. It's Amazon's wireless reading device and is about the size of a book. You don't have to hook it up to a computer for it to work or anything. And it works on the same network as advanced cell phones, meaning you don' t have to find a hot spot to download new books.

Our favorite highlights?

It holds up to 200 titles, so when you travel (whether to an exotic island or just to work), you no longer have to lug your reading material with you, saving you from shoulder and back pain (when your porter isn't available that is).

Because it's paperless (obviously), it's totally green, saving lots of trees. We love trees!

No more ink smudges on your hands from newspapers or mags!

Unlike a laptop, it doesn't get hot.

There are no service plans or wireless bills. Once you buy it, you're set.

The battery can last for a week!

Best of all, you'll make Mom the coolest soccer mom on the block.

Plus, if she ends up not being able to convert from her old-school ways, you can totally steal it!

To get free two-day shipping and your Kindle before they all sell out -- yet again -- click here!

Some moms love the classics and delight in receiving flowers on Mother's Day. If that sounds like your Mom, take advantage of Martha Stewart's perfectly perfect taste and send her Martha Stewart flowers, so you know they'll live up to the highest of standards (plus, get $10 off orders of $59.95+ with code MARTHA10 or $25 off orders of $119.95 with code MARTHA25 at checkout through May 31, 2008). For something a little out of the ordinary, we love the Chamomile and Rose bouquet in a fab faux bois vase.

Some moms, like ours for instance, like flowers as much as the next girl but are more practicality-oriented and would prefer something that lasts a little longer.

Which is why we've come up with our list of...Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts.

Take a peek!

Doesn't it seem like most moms value practicality over anything else?

Indulge your Mom this Mother's Day and help her hop on the green bandwagon at the same time with the perfect market tote.

Modeled after shopper bags chic Europeans have been toting for years, we're smitten with this one because it can hold a ton in the main compartment, has four grommet air holes at the bottom corners to let groceries breathe and two flaps that zipper closed. With six bottle pockets on the outside, you can carry bottles securely and well balanced (we won't tell if there's more wine than water).

There's even an inside zipper pocket, a cell phone pocket, a tiny plastic pocket to hold change for the parking meter, a removable zipper pouch to use as a makeup bag or wallet, handles and shoulder straps.

In a nutshell, the perfect bag.

It would also make a great gym bag, diaper bag or even picnic basket, so why not treat Mom to the perfect bag and a fun mother-daughter picnic this Mother's Day?

Score it at one of our favorite gift shops, The Spoon Sisters.

P.S. The Spoon Sisters are treating BussBuss shoppers to an exclusive 15% off your entire order with code bussmom through May 31, 2008!

Save for cupcakes and milkshakes, there's not much BussBuss loves more than traveling.

Which is just one reason we're so in love with these chic city totes.

Besides being adorable and oh so very practical (no more fussing with unsightly maps when you're visiting your favorite locales), Maptotes are also very eco-fabulous, as they make a great replacement for any plastic bag.

Also, being the typography junkies we are, we totally dig how the fonts match the vibe of their respective cities.

At just $15 a pop, it's never been easier to travel the world (and your fave nabe) in style.

Take a peek!

Calling all earth angels.

Earth Day is right around the corner and while you may be doing your part to be green (no, eating green M&Ms sadly does not count), we're sure someone in your family or inner circle isn't (hello, Mother).

Want to jumpstart them on the road to being eco-fabulous?

Get thee to Greensender.

The smart eco-friendly company sends green starter packs to your chosen recipients.

Each box includes a SIGG water bottle (plastic water bottles are so last year), a reusable grocery tote bag (roomier than most, which is a big plus in our book), an energy-efficient cfl light bulb (you'll be amazed at how much you save on your electric bill) and a super-soft organic cotton t-shirt (a girl's gotta look cute on Earth Day).

It may be trendy to be green (Jaye Hersh, fashion pioneer and owner of Intuition in LA, listed Greensender as a favorite site when we chatted with her recently), but you can't argue that it's not needed. Send one for Earth Day, for Mother's Day or just because you love the planet.

Go to Greensender!

P.S. Greensender loves us too and is giving BussBuss readers a free Greensender organic cotton t-shirt with every order of $30 or more! Simply enter BUSSGREEN in the comments section of the checkout process. Be sure to note size and male/female for free tee.

Ever wonder what designers across the pond are up to? Not the big names you can get in every major city, but the independent designers you'd find on sites like Etsy here in the States?

Wonder no more.

DaWanda, the Etsy of Europe, will let you get your fix.

And even though exchange rates aren't exactly in our favor these days, you can still score great deals.

For instance, this darling teapot necklace made from polymer clay would make such a sweet birthday or Mother's Day gift and costs just $6 EUR plus $2 EUR to ship via USPS Priority Mail (if math hurts your head -- and we feel your pain, that means you'll pay about $12 and get your goodies from Sofia, the designer in Bulgaria, in 7-10 days).

It's like having a jet-setting BFF send you goodies from afar, a style pen-pal of sorts -- but better because you get to pick them out yourself.

Way more affordable than booking a ticket to Europe, stroll the virtual market and impress your friends with one-of-a-kind gifts, art and fashion.

Take a trip to DaWanda!

Most hotel shops are filled with overpriced touristy tschotkes, but W hotels are not like most hotels and neither are its stores.

Filled not only with their signature bedding, towels and robes, but also with hip design-focused goods that cater to the clientele they attract, we love that we can shop their well-edited picks without going on vacay by simply clicking over to their website.

What did we find? Jonathan Adler vases, Mimobot flash drives, Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Chairs, Rachel Leigh earrings, CC Skye cuffs, Comme des Garcon wallets and more.

Plus, there are two big deals happening right now.

One, a huge up to 80% off warehouse sale. We spotted Hand Maid by Michelle Frantz bags (originally $165, now $39.99) and CC Skye buckle cuffs (originally $168, now $62.99).

Two, get 40% off with coupon code 39Y9G (does not apply to sale items).

Three, shop now!

Bored by big box stores and yearning to shake things up?

Click on over to Mod Cloth, featuring one-of-a-kind vintage and vintage-inspired looks from independent and up-and-coming designers.

You'll also find great accessories, jewelry, bags, shoes and home decor, all at incredibly reasonable prices.

Think of it as an indie Urban Outfitters meets Fred Flare.

We're loving the Tilly Bloom antique typewriter necklace, Anna Sui tights, lace ankle socks, graphic houndstooth scarf in pink and grey, Dreams of Paris pillowcases, Moniker Clothing's snip and shear tee and Architecture booties -- a mix between sandals and ankle boots.

Find your own favorites here!

The lovely folks working behind the curtain at Kate Spade have teamed up with some of our favorite designers and artists like Lena Corwin and Paulina Reyes to create the cutest handmade e-valentines that you can send to those you love.

All the cards are free to send and you don't have to register or anything -- so fun!

We love their trademark nostalgic, clever and quirky aesthetic and are so excited to send a little charm to those we're thinking about this Valentine's Day.

Give love!

Dear Valentine,

Roses, chocolate and lingerie?

Great classics.

But we've thought a little outside of the box this Valentine's Day to reveal the new classics.

Find 30 inspired ideas for the ladies you love this holiday of hearts in part one of our Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Her.

XX,
BussBuss

Conversation Hearts? So five mins ago.

Conversation bracelets? Now we're talking.

For Valentine's Day, why not gift your favorite girl (you) and a make a statement with a witty Jessica Kagan Cushman bracelet?

Phrases we're fond of?

Truly fabulous people never get dressed before lunchtime.

You can agree with me or you can be wrong.

Why?

Because I said so, that's why.

Take a peek at Shopbop and at Jessica Cushman.

At BussBuss, we believe in surrounding yourself with things that you love. And things that love you back.

From the perfect ballet flats to lovely letterpress stationery that makes you and your recipient feel special to all of the fashion, beauty, interiors and gifts in between, we love sharing our love of style and online shopping with you.

We believe that the things you buy and choices you make directly affect the life you have, make and live. Whether that's in your closet or in your living room, join us in resolving to buy only those things that make you smile and bring you (or those you love) joy in 2008.

Like Jessica Rust's personalized, customizable, sweet nostalgic designs.

The birch mugs and bowls, featuring "carved" initials in a tree, make an ideal engagement, wedding or Valentine's Day gift. Also find one-of-a-kind gifts to celebrate babies and kids and all the many moments in life worth capturing.

Take a peek at Jessica Rust Designs.

P.S. BussBuss shoppers enjoy an exclusive 20% off with code BUSS20 through January 15, 2008 (tip: order now for Valentine's Day as customization takes 2-3 weeks).

Wow. We're basically a week away from Christmas. Which means it's seriously time to get clicking. Here are our top ten favorite gift sites, the ones we'll be clicking over to in just two secs, with special deals and coupon codes too (because unlike what Mom always said, sometimes procrastinating until the last minute is good for you).

The Spoon Sisters: 15% off with code bussbuss at checkout through January 15, 2008.

Wishingfish: 15% off with code BUSSBUSS15 at checkout.

Wrapables: Free shipping on all orders of $60 or more (before taxes, shipping & discounts).

Uncommon Goods: Only two days left to order with ground shipping!

Etsy: Find super affordable and unique handmade gifts.

Hammacher Schlemmer: Free shipping on orders over $100 with code HOLAFS2 at checkout.

Amazon: Free two-day shipping for Amazon Prime members (totally worth signing up if you shop Amazon a lot)!

Vivre: Free gift wrapping through December 21, 2007 plus save 15% on cashmere through December 23, 2007.

Red Envelope: Free shipping on orders over $50 through December 22, 2007.

Barnes & Noble: 25% off one item with coupon code N6R7C4J through December 18, 2007.

See more great gift sites in our Haute Shops directory!

See great gift ideas and deals in our Holiday Gift Guide:

For Her
For Him
For Everyone Else!

Tomorrow, find out what Nina Garcia, Atoosa Rubenstein, Rebecca Minkoff, Jaye Hersh, Ophira Edut and Andrea Nelson want to give and get for the holidays in our Stylemakers Gift Guide!

We think 2008 should be about everyday glamour and luxury. From your head down to your toe-ee-ooos.

Why not spread the luxury to the ladies (and men and kiddies) you love by giving the gift of shoes this holiday season?

Buying shoes as gifts used to be a risky proposition. What if they don't fit or they don't like the style? With all of the fabulous online shoe shops these days, all offering free return shipping, you can put those fears behind you.

In fact, Endless is offering not only FREE OVERNIGHT shipping, but overnight shipping is negative $5 (that's right, they take $5 off your order) and you get your order the very next day. Returns are totally free too for a full year and easy (pre-paid label included).

We'd love to receive bejeweled heels and cashmere slippers, Santa. And we'd love to give some luxury this year, too.

Plus, Endless carries fab handbags, clutches, wallets and brag books as well and is giving $20 off $100 orders of select handbags brands, $20 off $100 orders of select winter boots and select fashion boots, plus $10 off $50 orders of select slippers too, for a limited time. Whew.

Take a peek!

Over the next weeks, we'll be sharing gift picks from our favorite stylemakers, as well as editor's picks and our favorite gift sites.

To kick things off, we're highlighting one of our favorite gift shops of all time, Uncommon Goods.

You can literally find something quirky, fun, cool and non-mainstream for everyone on your list, whether you're shopping for coworkers, hostesses, guys, babies, kids, sisters or best friends.

We love the focus on artist-designed goods and clever solutions and ideas, not to mention that we can find Laurel Denise, Alyssa Ettinger, Teaposy and Clocky all in one place.

So if Christmas is turning into Stressmas, give in to the glory that is online shopping and get it all done fabulously right now at Uncommon Goods.

Take a peek!

Remember the glamour days of air travel?

Neither do we.

But we've finally found a fabulous solution to the things that irk us most when flying the unfriendly skies: arctic cold air, icky used pillows (if you're lucky enough to even nab one), wanting desperately to sleep it all away, but failing miserably, no matter how many Dramamine we've knocked back.

Say hello to the PamBee.

Designed by a flight attendant who knows we want to travel in style and comfort, the PamBee includes a silky blanket long enough to keep toes cozy, an inflatable pillow and a matching adjustable eye mask.

Available in several prints and solids, PamBee fits into any carry-on or tote and barely takes up any space due to the ingenious design (the blanket and eye mask slip right into the deflated pillow).

Take a peek!

WINTER BREAK: For 15% off all orders and free shipping, use code bussbuss at checkout!

Looking for darling-chic handmade gifts without having to actually make them yourself (seriously, we know you don't have the time)?

Check out Atlanta-based Microwave Girl Handmade Goods.

The gray floral pouch and pretty in pink clutch make great gifts for sisters and BFFs.

We're also loving the cheeky cards, like Happy No Particular Holiday and You Rock My Socks.

Need a great stocking stuffer or coworker gift for less than $10? Pick up some sparkly glitter magnets that come packaged in a metal box. Simply tie a gorgeous ribbon around and you're set.

Take a peek!

With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas and the bustling holiday season ahead, we wanted to kick off the giving season by giving you our Fabulous Holiday Gift Guides.

Find fab picks for everyone on your list and special deals just for BussBuss subscribers. Plus, be on the lookout for more great finds in the weeks to come. Why stress when you can easily impress and shop in a click -- and with some yummy hot chocolate in hand?

Shop the Holiday Gift Guide:

*For Her
*For Him
*For Everyone Else!

Looking for fabulous gifts for hostesses, coworkers, babies, pets and more? We've got you covered. Enjoy our top picks, with exclusive coupon codes and savings, too.

Take a peek!

Why fight the masses at the mainstream mall when you can kick back, sip bubbly and shop fabulously unique and chic gifts from the comfort of your home or office (we won't tell) this holiday season?

Find fab gifts, jewelry, accessories and more from the best online boutiques and up-and-coming designers, plus enjoy special coupon codes just for BussBuss readers, too!

Take a peek!

If you have someone special on your holiday shopping list that you want to impress, or simply want to spoil yourself, look no further than the glamorous shopping adventure that is Vivre.

Find everything from silver champagne straws (fab gift tip: pair with a bottle of champagne or champagne flutes), porcelain peonies (much better than fresh-cut flowers) and silvered wood bookends (fab gift tip: toss in a gorgeous coffee table book) to sparkly rings, cool cufflinks, golden bowls and glittering salt and pepper shakers.

Of course, you'll also discover knock-your-socks-off shoes, bags, beauty products, gifts for men and kids, plus an addictive under $100 category.

We're obsessively making our wishlist now.

Make yours at Vivre.

Fall Break: Get free shipping when you click this link and enter code VIVRE07 at checkout through November 30, 2007.

TALK BACK: What's on your wishlist this holiday season? Share in the comments!

Love animal accessories? So do we.

And we think piggies are the new birds and are in love with this little guy.

Handmade by potter Sarah Marymee, set Mr. Piggy on your entryway table or bedroom dresser as a place to toss your spare change.

Or, with the holidays right around the corner, let's not forget about the little ones in our lives.

Adopt your piggy from the Marymee Studio at Etsy.

TALK BACK: What are your favorite animal accessories? Tell us in the comments below!

One of our favorite gift shops, The Spoon Sisters, has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the month of October to support breast cancer awareness and research, with 10% of the retail sales of Pink Ribbon products going to the cause.

Why not shop early for a few Christmas gifts and do good at the same time?

We're loving the sweet pink melamine mini colander, the designer dish gloves and the pink ice cream spoons.

Plus, when you shop online, The Spoon Sisters will give $5 off orders of $40 or more with code CURE2007 at checkout through November 15, 2007.

Shop pink at The Spoon Sisters.

Life's full of ups and downs, so when we're feeling down and want an insta-lift, we can always count on Fred Flare for retail therapy.

Full of the quirky, silly, happy, sweet, retro and insanely affordable, Fred Flare is all about having fun and never growing up. And, in their own words, they have totes great gifts too!

Currently on our wishlist? Scented lollipop earrings, classic pink-wheeled roller skates, a cozy pony scarf, the Holly Golightly sleep mask and a gemstone newsboy cap, cuz a girl can never have too many jewels.

We also love the kawaii cute grocery totes, which prove that going green doesn't have to mean boring.

And, if everyone you know seems to have a baby and people won't stop asking when you're going to have one, simply wear the hilarious Paul Frank baby on board tee.

Take a peek, and prepare to smile, at Fred Flare.

We believe your sense of humor is as important as your sense of style.

Which is why we adore these cheeky coin purses emblazoned with: trust fund, inheritance, nest egg, lunch money, mad money, allowance and rainy day fund.

Witty and stylish, these glam little bags make a perfect gift for celebrating birthdays, graduations, promotions and housewarmings (tuck a few bills inside or perhaps some baubles for extra brownie points).

Give one, and adopt one for yourself, here at the always clever gift shop Wishingfish.

From candy colors to bold baubles and every gem in between, discover what's new in jewelry this fall.

Up-and-coming jewelry designers and boutiques present exclusive coupon codes and savings just for BussBuss readers in our fall jewelry guide.

Take a peek!

We believe having your head in the clouds beats having your feet on the ground any day. And that shopping for presents should be a piece of cake. And that you can have your cake and eat it too, five times a day.

Which is why we love these young-at-heart designs from Australia-based Tabitha Emma.

Have a friend's birthday coming up and want to present her with something sweet? There's nothing wrong with being literal.

These mini cupcake, ice cream and cake bags are simply fun and they make great gifts themselves. Or, you can get clever and put something (perhaps a bauble or two) inside and use the bags as, well, gift bags. Sweet.

Scope out the delicious lot, and be sure to browse the lovely clothing and illustrations too, here at Tabitha Emma on Etsy.

Louboutins? So last season. Also so mass fashionista. Searching for something truly one of a kind, under the radar, comfy and much more affordable, especially when you realize how many pairs of shoes you get in just one?

Look no further than Mohop.

Custom-made by designer Annie Mohaupt in her Chicago studio, Mohop is that rare experience where fabulous customer service, fabulous packaging and fabulous product create an online shopping trifecta.

Composed of rubber soling made from recycled tires (very eco-chic), a Finnish birch plywood core, and topped with various select veneers, what really makes Mohop shoes unique is the patent-pending strapping system, where you can customize your shoes by changing the ribbons that tie the shoes on (it's super easy and fun!).

How does it work? Once at Mohop, select your heel height. Then choose your fave base style. Next, find your exact size by printing out a paper cutout (so much more fun than checking Perez for the latest H'wood scoop -- trust us). Then, select the ribbons you want.

Different lengths and styles of ribbons can be used to achieve a virtually infinite number of looks with just one pair of wooden bottoms (we heart versatility). As Annie says: "Now anybody can play Imelda Marcos without requiring the budget and storage space for 5,000 shoes."

Before checking out, be sure to use coupon code BUSSMO25 for a lovely 25% off exclusively for BussBuss readers (expires September 30, 2007 so do not delay).

Prepare to fall in love at Mohop.

We obviously love independent designers and cottage industry. But we also love that big online players are doing amazing things, too. Case in point, Amazon.

Ever been in a gift-giving pickle? Like, you procrastinated yet again and your sister's birthday is in two days and you must send something stat? And preferably something she actually wants. But you don't want the shipping to cost more than the actual gift? Yeah, happens to us all the time, too.

But not lately. Why?

We finally signed up for the wonder that is Amazon Prime, a membership program that gives you "all-you-can-eat" fast shipping for eligible purchases.

For an annual membership fee of $79 (think of it like being a Costco member, but not having to deal with lines or traffic), you get free two-day shipping on more than a million in-stock products sold by Amazon (books, digital cameras, Frye boots, Alexis Hudson bags, diamonds). Or, for just $3.99 per item, have it overnighted.

This has saved our tooshies on more than one occasion when it comes to gifts, but it's also great when you don't have time to run to the store (did you know you can buy toothpaste and toilet paper on Amazon?) or there's something slightly embarrassing you need to buy (um, beauty catastrophes anyone?)

Try it free for a month here at Amazon Prime.

P.S. Did you know that Amazon also has a Subscribe & Save service, where you can have drugstore and household items automatically delivered to you monthly? Think razorblades, coffee, diapers or your fave face wash (or items for other things that happen once a month, wink wink). Plus, you get a discount when you choose the subscription service (and free shipping). Check it out here.

It's no surprise we like the good life and we love quirky and honest-to-a-fault designer Pamela Barsky (have you read her blog -- a tale of making it as a gift designer in LA, overcoming divorce and more?).

Her products have as much personality as she does and are as entertaining as she is, so it only makes sense that she's responsible for these fabulous entertaining journals.

They'll help you keep track of all your social events, from sharing a bottle of vino with friends to finally getting a table at the hottest restaurant in New York.

Choose from the Dinner Party Journal, the Restaurant Journal, the Wine Lover's Journal or the Recipes Journal to help keep track of your fabulous life.

Better yet, be fabu-less and get these for 50% off right here at See Jane Work.

We love makeovers and we love Laurel Denise, so it's only fitting that we're extra excited about the new look, blog and designs at Laurel Denise.

Queen of exquisitely pretty and cool hand-written and hand-drawn personalized jewelry (that also happens to be wildly affordable), Laurel has added earrings and new necklace shapes and designs to her mix, as well as a brand new line of stationery the whole paper and gift community is abuzz over (or at least they're about to be).

It just makes sense to be able to get her lovely drawings in paper form: think birthday, greeting and notecards, journals, and soon, a calendar.

As Laurel says, "All pieces are inspired by vintage papers (or "found" papers)...old financial ledgers (hence, the graph paper) old library cataloging cards...just about anything that I feel has a story behind it."

Shop the latest and create a story of your own here at Laurel Denise.

P.S. Laurel Denise loves BussBuss too and is offering an exclusive 15% off with code BUSSFRIEND through August 31, 2007.

The Spoon Sisters is perhaps our favorite gift shop of all time.

Selling many of our fave products, style solutions and innovations, such as the Purseket, the Doorganizer, GalPals, Egglings, the Message Bean, Thumb Thing, the Takeout Menu Organizer, the DaysAgo Digital Counter, the Rear-View Computer Mirror, the Foot Petals Stiletto Kit, ABC Gingerbread Cookie Cutters and just about every clever product you've ever wanted for yourself or your loved ones, The Spoon Sisters is more a celebration of innovation and cottage industry than it is about selling products.

Fortunately, The Spoon Sisters love BussBuss just as much as we adore them and are offering an exclusive 20% off to BussBuss readers with code bussbuss at checkout through August 20, 2007.

So stock up on Christmas, baby, hostess and birthday gifts (um, for yourself of course), and save here at The Spoon Sisters.

P.S. We'd like to send a huge thank you to everyone who has taken our Summer Survey. If we learned one thing so far, it's that you want more coupon codes and unique finds (see above) and we're working hard to keep them coming!

Haven't taken it yet? Don't be shy. Click here to tell us all about YOU!

Warning: Immature Content

We're all about the art of the unexpected, which is why when we came across New Zealand-based Trixie Delicious, we were instantly smitten.

Tea and china are always so proper and stuffy, but not when Karen Dennis of Trixie Delicious gets her naughty little hands in the mix.

Her vandalized vintage plates mix the soft and pretty with the edgy and cheeky. The Upper East Side with the Lower East Side. Think Shabby Chic meets Sarah Silverman. Rachel Ashwell would be quite surprised indeed.

Giving new life to old dishes (oh so very green), imagine your guests' reactions when you serve tea on the Seven Deadly Sins -- or Poisons -- plates. Or, when you use your new plate as decor -- we heart the Clueless plate, but get a kick out of the Starf*cker one as well.

Trixie also does custom work on plates, shakers and teapots, so feel free to choose your own word(s).

Get a little naughty and give the gift of the unexpected (so fab for your hip friends having an untradish wedding) at Trixie Delicious.

The only thing better than a bowl of cherries? A bowl of bling. Honestly, fruit is so passe, these days it's all about diamonds. Big, shiny faux diamonds.

Use your brilliant bling as a paperweight, artfully propped by the fireplace or on your bedside table (so very Bond girl). Really, in our opinion, you can never go wrong with big shiny objects anywhere. Must be the Holly Golightly in us.

And, in this gorgeous stainless steel stella bowl, these diamonds seem right at home.

In search of a creative wedding gift or thank-you-for-letting-me-stay-in-your-Paris-flat gift? Ixnay the wine and get them what they never knew they wanted right here at mod design store Chiasso.

Always on the style hunt for great handbags, we've giddily found our next prey. And a designer we're sure is a rising star in the design world.

MABeL handbags by Jessica Miller-Webster is a young, cool collection of ruffle totes, oversized bow bags, heart-handle clutches and more handmade in Chicago by the designer herself.

The aesthetic? Think Betsey Johnson meets Marc Jacobs. Something that cleverly tows the line between Teen Vogue and Nylon.

These are bags with personality that stand out on their own, but maintain a hip sophistication. Think contrasting color and print linings for girls who embrace their inner child. Are you a city girl who sees her bag as her car? These bags are for you.

Visit the MABeL handbags site here to view all the styles and learn more about the designer.

Shop the MABeL Etsy store in a click.

Also, check out MABeL on MySpace to see even more pictures and styles -- custom orders are taken (any color or pattern), so feel free to get creative.

If BussBuss were an actual boutique, it would be Delight. Featuring cool, fun, fabulous gifts, accessories and design and shopping goodness, Delight's goal is to put the happy back in shopping. They've succeeded.

What's really fun is that everyday at noon central, a new item is posted and at special savings too -- just for the day. If you love it, nab it right away at the special price. There's a 30-day store as well that items go into if they haven't sold out, which is equally divine for procrastinators like, um, us.

Scope out today's adorable Loop clutch and browse the store for hip Envirosax (by far the cutest and most functional reusable bags we've seen yet), mojito muddlers, haute hostess gifts and oodles more here at Delight.

P.S. Delight loves BussBuss as much as we heart them and is offering 15% off purchases of $30+ exclusively to BussBuss readers. Simply enter code BUSSBUSS at checkout!

Plus, all DailyBuss subscribers are also being entered to win a $100 shopping spree! Be sure to tell your friends to sign up for this contest now and sign up so you can win if you're not already a subscriber (it's free!)! Click here to win!

Looking for the next Dooney & Bourke of the handbag world? Enter Luxgirl by Lindsey Finamore.

Her classic collection of lambskin leather bags sports youthful touches like heart accents and charm details, balancing girly and chic with a touch of luxury (young Hollywood will be delighted).

We heart the roomy quilted (so very Chanel) Isabella Tote and the equally roomy Colette Satchel, which has quickly become our BFF travel companion. Clutches and wallets are also available.

Choose your new BFF in sky, vanilla, white, tan or black right here at Luxgirl.

Summer's all about taking the time to celebrate the sweet moments in life. Dripping ice cream cones, last-minute roadtrips to the beach, staying up late and watching bad TV and giggling with good friends.

And we can think of nothing sweeter than Rosanna's Soda Fountain collection (which BussBuss giddily received as a wedding prezzie -- perf since our vows included milkshakes for life!).

Retro reminders of childhood in yummy sherbet shades, how could you resist a set of milkshake cups that come in an adorable hexagon gift box?

We're also drooling over the Playing House collection of cake stands. Yum.

Browse all of the dinnerware and accessories collections right here at Rosanna.

If there's one thing we know for certain, it's that life is short. Which means we all should be making the most out of every moment. And as sentimental memory-recording junkies, we think diaries and journals are divine.

Gift someone you love -- and yourself -- with the ingenious 5 Year Diary. Travel forward and back in time as you record daily entries. How? Each page represents one day across five years, so you can read what you were doing two years ago as you write your new entry.

For those wondering if you should quit your boh-ring j-o-b to pursue your big fantasy dreams, we think this will help. After all, who wants to read that they were doing the exact same un-stimulating thing five years ago that they are doing today?

A great birthday gift and a perfect prezzie for new parents or recent grads, score Tamara Shopsin's fab 5 Year Diary at Rare Device.

In celebration of independent design and the success of her indie shopping blog Modish, Jen Coray opened the virtual doors to Modishoppe in April 2007.

Since, she's been featuring a coolly edited collection of handmade goods that span from handbags, hoodies and jewelry to paper, home and gifts. It's like shopping Etsy but with a really in-the-know friend (i.e. her keen eye for hip handcrafted treasures does the digging for you).

We're especially fond of the animal-laden accessories, such as the birdie keychains by Kwoozy and the elephant wristlets by Blissful. But we're not all about fauna, we need our flora fix too. Enter Brooke Medlin's rose-shaped earrings.

Both the beauty and the curse of Modishoppe is that Coray only carries a few (sometimes only one) of each item, so if you see something you love, scoop it up fast before it's gone forever. The upside? No fear of ever having the same thing as anyone else and a constantly changing collection.

Scope out all the current treasures here at Modishoppe.

P.S. Modishoppe loves BussBuss too and is offering 10% off with code bussmod at checkout exclusively to our readers!

Perhaps the closest you've come to being green these days is with envy over Jessica Alba's killer physique. But it's never too late to do something swell for the planet. And you can't get much better than planting a tree (though buying Stella McCartney vegan boots doesn't hurt either).

We absolutely adore this apple tree-to-be kit and think it makes such a sweet gift. Planting a tree is not only good for the planet, but it's a fab way to celebrate a special occasion, commemorate a fresh start, honor a loved one or remember a special memory. Like that time you got married in Central Park in the Big Apple, perhaps. Or not. What do we know? It's your life.

Make it sweeter (hello, apple pie) and give a charming kit to someone you love (perhaps as a Fourth of July hostess gift) right here at darling gift shop Calliope.

As one of the first independent online shops on the block, Jenny Kwok's Cut + Paste has been helping pave the way for emerging designers and crafters since 2002 with its well-curated collection of handmade clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper products and more.

And it's only gotten better over the years, serving up gigantic doses of hipness and featuring over 300 designers along the way. The best part is knowing you'll never be wearing the same thing (or giving the same gift) as someone else when you shop at Cut + Paste.

If absolutely forced to pick favorites (it's like choosing your fave offspring), we'd point to Erica Weiner's cicada earrings, smil's love doll brooch, Desira Pesta's diamond print tunic, and pinecone & chickadee's cards.

But we suggest you set aside a few minutes (okay, hours... okay, days) to drool over all the Partners in Craft and find your own faves right here at Cut + Paste.

Wedding season is in full swing and we can think of no bigger name in the wedding industry than Mindy Weiss. The 'it' celebrity wedding and party planner has lavished her chic taste on Jessica and Nick, Gwen and Gavin, Trista and Ryan and Charlie and Denise, to namedrop a few. And while not all the marriages have lasted, the stylish memories live on forever.

And now, with the opening of her new online bridal boutique and gift shop, even those of us not trailed by paparazzi can get our French-manicured hands on glam gifts, accessories, favors and more (even honeymoon and baby gifts too).

Imagine Plum Party meets Spoon Sisters with a sprinkle of girly sweetness thrown in for good measure. Love, Me serves up everything from hip flasks to vintage travel train cases to rhinestone and croc domino sets, lollypop favors, martini shakers and panties of the week.

Explore and find eternal fabulousness when you shop Love, Me.

{Dying to see the Haute Shop of the Week? Let's get it on, style lover!}

We must confess, BussBuss has quite the addictive personality (very La Lohan of us, we know). In fact, we've considered checking into rehab on more than one occasion for our addiction to milkshakes, vintage dresses and cupcakes, to confess a few.

But our latest obsession these days has been over the indie goodness that is Etsy. In case you've been shopping under a rock for the past year or two, Etsy is the spot to find handmade clothing, accessories, home goodies and gifts direct from the artists, crafters and designers themselves (from all over the world).

Think of it as a hipster Ebay, minus the stress of bidding. The best part? Everything is surprisingly affordable (no retail markup rocks!) and you can bookmark your favorite sellers and then browse by who their fave sellers are too. It's never-ending indie awesomeness.

Discover your faves, and prepare to join us in rehab, here at Etsy.

Pictured above: Mod Babydoll Dress by Papaya; Banded Rudderfish Card by Sub-Studio; Sterling Birch Leaf Earrings by honeybee

Wanna see more Haute Shops? Clickity click here, hautie!

{Hello, gifted. Are you ready for your first installment of Gifted Wednesdays? Of course you are! Let's see what prezzies await...}

There are three things we're passionate about here at BussBuss: innovation, style inspiration and instant gratification. Make that four: brownies. And there's nothing better than brownie edges. Can we get an amen? And we can think of no man (in his right mind) who would disagree.

Really impress Dad, and his sweet tooth, this Father's Day with the mother of all inventions: The Baker's Edge Baking Pan.

In the same vein as the ingenious Muffin Top Pan, The Baker's Edge features a Nobel Peace Prize-worthy patented design that actually improves baking performance by allowing heat to circulate evenly, meaning no more undercooked middles and burned edges.

If you love the crunchy, caramelized, toasty edges of a brownie (or lasagna), this pan is for you...er, Dad.

Find it, along with a host of products and gifts that make life easier, right here at Solutions.

The Brits have done it again. Say hello to Voco, the clock that will make you wonder how you ever lived without him. Instead of an annoying beeping welcoming you to the day, the polite, British voice of Stephen Fry (think Jeeves) greets you, his master, with messages like:

"Good morning, sir. I'm so sorry to disturb you but it appears to be morning. Very inconvenient I agree, sir. I believe it is the rotation of the earth which is to blame, sir."

Hit the button to turn your personal butler off, and you'll receive a fortifying message for the day. And, when it's time for bed, you'll receive a humorous, but oddly effective, 90-second relaxation exercise that will ease you, Master, into slumber.

An excellent gift for Father's Day, you can give the gift of admiration in the morning in true Brit-wit style and listen to and download many of the hilarious messages, right here at Voco.

P.S. 'Good Morning Madam' version arrives in July. We can't wait to be awoken to:

"Good morning, Madam. The current issue of Vogue has devoted its editorial to your sense of style, purpose, beauty and personal grandeur. It may be advisable to use the rear entrance today, Madam, to avoid the crowds."

Honestly, at the pace we all move these days, is it any wonder we can't remember the last time we watered the plants (circa 1999, perhaps?), opened that bottle of wine, changed the sheets, wore those jeans or popped those pills? The list goes on.

Thankfully, someone had the foresight to create the smartest clock/timer ever, the DaysAgo digital day counter. The clever tiny timer attaches to food containers and other things that need smart tracking -- think anything from those baby bottles or that pizza box in the fridge to your kitty's litter box to your eye shadow and tennies (to remind you of the last time you actually exercised).

To see all the clever uses, along with some handy and eye-opening freshness dates, and to buy your sanity, visit How Many Days Ago pronto.

P.S. This makes a super Father's Day gift! Think filter changes, oil changes, gardening, vitamins and meds, contact lens solution...

With Mother's Day just around the corner and summer party season gearing up, we think these gorgeous dishtowels (who even knew dishtowels could be gorgeous?) are a must.

Making a haute hostess gift, Mother's Day gift or treat for yourself, they're almost too pretty to use -- and, dare we say, inspire us to want to be in the kitchen.

If you can't fathom dirtying them either, use them as decor by hanging a row along an empty kitchen wall (hello, insta-art) or even use them to make pillows. Crafty couture is so 2007.

Pick up your faves right here at Anthropologie.

P.S. Mother's Day is SO next week, May 13th to be exact! Find a fab gift in our:

{Mother's Day Gift Guide}
{Spring Bling Jewelry Guide}
{Spring Bag Guide}

We did all the work. You take all the credit. That's what BussBuss is all about.

What would you do without her? Whether the mom you're celebrating is your mom, your wife, grandma or that special friend or sister, she deserves something that will delight, surprise and inspire.

Check out our top stylish Mother's Day gift picks that will do just that in our 2007 Mother's Day Gift Guide!

Pet rocks are so five minutes ago and stress balls so unbelievably uncool. These days it's all about individuality and growth, which is why these Plant-Me Pets are utterly irresistible.

Made of natural latex rubber, the "eyes" are actually seeds (cantaloupe, tomato and pumpkin to be exact), and the "skin" soft and pliable (squeeze their lil bodies and they'll squeak).

Once your Pet does you wrong though -- or you simply tire of him -- pull a Soprano and bury him (head first to cover the seeds), water, then place in the sun. Soon the rubber will decompose and a plant will sprout.

New beginnings? So spot on for spring and a fabulous Easter gift if you ask us. Adopt your Plant-Me Pet right here at eco-friendly and fab Branch.

Since New Orleans is celebrating Mardi Gras this week, we thought it a fitting time to spotlight Louisiana-based designers. First up in our southern scavenger hunt is B-Native, a great shop bringing together select items that are created in New Orleans, by New Orleans or items that bring awareness to New Orleans.

We especially love Alexa Pulitzer's notecards and paper goodies, Olivia Gallander's necklaces and Studio Inferno's vibrant paperweights that are replicas of NOLA water meters. Shop and show your support for the great city that still needs it right here at B-Native.

Happy Valentine's Day style luva! If you totally blanked on getting someone you heart a gift, it's not too late to show you care. Give Anything gift certificates can be sent instantly via email, along with a free eCard, or you can even print them right from your computer and hand them to your Valentine(s) in person (how retro!).

Give Anything universal gift certificates can be spent at over 300 online stores, like barenecessities.com restaurant.com, rampage.com, perfumecountry.com, ashford.com, sharperimage.com and many, many more. Send someone you love an instant Valentine right here at Give Anything.

Oh, dearest PROcrastinators. Are you finally realizing that Valentine's Day is tomorrow and you're empty-handed? Not to fret, below are a few last-minute outs, er, we mean gift ideas. Consider it our Valentine's Day gift to you. We love to love you baby! Just be sure to shop right NOW, as shipping deadlines are a mere few hours away.

Ladies, be sure to pass this along to the guys you know – they'll appreciate the insider's info.

Blue Nile: Fabulous jewelry, watches and accessories are always appreciated. Order by 3PM EST, plus get FREE FedEx Overnight Delivery!

Martha's Flowers: Send the ones you love the best in flowers. Order by 3PM EST.

Figleaves: Find lovely lingerie and underthings to make the day memorable. Order EXPRESS shipping by 1PM EST.

Uncommon Goods: Choose from all sorts of quirky and unique gifts for every loved one on your list. Order EXPRESS shipping by 5PM EST.

Hammacher Schlemmer: Nab your loved one a cool gadget or gift. Order EXPRESS shipping by 3PM EST.

Mimoco: Buy your hipster babycakes a designer USB flash drive, then fill it with pics of the two of you or with some of your fave love songs. Order OVERNIGHT shipping by 5PM EST.

Pajamagram: Who doesn't heart PJs? Plus, all women's pajamas are delivered with a free hatbox, 'Do Not Disturb' sign, lavender sachet and a gift card. Order by 4PM EST for Valentine's Day delivery.

Everyone needs a little inspiration, and whether you're single, attached at the hip or something in between, this couldn't be truer on Valentine's Day. For the perfect Valentine's Day gift, check out Laurel Denise's new 10 Million Wishes collection, featuring handmade necklaces with great coordinating gift cards and quotes.

Our favorite, especially in these times when the world seems a little crazy, is a necklace that simply reads, "embrace life." The coordinating card reads, "We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another."

Browse the entire collection and send a little inspiration to someone you love this Valentine's Day right here at Laurel Denise.

BONUS: BussBuss readers score free shipping with code free at checkout through 2/28/07.

Despite ugly being the new pretty (thanks to the very non-ugly and adorable Ugly Betty), a girl still needs all the help she can get in the beauty department. Which is why we're total suckers for these girly-glam 100% silk pillowcases. Not only do they prevent wrinkles by minimizing morning facial creases, they also extend the life of your hairstyle – plus, they simply feel like butta against your pretty lil face.

Each comes with a soft silk headband, too, to hold your tresses back while you rest. The only thing missing is your own private butler, but hey, the year is still young. Nab a case of your own right here at Intuition.

Valentine's Day is all about love and we love showing ours with thoughtful and uncommonly fabulous gifts. Okay, maybe that's how we like to receive love too (big shockaroo, we know).

Let your special someone know you care -- and take the stress out of shopping for the big red, white and pink holiday -- with our lovely Valentine's Day Gift Guide.

Shoe-lubbers and bag ladies rejoice, there's yet another site vying for our affection. Amazon has just unveiled Endless, an entire site dedicated to shoes and accessories. Find BCBG Max Azria, Charles David, Bronx, farylrobin, Steve Madden, Two Lips, Betsey Johnson, HOBO International and loads more, even Nahui Ollin's handmade candy-wrapper bags.

The huge selling point? Free overnight shipping (no joke), plus free return shipping, 365-day returns and a 110% price guarantee. That means you can order it, pay zilch for shipping, try it out at home and if you don't quite love it or need a different color or size or decide you don't want it at all, you can ship it right back for free. Scope out all of your stylish options right here at Endless.

It's no secret how much we adore dresses around here and we're big fans of Edge of Urge. And while this champagne frock is technically a nighty night sleep slip, we can see dressing it up, perhaps with something black and lacy, and rockin' it for NYE. It also would look great under an Edge of Urge dawnie dress.

Play dress up right here at Edge of Urge.

{Speaking of champagne and frocks, don't forget to RSVP to our Fashion + Shopping Soiree tomorrow night!}

This time of year is always filled with emotional extremes, from I've-had-too-much-to-drink gregariousness to I-needed-that-package-yesterday franticness. Which makes this Mood Alert pad all the more appropriate. It could save marriages and relationships, but most importantly, time.

Tell your cohabitant just how your day was and how you're feeling right here at Knock Knock.

Sometimes you just have one of those days – or weeks – or when it comes to the holidays, those months. For those times, we like to visit Subversive Cross Stitch. They make us smile (for others, they may simply offend, to which we say 'whatever').

Score a 'whatever' cross stitch kit, or your choice of many more snarky and hilarious kits, right here at Subversive Cross Stitch.

If traffic, pushy crowds and overworked and grumpy salespeople are your cup of eggnog, we wish you tons of fun this Black Friday – or Whack Friday as we refer to it here at BussBuss HQ. If you're more of a savvy sip and click shopper (hot chocolate – perhaps spiked – we won't tell), then enjoy our best-ever Holiday Gift Guides, where you'll find hip, fun and fabulous gifts for everyone on your list in a click – things that you will actually buy and they'll truly love.

We'll be taking a holiday break until Monday, but until then, have a delicious Thanksgiving and enjoy the fabulousness that is online shopping!

Shop the Gift Guide for HER!

Shop the Gift Guide for HIM!

Shop the Gift Guide for EVERYONE ELSE!

And be sure to get your holiday card shopping done too - 'tis the season to be in touch!

It's not as if you don't realize it's nearly the season to be jolly. It's just that you don't exactly have all the time and energy in the world to go fight the masses at the oh-so-boringly mainstream mall. After all, you have champagne to sip and lollypops to lick. Well sit back, uncork and relax as we present our gift to you this holiday season - fabulous gifts for everybody on your list. Amazing things in every price range for pets, coworkers, hostesses, teens, kids, babies, grandparents and families, plus stocking stuffers! So go on, give the gift of originality and style this year. They deserve it - and so do you.

Click here to shop the Holiday Gift Guide for EVERYONE ELSE!

In pursuit of even more darling holiday party dresses, we came across these amazing embossed leather flats at Anthropologie here. We are in love and want them in every yummy shade: tangerine, eggplant and graphite blue.

Plus, the tangerines would look really fresh with this sparkling satin dress and the eggplants paired with this ivory shift would be very unexpected at a holiday bash – in a good way.

P.S. Need a fab gift for that hostess with the mostest, a coworker, pet, lil one, grandparents or fave family? Check out tomorrow's Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone Else, including great stocking stuffers too!

It's not as if you don't realize it's nearly the season to be jolly. It's just that you don't exactly have all the time and energy in the world to go fight the masses at the oh-so-boringly mainstream mall. After all, you have champagne to sip and lollypops to lick. Well sit back, uncork and relax as we present our gift to you this holiday season - fabulous gifts for everybody on your list (with exclusive coupon codes too!). Amazing things for all the ladies you love - and in every price range (with no long lines or snotty salespeople in sight). So go on, give the gift of originality and style this year. They deserve it - and so do you.

Click here to shop the Gift Guide For Her!

Recently we got a note from our friends across the pond letting us know they had opened up a brilliant new online gift shop featuring accessories, home goodies and more from some of the UK's freshest talent. At first click, we were in love. Kind of like the Mighty Flirt of the UK, the shop specializes in up-and-coming British-based designers. We're fawning over all the gorgeous prints-intense pieces like the bags, pillows and robes.

Find gifts for guys, kids, your home and, always most importantly, YOU, right here at the scrumptious Rockett St George (and yes, they ship to the US).

We see a lot of work by up-and-coming jewelry designers -- far more than any other genre in fact -- so it takes something special to stand out and catch our style-hungry eyes. As you can probably guess from their name, Space Mermaid is something special. Equal parts quirky, whimsical, girly and cool, we really love this LA-based line of handcrafted jewelry. Inspired by the sky and the sea, creatures real and imagined, we're totally smitten with the vintage-inspired collection.

Particular faves include the Golden Leaves earrings and the necklaces featuring owls and seahorses. Find something special for you (and maybe that special friend, too) right here at Space Mermaid.

Special for BussBuss readers: Enter 'bussbuss20' in the message section upon checkout and save 20% on all necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Your discount will be refunded when your order ships. Expires 11/10/06.

We must admit we have a love/kinda-like relationship with Anthropologie. Sometimes we just can't get enough and others times it just feels like too much of the same (that unerring consistency being the reason for their success and appeal we know). Well, after getting their holiday catalog in the mail the other day, we are once again completely smitten. Filled with so many fabulous gifts, including monogrammed porcelain mugs, unbelievably adorable ornaments and stuffed toys, not to mention knit votives and candlesticks, we are in full-on lust mode.

Scope out the loot and find gifts for you and those you love right here at Anthropologie.

We relate so much to Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom, owners of the quirky-cool new online store the Curiosity Shoppe. They opened the Shoppe for the simple reason that they are obsessed with beautiful things that delight and inspire. We can get on board with that. It's a cool, eclectic and highly affordable roundup of goodies for you and your home, including lots of great gifts for those you love.

Some of our faves? The vintage-inspired aprons, beer bottle glassware, ceramic party cups, mushroom shelves, felt totes, Deadly Squire ties, nature-inspired jewelry, talking paintings (yes, talking!) and the list goes on. Find your faves right here at the Curiosity Shoppe.

We've been hunting and sharing our favorite online shopping sites for more years than we care to admit (even though we wear Forever 21, we sadly can't claim to BE 21 anymore, ugh). And there are a few sites that we just adore, one of them being Fred Flare. They're all about having fun and being young at heart and we're always checking in to see what's new.

Right now, we love too much to list, but this sweet and quirky cake laptop sleeve does top the list. There's so much we want to nab for ourselves and so much that'll make cute holiday gifts too, like all of the books, the Napoleon Dynamite sleep mask, the Instant Fireplace DVD, not to mention all of the Marie Antoinette loot. Check it all out right here at Fred Flare.

We loved the whole key necklace trend, but lurve this keyhole necklace even more. It's much more unexpected, feminine yet edgy. Combining a brass keyhole with a faceted rose quartz, which is said to be a powerful element that not only attracts love and affection, but is also considered a powerful healing force, we love how the Hope necklace drapes artfully from its 18" 14k gold-fill chain.

Throughout the month of October, 50% of the proceeds of the Hope necklace will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Shop Juniper Designer right here and treat someone you love to this beautiful and sentimental treasure.

Continuing our quest for cool designers and shops donating a portion of proceeds to Breast Cancer Awareness, we found darling stationery site Dear Monday. We adore the individually hand-decorated and embellished cards that are at once simple and special. From festively chic holiday cards to girly glam birthday cards and any other occasion and non-occasion you can think of, there's something for everyone -- everyone with great taste that is -- at Dear Monday.

Plus, 20% of web sales in October will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Do good and do pretty at Dear Monday right here.

Get in on the baroque trend without going broke yourself. This gorgeous Beloved by Sophie necklace has an irresistible vintage/found-treasure vibe -- like something you'd find in your grandma's jewelry box. We love the 2-inch jet crystal (though rose and topaz crystals are also available) and envision wearing this all autumn long.

Add an element of dark sophistication to your getup, and see all of the other Beloved by Sophie treasures, right here at The Succulent Wife.

A girl simply can't have too many tees, especially when they're as pretty as the ones at Wild Garden. We love the organic look and simple sophistication and are all aflutter over the new pale blue boatneck top with butterflies floating about. Wrap a cozy heather grey sweater on top and you're set for a beautiful day.

Scope out all of the pretty tees, and scarves and totes too, right here at Australia-based Wild Garden. All pieces are limited edition so you can almost be sure no one else will ever be stealing your style.

We have a total style crush on new online shop Notepolish Paperie. They share our love for details, our desire to make the everyday special and more chic, and of course are as obsessed with paper as we are. In addition to the gorgeous invitations, announcements and stationery, we're particularly keen on the Coral & Bird Notebooks and the Retro Composition Books. Every girl should be able to jot down her to-do list, or hopes and dreams, in style. And the letterpressed Carbonated Coasters make us want to throw a shindig immediately. Afternoon mocktails anyone?

If you can't join us, join -- and shop -- Notepolish Paperie right here. And, get free shipping this month on orders of $25+ when you use code 'octsh' at checkout. Expires October 31, 2006.

One of our absolute favorite parts of gift giving (and receiving) is the presentation. We go gaga for a good wrap, pretty bow and clever card. We can't help it – we're aesthetic addicts. But that's probably no surprise. What was a surprise – an extremely happy one – was coming across Whimsy Press. Known for their "kick-ass wrapping paper," these paper pimps have stolen our hearts with everything from dachshund-bedecked wrap to wrap featuring skulls, tattoos, sushi and more.

We're especially keen on the D.I.Y. Doodle Wrap where we can break out the crayons (or markers) and design our own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. With the holiday season just around the corner, this is one site you'll want to bookmark. Scope out the whimsical wrap, along with ribbon, stickers, notecards and notepads, right here at Whimsy Press.

When BussBuss is feeling a bit unbalanced and needs a little break, she heads over to the West Side Highway (Hudson River Park) for a stroll or a bike ride. And she's always surprised by and in awe of the brave souls at the trapeze school that's set up alongside the park. While envious of those flying high above the city, she full well knows she'll probably never be a swing kid herself.

But she can get into the spirit with one of these whimsical totes by Miele Fresca. A nice reminder that life should always include some fun and adventure, whether that means keeping your feet on the ground or your head in the clouds, you can pick up the darling bag right here.

We've just returned from a trip to the Austrian countryside and these boots couldn't be more appropriate. Luckily, they'll also come in handy here in New York this autumn. Because we all know before the beautiful first blanket of winter snow comes pesky fall rain -- and even some sleet. Hard to imagine on a gorgeous sunny day like today, but forward-thinking stylistas know to always be prepared. Plus, the preppy equestrian style is irresistible.

Sport these with tucked-in denim and a crisp white button-down and you'll be ready to ride. Even if what you're riding is just the 6 train. Pick up your pair of wellies right here at J.Crew.

If you love the whole leopard print trend, but don't want to look like everyone else and like a touch of irony in your wardrobe, check out this mod tunic alternative by Free People. The sexy/cool vibe is haute and we like that you can rawk it solo as a dress or over skinny pants or leggings for those of us a smidge more modest (re: not as confident as we used to be about our gams). Check it out at right here at sweet boutique Luv Charlie.

You know how much we heart our hoodies around here. They're not just practical (why is it always SO cold in restaurants and movies?!), but they're also cuddly and adorable. We think this sweetheart zip hoody with its heart and floral print is perfect for fall- and the detailing high on the waist keeps it perfectly on trend this autumn (it's all about the empire waists, hauties). Scoop one up in navy or grey right here at Forever 21.

Have you heard all the buzz about mineral makeup lately? We've heard so much buzz we could've sworn we were being swarmed by bees. Luckily, we now know the buzz is warranted. After trying the Bare Escentuals Starter Kit, which includes two shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 foundation, bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper, Mineral Veil powder, Warmth All Over Face Color, three brushes and a how-to DVD, we couldn't be more smitten and we're literally glowing over here – both inside and out.

If you hate the look and feel of traditional makeup like we do, but you want to cover imperfections, Bare Escentuals is a must. It looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on like silk, giving skin a natural luminosity. And get this – it's even good for your skin. So good and pure that you can sleep in it. See what all the buzz is about right here at Sephora.

Are you a teen queen superstar, royalty or perhaps just a royal pain? Tired of the stalkerazzi recording your every move? We feel your pain (in our fantasyland that is). Pop on a pair of these fangasmic censor bar glasses and nab your BFF La Lohan a pair too. The inside edges are reflective so you can even see who's talking behind your back (yeah, that means you, Paris!).

Bring silly back with a pair from the funtabulous Fred Flare right here.

Whether you work in a conservative office where you're always schmoozing clients or you're a creative jetsetter who's always on the go, you need a fab bag that fits your unique lifestyle. We've rounded up the best laptop bags, as well as sleeves and skins, to fit your unique style too. So whether you're a wireless-stealing, coffee shop-going hipster or you're the CEO who needs the function but craves the fashion, you're bound to find a hip, chic, amazing place for your BFF (your laptop) to call home.

Check out the Laptop Bag Guide here!

Sometimes, life is plain ol' overwhelming. For those days that you need a little pick-me-up, may we present the 'Hang In There' tee? Besides being sweet and adorable, like the designer herself, we dig the tee's simplicity.

We also think the 'We Broke Up' tee is awesome, but it's the story behind the tee that we heart even more. Read it for yourself on the Edge of Urge site (let's just say it has something to do with an ex-boyfriend and a small town). Pick up your pick-me-up tee at the uniquely fabulous shop Edge of Urge right here.

We've been fans of the uniquely colorful and crazy bag line World According to Jess for a long time now. It's always so refreshing to see bags that are outside of the box and not just vague knockoffs of trendy so called "It" bags – and we just plain dig the youthful vibe (and bet WATJ does a lot of biz in Japan). So we were super excited to see the sale going on at WATJ right now. Some bags we've coveted for years now are now at prices so friendly we can gobble up a handful – ah, Mom was right: patience is a virtue!

Faves include the Preppy Fun Traveler (was $210, now $65), the Bubbys Crossword (was $200, now $90) and the Zip It Traveler (was $265, now $125). Can you tell we're ready for our trip abroad? Scope out your faves right here at World According to Jess – and remember, it's never too early to start thinking about holiday gifts!

We get a lot of swag and samples to test out here at BussBuss, but we haven't been this excited about a product in ages. Body Linens by Thread Count is such a simple idea, but such a fantastic one and started with the question, "Why buy 500 thread count sheets when you don't have 500 thread count pajamas?"

Founder and designer Jeena Hunget spent lots of quality time perfecting the answer and the result is THE most comfy and adorable pajamas we've ever had the pleasure of rolling around in. And let's just say we're a little hard to please when it comes to thread count. At once soft and crisp, The Nightie is our fave piece and can easily be worn as a dress for day. Featuring adjustable straps, sweet pink ruffles and no tags, chances are you'll want to wear it all day too, so you're in luck.

Check out the entire line of luxe jammies in 300, 500 and 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen, which makes the perfect gift for girls and guys, right here at Body Linens.

We hadn't been by independent goods purveyor Plain Mabel in quite some time – and boy were we missing out. Things we never knew we couldn't live without include an erin originals wallet made of vinyl measuring tape, a Brooklyn Bags Ella the Elephant tiny tote and this Erica Weiner silver scissors necklace. Honestly, we must own this necklace, and luckily, at just $35, we can definitely afford to do so – hooray! It will look so haute layered with our recent Poison Apple finds. Scope out all of the quirky hipster goodies and find your can't-live-without faves right here at Plain Mabel.

Ah, summer. BBQs, impromptu backyard bashes, rooftop parties. Do you really want to be the person who shows up with another bottle of wine? Get creative with your hostess gifts, and all other gifts for that matter, and prepare to do a little spooning. The gifted site The Spoon Sisters carries the cutest, quirkiest, coolest, most unique and super affordable gifts we've seen in ages. It's hard to pick favorites, but we have a few, such as the Cool Shooters (shot glasses made of ice!), 'ABC' cookie cutters (to create hilarious headless and limbless gingerbread men), glam designer dish gloves and the amazing Eggling (crack its top, give it some water and love and soon you'll be growing basil, mint or petunia). Check it all out and never be without a fab gift again at The Spoon Sisters.

We came across Exit9 in ReadyMade magazine, one of our fave mags ever (they essentially show you how to make the coolest hipster crafts), and couldn't believe we'd never heard of them -- especially since they're also in NYC. Holla neighbor! The quirky gift emporium, a mix between Fred Flare and Elsewares but with more edge, carries a fun assortment of gifts and accessories. Some of our fave finds include this oh-so practical mountable bottle opener (we hate having to dig through our drawers when we have friends over), this hilarious tennis/skulls tote, and this sweet piggy bank that makes deposits and withdrawals so much more fun. Check it all out here – it's a perf place to find hipster hostess gifts too, which will come in handy this Memorial Day weekend and all summer long.

Mom deserves the very best and you deserve to bypass boring shopping malls, snotty salespeople and run-of-the-mill yet overpriced gifts. Which is exactly why we've scoured the web to bring you the best Mother's Day gifts in every budget. Mother's Day is THIS Sunday so get up on it and find Mom the perfect gift for her – whether she's a total softy, a green thumb, or a hostess with the mostest.

Click here to see our Annual Mother's Day Gift Guide!

Click here to see our Splurge vs. Steal Gifts for Mom!

Click here to see Unique Gifts from our Haute Shops members and Score Exclusive Discounts!

How it's already the last week in April astounds us too. Where did the month go? We completely missed Easter – somebody send us a chocolate bunny STAT! But we're all set for the next holiday: Mother's Day. And we want you to be too. Which is why we're sharing our round-up of completely fab gifts for Mom. There's something for every budget (from $12 to $400) for every type of Mom. See our Splurge and Save ideas for handbag-addicted moms, domestic-goddess moms, flower-loving moms and more right here in our column on Great Mother's Day Gifts. Plus, many of the featured sites are offering faboo discounts, so there will be enough moola left over to treat yourself to something special too. You deserve it – after all, you missed out on that whole Easter thing. Sniff. Sniff. Click here to see Great Mother's Day Gifts now!

For those who don't know, BussBuss is getting married this very weekend (and even more surprising is the whole thing was planned in a matter of weeks!). So in honor of the celebration and festivities to come, we present to you these colorful champagne flutes. Made in Germany, just like BussBuss' fiancé, we're digging the untradish hues and can't wait to sip mimosas out of them on lazy Sunday mornings in bed. Mmmmmm. Sip your bubbly in style at Uncommon Goods, and we'll see you after the honeymoon!

Auf Wiedersehen!

Sometimes roses just aren't going to cut it. When you want to send the very hippest, and something that will last forever, consider this modern bouquet of 18 silver-plated futuristic flowers. An excellent out-of-the-box Valentine's Day gift, not to mention a fab hostess gift, pick up a bunch in 'fresh from the florist' packaging for $45 at
Uncommon Goods.

Steel not what you're looking for? Check out our guide to ordering beautiful traditional bouquets online – it's not too late!

Still searching for great Valentine's Day treats for him, her, your poochies or little ones? Check out 18 of our favorites, from $7.50 to $170+, in our latest Haute Shops trend installment. We'll take one of everything, thanks. Plus, be sure to browse all of our Haute Shops boutiques for great finds and special savings too, like 15% off these darling knickers seen here. Click here to view Haute Valentine's Day gifts now!

Love is in the air -- or at least it's about to be, since Valentine's Day and Cupid loom on the horizon. Want to give a gift that's not the norm? Check out our clever clicks in our Valentine's Day Gift Ideas article. Sentimental fools, music lovers and those who crave classics with a twist will all be beaming when you give the gift of creativity this February. Click here to check out our picks now.

Got some great ideas yourself? Want to share the best or worst Valentine's Day experience you've ever had? Commiserate with fellow hauties on our Haute Talk message boards!

Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, Chrismukah or something in between, gift time is certainly upon us! But what's a gift connoisseur to give this season? Something special! Read our monthly Kelly's Klicks column for some fantastic out-of-the-mall ideas, including Uncommonly Cute tees for tots and custom-made Beautiful Shoes for the lady who has almost everything. Plus, all items are available online, so you don't even have to brave the cold or the crowds to snag them– just grab your hot cocoa and start clickin'!

*Be sure to visit Haute Shops to see which shops are offering exclusive discounts on the items seen here!

Finding really cool, special gifts is about as easy as finding the perfect guy. If you're lucky enough to have found your mate, then send him a hint that you'd like this super cool gift: a subscription to the Earring of the Month Club at Tilting Swiftly. And if you haven't found that special someone yet, we think it's only right to treat yourself to this haute club – or maybe that super friend or sister of yours! Choose your membership (gold, silver, or a mixture) and every other month you will receive a gorgeous pair of Tilting Swiftly earrings for a whole year. Your subscription includes gift packaging and a postcard notification of your gift. We think this is such a fabulous idea – plus the designs are kept a secret until they're delivered so it's always a fun surprise to see what arrives in the mail! Browse designs from previous months and then sign up for your membership at tiltingswiftly.com.

Plus, BussBuss Haute Shoppers receive 15% off when you use code 199905512 at checkout!

Got gifts? Shopping for babies, kids, families, coworkers, pets, hostesses, or attempting to find fab stocking stuffers for under $30? Stop hunting and browse our Haute Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone Else! From hilarious co-worker gifts to products that pamper your pooch and tots to the coolest hostess gifts that will ensure party invitations for years to come, we've rounded up the best selection for all the important peeps in your life. Click here to start shopping the gift guide now!

Holidays are filled with enough stress as is, which is why we've created the ultimate Haute Holiday Gift Guide -- for everyone on your list! Today, we unveil our Haute Holiday Gift Guide for Her, packed with amazing gifts for moms, sisters, friends and even you! And with gifts in all price ranges, you're sure to find something spectacular for everyone on your haute holiday list. Grab your cocoa, curl up in a blankie, crank the iPod and thank your lucky stars that you don't have to face the masses at the mall. Get your shopping done all online by clicking on the goodies here! Plus, be sure to visit Haute Shops here to see which shops are offering fab holiday discounts exclusively to our readers! It's our little gift to you for being the best readers on the planet -- happy holidays!

Click here to see 45 great gifts for her now!

With Turkey Day a mere day away, no longer can we deny that the holiday season is upon us. The way to making it through all the holiday madness? By preparing yourself. Start with the Holiday Survival Kit, your cheeky best friend this year. The kit includes Mistletoe Prep Breath Mints (to prep you for all manner of holiday kiss), Wellness Wipes (so you can wash up after all the hugging, shaking and sloppy kisses from the wee ones – darn needy kids!), Carol Plugs (fa-la-la-la-shut up!) and Mirth Boost (a shot glass to help dull the pain of it all). A handy "To:/From:" label below the handle also makes it a fab hostess or coworker gift. Pick one up for just $12 at super gift site wishingfish.com.

Want to avoid the long lines, chaotic crowds and jingling Santas? Get all of your holiday shopping done in one haute spot: Haute Shops at BussBuss.com. Featuring 50+ of the best fashion, beauty, home and gift shopping sites, with exclusive discounts just for you, there's no sane reason to venture among the masses. Click here to start shopping now!

Invited to a hip Halloween bash but don't know what to bring as a hostess gift? This bright and fun mini croc cocktail shaker ($22) will do the trick and will most certainly be a treat throughout the year -- not just for Halloween. If the hostess is a beauty addict, gift her with some Spookie Pookie candy corn lip balm ($7). If she has a sweet tooth and a wrong to right, plus a rocking sense of humor, bequeath her a chocolate voodoo doll ($7.95) to melt, poke and munch. Lastly, if she's a party girl, the Hangover From Hell mask ($14) will perk her up after a looong night of revelry (you should definitely treat yourself to one, too). Just pop the mask in the fridge for 15 minutes, then slip it over your head and let the cooling and soothing begin. Score all these fab Halloween goodies at one of our fave gift purveyors (and BussBuss Haute Shop) Wishingfish.

We can't believe we're saying this, but it's that time of year again. When shopping means being on the lookout for Christmas gifts -- for others (selfish friends and fam expecting gifts – I swear!). While browsing one of our fave sites today, Intuition (check out the new makeover btw), we found some adorable stocking stuffers/gifts for coworkers. We're crazy about these chain mesh keychain coin purses ($16) and think these luggage tags are hilarious ($12). Get a head start on your holiday shopping at celebrity-favorite Intuition.

p.s. Speaking of celebrities, did you hear TomKat's baby news? Read and chat all about it on Haute Talk!

October is more than just the best weather (and fashion!) of the year, it's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month! And because we know you're not just good looking, but also good hearted, we've rounded up the best (indie) shopping sites where you can shop for products whose proceeds will go towards supporting breast cancer research. Plus, the goodies we've chosen also make haute gifts, and with the holidays a mere two months away, it's time to start shopping! We're proud to say that many of the featured shops are also BussBuss Haute Shops, so be sure to check out Haute Shops to score exclusive savings on these fab goodies as well!

Know all that stuff you have? Earrings, baubles, rings, the odd cotton ball and swab here and there? It needs a home, a fashionable, clean, pretty home. Now, multiply all that stuff you have by two, because chances are Mom is about double your age and has double the stuff. Give her a pretty place to put all her precious belongings, while showing her you don't mind being a sentimental fool on Mother's Day, with these I Love You With All of My heart boxes. Inspired by Russian nesting dolls, each box opens to reveal another, slowly spelling out "I, love, you, with, all, of, my." Upon opening the smallest and final box, Mom'll discover a silver-plated heart charm -- awwww. Nab one for her, and maybe drop a hint to your BFF (best friend forever) or BBE (best boyfriend ever!), for $28 at redenvelope.com. Use this link and get a free shipping upgrade, too! Valid thru 5-8-05 (um, that's Mother's Day!).

How to show Mom you care? By getting her a safety-conscious gift, duh. The Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit is ingenious. It includes serious roadside emergency supplies like an emergency blanket, first aid supplies and instructions to change a flat tire, but it also contains other dire "emergency" items like chocolate, a nail file, aromatherapy headache remedy and more! We couldn't think of a more adorable and thoughtful Mother's Day gift for any Mom with a car (and it makes a swell grad gift too!). Buy one now and you'll get free shipping and a free Safety Girl Lip Moisturizer too! Pick up a sassy kit for $39.95 at safetygirl.com.

We know you mean well, but we also know you're super crazy important and therefore super crazy busy. But Mother's Day is just 12 days away. And the lady did give you life. Don't freak out! We've done the dirty work, the hunting, the finding, and come up with some fabulous gifts to make Mom smile come the big day. Scope out the purdy goodies in our Mini Mother's Day Gift Guide here!

For the coffee addict who's trying to cut back, these clever scented-candle mugs just might help. Inside each adorable coffee cup is an espresso-scented candle and a cream-scented candle. Let the aroma transport you to an Italian piazza, and then when the candles are all finished, fall off the wagon and use the cups for a fresh cup o' joe -- or be good and fill with hot chocolate instead! A great and cute gift for Mother's Day (which is just 23 days away!), you can score a jolt at uncommongoods.com.

Okay, lurvers, Valentine's Day is on Monday, yes THIS Monday, so if you're going to order something fabulous for a loved one -- or yourself -- you better get on the love train now. Many of the sites we've featured in our Mens Gift Guide and Womens Gift Guide offer express shipping, so get to shopping! Some faves?

This Hugs + Kisses Necklace -- express shipping available!

A Bag Borrow or Steal handbag membership -- send a gift certificate right now!

PajamaGram -- order by Saturday, 4PM EST, for Valentine's Delivery!

A Sweet S'Mores Maker -- send it fast so you can snuggle and munch on Monday!

Prince Charming on Your Hands? -- let him know now!

Jump Me Checkers -- select rush shipping for a Monday of naughty memories!

A Bare Necessities Gift Certificate -- Contemplate no more what she'll (or he'll) adore! Send a gift certificate by noon EST February 14th and your sweetie can choose what she/he wants when their eCert is instantly emailed to her/him!

Flowers That Wow -- it's never too late to send a bouquet!

BussBuss hates to play favorites – oh wait, no we don't! In that vein, we've compiled The Lurve List, our Top 14 picks for the most smooch-worthy gifts for Valentine's Day. These include some of the most unique gift ideas we've seen in a long time, from super sweet club memberships and subscriptions to swanky martini kits and more. So if you're looking to wow that certain someone this love-ly season and want to show how much you care and how hip you are, check out the Lurve List now!

Red. Pink. White. That chubby cherub in the sky is floating into town faster than Santa on Christmas Eve. Whether you are looking for lurve in all the right places or just wanna show yourself some love, our bestest Valentine's Day Gift Guide will give you the heads up on what's hot this lovely season. See something (okay, a ton of things) you'd love to have? Subtly pass this link on to you-know-who and act surprised come the big day. Or send something to yourself and revel in your loveliness. Whatever you do, just be sure to have fun doing it. From awesome designer handbag memberships (Bag Borrow or Steal) to racy Hanky Panky thongs to the most clever Lip Balm of the Month club (why didn't we think of that?!), we've got the best of indie, spendy and spendthrift right at your fingertips. Click here to view the Valentine's Gift Guide now and be on the lookout for our Mens Guide later this week. XOXO!

Christmas is just a hop, skip and a plump jump away (three days to be exact!) and there are those few people on your list who are making your holiday a true blue pain in the rump. So hard to shop for, so little time to shop for them. Money seems a bit impersonal, but you'd just like them to be able to pick out what they want. Solve your in-a-crunch woes by giving a gift certificate. Just be sure to personalize it by presenting it in a unique way or by giving that special someone a targeted gift certificate. Click here to read up on the coolest, most stylish gift certificates around and to check those hard-to-shop-for friends off of your list.

In the spirit of Turkey Day and being in a purely drug-induced state (we speak purely of tryptophan of course), we're dishing up one rockin' antidote: our very exciting Holiday Gift Guide!

Filled to the faux fur-trimmed brim with over 70 fabulous, thoughtful and delicious gifts for chicks and over 30 groovin' gifts for guys, our Holiday Gift Guide is the most super swell ever because we're also serving up money-saving BussBucks on the side-- that's right, coupons and discounts at your fave e-tiques, free to you for being so gosh darn swell to us.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Click here to shop the Womens Gift Guide now!

The holidays are supposed to be about giving and, in that spirit, we're thrilled to give you, our loyal, wonderful readers, the best gift guide ever! What's so great about it? Besides featuring 70+ must-have gifts for all the gals in your la vida loca, we've gone the extra mile (which isn't so easy in these stylish but oh-so uncomfortable shoes) to bring you Holiday BussBucks!

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Need fab gifts for the guys in your life? Shop the Mens Gift Guide now!

Gents aren't the only ones who can carry money clips, now you can too. Stash your Benjamins in style with your own snazzy rhinestone or crystal money clip by Chic Clips. Choose a customized clip with your initial, or go for a pretty heart, fashionable handbag, or sip-worthy cosmo design. Great for bridesmaids gifts, snag one for $39-$45 at chicclips.com. Looking for more hip bridal gifts? Browse Kelly's Klicks!

BussBuss hates cigarettes -- ack. The smoke, the smell, the cancer. But we like these No Smoking pencils that look like cigarettes. Does anyone even use pencils anymore? Might not be appropriate to give the kiddies, but a great gift for that friend who's trying to quit smoking and needs something to chew on. Pick up a 5-pack for $6 at purpleskirt.com. Hey that's cheaper than a pack of smokes, right?

Even though I'm technically not a mother doesn't mean I won't be celebrating Mother's Day (re: expecting gifts). After all BussBuss IS my baby, so it only makes sense that we should celebrate, no? Precisely. In the spirit of that, I've compiled some great gifts for the mom in all of us. Because really, there is just no need to give mom some cheesy plaque stating how much you love her -- just because she's given you the gift of life doesn't mean she's lost her sense of style -- and sanity. Well, not usually.

Who needs some fabricated Hallmark holiday that makes you feel bad about yourself and your current love situation? Not you. Besides, you'd never dream of wasting money on someone else, because you know, deep down, that it's really all about you. Well clever one, the best way to express that to others is to get yourself this All About Me book. When they see it carefully placed on your coffee table, they'll now have some warning as to who the heck they're dealing with. Get it now for $12.95 at urbn.com. You can find it, along with other fabulous gifts (Ha! Tricked you, sucka), in our Valentine's Day Gift Guide.

Valentine's Day is a mere 10 days away and what do you have to show for it? Once again, we've got you covered with our snazzy lil Vday Gift Guide. Check out all the great finds that are sure to make you, your loved ones and even Cupid happy.

All right. Now this is getting ridiculous. It's barely a wink away from the big day and you've nearly gotten yourself into a jam again. Big surprise, PROcrastinator. If you can't or just don't want to face the crowds, you can still order online on some sites, but you're gonna have to pay extra for the shipping. Worth it to some to avoid the wrath of the Salvation Army Santas. If you need ideas, I implore you to consult our fabulous Holiday Gift Guide. This is officially your last reminder. Happy Holidays and, more importantly, good luck! You're gonna need it.

The holidays inch closer and closer every day, but have you made your list and checked it twice? Or even once for that matter? Figures. Here's a thought: Why not score fun, highly original totes for your bestest of friends? Like these Eat Me, Lick Me, Hey Cupcake, and I Lurve Queso totes from GlamourPussShop.com? Made by your very own designer Kelly Lee of BussBuss.com. Each is only $32 -- a steal for wearable art and a bag full of sass. Shipping's free for orders over $60, but be sure to order by the 14th for Christmas delivery. Wanna see more great totes or have one custom made just for you? Visit us at BussBuss.com or email sales@bussbuss.com today.

Secret Santa ruining your life? You've only got a few bucks to spend, but what can you get for so little other than Bazooka? You don't want all those pesky coworkers thinking you're a cruddy gift giver. Lucky for you, you're clever enough to remember pearlriver.com, or at least smart enough to subscribe to The DailyBuss, where we're clever enough to remember it. You're welcome. Score cute gifts that people will actually want to receive like this Bee & Flower soap set for $1.75, Lucky Candy for $2.75, bamboo coasters for $.75, velvet Mary Janes for $7.50, a cute lil brocade wallet set for $4.50 and much, much more. It is possible, after all, to make it through December without breaking the bank.

Doesn't it just figure that your hair looks best when you don't wash it for a day? It's silky, bouncy, va va va voomy! But just because you don't wanna wash your hair doesn't mean you don't wanna shower. Enter CAP IN A BOX. A darling little shower cap with loads of style. Choose from four different styles: Kitty cap, Lounge cap, Glamour cap or Sunshine cap, each for $18 at purpleskirt.com. Worth every penny in my opinion, though it does make it more difficult to wash that man right outta your hair.

Stuck for holiday gift ideas even though we've provided you with an awesome gift guide, our own boutique and tons of fab shopping links? Sheesh. Well try this: yougota.com. Say what? You got a care package! yougota.com and its DIY sister site carepackagecorner.com are fab gift basket sites that feature fun, trendier goodies like the book, "How to Spot a Bastard by His Star Sign," rather than the stale, cheesy looking and overpriced stuff you find on most other gift basket sites. And the beauty is they're "just like Mom's, not a dot.com's," meaning they look homemade and not impersonal. Whether you opt to build your own care package or choose one of their already concocted themed gift baskets, you're sure to make someone's day brighter. Now who's the cheesy one?

On the prowl for great New York-inspired gifts? Then you'll be in Big Apple heaven at NewYorkFirst.com. From the Serendipity Hot Chocolate Lip Gloss Set to the Sex and the City Drinking Game to the yummy New York cheesecake you can have delivered, this site is well worth a visit. And unlike real New York, prices at The New York First Company can be quite reasonable, $2800 NYC Vendor Cart excluded. Hot dog.

'Tis the season to be shopping, fa la la la la la la la la. But who wants to fight those holiday crowds and those ring-happy Salvation Army Santas? Not me. Which is why I've slaved night and day to bring you our first annual Holiday Shopping Gift Guide. You're welcome. With links to many fabulous online shops, you'll score great deals without having to leave the comfort of your couch. Which is a good thing considering you're probably drunk and shouldn't be driving. Also, we've been slaving away to bring you our new and improved shop, Zee BussBusstique. Featuring lots of great new bags, and photos of yours truly "modeling" them, you're sure to have at least a chuckle. Keep checking the gift guide and the shop as we add to them daily. Merry shopping!

In honor of my sister's birthday today, I present to you the Birthday Treasure Candle. Thirty-six hours of waxalicious fun, this candle does more than burn, baby, burn. As it burns, it reveals charms, magic stones, shells and a birthday fortune. A wand is included so you can safely fish treasures from the melted wax. And it comes in its own pastry shop box. For a birthday treasure of your own head to redenvelope.com. Don't forget to make a wish.

Who doesn't love a nice scented candle? And who doesn't lurve a lovely new bag? Who wouldn't be thrilled to get both at the same time? Exactly. It's one of those things that makes you say, "Why didn't I think of that?" Luckily the wonderful people at wishingfish.com did. These candle-and-tote gift sets come in three yummy scents: Margarita & Salt, Coco & Vanilla and Tuberose & Ginger. Each candle is hand poured into rich amber glass and embellished with a tiny seashell charm and burns for up to 60 hours. And it comes nestled in a coordinating bright tropical-print linen tote. Smashing. Light your fire or someone else's for $28 at wishingfish.com.

Another not-so-gentle reminder that Mother's Day is just a week away. Have you found the perfect gift yet for the lady who's responsible for your existence? If so, hooray! If not, I'm not surprised. But not to fret, our Mother's Day Gift Guide has 46 fabulous ideas based on what type of lady your Mum is -- Martha clone, Pampered, Fashion-Fab, Active, Chef Momardee? It's all under control. Order now, as time's a tickin'!

Mother's Day is approaching faster than a drunken ugly guy at a bar. No clue what you're gonna get your mama? No prob. Check out our conveniently categorized gift guide to find the perfect present for the lady who gave you life. No pressure.