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Daily Desire: MacBook

I want an Apple MacBook, specifically a black MacBook, even more specifically I want my black MacBook. I woke up this morning and the unthinkable had happened: I went to check my email and to my absolute shock & horror she wouldn't turn on, calling Apple didn't help, and as of now she's at my nearest Mac centre waiting to be dissected and seen if she can be repaired. An absolute travesty. So what now? I've had to pull out my old and thoroughly uncool NEC laptop... I was sure it was through between us! But I had to write something.

Christmas Desires: Jewellery by Joolz

There's something elegant yet modern about the jewellery designed by Joolz. Handmade with natural materials - crystals, pearls, and lampwork glass amoung others - there's a certain uniqueness to each item.

Christmas Desires: Girard-Perregaux watch

If you're looking for a timeless gift for a guy who knows his Tom Ford from his Stevie, it's worth perusing the range of watches from Girard-Perregaux.

The one pictured above is a vintage 1945 king-size watch with perpetual calendar - definitely a true Gentleman's watch.

Christmas gifts: 2008's fashionable calendars

Truth be known, I’m a fan of calendars. I have a few up around the house. But not once do I use them for their purpose. You won’t find notes in any of my current three. And I can’t recall the last time I looked at one to actually contemplate what the date was. Surely they’re not for that? Case in point: I recently skipped an entire month from my Pirelli calendar because I was convinced that a photo of a topless Sophie Dahl might be so damaging that I’d be left with a life-long need of viagra.

Rather I like to look upon my calendars as little, frameless art installations. Each month I get a new picture, photo, setting or idea upon my wall. With each new month comes another piece of inspiration, or a new enjoyment. And given that they can have so much influence upon a room it’s important that if you’re giving one as a gift this Christmas you pick the right one. Sadly with such a plethora or cheap calendars out there it’s easy to fall into the trap of giving one that is somewhat lacklustre or down right awful.

So what should be gracing your friend’s (or your own) walls in 2008?

Marie Antoinette's Pearls Fail to Sell

The set of pearls, purportedly belonging to Marie Antoinette, which we wrote about earlier in 2007 have failed to sell. The pearls left a chaotic and revolutionary France in the care of Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland, and were later set into a necklace.

Christmas Desires: Losina Patent Camera Bag

Here's one all the amazing photographers on Fashionising can appreciate: the predicament of an ugly camera bag.

For someone who loves photography, a camera bag that is actually remotely fashionable makes a great gift. Here's a patent one by Stella McCartney which has all kinds of compartments and pockets, so it's pretty much all you'd need to carry.

Christmas Desire Kyle Knit Scarf

Writing today's christmas desire brings the phrase, "Hot enough for you?". Whilst probably that phrase applies to most of us in the southern hemisphere I'm going to write about this hot scarf anyway (you like what I did there, I'm what you call funny). I think you guys in the Northern hemisphere will appreciate this, and on with the show, ladies and gentlemen the Kyle Knit Scarf from Mike & Chris;

Christmas Desires: Hermes silk scarves

For the classic gift, it's hard to beat a Hermes silk scarf. Available in a range of colours and designs from Hermes.com - personally I'm fond of the horse tack print (in case anyone was wondering *cough*).

After more Christmas gift ideas? Visit our gift guide.

Christmas Desires: King Skull Cufflinks

If you're after some particularly scary cuff links, I've found something you're really going to enjoy;

The King Skull Cufflinks from Tateossian are sure to scare children and the elderly alike, they will also convince your parents & friends that you've chosen the darker path. Made from silver with real gold crowns ad cubic zirconia's for eyes, they'd add a touch of class to any Machiavellian prince's severe suit.

If you're up for scaring the kiddies the cufflinks are available from Vivre.

Christmas Desires: Aris Geldis Necklace

For something other than the usual diamonds and pearls, turquoise is a stone that can be both classic and modern. Fitting in well with the Art Deco undercurrents of the season, this one is made of gold plated brass with three turquoise stones. It's $270.00 from http://www.aerluxe.com/.