Happy 50th Birthday Barbie !

As Barbie celebrates her 50th anniversary, an outrageously pink affair, I'm reminiscing about my own Barbie collection. I adored Barbies as a child. I loved dressing them in sparkling gowns and twirly skirts (My very first Barbie was the "Crystal Fantasy Barbie"). My Barbies had boxes brimming with tulle tutus, stylish suits, and pretty-in-pink dresses. I remember all the tiny snaps and bits of velcro and sweet ruffle detail.

My Barbies? They were fashionable, strong independent women who can do anything! and that bitch has everything! from her super hot boyfriend Ken to her fabulous malibu dream house and convertable.... she calls the shot & Ken always rode as a passenger in Barbie's pink convertible & Barbie is the one driving!

She owned her own home, a two-story affair with lovely lattice detail, the fruits of a successful career as a veterinarian, Astronut, Nurse, Artist... Presumably, Barbie paid for all her own classy couture and grand living.

When my Barbie ran for President, nobody wondered if the world was ready for a female in the White House (Maybe that's why I wanted Hillary to win the white house in this past election LOL). My Executive Barbie was never paid less than her male counterparts. I never wondered how my Doctor Barbie conquered work-life balance and date George Clooney in the ER room haha; she just did!

My Barbies? They were successful, pioneering women with style and taste of couture, she has inspired me to be a fashion designer as I am now.

Barbie will be celebrating her 50th Anniversary with an outrageously pink birthday soiree thrown at a real Barbie Malibu Dream House, styled and decorated by famed “Happy Chic” interior designer Jonathan Adler.

She'll be walking the runway at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, where 50 world-renowned fashion designers will celebrate the past, present and future of Barbie-inspired fashion.

The fabulous festivities will continue with a Special Barbie Boutique & Exhibit at Colette in Paris and the grand opening of Barbie's first flagship store in Shanghai. Dylan's Candy Bar, Stila, and Bloomingdales will all join in the festivities.
Become a Barbie fan on Facebook for even more of the hottest buzz surrounding Barbie's 50th - and follow Barbie's tweets.

You know, after all of Barbie's trailblazing and triumphs, she no doubt deserves such a grand jubilee.

Happy Birthday Barbie !!

P.S. Share with us what's your first barbie? Mine was Crystal Barbie with irredecent foils over-size scrunchie as shaw and a mermaid dress! Share with us what's your first Barbie?!

Xoxo Alan + Mei-Mei the pug

The Simpsons & Super Model Linda Evangelista Do Haute Couture !

Finally!! Marge Simpson has peeled off her tired green tube dress and cheap pearls for something just a little more FAB!! I love this Harper’s (August, 2007) spread. it’s beautifully ridiculous and so well done!

It was genius to include the ultimate supermodel
Linda Evangelista, as she is in my opinion, just as much an icon of the last decade as the hilariously jaundiced family. Watching these fabulous illustrations makes me say J'adore Bazaar! Here’s the spread itself, along with the garments the illustrations were based on from each designers.

VERSACE & Donatella

Linda looks fierce as she does in the flesh and Donatella, well... Donatella kinda looks like a fleshed-out cartoon character anyway. Marge looks as fresh-faced as the day Homer married her.

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld

Lanvin & Elbaz

Jean Paul Gaultier

Viktor & Rolf

Louis Vuitton & Marc Jacobs



Aren't these illustrations fabulous!? ok, Me & Mei-Mei need to go now, 'cause Lacroix is waiting for me for the final fitting of the Couture gown I just got last week! Au revoir for now !! xoxo Alan + mei-mei the pug :-)

Awesome Way To Get Rid Of Stinky Smell From Your Pets !

Nothing more nasty than those unpleasant smells from your dogs or cats ( well sometimes boyfriends or husbands included..LOL ) so we've search up and lows and found these fabulous products that not only get rid of the nasty smells of your pets, but also creating the aromatic atmosphere that you can enjoy !

These fabulous human grade (means you can use it on yourself,too!!) solid perfume balm iss for both your precious pets or on yourself!! Made with all natural shea & aloe butters, a blend of botanical & essential oils, purified beeswax, grapeseed, sweet almond & apricot kernel oils, vitamins A, E& F!

Rub a small amount on the top of your dog's head and neck or on the belly (I use it on myself also! rub a lil behind your hear and your wrist, it smells like one of those expenisve designer perfume you get at the department stores!)

Avoid eyes, ears & nostrils! This perfume is concentrated and can last for long time! Big 3"x1.25" Solid Perfume Block in a slide out tin container

Available in choice of:

* Honeysuckle Jasmine * Mandarin Green Tea * Lavender Chamomile
* Geranium Orchid Sage * Orange Nut Meg * Vanilla Lemongrass * Coconut Papaya
* Pomegranate Cucumber

**(Trust us, it smells so good, you will want to use it on yourself like we do! )

Aroma paws deodorizing dog coat spray is blended with green tea leaf extract for a shiny coat, aloe leaf extract to soothe skin, and sweet almond, coconut & olive oils to relieve dryness.

The spray is a chemical free product, PH balanced! in Eco-Friendly, Bio Degradable bottle!

Contains NO Dyes, Parabeans, Alchohol, Salt, Phosphates, Synthetic Fragrance! NO DEA, TEA, SLS, Pesticides or Animal by-products! It's made with all with natural ingredients!

Big 4 oz and available in Choice of 8 fabulous scents!bottle

Ingredients: Purified water, glycerin, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, macadamia seed oil, green tea leaf extract, extracts of apple fruit, lime flower, beet root, aloe leaf, chamomile flower & Dandelion, olive oil & sorbitol surfactant, citric acid, blend of botanical & essential oils.

Girls! Ever wonder if the yucky smell is from your pets or your husband/boyfriend? well... this Extreme yet elegant & all natural odor eliminating room candle will do the job like magic!

This elegant candle is blended with an odor neutralizing oil & enzymes along with botanical and essential oils to remove Pet Odors (Husband or Boyfriend) odors from the air and will leave area smelling fresh and clean.

Big 12 oz designer glass bottle and available in choice of 2 scents: Citrus Blend (orange, lemongrass & peppermint) or Sandalwood & Cedarwood blend.

Maybe keep one in the garage, so after your husband/boyfriend working on their cars or poker games with his buddies, it will still smells nice and pretty just how you like it! LOL

That's all we have to report today, come back again to check out what other fabulous must have items we've find to share with ya!

Xoxo Alan + Mei-Mei the Pug

Salon Quality Beauty Products for Your Pets

Girls, we all know the importance of having a good hair day makes what we wear look 100% better! and don't you hated the days that your hair is so unmanageable that you looke like Sherily temple on crack?! and wish you can just hide under the comforters ? well... think about this for your precious dogs!!

We all know how fabulous Paul Mitchell hair products works wonders on our hair, now you can pamper your precious pet with the same luxury products from Paul Mitchell !!

Environmentally safe and effective and helps with flea, tick and biting inset control. Natural Australian tea tree oil helps to heal and sooth skin irritations. Contains NO DEET, pyrethrens, synthetic pyrethroids or permethrin. In Big 16 oz

It's a must have for all pet lovers to treat their precious pets!!

Come back soon to check out our other fabulous finds!! signing out ... Alan + mei-mei the pug

Doing Business In Style !

Hey Girls, We all knows that dressing the part is 1/2 way to success! so why not complete the look with some fabulous business card holder and impress your clients or colleagues? We've search up and down and found these super fabulous business card holders (can also work as cigarettes holder !). They are so chic! and the price is affordable! It's Posh without the price tag!

Carry your ID, business cards or cigarettes in style with this crystalized business card holder!
They are actually 14K gold plated; yes!that's right!...real gold!

This sturdy metal case opens with a spring clasp and has a 3/4" deep center with cardholders on each side. Store all of your business cards, ID, and credit cards, cash or cigarettes in this trendy case. The ID case measures approx 4" x 2.75" inches. They are decorated with enamel and Swarovski crystals (don't forget the gold plating).

This case is small enough to fit in a clutch and can be carried out at night instead of a purse! put your money and ID and a stick of gum in the case, slip it in your back pocket and you're ready for a night on the town in style!

Each ID case comes complete with a little faux leather carrying case so it won't get scratched in your purse. Must have for all fashionistas!

That's the fab finds for this time! Please come back to check out our blog and find out what other fabulous stuff we've found!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to our first posting in our blog. It's always fun and exciting to find something cool in the store, so let's share with what you find and where we can get them. Also this is a place to share anything is fun in your life, share what's on your mind!

As the holidays season officially started, it's that time of the year to start doing your holiday shopping for your friends and family. But in a bad economy as we are in now, it's very important that we watch our wallet and select gifts that won't break our bank but something that's still special and unique! ( we all know how we hate receiving those all the same fruite cakes and boring sweaters!)

So our team at luxe-gifts.com we believe in finding stylish, unique and fabulous stuff w/o the price tag! cause "It's POSH w/o the price tag!" so here are couple thing we think it's fabulous! and will be a great Holiday gift ideas!

Pacifica - Princess of Flowers 3 oz Soy Wax Candle Gift Set $25

Three fragrances worthy of any princess - Nerola Orange Blossom, Tahitian Gardenia and Persian Rose are beautifully boxed together for an enchanting gift.

Contents: Set of three 3 ounce soy candles in glass.

*Nerola Orange Blossom Neroli* - Named for the Princess of the Nerola, is the blossom from the Bitter Orange Tree. Its distinctive spicy and sweet perfume is the predominate note in this alluring blend.

*Tahitian Gardenia* - Worn by Tahitian royalty, the sacred gardenia from Tahiti blooms with wild abandon throughout the island. Their intoxicating scent is reminiscent of a blend of jasmine and orange flowers - sweet, smooth and slightly citrusy.

*Persian Rose* - Long loved by royalty- with records dating back to Cleopatra, the rose is known as the Queen of the flowers. This is a true essence of a full blooming rose with notes of violet and myrrh.

QUALITY GUARANTEE : Pacifica candles and soaps are hand-poured creating the highest quality pillar candles, soy candles, votive candles, and natural Pacifica soaps. Pacifica candles combines your choice of vegetable-based soy wax or food-grade paraffin wax, lead-free cotton wicks, essences, and essential oils to create the finest scented candles. Pacifica soaps are made with our own biodegradable, vegan, vegetable oil and glycerin soap base, herbs and our signature Pacifica fragrance blends with natural and essential oils. Pacifica candles and Pacifica soaps are guaranteed to meet your complete satisfaction.

Enlightened Candles - Defenders Of The Faith Candles Set $42

We think this this mini candle votive candle set is fabulous! these beautiful boxed set of 6 mini votives features icons of faith: Gandhi, The Dali Lama, Mother Teresa & Pope John Paul II

Great for when you are praying, meditating, memorial ceremony or a perfect gift for your friends & family who is on their spiritual journey to the higher self!

Give a gift that will enlighten & heal your soul & spirits with this fabulous candel set!Each mini candle is 2" Height and can burn up to 8 to 10 hours.

Enlightened Candles - Keepers Of The Faith Candles Set $42

These beautiful boxed set of 6 mini votives icons of faith features: Jesus, The Virgin Mary, Ganesh & Buddha

Great for when you are praying, meditating, memorial ceremony or a perfect gift for your friends & family who is on their spiritual journey to the higher self!

Give a gift that will enlighten & heal your soul & spirits with this fabulous candke set!

Each mini candle is 2" Height and can burn up to 8 to 10 Hours

Please come back to see what other finds we have till next posting! If you find something awesome and wanna share with us, please post them and share!! Happy shopping!

XOXO Alan + Mei-Mei the pug