Add a dash of Hollywood dazzle to your holiday
Thursday, December 15, 2005

Try some star-gazing for inspiration this gift-giving season. Style expert Bobbie Thomas shows the 'Today' show's Ann Curry some Hollywood-inspired gift ideas.

Ann Curry: This morning on our "Countdown to Christmas," adding a dash of Hollywood dazzle to your holiday gifts. If you're stumped on what to get this year for people you love, well 'Today' contributor and style expert Bobbie Thomas has stopped by with some great gift ideas from Tinsel Town. Bobbie, good morning, it's great to see you!

Bobbie Thomas: Good morning, you too!

Ann Curry: You know I got to tell you, you know the whole monogram thing, you say was so last year -- so the question is what is this year?

Bobbie Thomas: Well monograms, yeah, they're always going to be ok. They're personal, but this year -- its numbers. We're seeing lots of celebrities not flip for the big bling, but more in the special stuff like in the jewelry segment we did.

Ann Curry: What do you mean? Why the numbers?

Bobbie Thomas: Well Alex Woo's Little Number Collection features these Little Numbers and Eva Longoria is sporting this number 9 to show her boyfriend Tony Parker, the basketball player, that she's his biggest fan.

Ann Curry: Ahhh....

Bobbie Thomas: Kelly Ripa is wearing a 3 to symbolize her three children and its a good idea because it is something that shows you took an extra step in selecting a gift.

Ann Curry: So its another way to making things personal!

To see the segment, please visit MSNBC for the 'The Today Show' video.

MSNBC

This year, why not let the stars guide you? “Today” contributor Bobbie Thomas, style expert and co-host of “Fashion Police,” offers some celebrity-favorite gift ideas that will make anyone feel like a star!

Precious metal
Last year, it was all about initials and monograms, but this year celebs have found their lucky numbers — thanks to Alex Woo’s Little Number Collection. Eva Longoria shows boyfriend Tony Parker she’s his biggest fan by sporting a gold number 9, while Kelly Ripa dons a diamond 3 to symbolize her three children. You can pick the favorite digits of friends and loved ones, with or without diamonds, for a personal touch. ($118 to $798, www.alexwoo.com for stores).