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Gift Guide 2009: Fab for Four

Tailor your holiday shopping to a quartet of style sensibilities: luxurious, practical, classic & modern

Styling by Aleene Jinn George

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Hair and makeup by Gjysta Nuculaj from Mijo-a’ Make-Up Studio & Spa, Royal Oak. Area rug courtesy of McLeod Carpet One, Bloomfield Hills. Ribbons provided by Haberman Fabrics, Royal Oak.

LUXURIOUS

Playing Santa for the high-end recipient requires the proper mindset. Look to the moon and the stars for inspiration. As a shopping mantra, try: If you’ve got it, flaunt it.

Necklace of oval pink tourmaline stones and brilliant-cut diamonds, $47,000, at Ahee Jewelers, Grosse Pointe Woods.

Gold sequined Louis Vuitton purse, price available upon request, at Louis Vuitton, Somerset Collection South, Troy.

René Caovilla Crystal Sandals, $1,210, at Neiman Marcus, Somerset Colletion South, Troy.

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Necklace of oval pink tourmaline stones and brilliant-cut diamonds, $47,000, at Ahee Jewelers, Grosse Pointe Woods.

Gold sequined Louis Vuitton purse, price available upon request, at Louis Vuitton, Somerset Collection South, Troy.

René Caovilla Crystal Sandals, $1,210, at Neiman Marcus, Somerset Colletion South, Troy.

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