Miami - December 02, 2008

Hello, Dolly

2008 Holiday Gift Guide for Girls

As children, we all wanted a Barbie doll for Christmas. As adults, we just want her accessories.

Rock Star Barbie
Karaoke smaraoke! Pony up for a couple of hours in The Setai’s new recording studio. The posh digs have swanky hi-def equipment and jazzy toys like a Les Paul guitar. Help her look the part in glam leather leggings from new label Les Chiffoniers (Lounge, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, suite 2013; 305-936-9800). And every pop queen needs bling: John Isaac watches come in girly pastels with hand-painted butterflies (Alchemist, 438 Lincoln Road; 305-531-4653).

Culinary School Barbie
The gourmand will savor rose petal preserves flown in from Genova, Italy (Emporium, 4710 South Le Jeune Road; 786-268-0689). Pair with a fine wine, poured through a fancy Vinturi aerator. And colorful fruits and veggies culled from the new cookbook In Season. Though sometimes, she just wants to eat: Surprise her with a personal chef.

Malibu Barbie
The beach girl loves to catch rays year round, but even Miami gets chilly. Keep her warm with a knit bikini. Elizabeth Kosich’s new collection comes in earth tones with gold hardware (Big Drop, 2321 Collins Avenue; 305-532-8800). She can go from the beach to a bonfire in a lush Chan Luu scarf, a lightweight blend of cashmere and silk. Pick from an assortment of colors (En Avance, 161 Northeast 40th Street; 305-576-0056).

Nature Barbie
Decorate the flower child with a silver choker from up-and-coming Miami designer Claudia Bertolero. The oversize charm has two four-leaf clovers (one inside the other) made of colorful semiprecious stones (Surmesur, 200 Crandon Boulevard; 305-365-1255). She’ll love the rustic feel of Numero 10 bags. Crafted from fine Italian leather, the totes, clutches, and weekenders all look charmingly worn in (Oyuki, 7418 Biscayne Boulevard; 305-403-1500).

It’s easy to get all dolled up.

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