San Francisco - December 07, 2009

Joy to the Girls

2009 Girls' Gift Guide

Shoulder Angel: She does so much for us, get something nice.
Shoulder Devil: Dude. Don’t forget. She’s got sugar and spice.

When She’s Been Naughty
1. Unleash her inner sexpot with a denim moto jacket or tough-as-nails studded holster.

2. Sinful desserts, like classic homemade brownies and cupcakes, from newly opened Pinkie’s Bakery tempt.

3. Ice queens will love the classically cool appeal of local designer Danielle Meshorer’s Shell collection rings (available at Gallery of Jewels Noe Valley).

4. And very bad girls might need a one- or two-week Real Detox program of healthy meals from Cook SF (launching January 15).

When She’s Been Nice
1. Make her angelic skin silky smooth by blending your own custom scrubs at SenSpa’s new Wellness Apothecary.

2. Keep her spirit centered with EarthBody’s indulgent 90-minute Tarajoti Urban Retreat, complete with a foot ritual, enzyme facial, hot oil scalp treatment, and heated neck therapy.

3. Delicate sensibilities stay warm and toasty with a comfy yoga sweatshirt from Folsom-based mom-and-daughter design team Me & D, or a pair of May Ho’s flirty fingerless gloves at Marmalade.

4. Happy hostesses will adore California Olive Oil Council-certified oils at Chestnut Street’s new We Olive boutique.

That’s our list. Check it. Twice.

Santa, baby, still forgetting one little thing? Check out ShopTalk for digital Rubik’s Cubes, studded ballet slippers, handcrafted calendars, and more gift ideas for gals.

Photos: Courtesy of Acrimony; Courtesy of Danielle Meshorer; Kristen Loken; Courtesy of We Olive

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