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want to look dashing through the snow? you can't in LA, but this month is all about getting your fashion plate, going couture and finding some help for tiny tim with our december picks:
 oh miu.
move over chanel, welcome chevron. we have our sights set on the miu
miu quilted chevron shoulder bag ($1,155) this holiday. with quilted topstitching and link chain handles, the subtle blush color softens up our rock-the-town look. who thought a bag could make our life so much easier? available at neiman marcus. 9700
wilshire boulevard. at south roxbury. 310.550.5900.
www.neimanmarcus.com
 fashion plate.
so your cooking is less than stellar. with these walteria
hecho en los angeles plates ($164 for four), no one's going to notice what your apple tart tastes like. a mexican-inspired art deco print adorns the simple white plates and will make for something to talk about. after a couple bottles of wine, of course. available
at luxe haus. 1410 montana avenue. at 14th. 866.405.LUXE.
www.walterialiving.com
 couture tome.
if your wardrobe could use a little inspiration, academy-award nom'd costume designer, deborah nadoolman landis releases dressed:
a century of hollywood costume design ($75) this month. flip through hollywood's most memorable costumes and the characters they helped bring to life. with original sketches and photos, it's the perfect gift for the film and fashion lover on your list. available
at village books. 1029 swarthmore avenue. at west sunset. 310.454.4063.
www.dressedthebook.com
 timmy trouble.
little timmy not eating his veggies? culinary coach samantha saffir helps out with kitchen
kid. she offers customized kiddie cooking classes that bring the party to your kitchen using local and nutritious ingreds. think butternut squish squash, baked chicken fingers and carrot "fries". sit back and let the kids do the cooking. 310.450.3462.
www.kitchenkid.com
 boat trip.
a different kind of bright and sparkly is happening this saturday. get your scarf and watch the ships go by at the marina
del rey holiday boat parade. viewing locations are set up around the marina with live music. a fun spot for the kitschy holiday cocktail picnic you've secretly dreamt of hosting. december 8. for more info visit www.mdrboatparade.org
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