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Christmas Desires: Max Brenner Hug Mug

Ok so it's not exactly a grand or highly personal gift... but let's face it, how many times do you get stuck having to buy a small token of appreciation, or the ever-painful "$10 and under" Kris-Kringle present?

This is where the Max Brenner hug-mug comes in handy - they're unique, cute and so cosy on a cold winter's night.

VIP invitations for Gilt Groupe online sales

If you've heard of Gilt Groupe, you'd know they offer one-day only, exclusively online sales on highly sought-after designer labels. Their launch sale was as big success, offering Zac Posen clothing and accessories, with handbags for $100!

Registering for the sales are VIP invite only, but the team at Gilt have kindly extended that invitation to 100 Fashionising.com readers - just in time for a big Kwiat Diamonds sale on Tuesday December 11 and Notte by Marchesa on Wednesday December 12.

Visit http://www.gilt.com/promo/fashionising to claim your VIP invitation.

5 CDs to give at Christmas: Steph's picks

We've heard from Allan with his recommendations of the five albums to buy for your friends this Christmas. Well, fellow Fashioniser Steph had her own ideas, and has written in with her top 5 picks...

1. Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
If you haven't heard the latest album from the Sheffield boys well then you had better get a move on.

5 CDs to buy your friends for Christmas

So it had to happen, you had to get friends that totally aren't into fashion, what can you get them... A gift card? No that's totally naff, no one likes getting a gift card, it's like getting money, but not as good. So you've been racking your brain trying to figure out what to buy him (or her)?! I'm going to go out on a limb and recommend for you some music that may appeal to your friends that who aren't interested in a scarf again this year.

Discount coupon codes for a cheaper Christmas

For the past few days we've been giving you some ideas for Christmas in the form of our Christmas Gift Guide. But for those of you after a bit of a bargain, Allan has dug up some discount codes for various online stores.

So if you're looking to beat the Christmas crowds, and get discounts from the likes of Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren, Macy's, and a number of other online retailers: read on!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Reminder: BATMANIA charity parade, Melbourne

Tomorrow night designers Dhini, Trimapee, MaterialByProduct and Leopold will be presenting their wonderful designs at BATMANIA; an event supporting TLC for kids.

We'd just like to remind you that if you're in Melbourne you won't want to miss this. As well as mingling with the fashion crowd, there's also the chance to win:

• 3 SHARP HipTop3 Mobile phones
• A night at the Hatton Hotel
• A dinner for 2 valued at $100 at Amigos
• 4 Massage sessions at Skiin Beauty Domain
• A pedicure and manicure session
• An eyebrow consultation including tinting, shaping and waxing at Arch Enemy Eyebrows

The price of tickets is $47.50 and includes drinks on arrival plus entry into the After Party at the fabulous Baroq House nightclub.

Visit http://www.fashionising.com/batmania/ to book your tickets!

Reminder: Midnight Fashion launch, Melbourne

Those of you in Melbourne, just a reminder that the launch of Midnight Fashion is on tomorrow night at Bond Lounge, so if you haven't got your tickets yet now's your chance. Designers on show include Fashionisers Anna Campbell and Ma.te.a as well as a bunch of other upcoming talents.

For ticket information and to RSVP, visit the City Guides.

Fashionably Late with Stacy London

After five seasons as co-host of What Not to Wear in the US, Stacy London is debuting her own show.

'Fashionably Late' will air on Fridays at 10 PM (ET/PT) beginning November 23, on TLC in the US.

Apparently each one-hour episode will feature "fashion 101, dramatic makeovers, extravagant audience giveaways and nightly themed cocktails created by the in-house mixologist." We're told that Rebecca Romijn, Amanda Bynes and Becki Newton are just a few of the celebrities that will stop by.

Batmania comes to Melbourne

Did you know that Melbourne, Australia was at one time called "Batmania"? Named, of course, after Batman. True story!

Now before I tell you about this Saturday's fashion event of the same name, I should probably just clarify that we were talking about John Batman, one of the city's founders, and not the superhero. (Yeah I know, not quite as cool.)

But anyway, Batmania the event will be very cool - it's supporting TLC for Kids, with parades from some of Melbourne's best designer talents. On the program are Trimapee (who wowed us at their A/W08 launch), Leopold, Dhini, and MaterialByProduct.