HERE & NOW

GOOD TIMING

Nothing jazzes up an understated look quite like a colorful watch. This one from the Adidas Candy Collection will pop off your wrist and act as the ultimate conversation starter. Oh yeah, it also tells time digitally, is water resistant and has a buckle closure. Adidas Candy Collection digital watch, $60, Nordstrom

TREE TRIMMING

Illustrator Klaus Haapaniemi has been trusted to the likes of Diesel, Marimekko and Dolce & Gabbana. If that doesn't prove he can turn out lovely designs, than perhaps these crystal clear tree ornaments will. Each bears a colorful character designed by the illustrator himself and has three different sides (shown) to keep the enchantment going from any angle. Set of two Taika ornaments by Haapaniemi for Iittala, $15, Unica Home

LOVELY LIPS

If the kisser feels a little less kissable these days -- chappy dry lips tend to do that -- throw out the chap stick. Instead, soothe those lips with a tube of Vitamin E, conditioning goodness that leaves a sexy red stain. Even the packaging will make you pucker up. Lipstick Queen Medieval lip treatment, $20, Barneys New York

HEAD CASE

Your favorite reality-star-turned-designer, Lauren Conrad, presents her latest creation. A collection of jeweled accessories for beauty and fashion brand, Mark, comes right in time. Now you can ring in the new year with just the right amount of sparkle. Lauren Conrad for Mark Bejeweled Collection headband, $18, meetmark.com