HRFN Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Spa & Fitness

Mario Badescu Skin Care Salon (New York, NY) -

European Facial ($65)

{HRFN Favorite}

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Touch Massage Boutique (Los Angeles, CA) -

1 Hour Massage ($57)
or
Tao Healing Arts Center (Santa Monica, CA) -
1 Hour Massage ($70)

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The Bar Method (CA, NY, CO, IL, NJ, WA, OR) -

Fitness Class ($22 per class, prices may vary)

Be adventurous, try something new.

Entertainment

The Color Purple - The Musical at

The Pantages Theatre (Los Angeles, CA).

FEB 10 - FEB 28, 2010 ($20-$80).
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Wicked - A New Musical at

The Orpheum Theatre (San Francisco, CA).

Currently on sale through April 11, 2010($30-$200)

Also playing in Greenville, SC and Tampa, FL.

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Viva Elvis at 

Aria Resort & Casino (Las Vegas, NV)

Tickets on sale now ($99-$175)
 

Gadgets

Rotadent Toothbrush ($120) -
Available only at your dental office. If you are interested, email me (nelson@halfrexfullnelson.com) and I'll send you one.
{HRFN Favorite} 
Throw away your old toothbrush now; I wouldn't brush with anything else.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 7s Instant Camera($79.78)
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Apple iPad ($499-$829)
Available end of March 2010. Consider this an extra special late V-Day gift.

Eats

Eleni's New York Cookies "Conversation Hearts" ($45) 
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Holey Donuts "Build a Box" ($19.95)-
No artificial sweeteners, less calories, and zero trans-fat.
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Saint Cupcake - Build your own cupcake!
The cupcakes comes in kits of 3, 6, or 12.
($10.00, $17.50, $35.00)

Style/Accessories

Jason Mraz Hand Heart T-Shirt ($22.99) 
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HARD GRAFT - BASE Phone Case (EUR 39.00); U MacBook Sleeve (EUR 79.00); U Kindle Case (EUR 55.00)

 {HRFN Favorite}
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Louis Vuitton, Damier Graphite Canvas -

"Brazza Wallet" ($490)
(Option to engrave your initials - Sweet.)
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Comme Des Garcons Play X Converse "Heart Hi-Top Sneaker"($105)
 

Home 

LAMA - Heart Cow Bank ($31)  
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Tocca - Cleopatra Candle ($36)
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ICH & KAR - I Love Me Heart Mirror ($96)

Gitman Bros. Vintage

Gitman Bros. Vintage - Cotton Madras (~$140)

Spring/Summer 2010

Available at Dover Street Market (London, UK), Barneys New York (USA), Context (Madison, WI), Detour (Milwaukee, WI).

Diesel Black Gold

"Jelso" Jacket ($530)

Spring/Summer '10

FILSON

Filson Small Wool Duffle Bag ($250)

Coldplay Stamps (UK)

Coldplay's 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' Album Cover Stamps (£1.95)

Available only in the UK (Royal Mail) or purchase them online for all you die-hard Coldplay fans and stamp collectors. 

To Write Love on Her Arms

WWW.TWLOHA.COM

REMINDER: Hope for Haiti Now Telethon

Remember to tune in Friday, January 22, to watch George Clooney and MTV Networks' Hope for Haiti Now telethon.  The commercial-free broadcast will begin at 8/7c and air on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CNN, BET, the CW, HBO, MTV, VH1 and CMT.  The telethon will also air internationally.  George Clooney will be hosting live from Los Angeles; Wyclef Jean will host from New York; and Anderson Cooper will broadcast from Haiti.

Please Donate. 

WATCH LIVE NOW! 1/22/2010

Girl Scout Cookies

Countdown to the 2010 Girl Scout Cookie Season -

starts Saturday, January 23 in some neighborhoods.

HRFN Favorite: SAMOAS ($4 per box)

 

FIND COOKIES NOW!

Billykirk

 

 

 Billykirk No. 165 Medium Carryall ($320)

*Also, check out the No. 166 Large Carryall ($345)

FLO Refillable Fragrance Atomizer

FLO Refillable Atomizer ($16.90)

The FLO works with all cologne bottles. Perfect for travel and small enough to fit in your pocket.

See how the FLO works.

Orijen

Orijen is an award winning Canadian pet food maker that has created a new class of dry pet food - Biologically Appropriate.  "Biologically Appropriate" means mirroring the foods that Mother Nature evolved the animal to eat – in other words, matching the digestive anatomy of the target animal.  Orijen is: High Protein, Low Carbs, Grain Free, Fresh Meats, No Plant Oils, Fruit and Vegetables, Healthy Botanicals, and Mineral Balanced.  "Biologically Appropriate" ratio of 70% meat, 30% fruit and vegetables.

My dog loves it.

Available at my favorite pet store in Los Angeles - The Urban Pet.  Orijen is also available worldwide.

HELP HAITI

The best way for you to help right now is to donate $$$ to one of these organizations.

1.  Partners In Health
2.  Clinton Bush Haiti Fund  
3.  The American Red Cross
4.  Yele Haiti or Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5
5.  UNICEF
6.  The Salvation Army
7.  Oxfam America

Also, tune in Friday, January 22nd at 8PM ET/PT, "Hope for Haiti Now" Telethon on MTV and other networks.

BodyFactory

I've been going to BodyFactory for a few years now. 

Best Protein Shake: BODYFUEL ($6). 

Some ingredients include: Alfafa, Apple, Astragalus, Barley Grass Juice, Black Currant Seed, Broccoli, Bromelain, Cabbage, Camu-Camu, Canola Oil, Carrot, Cayenne, Celery, Cherry, Chlorella, Chlorophyll, Echinacea, Folic Acid, Garlic, Guava, Inositol, Irish Moss, Kelp, Korean Ginseng, Lecithin, Mango, Oat Bran, Onion, Papaya, Parsley, Pineapple, Quinoa, Reishi Mushroom, Rice Bran, Rose Hips, Schisandra, Shitake Mushroom, Spanish Bee Pollen, Spinach, Spirulina, Sunflower Oil, Thyme, Tomato, Whey Protein Isolate, Whole Brown Rice, and Young Barley Leaf.

You can even make BodyFuel at home ($40.49, 30-scoops).

Locations

6366 West Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California 90028

8000 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90046

8591 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, California 90069

BAPE

Milo All Safari Flight Pouch ($48) Sold-Out Online.

Available @ BAPE Stores.

Apesta Hi Gingham high-top canvas sneakers with interchangeable velcro logo ($162)

Clear Bapex 2 ($162)

Bond No. 9 New York

Wallstreet ($45-$210)

Notes: Sea kale, cucumber, lavender, ambergris, vetiver

If you haven't found your own scent, this will be IT. 

Carhartt

Carhartt "Louisiana" Slim Pant (~$135)

I bought a pair in London at the Carhartt flagship store on Earlham Street.

Find the Carhartt store nearest you.

LA MER

HRFN Recommends:

1. The Cleansing Foam  ($65)
2. The Tonic ($65)
3. The Refining Facial ($75)
4. The Moisturizing Gel Cream ($130-$230)
5. The Eye Concentrate ($165)

DINING: Las Vegas

HRFN Top 5 Guide to eating in Las Vegas

 
Top 5 - Fine Dining

1. Michael Mina (Bellagio)
2. CUT (The Palazzo)
3. Nob Hill Tavern (MGM Grand)
4. Daniel Boulud Brasserie (Wynn)
5. Joel Robuchon (MGM Grand) 

Top 5 - Casual Dining

1. Sushi Samba (The Palazzo)
2. Noodles (Bellagio)
3. Serendipity 3 (Caesars Palace)
4. Emeril's (MGM Grand)
5. Society Cafe (Encore)

Top 5 - Quick Bites

1. Jean Philippe Patisserie (Aria)
2. Pink's Hot Dogs (Planet Hollywood)
3. 'Witchcraft (MGM Grand)
4. Nosh (Bally's)
5. Earl of Sandwich (Planet Hollywood)

Contributing Editor Deborah C. 

Oliver Peoples - Riley

My next pair of eyeglasses...

 

*photo taken from www.selectism.com

Oliver Peoples - Riley Eyeglasses with Clip

Tim's Potato Chips

Sour Cream & Onion ($16.32-$33.00)

Thanks Kevin for the addiction.

Jaspé Jersey V-neck Tee

My favorite T-shirt ($36) - Simple & Comfortable

Available colors: Grey, Charcoal, Dove, Atlantic, & Flannel

Alexander McQueen

Red/Black Classic Skull Pashmina ($455)

Oxblood Red Skull Chain Wallet ($450)

Navy/Pink Skull Tie ($115)