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A VERY PAPERCITY HOLIDAY Our editors have foraged high and low for items of desire — from small-batch scents to a narwhal tusk, an adopted pooch and faux oysters. We've left no gemstone unturned, no path untread in our quest for holiday treasures. Joining us in our journey for gems, the man with the scarlet sole, Mr. Christian Louboutin. GIVE: The perfect collectible with street esprit comes from Sour Grapes' La Tienda installation at The Public Trust. Part gallery-withingallery/part bodega, La Tienda stocks works by esteemed SG members including Carlos Donjuan and Eddie Castro, who serve up takes on a sweet summery treat while making a political statement. At The Public Trust, opening December 15. Catherine D. Anspon GIVE: Looking for a modern Boho ho ho — twist on the Isabel Marant's lavishly Pygmalion fringed silk scarf and Isabel myth? Ruby Marant's oxblood suede/ Sparks, from goat fur boots. I wear a the directors 37.5, in case you were of Little Miss wondering. $370 and Sunshine, hits $1,155, respectively, at the emotional V.O.D. Amy Adams spot. While charming you with whimsy and romance, it still packs a punch of emotional rawness. $20, at amazon. com. Michelle Aviña GET: Carlos Donjuan's Paleta watercolor on paper, $60 Liberty of London's leather terrier footstool. As many of you know, I am obsessed with Edie Sedgwick and want to replicate her glamorous New York apartment, which had a similar elephant-foot showstopper. $750, at liberty.co.uk. Billy Fong GIVE: Perfumer Eddie Castro's Paleta mixed media on wood sculptures, in three sizes, $30, $50, $75 GIVE: GIVE: Francis Kurkdjian has created fragrances for every brand that matters. No female will turn up her nose at his deliciously carnal blend of musky amber, Jamaican amyris and Californian orange. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris for Women eau de parfum, 2.4 ounces $185, at Neiman Marcus. Amy Adams Every woman deserves five handbags and five pairs of shoes for holiday from my latest collection. Christian Louboutin brilliant Alexander McQueen is still with us, pay tribute and score his dandelion knuckle Swarovski crystal, calf hair and leather box clutch for the greatest girl on the go. $2,795, at net-aporter. com. Billy Fong EV ET T A fascinating crystal brooch. $18, at Charming Charlie. Kate Stukenberg GIVE: As the spirit and wit of the KE NN O N GET: A touch of shine at the wrist is always acceptable. I'll happily accept Katy Briscoe's carved ruby, diamond and 18K cuff links. $26,000, at Saks Fifth Avenue. Ceron GIVE, THEN TAKE BACK: You may think you have him in your back pocket, but make sure with a heavenly Tiffany-blue alligator wallet. $495, at Tiffany & Co. Holly Moore GET: My idea of a novelty sweater. JUUN.J men's neoprene Alex and Felix 13 Queens pullover with a print geisha face. $675, at ra13.be, ssense.com. Ceron Christian Louboutin: Guest Editor GET: Sure to be noticed at a Dallas Contemporary opening, Kate Spade's sleek Great Gatsby book clutch bears the title of my fave American literary classic, with a wink to Pop art. $325, at the Kate Spade boutique. Catherine D. Anspon GIFT GUIDE EDITORS GET: A vintage jaguar, any style before 1975. Christian Louboutin CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, GUEST EDITOR, THE MAN WITH THE RED SOLES. HOLLY MOORE, EDITOR IN CHIEF, HOUSTON & DALLAS. AMY ADAMS, DALLAS EXECUTIVE EDITOR. KATE STUKENBERG, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FASHION / DIGITAL. CATHERINE D. ANSPON, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, VISUAL ARTS / SOCIAL. SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT. LACY BALL, STYLE & SOCIAL EDITOR. SETH VAUGHAN, ASSISTANT EDITOR – FEATURES / SOCIAL. JENNY ANTILL, PHOTO EDITOR. MICHELLE AVIÑA, ART DIRECTOR. DIANE DORRANS SAEKS, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR – DESIGN. BILLY FONG, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR. GREG FOURTICQ, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR – DESIGN. CERON, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR – STYLE. MATT ALEXANDER, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR – TECH.