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BARBARA STANWYCK'S HANDKERCHIEF. No, we're not kidding--but there's only one, and it's first come, first served, Baby Jane of Hollywood has this lovely monogrammed hankie (and accompanying signature card) for just $150--along with a host of one-of-a-kind mementos, celeb ce·leb  
n. Informal
A celebrity.
 photos, and showbiz flotsam A name for the goods that float upon the sea when cast overboard for the safety of the ship or when a ship is sunk. Distinguished from jetsam (goods deliberately thrown over to lighten ship) and ligan (goods cast into the sea attached to a buoy). .

FRIENDSHIP RING FROM JEWELRY BY PONCE'S ETERNITY COLLECTION. Let her know you care with one of this company's many tasteful gay-, lesbian-, and feminist-specific designs, which come in sterling silver or gold ($82 and up). For the more casual or frolicsome frol·ic·some  
adj.
Full of high-spirited fun; frisky and playful.


frolicsome
Adjective

merry and playful

Adj. 1.
 pal, try a sterling silver leather-pride belt buckle ($175).

N10Z. Looking to attract Mr. Right--or even Mr. Right Now? Test-drive N10Z (pronounced "intense"), the world's first pheromone pheromone

Any chemical compound secreted by an organism in minute amounts to elicit a particular reaction from other organisms of the same species. Pheromones are widespread among insects and vertebrates (except birds) and are present in some fungi, slime molds, and algae.
 concentrate designed for men to wear to attract other men. Developed by 10% Productions, its only scent is the sweet smell of success ($25 per half ounce; two ounces for $50).

THE "WHAT WOULD XENA DO?" T-SHIRT. From the company with the perfect name for last-minute shopping: Don't Panic! Or choose from other slogans such as: ALL I EVER NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM PORNO; 4 OUT OF 5 CATS PREFER LESBIANS; or the old standard I CAN'T EVEN THINK STRAIGHT ($12.95-$16.95).

JIMMY SOMERVILLE'S "LAY DOWN." Surprise the Bronski Beat fan on your list with this CD single (about $5), available only on the Web from Yalplay, a European music and video site that sells imports at less-than-import prices.

BRANISH BAY RETRIEVER. A pup that doesn't need a walk--because he's an adorable 35-pound statue ($135), from the gay-owned Web site Stuart Shops. Entrepreneur Stuart Flanagan's selection of upscale home and garden products includes everything from water lilies and fish (for your pond) to kitchenware and a cathedral's worth of gargoyles gargoyles

medieval European church waterspouts; made in form of grotesque creatures. [Architecture: NCE, 1046]

See : Ugliness
.

GIRLSPORTS' CARRYALL. Sick of promoting Adidas as you tote your athletic wear? Well, why not champion the most kick-ass "grrrl" company around? GirlSports' embroidered em·broi·der  
v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders

v.tr.
1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover.

2.
 athletic bags ($22) come with shoe tunnel, accessories pockets, and removable shoulder strap.

KITTY CORKBOARD cork·board  
n.
A construction and insulating sheet material made of compressed and baked granules of cork.

Noun 1. corkboard
. What better place for your friends to hang their new Y2K See Y2K problem and Y2K compliant.

Y2K - Year 2000
 calendar [see page 52] than on a cool, kitschy corkboard with a faux cheetah-print frame ($18)! Online from Alloy.

THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW COLLECTION ON DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc.
DVD
 in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc

Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology.
. A gift that will confirm you as a Garland-obsession enabler, But who could resist? With 14 complete episodes ct the historic 1963-1964 CBS-TV series, outtakes behind-the-scenes audio commentary, a paperback history of the show, and guests such as Lena Horne, Ethel Merman. Mickey Rooney, Ray Bolger, and Mel Torme your lucky Judyhead will be in heaven ($120).

THE CHOP SUEY CLUB BY BRUCE WEBER. Yes, it's more than 250 photos of hunk Peter Johnson in cute costumes and various states of undress--plus one of Sir Ian McKellen (dressed), Showcasing photos taken over a three-year period, this handsomely designed hardcover ($60) is beautiful and baffling, but any Abercrombie & Fitch subscriber will thank you.

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Title Annotation:gifts available from online retailers
Author:Epstein, Jeffrey
Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Dec 7, 1999
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