Holiday gift wrap-up: what do the friends and lovers on your list really want this year? The advocate knows. Here's a rundown of goodies to help you get you shopping done before you hit the mall.Good scents With this festive fragrances in the air, can almost smell the holidays coming YSL YSL Yves Saint Laurent YSL Yolk Syncytial Layer YSL Youth Ski League YSL Yugoslavian Sign Language (SIL code) YSL St Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada - St Leonard Apt (Airport Code) YSL Your Second Life M7 The first men's scent from Tom Ford, its agarwood Base is bold and dark, the Perfect complement to his elegantly hedonistic YSL menswear line. Not for the faint. $54 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crave from Calvin Klein and Truth Calvin Klein Men Two new Calvin Klein fragrances will help wean your favorite man off this CK1 dependency. Crave is young, clean, and active, while Truth is less techno and more earthly, mingling basil, cardamon cardamon, n Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum; part used: seeds; uses: dyspepsia, colic, gas, irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones, colds, cough, viruses, congestion, anorexia; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children; patients with heartburn , white patchouli patchouli or patchouly (both: păch`  lē, pəch , and red cedar. Crave, $30. Truth, $35. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Armani Mania A spicy blend of citrus, cedar, and musk. It's unobtrusive and sleek for men who want to put away the Old Spice, put on dark Italian clothes, and make a more subtle impression. $42. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kenneth Cole New York Women and New York Men Kenneth Cole's New York line The New York Line was an administrative division within the Continental Army. It comprised the New York quota of ordinary infantry regiments raised for general service which, together with similar quotas from other states, formed the Continental Line. of fragrances smells nothing like New York, but the packaging is coolly industrial, all wire mesh and round like a street hole cover. Inside the bottle is a different story. The women's scent is a warm and seductive blend of mandarin, currant, cinnamon, jasmine, and rose petals. The men's is sharp and clean, incorporating sea mist, lemon, pepper, and the tiniest touch of patchouli. Women, $38. Men, $40. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ten by Intense Start with a clean masculine scent. Add pheromones pheromones, any of a variety of substances, secreted by many animal species, that alter the behavior of individuals of the same species. Sex attractant pheromones, secreted by a male or female to attract the opposite sex, are widespread among insects. , the chemical messengers that transmit your desire and turn him on in return. What do you get? An irresistible fragrance especially for gay men--and all the dates you can handle. From 10% Productions. $38.50.--Dave White [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sound check Music is the heart of holiday cheer. This year you can give historic collections and new selections [A] Heart & Soul Dusty Springfield A wealth of rare material from the soulful Brit's vaults. This gift will mean even more to gay and lesbian fans now that we know the truth about Springfield's sexual identity. (Varese Sarabande sarabande Stately processional dance in triple metre popular in the French court and throughout Europe in the 17th–18th century. Of Spanish or Mexican origin, it began as a vigorous dance, set to lively music and castanets, for a double line of couples. ) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [B] What a Wonderful World Tony Bennett and k.d lang The kindred icons finally assemble a joint album of standards. This is musicianship at its finest, perfect for new friends and auld acquaintances. (Columbia) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [C] Live: The Loom's Desire Laura Nyro Bisexual herself, the vastly gifted singer-songwriter boasts a lesbian cult following, but her music's for everybody with a heart. This set distills Nyro's three-decade songwriting career to two intimate concerts. (Rounder) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Velvet Underground and Nico deluxe edition The Velvet Underground Bring back the days of Andy Warhol with this deluxe reissue of the Factory's house band, featuring stereo and mono mixes--and a peel-off Warhol banana decal. Yes, we all remember Warhol's prediction about fame. But the Velvet Underground has held our attention for a lot more than 15 minutes. (Polydor/Universal) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [D] Live@Roxy Peter Rauhofer Would your honey rather dance around the Christmas tree than sit still and open presents? Give him this double-CD taste of the openly gay star producer's DJ'ing gigs. (Star 69) () Sigur Ros Anybody with an imagination will enjoy chapter 3 in the gay-fronted quartet's ether-rock saga. (MCA MCA in full Music Corporation of America Entertainment conglomerate. It was founded in Chicago in 1924 by Jules Stein as a talent agency. In the 1960s it bought Decca Records and Universal Pictures, and today it produces films, music, and television shows. ) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Being Out Rocks Various artists For a gift that perfectly combines great music with a higher consciousness, try Human Rights Campaign's benefit compilation, which showcases 21 queer favorites and hetero hetero prefix, Latin, different allies. (Centaur)--Rob Chin [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tomorrow land The future is now with this groovy gadgets, perfect for Communicating, locating, cleaning, and sculpting sculpting Cosmetic surgery The surgical reshaping of a tissue. See Deep tissue sculpting, Facial sculpting. You can't get any more couture than this year's [A] Motorola, darling, the V70 ($550). It features a rotating--not flip--cover that will wow your friends. And in this case, size doesn't matter--this petite number has room enough for 1,000 numbers, Internet access, and 32 custom ring tones. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bring your man to full phone functionality with this totally colorful, absolutely essential [B] Sony Ericsson T681 ($600). It's compatible with the Global System for Mobile Communications (communications) Global System for Mobile Communications - (GSM, originally "Groupe de travail Sp?ciale pour les services Mobiles") One of the major standards for digital cellular communications, in use in over 60 countries and serving over one billion subscribers. (you know, that cool European phone system that's finally getting to the U.S.) for those ready to try out the newest in phone service options, and it's got calendars, messaging, games, and even little phone-sized wallpaper backgrounds to spice up your cellular lifestyle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even keys need personal attention nowadays. That's why Sharper Image came up with the aptly named [D] Now You Can Find It ($50), a beeper beeper - pager for personal effects. Attach a key chain to losable objects like house keys and remote controls, and you'll both be back to watching Gilmore Girls in no time. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No matter how tech-savvy your love muffin is, you don't have to put up with his filthy floors. Why do your own vacuuming when you can have the Roomba Floor Vacuum ($200) do it? Robots may take over the world in a few hundred years, but for right now they're perfect for picking up cat hair. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you in love with a frustrated artist? She'd love to get her hands on [C] Pocket Sculptures ($95) by out L.A. artist Andre Miripolsky. These playful statuettes of brushed stainless steel come precut pre·cut adj. Cut into size or shape before being marketed, assembled, or used: precut fillet of fish; precut construction materials. tr.v. and prepackaged pre·pack·age tr.v. pre·pack·aged, pre·pack·ag·ing, pre·pack·ag·es To wrap or package (a product) before marketing. Adj. 1. . Let your honey pop the pieces out and put 'em together herself. At seven to nine inches tall, these gadgets d'art are just right for a desk or tabletop.--Vincent Lopez Face time Like sands through the hourglass-what better time to give the gift of promptness? Nothing says "I love you" and "I'm tired of you always showing up late for our dates" like a nice watch. Let's start with the Excursion Black Dial ($135) from Swiss Army Watches. The synthetic strap says relax, but the clean black face says the lucky recipient is a grown-up grown-up adj. 1. Of, characteristic of, or intended for adults: grown-up movies; a grown-up discussion. 2. now. If he or she is ready for something a little burlier, then you can't go wrong with [B] Swiss Amy's Officer Blue Dial ($295) in stainless steel. There are even military time displays to make your loved one feel like an officer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For something a little more gadgety, there's always the perennial favorite: the [A] Baby-G ($79-$120). This fat, bubbly watch series has become the timepiece of choice for running, biking, rock climbing, or just pretending to do all of the above at the gym. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The techno-geek in your life is sure to adore Casio's Color Wrist Camera Watch ($330): It's a handy wristwatch that just happens to take digital photos, with storage room for 100 pictures. Those ready to go interstellar can step up to the high-priced, oh-so-sexy world of [C] Tag Heuer. The current star is the Alter Ego for women, in a range of colors and prices, depending on how diamondy you want to go. And for a gift all but guaranteed to get you some action away from the mistletoe, there's the men's and women's Elliptica series from Movado ($900-$1,200). These watches are sleek, shiny, and stylish enough to garner oohs and aahs all year long.--V.L. Screen gems Let your lover know you want to snuggle up on the sofa with the gift of great new DVDs Who knew a hot video gift item would be old TV shows? Collections with a queer spin include The Simpsons: The Complete Second Season (Harvey Fierstein made a historic 1991 appearance), Malcolm in the Middle Malcolm in the Middle is a seven-time Emmy-winning,[1] one-time Grammy-winning[1] and seven-time Golden Globe-nominated[1] American sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Network. : Season One (featuring the work of out Emmy-winning director Todd Holland), and The Mary Tyler Moore This article is about the actress. For her 1970s television series, also known as "Mary Tyler Moore", see The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Mary Tyler Moore Show: Season One (most Gen X gay boys wanted to grow up to be Rhoda), all from Fox. Talk about donning your gay apparel--Elton John: Live in Barcelona Live In Barcelona is a full concert video DVD of a performance by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band of their Rising Tour performance of October 16, 2002 at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain. (Rhino) features a two-hour concert with staging and costumes designed by Gianni Versace. Sir Elton also pops up on one of two Best of the Muppet Show DVDs (Columbia TriStar), along with Gene Kelly and others. And speaking of Gene Kelly--while the great hoofer's praises are sung by director Baz Luhrmann on the new Singin' in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain downpour doesn’t dampen singer’s spirits. [Pop. Music: Fordin, 355] See : Cheerfulness 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. (Warner [see page 57]), Luhrmann's films Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet  The introduction of this article is too short.To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, it should be expanded. , and Strictly Ballroom are packaged together (with extras) as the Red Curtain Trilogy (Fox). What could set your toes a-tappin' more than Paramount's new DVD Dance Pack? This boxed set features the long-awaited DVD debuts of Grease, Saturday Night Fever, Flashdance, Footloose foot·loose adj. Having no attachments or ties; free to do as one pleases. footloose Adjective free to go or do as one wishes Adj. 1. , and Urban Cowboy. Looking to give the gay festival laves you missed? There are queer DVDs covering everything from sexually confused New York women (Kissing Jessica Stein, Fox) to triumphant gay and trans-gendered Thai volleyballers (The Iron Ladies, Strand). Thrill a pal who likes to kick it old-school with DVDs of such classic queer titles as The Children's Hour, Paul Verhoeven's Spatters, and Pier Paolo Pasolinis The Decameron (all MGM MGM in full Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. U.S. corporation and film studio. It was formed when the film distributor Marcus Loew, who bought Metro Pictures in 1920, merged it with the Goldwyn production company in 1924 and with Louis B. Mayer Pictures in 1925. ). For a few laughs, give out Margaret Cho's Notorious C.H.O. (Wellspring well·spring n. 1. The source of a stream or spring. 2. A source: a wellspring of ideas. wellspring Noun ) or a new boxed set of hilarious Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes (Rhino), featuring such venerable gay actors as Tommy Kirk (Catalina Caper) and Robert Reed (Bloodlust blood´lust n. 1. a desire for bloodshed. Noun 1. bloodlust - a desire for bloodshed desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state !).--Alonso Duralde [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Hot Stuff Whether it's romance or animal attraction, these gifts put the sizzle in the season Love, be it high-minded or hot, is everybody's favorite holiday theme. These gifts let you tell your honey exactly what's on your mind What's On Your Mind Austin Access, Channel 10This public access show, produced by Sue Cole, aires every Saturday from 5:30-7:00. Many topics are discussed, which mostly are political issues. . It's always prom night when you're wearing a corsage. [A] Lauren Scherr's customized silk flowers (similar to the one worn by Sarah Jessica Parker on Sex and the City) can be pinned anywhere, alone or in a faux bouquet. $65, exclusively at Jennifer Kaufman, Los Angeles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Show your true love how much you care and fight breast cancer with Kate Spade's Ford Scarf. The '60s-inspired print is Hitchcock all the way, and all proceeds go to breast cancer charities. $25, exclusively at Bloomingdale's. She is Le Tigre woman, hear her roar. J.D. Samson, one third of rule-breaking indie rock band Le Tigre, and photographer Cass Bird present [B] J.D.'s Lesbian Calendar, a 12-month guide to questioning gender conformity. It's 365 dyke-filled days of rejecting notions of male and female as J.D. assumes a variety of dude-centric roles, turning each of them on their heads. Give the gift of subversive androgyny Androgyny Hermaphrodites half-man, half-woman; offspring of Hermes and Aphrodite. [Gk. Myth.: Hall, 153] Iphis Cretan maiden reared as boy because father ordered all daughters killed. [Gk. Myth. . $15 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fun and games "Fun and Games" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 30 March, 1964, during the first season. Opening narration , anyone? Give your lover the Hot & Bothered game, a pleasingly risque ris·qué adj. Suggestive of or bordering on indelicacy or impropriety. [French, from past participle of risquer, to risk, from risque, risk; see risk.] Adj. twist on Spin the Bottle. Spin the wheel, place a dot on your preferred body part, and use your imagination. $20. Traditional English Christmas crackers get a naughty update with the Love Cracker, but don't open this at the family dinner unless your family doesn't mind watching a blindfold, feather tickler A manual or automatic system for reminding users of scheduled events or tasks. It is used in PIMs, contact management systems and scheduling and calendar systems. , and other assorted intimate gifts pop out. Set of two, $18. Both games are available from RedEnvelope.com. You're never alone in the shower when you've got [C] Bathgraphix. It's a high-resolution waterproof image that can be applied to a shower stall. Makes getting clean almost as much fun as getting dirty. $50. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cast of Queer as Folk Queer as Folk may refer to:
Photo synthesis Putting a photograph in a frame is so 20th century-turn your snaps into delightfully personalized presents You've probably never given anything quite like the [A] Love Story Pillow ($40) from PhotoAccents.com. Just send them a photo of your loved one, your pet, or even yourself, and they'll reproduce it on a big soft silk pillow. It's perfect if you're dating a diplomat posted abroad who's a little out of reach for those midnight snuggles. Or select a picture of Christina Ricci, and your giftee can reenact your favorite parts of Sleepy Hollow. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Another way to dress up the standard portrait is the Four Panel Pop (starting at $222) from the online company PhotoWow.com, which can turn any photo into a multicolored extravaganza. Hey, if Andy Warhol could take images and turn them into art, why not steal his pop-art style and use your own glamour shots? If the future of photos is digital, then the future of photo printing is online. Two Web-based photo services are ready to take on your 400 cat photos or your beach party shots for a reasonable price and even turn them into great gifts. Depending on the resolution of your camera, Shutterfly can make everything from standard prints to cards to oversized blowups. Kodak has even jumped into the online game with [B] oFoto. Both sites can also help you customize your photos into memo pages, calendars, and special cards. This year's personalized holiday greetings no longer have to involve paste or glitter or macaroni art.--V.L. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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