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    Luxury Gifts on the Cheap! The Best Presents of 2009

    From the überchic fashion lover to the consummate hostess to the world traveler -- they're all on your list. And we know what to get them. We've put together the definitive list of the things she's coveted all year, unexpected gifts she's sure to adore, and the things she didn't even know she wanted. Here are 10 of our favorites; click through to see them all!

     photo credit: Courtesy Etsy photo credit: Courtesy Etsy1. Rock Star Detox Body Scrub
    Is your favorite party girl dying for a restorative night at home after hitting the holiday party circuit? Help her unwind in the tub and come away glowing - even in the face of a double-booked calendar. $18.95 at etsy.com.

    2. Jayson Home & Garden Absinthe Spoons
    The ultimate in indulgent bar accessories, these delicate utensils have a touch of fin-de-siecle glamour.
    $18 each, jaysonhomeandgarden.com.

    3. Château d'Estoublon Olive OilPhoto Credit: Davies StarrPhoto Credit: Davies Starr
    The gift that can make any gourmand's mouth water, and every bread and salad course memorable. $95. Berdorf Goodman; 212-753-7300.

    4. Dransfield & Ross Coasters

    Koi coasters brighten up any side table. $65 for four. Bergdorf Goodman; 212-753-7300.

    5. Great Books of the 20th Century
    Help build a dream library - Hemingway, Steinbeck, Faulkner, Joyce, and more - with this leather-bound collection. $49.75 for one book per month from eastonpress.com.

    6. Tonic Sanskrit Scarf
    Women at Citta's Women Center in Nepal created handmade scarves for Tonic, embroidered with Sanskrit words for "strength," "resolve," "awake," and others. For more information, or to buy scarves ($100), visit tonic.com. Proceeds benefit Citta's Women Center.

    7. Coach Ring
    This is multicolored bling she'll wear with everything. $98 at coach.com.

    8. Billy Jealousy Travel Kit
    A seasoned traveler should never look like she just stepped off and 18-hour flight, even if she did. This on-the-go-grooming kit includes those most-needed amenities, ensuring she'll walk into any airport fresh-faced and glowing. $42 at sephora.com.photo credit: Courtesy Flight 001photo credit: Courtesy Flight 001

    9. Toile Passport Holder
    Elegantly outfit and protect a passport with this patterned oilcloth case from Flight 001. $16 at flight001.com.

    10. Personalized Stationery
    What could be more chic than personalized stationery? Given the economy, people might not buy it for themselves, so it makes a perfect gift. Shutterfly teamed with fancy stationers like Petite Papier and Tag & Co. (shown here, from $0.71 each) to create wallet-friendly but stylish sets.

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