Christmas Gifts for the Woman Who Has It All

What do you get the woman who has it all—or the woman who knows what she wants and buys it for herself?

One innovative option is to skip the material gifts and go with an experience gift.  Let's face it – she probably already has anything you might buy her. Instead, give the gift of indulgence, wellness, captured memories, time to herself, or time with friends. 

Give Glamour and Beauty: Eiluj Facials, Makeup Lessons, Brow Sculpting

has been named Best of Westchester by Westchester Magazine from 2003 -2010, and owner Julie Cuomo said that the two things that make Eiluj world class is their product line,  Natura Bissse products (as found in Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus), and her extremely elite facialists, makeup artists, and brow sculptors.

"My facialist, Fauzia Jabri, trained in France, Canada, and Morocco and has worked at top spas, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons.  She is brilliant – superior to anyone out there and you need to experience it for yourself."

Cuomo's staff also includes a celebrity makeup artist whose client list has included Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, and Kim Kardashian, a threading expert with over 30 years of experience, and an eyebrow sculptor who was named Westchester Magazine's best brow sculptor for 2010.

Suggested Gifts:

• Makeover with Celebrity Makeup Artist: $75
• Makeup Lessons with Celebrity Makeup Artist: $100
• Best of Westchester Facial: Starts at $200

Give Revitalization: Satori Spa

At , therapy meets beauty, and revitalization is the end result.  Owner and acupuncturist Sandy Lussi said, "We specialize in therapeutic spa services so for us it's about more than just beauty.  We are all about making women feel great and feel beautiful.  For example, with our revitalizing acupuncture facial, the acupuncture is good for the whole body, but as a facial, it is very effective at rejuvenating and revitalizing the face."

Suggested Gifts:

• Satori Classic Message: $110
• Satori Classic Facial: $100

Give Fitness:  Apogee Pilates & Wellness Centers

is making sure fitness and wellness are at the top of everyone's holiday wish list this year.  According to Apogee General Manager, Jane Nielsen, some great gift items include:

• Non-Member Private Training ($100 for a 60-minute class)
• Non-Member Duet Training ($69 for a 60-minute class)
• Non-Member Equipment Classes ($35 for a 60-minute class)
• Nutrition Consultation ($110/session)
• Holiday Special, 3 Month Membership: $95/month, no initiation fee, includes two $50 gift certificates (one for the new member and one for a friend). 

*Classes are also discounted when purchased in packages of 6, 12, and 24.

Give Therapy:  Talk the Walk

If you want to give her something really different, is the thing.  The program is a unique weekly outdoor fitness and group therapy program for women led by nutritionist and personal trainer, Amy Peck, MS, RD, CPT, and therapist, Joan Kantor, CSW.

Groups walk and talk about self-care, body image, healthy eating, and handling life's stress, and upcoming sessions will begin right after the New Year.

For the teen-aged girl in your life who could use some outdoor bonding time with her gang, Amy and Joan offer Teens Talk the Walk on weekends and after school.

Suggested Gift:

• Four weekly 75-minute sessions: $180

Another healthy idea is to give the special woman in your life her own private nutrition therapy session with Amy Peck in her Katonah office.  Alternatively, one can splurge on a home visit and training session with Amy to really start the New Year on the right foot!

Give Captured Memories: Soulshine Imagery

owner, Amy Drucker, who is a studio and on-location photographer, said she uses natural light and spontaneity as the building blocks for creating images that give people the chance to see the beauty in themselves. 

"There is nothing more transforming to a woman than seeing a beautiful photo of herself.  I strive to create a private, comfortable and safe environment for our session where you can be yourself and let loose," said Drucker.

Drucker's sessions, which typically last 1-2 hours, include wardrobe changes and breaks as necessary.  "Usually there's lots of laughing. When sessions are all over I'm often told that was the most fun I've had in a long time," she said.

 Holiday Package Special for Patch Readers:

• Women's Portrait Session (Any Stage): $350.  Package includes a private online gallery with 15-20 images to choose from, your choice of 3 8x10 prints and 1 digital negative sized for printing up to 11x14. 

*Package price in effect until Christmas 2010 and must be used before March 31, 2011.

Give House Design:  Robert Siegel Architects Architectural House Call

In the spirit of charitable holiday giving, has made an exclusive offer to Patch readers.  Robert Siegel said, "We are offering an Architectural House Call in exchange for a minimum $500 donation to charity." 

Robert Siegel Architects has a history of generously participating in charitable giving, including an Architectural House Call at charity gala events in Westchester and Manhattan.    According to Siegel, the company has raised approximately $15,000 to 20,000 for charities.

To book a house call with Robert Siegel Architects, Patch readers should send their receipts to Robert Siegel Photography.