GTG's Fabulous Gift Guide for 2011

It's that merry time of year again and that means one thing: it's time for my annual GTG's gift guide for 2011.

This year's gifts are not only fabulous, but they're some of the hottest and most coveted items of the year. These are the must have gifts that will not disappoint!

Gifts for Her:

This isn't just a pair of shoes. These are Miu Miu platforms and they are a must have for the spring. This is the gift you give to the fashion savvy woman in your life. And in case you haven't heard, tangerine tango has just been named the color of 2012, so getting her these shoes in a rendition of that color will make her look fabulous and knowledgeable.

The NARS Kabuki Mini Nail Polish Coffret is the perfect gift for the woman who needs pampering, but she's so selfless that she would never spend too much money on anything nice for herself.

I chose this amazing set of nail polishes from NARS that are high shine and chip resistant, but you can also choose a nice makeup or perfume set from your favorite brand or designer.

This gift will let them know just how much they mean to you. Also makes a great gift for the ladies who are beyond obsessed with beauty products!

This is the year of the Minkoff--the Rebecca Minkoff bag that is. This makes a great gift for the trendy gal or the handbag collector in your life. It's colorful, textured and compact! This is one of those rare bags that works well for any woman regardless of age and style.

The Clarisonic face cleaner has been around for a few years now and it has revolutionized the way women take care of their skin. It's a tool for everyone regardless of your skin type. I've read so many reviews on the product and have barely found anyone who doesn't love this tool.

This year the Clarisonic Mia was introduced to the market making it a best seller and also more affordable than the original, since it's smaller, which makes it an excellent travelling companion.

This item is definitely on my Christmas list this year.

Diamonds are indeed a girl's best friend and I think that any diamond jewelry makes the perfect Christmas gift, but my pick this year is a pair of 1 carat diamond earrings.

This is the best time of the year to buy diamonds or jewelry in general because of the massive discounts you can receive at any respectable jewelry shop.


Gifts for Him:

It's no secret that men love gadgets as much as I love shoes. So if you're looking for a cool new toy to gift to your sweetie this year, look no more than these sleek Beats by Dre Solo HD Headphones.

Not only will your guy look hip and cool, but his music will sound great with these HD bad boys!

Shopping for any man in your life is complicated. These ultra modernized Carrera Polarized Aviator Sunglasses will take out the guesswork of what to get him.

They're masculine, they're cool and they're polarized with 100% UV protection!

I love a man that wears sneakers, but not just any ol' pair of sneakers. I'm talking about fashionable sneakers, so whether you're looking to buy a gift for your brother, son or significant other, consider this pair of distressed Converse JV Star Player Sneakers.

Shake it! Shake it! Shake it like a Polaroid picture!

This year we saw a resurgence of retro accessories for our most advanced tech devices:

• iCade
• Retro Handset
• iRetrophone 

Any of these items make a great gift, but my favorite one is the revival of the beloved Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Cam. It's such a neat present to give to the person who loves taking photos because you can develop the picture on the spot.

And a little advice: make sure that whoever you get this for isn't a shy person because they will get a lot of attention using this toy. 

Just like every woman should own a piece of jewelry with real diamonds, a man should own a nice timeless timepiece.

My pick this year is this Movado Bold Large Chronograph Watch, which is practical, yet attractive. Perfect for everyday use.

Other Great Christmas Gifts:

For the coffee lover: The Lattissima Cappuccino Maker

For the overworked and underpaid: A blissful spa certificate from W South Beach

For the new home owner: Cocktail Serving Glasses

Tomorrow I will be posting the perfect stocking stuffers and later on this week I will also post my guide for holiday parties attire, so keep checking back as this will be a fun-tabulous week on yourgotogal.co.

I wish you all a joyous and wonderful holiday with your loved ones. Please remember 'tis the season to give and that means giving to those who are less fortunate by either donating monies to specific organizations or buying a toy for children whose parents can't afford to.

"Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart." Washington Irving