An Expert Opinion: Rickie De Sole’s Best Bets of the Holiday Season Inline

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    “My sister Laura has always had the travel bug. This Balenciaga carry-on roller case is perfect for her upcoming trip to India,” says De Sole.

    Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Trolley S rolling suitcase in orange calfskin, $2,995
    Balenciaga, NYC, 212.206.0872

    Taschen 4 Cities guidebooks $60
    taschen.com

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    “I love the unique color of the stone of this Monique Péan ring,” De Sole says.

    Monique Péan opalina oval ring with white and yellow pavé diamonds and 18K recycled white gold, price upon request
    Barneys New York, NYC, 212.826.8900

    Monique Péan opal–and–white diamond pavé ring with 18K recycled yellow gold, price upon request
    Barneys New York, NYC, 212.826.8900

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    “I’ll certainly be using this chic compact Pentax camera to document the holidays in Aspen,” De Sole says.

    Pentax Q camera with HD video, $750
    pentaxwebstore.com

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    "These Carolina Herrera coin purses are great colorful additions to the usual stocking stuffers."

    CH Carolina Herrera coin purses, $150
    CH Carolina Herrera, NYC, 212.744.2076

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    “These holiday jewels are my dream Christmas gift for my mom,” De Sole says. “I love the ruby stones—they feel very festive.”

    Cathy Waterman platinum, conflict-free diamond–and–pink tourmaline scalloped frame earrings, price upon request
    Barneys New York, NYC, 212.826.8900

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    “I can’t drive big cars, so the size of this Gucci one is what appeals to me the most,” says De Sole. “That, and the fact that it’s a designer car—how luxe is that?”

    FIAT 500 by Gucciwith interlocking G upholstery and signature stripe, price upon request
    500bygucci.com

    Rag & Bone quilted driving gloves in sang plaid, $220
    rag-bone.com

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    “These Tom Ford heels are the ultimate New Year’s Eve dancing shoes,” De Sole says.

    Tom Ford fuchsia sequined ankle-strap sandals, $1,870
    Tom Ford, NYC, 212.359.0300

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    “These Dea Rosa eye masks are both stylish and practical—I'd get them for anyone on my list who could use more sleep," says De Sole.

    Dea Rosa python sleep masks, $425 each
    Cowshed, Miami, 786.507.7904

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    “The Dolce & Gabbana statement clutches look like pieces of art.”

    Dolce & Gabbana sequin-and-jeweled clutch, price upon request
    Dolce & Gabbana, NYC, 212.750.1372

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    “I love that this Van Cleef & Arpels watch shows the position of the stars as seen from Paris at midnight—a rare and unexpected gift,” says De Sole.

    Van Cleef & Arpels 18K rose gold Midnight and Paris timepiece, price upon request
    For information: vancleef-arpels.com

    Smythson Mara lockable watch box, $1,320
    smythson.com