For music lovers, there is no better gift than something that will spice up their personal music devices. A sturdy case or various accessories will ensure the owner listens to their music in style.
If a friend or family member is interested in high fashion, Ferragamo might just do the trick. Ferragamo offers iPod lovers elegant leather cases complete with leather straps. They come in five different colors and will surely provide a luxurious touch.
Those looking for more simple, less pricey cases can choose from a variety of selections at Internet Web sites as well. ``10x10''(www.10x10.co.kr) and ``babosarang'' (www.babosarang.co.kr) offer colorful cases that range from 9,900 won to 30,000 won. They come in stripes, cartoons, animal prints and famous art works. They also have a range of special headphones, speakers and stickers, which can be used to personalize iPods.
DVD Sets
DVD sets to please the couch potatoes.It doesn't take much to make a warm, relaxing evening. Settling down on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate and a warm blanket to tune into your favorite TV show might just do the trick.
Just in time for the winter holiday, Paramount offers a super-sized Christmas DVD package of the hit series ``Sex and the City.'' Shaped like a shoebox ― hinting at Carrie's (Sarah Jessica Parker) ``shoe fetish'' ― the set includes all of seasons 1-6 of the sexy New York story. Offered at the special price of 99,000 won (18 discs). In stores Dec. 21.
Warner Home Video Korea has released boxed DVD sets of popular American sitcoms: season 6 of the long-running family show ``Full House'' starring the Olsen twins (40,700 won); season 8 of the Emmy Award-winning medical drama ``ER'' (66,000 won); and season 8 of the funny sport columnist story ``Everybody Loves Raymond'' (45,700 won).
All available in a variety of languages and subtitles, including English and Korean. Note that the region code is 3 (Asia) and may not be compatible with DVD players set to a different region code.
Christmas and the year-end are drawing near. For those who haven't had the time to do some shopping yet, here are some gift ideas ― utilitarian products with that personal touch.
Skin Products
Skin products to fight off the nippy weather are a must during the winter. Although hand creams and such aren't that fancy, you can use them everyday, and there are a host of products specially released for the year-end season.
The Body Shop offers various Christmas special gift sets at relatively low prices. There is the limited edition Rich Plum set, which includes a velvety plum-scented soap, shower gel and body lotion, marked down from 21,800 won to 14,900 won. Cranberries are synonymous with sumptuous Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners and the brand offers a line of Cranberry-scented products each winter season, such as the body lotion and shower gel set (250 mililiters each, 31,000 won).
At the lower end of the price range are products from the Face Shop, which you can find almost anywhere. Although there are seasonal gift sets available, it might be pleasant to make your own batch combining nutty and zesty items. Some popular ones are Almond & Sesame Oil Rich Hand & Foot Treatment (6,500 won) and Fruit Ball Hand Cream (4,400 won), which come in an adorable case in the shape of its fruity flavor of lemon or apple.
Another idea is a nice fragrance. Unisex fragrances such the Body Shop's Zinzibar Eau de Toilette (30 milliliters, 15,000 won) has a warm and exotic scent that's perfect for the cold weather and comes in a red bottle that is fitting for Christmas.
If you're looking for something more classic, luxurious Christmas collections by Acqua di Parma might satisfy refined tastes ― or noses. Stars like Audrey Hepburn were avid fans of elegant Italian brand. The Colonia Hat Box (135,000 won) includes a 100-milliliter bottle of Colonia Eau de Toilette, Acqua di Parma's signature unisex fragrance, along with a bath and shower gel (75 milliliters) and body cream.
If you're looking for something more classic, luxurious Christmas collections by Acqua di Parma might satisfy refined tastes ― or noses. Stars like Audrey Hepburn were avid fans of the elegant Italian brand. The Colonia Hat Box (135,000 won) includes a 100-ml bottle of Colonia Eau de Toilette, Acqua di Parma's signature unisex fragrance, along with a bath. shower gel (75 ml) and body cream.
For gentlemen, Collezione Barbiere Shaving Set (225,000 won) includes Colonia Eau de Cologne (100 milliliters), shaving gel can and after-shave balm is the ultimate solution to masculine grooming needs.
