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WISH LIST TO-DO List Head to Fashion Show's Neiman Marcus for a gift that gives back: (Theory) RED's special-edition collection of men's and women's clothing. With every purchase, 25 percent of the price goes directly to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. Inspired by famed photographer Guy Bourdin, Nars Cosmetics' latest limited-edition collection features high-octane eye shadows and ultraglossy lipsticks in saturated shades of red, raspberry, and bubblegum. Available at Barneys and Nordstrom. Stop by Saks Fifth Avenue at Fashion Show on December 14 to peruse designer Donna Karan's latest feminine frocks at her exclusive Las Vegas trunk show. WISH LIST Gold Standard JUDY STONE, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING FOR THE SHOPS AT CRYSTALS, HAS ACCESS TO ALL THE BEST BAGS, BUT HER EYE IS ON BOTTEGA VENETA'S NEW SOLID-GOLD CLUTCH. BY ALEXANDRIA GEISLER "A handbag is the ultimate statement piece," says Las Vegas fashion aficionado Judy Stone, director of marketing for the Shops at Crystals. "The brand a woman chooses to carry is a reflection of her overall style. It's a style proclamation." With a personal collection that includes Christian Dior's signature Gaucho saddlebag and Louis Vuitton's monogram Papillon satchel, Stone gravitates toward iconic designs with timeless appeal. For the holidays, she prefers detailed evening bags, which "are great because you can have a little more fun with glitz and color," she says. In particular, she finds Bottega Veneta's new signature Knot minaudière a cut above the rest this season. Cast in 18k solid yellow gold, the handmade clutch is available by special order for a limited time. "Bottega has taken [the evening bag] to a whole new level," Stone says. "It's timeless yet has a very modern feel." The bag also comes in rose and white gold and can be customized with glittering white diamonds or gemstones. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-369-0747; The Shops at Crystals, 702-220-4751; bottegaveneta.com V "You can have more fun with glitz and color." Yellow-gold Knot clutch, Bottega Veneta (price on request). —JUDY STONE Invest in a pair of classic flat boots like Stuart Weitzman's 5050 style, available at the brand's Forum Shops location. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this season, the boot comes in navy, taupe, or black suede, as well as black patent leather. 5050 boot, Stuart Weitzman ($598). 102 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 102_V_SS_WishList_Dec13.indd 102 11/19/13 10:19 AM