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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ABC PHOTO ARCHIVES/ABC VIA GETTY IMAGES (MACGRAW); COURTESY OF RESTORATION HARDWARE (THROW); COURTESY OF FOLLAIN (FOLLAIN). OPPOSITE PAGE: GARETH CATTERMOLE/GETTY IMAGES (CRAIG); FALON MORAN (WATCH) 76 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM BOSTON COVETED FOR HER AND FOR HIM… TWO OF THE CITY'S TOP STYLISTS GET THEIR GIFT-GIVING SAY. For her? "Ali MacGraw's classic looks and mix of preppy and groovy styles fit the Boston female sensibility perfectly," says stylist and Shop Your Closet founder Kate Botts. The Brit-turned- Bostonian uses MacGraw as inspiration for holiday gifts this year—especially drawing from the Harvard Yard scenes in Love Story—for a curated mix of all-American luxury. For him? Sexy, mysterious, and full of suspense: killer ingredients for a Bond movie and smashing for gifts for the man in your life. Joseph Gordon Cleveland, Boston celeb stylist—and, not coincidentally, a Bond aficionado— scoured the city for just the right mix of dashing and daring. Here are some of Cleveland's handpicked, irresistible gifts ideas for the 007 in your life. . KATE BOTTS'S PICKS FOR HER CELEBRATE WITH ALL-AMERICAN GIRL ALI MACGRAW'S TIMELESS GROOVY-PREPPY STYLE. 1. GRAPHIC IMAGE DATE BOOK "I'm probably one of the few people left that carries a date book. This one has so many fun colors to choose from. It's a great gift to personalize." $70, The London Harness Company, 45 Central St., Wellesley, 781-237-5950, graphicimage.com 2. SOREL EAR MUFFS "The alternative to a hat—keep your ears cozy with these ear muffs, day or night!" $105, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saksfifthavenue.com 3. SIMON PEARCE HURRICANE CANDLES "Create your own 'love story' (but with a happier ending...) with these romantic candles." From $125, 103 Newbury St., 617-450-8388; simonpearce.com 4. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE COLLECTION POM HAT "Soft, luxe, and fireplace-on-your-head warm. Pair it with a striped scarf to go preppy like Ali MacGraw in Love Story." $195, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com 5. RH RESTORATION HARDWARE FAUX FUR THROW "Curl up in front of a fireplace and wrap yourself up! A must-have for winter, and a great gift to give or receive." From $79, 234 Berkeley St., 617-239-7202; restorationhardware.com 6. LORO PIANA JACQUELINE GLOVES "Make sure you look after your hands this winter and splurge—for yourself, or some- one special—on these beautiful gloves. Super-soft suede with a cashmere and silk lining: What could be better?" $650, 43 Newbury St., 617-236-4999; loropiana.com 7. AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK WATCH "Switch it up at night with this beautiful dress watch. The rose-gold coloring adds an original flair. Ali MacGraw would love this!" $38,000, Shreve, Crump & Low, 39 Newbury St., 617-267-9100; shrevecrumpandlow.com 8. FOLLAIN BEAUTY PRODUCTS "Channel Ali's wholesome glow with essential skin care products from Follain. Every woman should use the lavender oil just as an extra layer under your moisturizer, to stay silky soft." $65, 65 Charles St., 857-233-5211; shopfollain.com 9. ADAMAS GOLD-AND-DIAMOND BANGLES STACK "Who wouldn't want to receive this beautiful stack of 10 gold and diamond bangles? One can wear these with everything, from preppy sweaters to gowns!" From $1,800 each, Adamas Jewelers, 23 Lincoln St., Newton, 617-558-8899; adamasfinejewelry.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. STYLE GIF TING