The Neiman Marcus Christmas gift guide always has a number of over-the-top items, and this year is no different. These gifts are so far out of reach for the average Joe, but it is entertaining to look through them to see how extravagant they are. Have $1 million to drop on a customized fountain? Want to spoil your friends with a $450,000 flower show tour around Europe in a private jet? Read on to Read more

Have (a lot) of extra cash to spare this holiday? Check out the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book for some holiday inspiration. Though the items may be easy on the eyes, they're not always so great for the pocketbook. Take a look at this year's tech offerings from the luxurious department store, and be prepared to add a few items to your wish list. Read more

Textile designer Lulu de Kwiatkowski's bold colors and handprinted geometric designs have long been a favorite of mine — as well as A-listers like Courteney Cox-Arquette and Diane von Furstenberg. So I'm excited to announce that the artist has debuted an exclusive dinnerware collection for Neiman Marcus. The store approached Lulu to translate images from her book LULU into china, and she Read more

Diane Kruger was the host. Jason Wu, the designer. Jessica Stroup, Amber Heard, Katie Cassidy, and Lily Collins — envious emerging talent — the supporting cast. Neiman Marcus, the venue. A small gathering of some Fab favorites occurred yesterday to preview Wu's feminine cool collection. Normally, I would have you choose the most Fab, but, honestly, they all looked awesome in the designer's Read more

So maybe you weren't actually going to purchase the $20 million submarine for sale in the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog, but it doesn't hurt to look, right? Well, actually that may not be the case, anymore. In light of the recession, retailers are scaling back fantasy gifts traditionally offered around the holidays. Take a peek at the scaled-down luxury gifts of the season. Photos courtesy of Read more

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When the Neiman Marcus Book shows up on my doorstep, I don't know whether to weep or smile. It's a treat to see the lovely items though sad that there are few that I could, or would, afford. I used to drool over the shoes and jewels for women, but lately I find myself swooning over the bewitching apparel for wee ones. Seriously, can they make some of these dresses in my size? Please, Little Marc? Read more

Neiman Marcus has just reminded us that the holidays are soon approaching with its famous annual Christmas book featuring luxe clothing, accessories, and our favorite, "fantasy gifts." Given, we're not in the market for about 90 percent of the items in the catalog, but it doesn't hurt to look, and perhaps dream a little. That said, we culled the wildest, most covetable items we'd like to receive Read more

Hilary Duff hit Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills yesterday in cutoffs and a bright blazer. The actress and singer, who tied the knot with Mike Comrie last Summer, stopped by an ATM before checking out the wares at the department store and leaving with a couple of shopping bags. Her retail therapy break came after one of her favorite Piloxing workouts. Hilary tweeted a thank you to her instructor, Read more

Nicole Richie was at Neiman Marcus in Coral Gables, FL, today to host a trunk show for her latest Winter Kate collection. Nicole sat down to chat about her line sporting a boho maxidress and braids. She talked a bit about as her career as an author and posed with her latest title, Priceless, during her visit to the department store. The starlet headed south for the appearance shortly after Joel Read more