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Halloween might be the perfect excuse to get sexy in a short and tight get-up — but don’t think that the ladies were the only ones getting in on the action this year. Two of Hollywood’s hottest other-halves, Paris Hilton’s beau Doug Reinhardt and Mariah Carey’s dapper husband Nick Cannon, stole the limelight by donning wings designed to send hearts a-fluttering. And while Doug went tongue-in-cheek as the Tooth Fairy (complete with a tutu), for Nick it was classic angel all the way, in a perfectly fitted white suit and marabou halo. Victoria’s Secret Angels, watch your winged backs! Tell us: Which star pulls off the winged look best?

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They’re creepy and they’re kooky….at least Reese, Courteney, and McDreamy and their kids will be on Halloween. The famous Avon faces ringing your bell that night won’t be making a sales call, but rather, they’ll be trick or treating with their children. “My son Darby is into skeletons and anything with skull and crossbones,” presenter Patrick Dempsey told PEOPLE at The Avon Foundation for Women Benefit at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York Tuesday. “They’ve been practicing for Halloween for about a month now.” And their daughter is also going for the dark side. “My daughter is going to be the gothic princess skeleton,” added McDreamy’s wife (and Avon’s Global Creative Color Director) Jillian Dempsey. “We’re going as the Addams Family,” chimed in Courteney Cox Arquette, also a presenter. And her little daughter Coco? “She’s going to be Wednesday,” said Cox, while husband David is going to be Gomez. Not everyone is that settled, as the evening’s co-host, Reese Witherspoon, claimed she didn’t know yet what the kids would dress as on Halloween. “But I’m going to be a monster,” said Witherspoon. “I found a great furry costume and I had to buy it.” And even those trick or treating without little ones are getting into the spirit, with Lauren Conrad making her own clown costume. “It just sounded fun,” she said. “And I figured it was the only costume that I could wear with flats. I can wear tennis shoes. You get tired of heels!“ – Jeffrey Slonim

GUESS THE TRICK OR TREATER…BEFORE THEY WERE STARS!

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In this week’s installment of her newsletter Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow muses on the the spirit of the season and shares her favorite gift-giving secrets. “What is holiday spirit? For me, it means helping to create that atmosphere where loved ones feel full of cheer, like some happy secret is about to be revealed,” she says. “Holiday spirit is a feeling of warmth, of togetherness, of connectedness. We get that by giving. We get it by watching cheeks flush with color when something opened and in the hands conveys a message: I know you, I get you, I see you.” Her top gift choices to show she cares include the Flip Ultra Camcorder, ($149) — which is also one of PEOPLE.com’s choices in our Star Favorites: The Chicest Gifts. “This thing is genius,” she says. (We agree!) Gwyneth also loves Chris Bolton Jewelry Tag necklaces ($150) imprinted with a loved one’s name. “I personalized mine and I wear it everyday,” she writes. And while the star has been known for sticking to a macrobiotic diet, she lets us in on one of her favorite indulgences: Bridgewater Chocolates ($110), which are “My absolute favorite chocolate in the entire world. I send these out to special people every year.” Want more of her holiday favorites? Click here to read her full list. Then get the rest of your holiday shopping done in style now with PEOPLE.com’s exclusive gift guides, including Star Favorites, Best Gifts Under $50 and top 25 Holiday Deals and Discounts.

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Check out our picks for heart-motif gifts that are perfect for all the kids you love the most this Valentine’s Day.

Plain Mary’s “Loved” onesies, bibs, and tees, from $10, let celeb fans like Heidi Klum, Brooke Shields, and Jaime Pressly express just how much their little ones mean to them.

We love this cuddly stuffed anatomical plush heart by I Heart Guts, $18. Who knew an anatomy lesson could be so cute?

The cheery pattern of Gap’s Sweethearts Long Sleep Set, $17, makes bedtime extra dreamy.

Aristabrat’s Swarovski-encrusted pacifiers are perfect for all the bling-loving babies in your life–and you can’t go wrong with gift whose celeb fans include Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Nicole Richie and more.

This heart-shaped calculator, $14, can’t help but make learning fun.

Make bath time playtime with these Sweetheart rubber duckies, $5 each.

Your baby can’t help but put her best foot forward in these adorable heart baby shoes, $44.

Here’s a tee that expresses exactly what you want to hear most: “Thank you, I Love You, Mommy” t shirt, from $24.

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Whether you have a Valentine or not, these festive tees are a perfect way to express how you feel on the most romantic day of the year!

Mighty Fine Barbie Smooch tee: Barbie always had a Valentine! Get this childhood favorite couple, $25, alloy.com

Might Fine Raggedy Ann “Love Is Togetherness” tee: The cuddly little couple gets cozy on a swing for this distressed tee showing the ultimate sign of love– being together. Snatch one up for you or a little one, $24, at 80stees.com.

Snoopy Card Tee: The most lovable pet offers up a Valentine to someone special on this grey and red T-shirt. Buy 2 and save $10 or get one, $25, at delias.com

Rockstars & Angels Kiss Me tee: Rockstars say it like it is with this Yellow “Kiss Me All Over” T-shirt. Give someone the hint or get it as a gift, $85, shopkitson.com

Lyric Culture Take A Piece Of My Heart tee: Janis Joplin bravely offered her heart in this classic song. Pay homage to the rock legend– and Valentine’s Day– with this Lyric Culture tee, $88, lisakline.com

Sublimated Love Tee: Don’t say it, wear it! Show-off the four-letter-word of the day without ever having to utter it. Scoop one up for you or a friend, $28, urbanoutfitters.com

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Looking for something special this Valentine’s Day? You can’t go wrong with one of these romantic new scents.

Chloe’s New Signature Scent: This classic rose fragrance with hints of cedarwood and amber has everything you want in a Valentine’s scent–it’s warm, elegant and seductive all in one. Available exclusively at saks.com starting February 11th, with pre-orders available now.

Michael Kors Valentine’s Gift Set: Michael Kors offers his three best scents: Michael Kors Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette and Very Michael Kors Eau de Parfum in an autographed box, $40, michaelkors.com

Annick Goutal Petite Cherie: In honor of the fruity-floral scent’s 10th anniversary, it’s now available in a limited-edition range of fragrance, bath and body products, including a hand-painted Butterfly flacon exclusively at Neiman Marcus.

Crabtree & Evelyn Lost & Found: These perfume solids make it easy to take your fragrance on the go. Lost is composed of sweet ginger flower and peach notes while Found is highlights cassis, bay rose and cardamom, $30 each.

Vera Wang Princess Gift Set: The playful, unpredictable scent blends water lily, lady apple, and mandarin meringue. Get the spray perfume, body polish and lotion set for $58 (valued at $83) at sephora.com.

Lancome L’Amour Gift Sets: Just in time for the most romantic day of the year, Lancome is releasing gift sets in four of their most popular fragrances: Tresor, Hypnose, Miracle and Miracle Forever. Each of the fragrance and bath kits is packaged in a chic quilted satin cosmetic case that any woman would love.

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No one ever said that guys were easy to shop for (especially the romantic gifts), so we’ve rounded up our favorite gifts out there to make it easy for you to fulfill his heart’s desire.

The Art of Shaving’s luxe kits add a little style to his morning routine. Choose the 4 Elements of The Perfect Shave set, $38, to give him everything he needs for the perfect shave. Or splurge on the ultra delux Travel Kit, $200, which puts the luxury back in travel.

Brookstone is our go-to shop for all the gadget lovers on our list. We love the ingenious My Life wallet, $50, which flips open to reveal a digital display that stores 55 images. And you can’t beat the Photo Frame Speakers, $50, which show off his favorite digital photos on great-sounding speakers disguised as modern picture frames.

Indulge his daring side with a day of adventure from excitations.com. The regional gift certificates allow you to give anything from an antique fire engine tour to a trip aboard an America’s Cup racing yacht. Many cost under $100.

Keep reading for all of our gift ideas for the guy in your life!

You might not be able to get him to swap his love of a frosty beer for an appreciation of fine wine, but you can definitely make game night a whole lot classier with crystal beer glass personalized with his monogram, $55 for a set of four.

The Tiffany & Co. 1837 valet key ring, $150, is the perfect accessory to his prized ride.

If it’s good enough for Mr. Big, it’s good enough for your guy! Celebs like Sex in the City’s Chris Noth, shade their eyes from the sun—and the paparazzi’s flashing bulbs—with Robert Marc’s stylish sunglasses.

Supple suede slippers with cashmere lining make staying in a pretty cozy option, $60.

Give your movie lover a subscription to Netflix.com—and keep his favorite films coming all year long, from $5 a month.

This Lacoste terrycloth bathrobe is the ultimate in sporty luxury, and with a sale price of just $60, it’s a luxe bargain too.

Help your guy refresh in the morning with a Lab Series shaving and moisturizing kit, labseries.com, ranging from $35-$70.

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Show your loyal pup how much you care with a sparkling gift from one of our favorite pet stores! Every dog deserves an extra-special treat this Valentine’s Day.

Sexy Beast: Let her know just how adorable you think she with one of SexyBeast.com’s specialty gifts. Our favorites include this limited edition couture Doggie-T encrusted with Swarvoski crystals, $65, and this signature Sexy Beast fragrance, starting at $50. Have the money to burn? Get the Limited Edition fragrance bottle engraved and covered in Swarvoski crystals for $850. For something a little more affordable try the Stainless steel Doggie Tags, $25, complete with a luxe velvet pouch and chic Sexy Beast jewelry box.

Juicy Couture: Juicy Couture’s Princess Necklace, $75, is perfect for getting your dog a little glam. To making him as cozy as can be, try the Heart-Shaped Dog pillow, $159. Acknowledge your pet’s real true love with this “I Love Bones + Juicy” tee, $30.

Luxe Pets: On day of love, let your cat or dog know she’s truly your best friend with this Best Friend Charm necklace, $12. Break it apart and put one on your pet’s collar and keep the other for yourself!

The Wagging Tail: The highly fashionable WagWagWag.com has just what you need to make your pet feel loved. We adore the heart engraved dog tag, $54, and the pink sparkle harness vest with a warm and fuzzy inside, $45.

Trixie + Peanut: Why should you be the only one getting a blue box for Valentine’s Day? With Trixie +Peanut’s Sniffany & Co plush bed, starting at $129, your pet can get in on the action too!

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Check out our favorite Valentine’s Day candles, that’ll burn almost as bright as your love.

Illume’s gorgeous His & Hers 65 Hours of Love candle, $36, is housed in an handblown glass bowl and scented with a mix of their popular men’s and women’s fragrances. Even better, you can sign up at illumecandles.com for a chance to win a luxe $160 Valentine’s gift basket.

The sultry scent and red glass holder of Diptyque’s tuberose rouge candle will set the perfect mood for a romantic holiday.

For a limited time you’ll receive a full-size Rare Love Body Balm when you purchase Burn’s Rare Love Candle, $90.

We love everything Voluspa has to offer this Valentine’s Day, but the entire collection of Triangle Perfume Candles, may be our favorite.

Who need a fireplace to make things romantic? The elegant DayNa Decker Environments Chandels, from $32, feature a patented EcoWood Wick, that crackles like a fire as it burns.

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We love heart-shaped jewelry any time of the year, but especially on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking for yourself, trying to give your Valentine a hint, or getting something for a friend, check out our finds for Valentine’s jewelry that’s sure to make your heart skip a beat.

Bing Bang: This Nailed Heart Necklace, $341, in sterling silver and gold is our favorite Valentine’s Day splurge.

Superjeweler.com: If you’re looking for something classic, you’ll love Diamond Heart Pendant, $179, from Superjeweler.com, or try the half diamond pendant, $99, for a similar look.

Rumblefish: Get in the spirit of the holiday with a trendy heart piece from famed ’80s jewelry company Rumblefish. Check out the gold Hearts on Fire cuff, $185, inlaid with your choice of semiprecious stones, or the opulent gold bullion and velvet heart “I L U” chain necklace, $150.

Juicy Couture: We love Juicy’s “Amore” jewels, like the Amore gold hoops, $58, and the Amore gold arm cuff, $92. Mending a broken heart this Valentine’s day? Get Juicy’s Pave Broken Heart Studs, $48, at shopbop.com.

Rimistyle: Add a little love to your look this Valentine’s day with Rimistyle’s affordable heart necklaces. Our favorites include, this puffy heart pendant, $24, in red or black, the black and gold beaded heart necklace, $38. And for something especially glamorous try the triple strand pearl with pave heart pendant, $26.

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Don’t be afraid to bring sexy back this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking for sensual or sweet we’ve found it all–in price ranges that’ll fit into every budget! Take a peek at our sexy picks.

Agent Provocateur: Take a cue from Kate Moss and Maggie Gyllenhaal and get glam this Valentine’s Day with the most erotic lingerie out there. Some of our favorites include the crimson ruffled Gangster set, $275, the red ribbon Lana set, about $215, and the red lace Love Story, about $235. Find candles, perfumes, garters, shoes and other accessories at agentprovocateur.com

diNeila: No one does sexy like the Brazilians. Try a something special from one of our favorite lingerie companies, diNeila, like this leopard red lace trim set, bra $63, thong $52. Then check out the whole collection at dineila.com and receive an exclusive 40% off your purchase by entering the code “coeur” at checkout from now until February 14th.

Only Hearts: Skip sexy and go for something sweet. We love this ruffle heart bralette, $35, and matching heart ruffle bikini panties, $29, both available at onlyhearts.com.

Juilanne: This Aussie lingerie company does sexy in the most sophisticated way. Go for Old Hollywood glamour with the Audrey Chemise, $135. And be sure to check out the whole collection at Julianneboutique.com

Juicy Couture: If sexy isn’t your thing, you can always count on Juicy for something undeniably adorable. We are obsessed with the Lollipop Boy shorts, $17 each, and the Cupcake Couturethree-piece set, $45. Juicy’s sweet shorts make a perfect gift for friends and girlfriends alike!

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We love Vanessa Hudgens‘ glittering gold dress, but not all of us have star budgets to shop with. We’ve tracked down some of the hottest dresses for the biggest party night of the year — and the best part is that they are all under $100! And make sure to check out our picks on how to get stars’ sequined dress for less by clicking here. Get ready for the countdown. . .

Go metallic in this shimmering Arden B minidress, $99 at ardenb.com, or this knot back cascade Bebe dress, $65 at bebe.com.

Try a floral twist with this rosette trimmed bubble dress, $94 at edressme.com or this Alexandra Dillon tiered rosette dress, $90 at victoriassecret.com.

Stand out in a jewel-toned frock like this Maggie London silk chiffon halterdress, $98 at nordstrom.com or this purple satin pencil dress, $42 at forever21.com.

Got to have a little black dress? Try this Kenneth Cole Reaction beaded keyhole dress, $97 at macys.com, or this velvet empire sash velvet dress, $30 at gap.com.

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Getting tired of cooking for friends and family? Run out of hostess gift ideas? With New Year’s Eve house parties and New Year’s Day open houses and brunches coming up, we’re turning to the best food gifts on the web. Check them out for yourself!

We’ve been obsessed with Lucini Italia products since we first learned that Oprah was a fan. And we just love the gift packages they’ve put together for the holidays. The Lucini Organics Gift Set, $59, contains a bottle of the finest extra virgin olive oil, Tuscan Harvest plum tomatoes, and a selection of tsp spice’s seasoning to transform any kitchen into an authentic Italian cucina.

Wine.com’s Wine Gift Center lets you choose from unique wine gift packages like the Tour de France, $39, which includes a selection of regional French wines, or the Quintessential Reds Collection, $99, which features red wines from around the world.

Wisconsin’s marscheesecastle.com offers the best quality traditional cheese and cold cut baskets—delivered straight from America’s dairyland.

Send a customized holiday gift box of three P.B. Loco peanut butters in unusual flavors like CoCoBanana, European Café Mocha, or Raspberry Dark Chocolate from pbloco.com. Add

They may be based in the Big Apple, but manhattanfruitier.com will deliver baskets of the best organic, exotic, or traditional fruits anywhere in the country. Luxury lidded hampers filled with fruit start at $55.

Numi’s Flowering Tea Gift Set, $30, turns tea time into an art form. When you steep the tiny tea leaf bundles in the kit’s glass tea pot they blossom into flower-like blooms.

New York institution, The Chocolate Bar is the perfect place to head to get a sugar fix. Send trendy Boxed Caramels, deliciously street-savy Graffiti Chocolate Bars, or gift sets of their most popular treats.

Now that we’ve had a few days to mull over all of our gifts, we have some clear favorites that we’ve given and received. We felt good about donating money in loved ones’ names to Make It Right 9, Brad Pitt’s project to rebuild Hurricane Katrina-ravage portions of New Orleans, and this clever “diamond ring” was a fabulous gift from a great guy. But we want to know what you loved this holiday season! Tell us: What was your favorite present you received or gave?

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We’re always on the lookout for products that let us be green and stylish, and Swiss company Sigg’s $19 eco-friendly water bottles fit the bill perfectly. The lightweight reusable aluminum bottles contain none of the toxins found in plastics, and they’re a favorite of stars like Madonna to keep their families and the environment safe while looking chic. With 144 designs to choose from and 22 different interchangeable lids available, you’re guaranteed to get a totally personalized look. Choose from stylish lifestyle designs, classic solids, or fun looks for kids. You can’t help but feel good about not adding one more plastic water bottle to the 30 million that end up in America’s landfills each day.

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We’re obsessed with all the gorgeous new solid perfumes we’ve been seeing recently and can’t think of a better fragrance gift for the holidays. Check out our picks for the best solid scents in every price range—from super splurge to surprisingly affordable.

Judith Leiber’s Crystal Minaudiere, $165, is the perfect holiday splurge. Open up the tiny bejeweled purse to reveal the handbag designer’s signature scent perfume on one side and a mirror on the other.

Keep Daisy by Marc Jacobs at your fingertips by slipping on this blossom-shaped ring, $30, that flips open to reveal the solid scent.

Estee Lauder’s collectible solid perfumes this year come in the shape of a gilded birdcage, $350, glimmering butterfly, $300, or fluttering feather, $250.

Gwen Stefani’s portable L.A.M.B. fragrance, $42, is housed in a gold-toned case as eclectically glam as the singer’s clothing collections.

The rosebud scent of L’Occitane’s Rose Solid Perfume, $8, is a spill-free, purse-friendly alternative to bottled scent.

The smoky jeweled compact that holds Sara Jessica Parker’s fragrance Covet, $40, lives up to the scent’s name.

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We agree that buying a holiday present for the men in your life is always hard, but Marc Ecko’s Star Wars Collection is just the thing! With great graphic T-shirts and warm hoodies printed with their favorite Star Wars characters, any guy is sure to love this addition to his casual wardrobe. Right now,Macy’s is even giving special offers on Marc Ecko’s Star Wars Collection, like a set of two graphic print T-shirts for just $24 and a gift with the purchase of a Star Wars character hoodie, $78. Click here to see the whole line at Macys.com.Finish the gift off with Star Wars Trilogy on DVD, all three discs $51 plus a bonus disc, at amazon.com. What guy could resist?

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Before flashbacks of bedazzled Christmas sweaters play through your head, check out these witty festive t-shirts for everyone on your list — even yourself!

Peanuts Holiday Shirt: Who doesn’t love Charlie Brown and crew? The Peanuts make fun holiday presents for everyone on the list. Get your inner kid a “Peanut’s Building Snowmen”, $26, at 80stees.com. The long sleeve shirt is a perfect festive stocking stuffer for anyone.

Little Miss Christmas Tree: Junk Food’s famous “Little Miss” line has the perfect Holiday tee for any fashionista. The “Little Miss Christmas Tree” is sweet and girly and has even been spotted on Paris Hilton. Get this t-shirt, $38, at shopkitson.com.

I’ve Been Good All Year Tee: Perfect for your questionably behaved child, sibling or friend, this exclusive Urban Outfitters t-shirt will clear up misconceptions. The green short-sleeve short with festive colored writing, $28, is available at urbanoutfitters.com.

Old Navy Holiday T-shirts: Taking a cue from the famous Christmas anthem, Old Navy has specially designed the All I Want For Christmas Is You”tee. We also love the You Me And The Mistletoe tee and I Ate The Milk and Cookies shirt. Check out all the holiday tees at oldnavy.com, and if you buy two or more, each shirt is only $12.50!

A Christmas Story: Know someone who can’t wait for this holiday classic? This “Triple Dog Dare You” Christmas Story tee is perfect for them. Screen printed with one of the most famous scenes — Ralphie looking on as Flick panics with his tongue frozen to the flagpole — this is the perfect gift! Get the Christmas Story t-shirt, $20, at 80stees.com

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Christmas may be just days away, but there’s no need to worry if your holiday shopping’s still not done. Check out our guide to getting something for everyone in time.

Shop eluxury.com and get your gift there for free by Christmas Eve when you spend $150 or more. Just make sure to place your order before noon PST on December 22nd. Or let her choose with an eluxury.com gift certificate.

Flowers.com offers dozens of gorgeous, festive arrangements with same-day delivery. Call before 3:00 p.m. on the 24th and they’ll deliver an arrangement before nightfall—and just in time for Christmas.

Make your favorite book lover happy with a lightning-fast barnesandnoble.com electronic gift certificate. They’ll email your online gift certificate within minutes of purchase.

Get unique gifts from redenvelope.com delivered right to their door by ordering your purchases by December 23rd. For $26.95 per address they’ll overnight your gifts to make sure they’re under the tree in time.

iTunes.com lets you give music in an instant. Go to the Apple site to purchase gift certificates for mp3s delivered directly to the inbox of all the music lovers or TV fanatics on your list.

Give glam shoes, bags, dresses or jewelry—even on Christmas Day. Activeendeavors.com lets you email a gift certificate good toward anything on their site.

Movie fans will think of you all year when you buy them a subscription to NetFlix.com. Sign up to give any of their movie delivery plans and they’ll email confirmation of your gift in minutes.

Click over to wrybaby.com, one of our favorite sites fun baby gifts like clever Ts, bibs, and onesies, and have a gift certificates emailed instantly anywhere in the country.

Many items on amazon.com are available for last-minute delivery. Order before 1:00 p.m. on the 22nd and get Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery for $3.99 per item. Or choose an instant e-gift certificate that’s redeemable on any of the thousands of products and services.

Mega shoe retailer endless.com is offering free overnight shipping on all orders placed before 1 p.m. PST on December 23rd. As an added bonus they’ll give five dollars off your order of any of their over 350 brands of footwear.

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No matter who you are buying for, sleepwear can always come in handy. From funky slippers to vibrant pajamas, be sure to check out these cozy options.

Small Paul sets: Small Paul’s silly little monkey print is perfect for any kid on your gift list. PlanetFunk.com has a variety of fun ways to suit your kid up with some funny monkey print. We love the boy’s and girl’s two piece pajama sets, $45 each.

Victoria’s Secret: The expert in lingerie is the perfect stop for brightly colored cozy pajama sets, slippers and robes. Our favorites include striped thermal set, this long cozy robe and these sexy satin pajamas.

Sleepyheads PJ’s: Sleepyheads.com has pajamas for the whole family. Chose from different patterns for everyone in the house with Family ‘Jammies. Get Kit n’ Kaboodle furry slippers to keep feet warm or chose from a variety of funky patterened boxers for your guy.

Gap Body: Check out the festive red and white holiday collection from gapbody.com. From cozy shearling slide slippers to printed flannel pants, the Gap has everything you need to get comfy on Christmas morning.