An Expert Opinion: Rickie De Sole’s Best Bets of the Holiday Season Inline

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    “My sister Laura has always had the travel bug. This Balenciaga carry-on roller case is perfect for her upcoming trip to India,” says De Sole.

    Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Trolley S rolling suitcase in orange calfskin, $2,995
    Balenciaga, NYC, 212.206.0872

    Taschen 4 Cities guidebooks $60
    taschen.com

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    “I love the unique color of the stone of this Monique Péan ring,” De Sole says.

    Monique Péan opalina oval ring with white and yellow pavé diamonds and 18K recycled white gold, price upon request
    Barneys New York, NYC, 212.826.8900

    Monique Péan opal–and–white diamond pavé ring with 18K recycled yellow gold, price upon request
    Barneys New York, NYC, 212.826.8900

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    “I’ll certainly be using this chic compact Pentax camera to document the holidays in Aspen,” De Sole says.

    Pentax Q camera with HD video, $750
    pentaxwebstore.com

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    "These Carolina Herrera coin purses are great colorful additions to the usual stocking stuffers."

    CH Carolina Herrera coin purses, $150
    CH Carolina Herrera, NYC, 212.744.2076

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    “These holiday jewels are my dream Christmas gift for my mom,” De Sole says. “I love the ruby stones—they feel very festive.”

    Cathy Waterman platinum, conflict-free diamond–and–pink tourmaline scalloped frame earrings, price upon request
    Barneys New York, NYC, 212.826.8900