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What: Scarlet lipstick lighter, Party Hunterz, Dr Ambedkar Road, next to Yellow Tree Cafe, Bandra (W), call 65250747, Rs 300.

Why: Flickers and bickers, squabbles and baubles, bright Christmas fights? Make up with this sexy red lipstick-shaped lighter that will take you closer to your flame. High 555!

When: You want to be cinder Lauper.

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What: Kumari Loves a Monster by Rashmi Ruth Devadasan and illustrations by Shyam (Blaft Publications), available online, Rs 395.

Why: Place a hulk order for this mad-awesome picture and poetry book featuring sexy illustrations of buxom sari-clad women who have ogres, demons and freaks for boyfriends. So bad boys do get all the action! 

When: You want a piece of Monster’s Ink.

Note: Also check out our list of 50 DVD recommendations from Bollywood’s young brigade.

pERV

What: Kamasutra Cookies from The Baking Tray, call Rebecca on 09821694917 or visit www.thebakingtrayonline.com, Rs 1,200 for one kg.

Why: Not to put you in an awkward position, but bpb scoped out these cool Kamasutra cookies moulded in shapes of different sex poses and available in peanut butter, walnut and dark chocolate chips. Mission(ary) possible!

When: You want to take the cookie slutter approach.

bOTANY

What: Your own edible garden by Urban Gardener, visit the-urban-gardener.blogspot.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , start at Rs 5,000 to set up a patch.

Why: Patch a plan with Sunita Mohan, who’ll build you a customised garden (terrace, balcony or even kitchen), complete with tips on maintenance and sourcing materials. She also sells seeds for hard-to-find plants and trees - passion fruit, red ginger, asparagus fern - as well as seasonal produce. In her basket this January: broccoli, bok choy, dill, sage, thyme and more.

When: Now. Ready, get set, grow!

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What: First Row Designer Sale, Aashirwad Gallery, Warden Road, opposite Tata Gardens, start at Rs 1,800 for a Covet top.

Why: Dresses, tops, tunics and gowns by Gaurav Gupta, Shantanu and Nikhil, Gayatri Khanna and more at discounts of 30 – 60%. Why not? bpb loves: Bian flare-sleeve checked jacket, Rajat Tagri chiffon dresses and sequined shifts by Malini Ramani.

When: Zip in on December 18, 10.30 am – 7 pm.

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Event Round-up: Shamiana Short Films at Blue Frog on December 16 at 8 pm; Chenab Impex's gourmet bazaar at the Palladium on December 17 from noon to 8 pm; DJ Deadbeat and Pawas at Aurus on December 19, 5 pm onwards, call 67106666.