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Sweet Seductions
Split Bean Coffee’s Decadent Treats

Pronounced al-fa-ho-res, these addictive shortbread cookies are handmade the day you order and sandwich a dollop of rich Dulce de Leche, raspberry, guava, or peanut butter. For the chocoholic, they also come dipped in either dark, milk or white chocolate and can be ordered in a variety pack for a truly indulgent sampling. At the Split Bean, where Roger and Paul concoct their magic, you can also find a variety of outstanding Nicaraguan and Latin American coffees and artisan chocolates and truffles like the signature Caliente Chili Truffle.

www.splitbeancoffee.com (818) 448-5185

Jin Patisserie’s Black Box

It will be impossible to return to a simple nut cluster once you’ve sampled Kristy Choo’s delightful hand-painted chocolates flavored with such ingredients as jasmine tea and lavender. Choo was trained at the California Culinary Academy (San Francisco) and now holds court at this intimate patisserie where customers can also relish light lunch items, a full tea service and especially the seductive chocolates that come in a classy black box tied with a red ribbon.

1202 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice www.jinpatisserie.com (310) 399-8801

Precious Cargo

Things you probably can – but shouldn’t do without…

Anya Hindmarch - The Bespoke Ebury Handbag

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its first shop in London, this special edition of the coveted handbag benefiting The Lavender Trust Charity is as exclusive as they come. Available in either box calf or crocodile, and a range of colors, you can also have a secret message embossed in either silver or gold on the inside. It will just set you back a cool $9,950.

www.anyahindmarch.com

Senscience Liquid Luxury

Skincare giants Shiseido reveal a prestigious hair care line dubbed as ‘therapy for the hair.’ A range of 24 products including shampoos, conditioners, treatments and styling products, use an exclusive blend that includes anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals to convey a luxurious experience despite the affordable price.

www.senscience.com

Hydroderm

Forget the injections and the pain. A new line of skincare products that combines Vyo-serum and marine collagen, promises benefits including significant reduction of those unwanted lines and winkles, and greater skin hydration. With a range that includes an exfoliating facial cleanser, lip enhancer, supplements and eye complex, you can follow your daily regiment exclusively with one brand. The highlighted ‘Fast Acting Wrinkle Reducer’ is the gem in the line and the bottle goes as far as promising “immediate results without painful injections!”

www.hydroderm.com