Chanel has loads of style currency, and Karl Lagerfeld is making things literal. He produced these candies to celebrate the 125th birthday of Coco Chanel.  One one side is the grand dame’s portraitl; on the other, a “5.” Sorry, the number doesn’t refer to the cost–these babies run around 5,900 euros. No wonder only four coins have been minted!

With all this gloomy talk about the gloomier economy, sometimes we like to see a lighthearted take on this recession situation. Case in point: a “gold bar” doorstop by Arik Levy. It’s a witty response to the widespread seriousness–and come on, couldn’t you use a little luxury (real or faux) in your life right now? Chic Report loves it.

We love that this cuff is so bold and delicate all at the same time–and doesn’t the script remind you of those YSL postcard clutches, even just a little bit?
THE DETAILS: $5,500, www.tiffany.com

For your weekend enjoyment, allow us to present Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s alter ego who crashed everything from Versace to Stella McCartney during fashion season. And while the movie won’t debut until 2009, here’s a preview!

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Reese Witherspoon stayed true to Nina Ricci at the premiere of her first big film of the year.  She wore a custom navy bustier dress at the Four Christmases debut in Los Angeles.

Beauty Junkie tries many a product–so you don’t have to. Our latest obsessions are Alchimie Forever’s Excimer + Facial Scrub and Kantic Lights Off Calming Evening Cream. The Swiss-based company uses the perfect blend of science and botanicals to get you through those sallow winter months. Promise.
THE DETAILS: $39 (scrub), $69 (cream); www.alchimie-forever.com

November sweeps are coming to end and Ugly Betty is opening little black book full of designer names. Mark Badgley and James Mischka are making a cameo on tonight’s episode. The duo will play themselves (of course), acting as judges in a competition. We won’t spoil the rest…

Beauty Junkie must apologize to our fabulous male chicsters. Perhaps we haven’t been paying you quite enough attention these days, but we promise to bring you more grooming options over the next few months. Our first, Polo Modern Reserve, has finally just arrived at Bloomingdale’s on 59th Street. It’s leathery and crisp but it also comes in a chic leather box. Ralph certainly does ruggedly sexy best. There are only 3,500 available worldwide and they’re numbered, so if you were obsessed with the original (and really, who wasn’t) we suggest you get moving.
THE DETAILS: $200 (with leather box), $62.50 (fragrance), various department stores.