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Jenna Lyons' Gift Guide

J. Crew creative director Jenna Lyons, the woman credited with reviving Michelle Obama’s favorite clothing brand, chooses presents for the people who already have everything. (Only condition: No J. Crew!) VIEW OUR GALLERY of her picks for Sarah Palin, Brangelina, Marissa Mayer, and more.

Published Dec. 21 2009 6:05PM EST

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---palin_kuryeu — Courtesy of asseenontvguys.com; Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---palin_e2amzk — "Slap Chop", a “Bumpit”, a "Clapper", and a “ Go Duster”
Courtesy of asseenontvguys.com; Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---alexa-chung_nofqd0 — An autographed photo of " Jedward" from British TV show X Factor
Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images; Ian Gavan / Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---bradgelina_nr1t0n — A Leica Safari edition camera
Courtesy of engadget.com; Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---m-flo_m3o1ac — Season tickets to m-flo.
Getty Images (2)

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---dj-lance_b5hemf — An orange iPod to replace his large boom box
Courtesy of Apple; Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---picasso_socvj8 — Tom Sachs Sharpie pen
Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---cy-twombly_qmdwwi — A custom Hummer limo complete with hot tub.
Wenn.com / Newscom; Inset: David Lees, Time & Life Pictures / Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---r-paz_jd9udn — A Carnival cruise
Getty Images; Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---lady-gaga_swpvoa — Belgian loafers, pearls and a twinset
Courtesy of Belgian Shoes; Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---anderson-1_befihn — Operation by Hasbro
Courtesy of Hasbro; Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---marissa-meyer_soshtt — A giant piggy bank and a “Bumpit”
AP Photo

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---alison-mossheart_jpdnzc — A teacup poodle
Simone Joyner / Getty Images; Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---bruni_ssrpvn — A 2009 Christmas Hummel collectible, Harry & David Fruit of the Month Club, and a "Bumpit"
Courtesy of Harry & David; Inset: Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---karshidans_st7iev — A first edition of Emily Post’s book on etiquette
Getty Images; Courtesy of The Emily Post Institute

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---bloomberg_zgpzad — A Smart car
Getty Images (2)

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---tom-sachs_i1fscz — A bag of coal (I think he’s been bad this year)…and a "Bumpit"
Inset: Jason Kempin / Getty Images

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide----1_ht3qjt — A Dinos Chapman piece
Getty Images ; dinoschapman.com

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---colicchio_f2scn6 — A Will Cotton cake
Newscom; Flickr

galleries/2009/12/21/jenna-lyons-gift-guide/j-crew-gift-guide---madoff_b7d3ho — A Monopoly travel set
Getty Images; Inset: Courtesy of Hasbro

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