Posted January 26, 2005
Calling all procrastinators: you can still score a 2005 planner that's affordable and chic. It's from the California paper house Cavallini, and it's totally gorgeous, with a smooth leather cover, creamy thick pages, and room at the back for addresses and agendas. There are only two problems: 1) It's so attractive, you might be afraid to actually write in it. 2) It's become a small status symbol with the style set, and that means it's selling out fast. I spotted a few pink and red ones at Kate's Paperie, but snagged my own blue-violet version at Rizzoli's, where I had the pleasure of flirting with a very handsome sales clerk—and discovering the books were 40% off their original price. Happy New Year to me!

$15. Go to cavallini.com for store locations.

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