Today's Gift of the Day is as good as gold.

Cable-knit sweaters are not typical holiday toppers, but this Ann Taylor metallic knit ($118) will give any ensemble the Midas touch.

And who could forget Alberta Ferretti's slinky knitted pieces that alluded to fantasy and fairy-tale femininity -- a great alternative to the basic blazer.

Meanwhile, here's our roundup of 10 dos and don'ts for wearing metallics and sequins.

For more holiday gift ideas, don't forget to peruse our annual gift guide!