During the holidays, part of the fun for me is finding gifts for friends and family. Years ago, I would ask for a wish list from these folks and then proceed with the hunting and gathering of suggested goods. However, more recently, those in my circle have been asking me what I think they could use to freshen up their look, keep them current, or add a flicker of fun to their lives.
So, I’ve started a roundup of gifts that I find chic (and useful), and am happy to share these stylish gift ideas with everyone. Below, you can find presents perfect for pleasing those who love beauty + relaxing, travel + tech, accessories + jewelry, and home + organization. As always, you can click on the item for more information or to shop the gift.
Happy gift-giving, all!
Beauty + Relaxing
Fekkai Hair Fragrance Mist Rose Fraîche, Target • PJ Salvage ‘Cozy Plush Bear’ Socks, Nordstrom • Wildfox ‘Hibernating’ Eye Mask, Nordstrom • Fresh Sugar Bath Cubes, Lychee, Neiman Marcus • Calvin Klein Underwear Lux Lounge Pajama Gift Set, Bloomingdale’s • Glamglow YOUTHMUD Tinglexfoliate Treatment, Neiman Marcus • Zoe Karssen ‘GRL PWR’ sweatshirt, Farfetch • Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle 24K Gold Intense Wrinkle Sheet Mask, Macy’s • Cosabella Never Say Never Cutie Thong, Garter & Eye Mask Set, Shopbop.com • Chantecaille Gold Energizing Eye Recovery Mask, Saks Fifth Avenue • PJ LUXE PJ Salvage Polar Bear PJ Set, Shopbop.com • Byredo Gypsy Water Eau De Parfums, NET-A-PORTER.COM • American Eagle Outfitters AEO Foxy Onsie, American Eagle • Balmain Paris Hair Couture Gold Boar Bristle Brush & Haircare Set, NET-A-PORTER.COM
Travel + Tech
Zero Gravity Totally Floored Marble iPhone 6 Case, Nasty Gal • Beats by Dr. Dre Urbeats In-Ear Earphones, Neiman Marcus • Bag-all Shoe Organizing Bag Set, Shopbop.com • Factory Triple C Power Card Charger, Nasty Gal • GiGi New York With Love From Kat Leather Jewelry Roll, Saks Fifth Avenue • Polaroid ‘Snap’ Instant Digital Camera, Nordstrom • Sonix Camillia iPhone 6 / 6s Case, Shopbop.com • Diptyque Skincare Travel Set-Colorless, Barneys New York • Ringly Into The Woods Tech Ring, Shopbop.com • Suede Shopper Bag, MANGO • Polaroid ‘Zip’ Mobile Instant Photo Printer, Nordstrom • Madewell Transport Leather Weekend Bag, NET-A-PORTER.COM • Sonix ‘Liana Teal’ iPhone 6 & 6s Case, Nordstrom • Balenciaga Cabas S Leather-Trimmed Cotton-Canvas Tote, NET-A-PORTER.COM • Beats by Dr. Dre FENDI White Beats On-Ear Headphones, Neiman Marcus
Accessories + Jewelry
Satin Skinny Tie Scarf, Urban Outfitters • Madeline Weinrib Tassel Key Chain-Blue, Barneys New York • Hat Attack Devon Large Brim Wool Felt Floppy Hat, Intermix • Chan Luu Embellished Chiffon Scarf, NET-A-PORTER.COM • Eugenia Kim Mimi Beanie with Fox Fur Poms, Forward By Elyse Walker • Larsson & Jennings ‘Läder’ watch, Farfetch • Miansai Lorem Cuff Bracelet-Colorless, Barneys New York • Rabbit Fur Neckwarmer, Scoop NYC • Jennifer Zeuner Tiny Diamond Detailed Hamsa Necklace, Intermix • ANNABELLE New York Fox Fur Lined Trapper Hat: Grey, Intermix • Saint Laurent Croco Embossed Credit Card Case in Black, Forward By Elyse Walker • Monica Vinader Skinny Sterling Silver Diamond Ring, NET-A-PORTER.COM • Isabel Marant Dudley Leather Belt, NET-A-PORTER.COM • Illesteva ‘Milan’ 49mm Sunglasses, Nordstrom • STEVEN ALAN time traveler watch, Steven Alan • Holly Dyment Mini Evil Eye Ring, Shopbop.com • Ann Demeulemeester classic leather gloves, Farfetch • Tom Ford Monica Sunglasses-Multi, Barneys New York • Chloe Harlow 7 Ring Set, Forward By Elyse Walker •Sapphire and Diamond Evil Eye Hamsa Y Necklace in 14K White Gold, 16″, Bloomingdale’s • Alexander McQueen Reversible Skull/Plaid Woven Blanket, Neiman Marcus • Fendi Karlito Fur Keychain, Kirna Zabete
Home + Organization
Rifle Paper Co. Les Femmes 2016 Calendar, Anthropologie • Tri-Coastal Design ‘I Woke Up Like This’ Mug, Nordstrom • Voluspa ‘Maison Noir – Lichen & Vetiver’ Scented Candle, Nordstrom • Kate Spade New York Large 17-Month 2016 Planner, Nordstrom • Sky’s the Limit Bookends, Dot & Bo • PRINTABLE WISDOM ‘But First Coffee’ Mug, Nordstrom • Fornasetti ‘Fior di Bacio – Flora’ Lidded Candle, Nordstrom • Gilded Anglophile Journal, Anthropologie • Muse d’Or Ceramic Candle, Jonathan Adler • Diptyque Roses Scented Candle, Neiman Marcus • Fornasetti “Viso” Face Bookends, Barneys New York