Shitty gifts are the worst. It is not about the price, it’s about being mindful. But then again gift giving is hard. Below are some of my favorite things, gifts I have received or hope to receive, and gifts I plan on giving this or for future holiday seasons.
Gifts for Her:
Under $100:
J. Crew Cashmere Socks | Summer Friday’s Lip Balm | Sisley Chocolate Lip Liner | Jenni Kayne Currant Candle | Emi Jay Big Effin Clip | Mojave Ghost Hand Cream | Lily & Bean Vanity Case | Ossa Phone Case
Byredo Mojave Ghost hand cream is one of my favorites and always in my bag. Same goes with Summer Friday’s lip balm, Emi Jay hair clip and Sisley lip liner (I have and love the color chocolate and the rose). Cashmere socks are a great gift too. This travel vanity is well priced and a great gift for any girl that loves makeup and skincare. If you have the budget, all of the beauty items are a great gift. I would put them all in the vanity case and write a hand written note.
Candles are another great gift for the people in your life that you have absolutely no idea what to give them. My favorite candles are from Jenni Kayne, Diptque and Cire Trudon.
I also love my phone case from Ossa!
Under $500:
Cuyana Travel Case Set | Tom Ford Card Holder | Vince Cashmere Hat | Vince Cashmere Gloves | Nili Lotan Louise Belt | Voile Blanche Sneakers | Dorsey Crawford Earrings | La DoubleJ Dessert Plates | L’Objet Salt & Pepper Shakers | Trudon Tuileries Candle | Smythson Agenda
I recently gave this Cuyana travel case sets as gifts and filled them with a few of my favorite smaller beauty items. I use the smaller case everyday in my tote bag and the larger fits a lot more than most travel bags I have had. I have and love this Tom Ford card holder. Same goes with my Vince cashmere hat and gloves. I got the two together as a gift last year for Hanukkah. Belts are also a great gift for both women & men. I gifted this Nili Lotan belt to my Mom a few months ago. My mom got these sneakers last winter and they are perfect for the colder months.
Dorsey is a great place to find gifts because they have options for every price point. These Crawford Earrings in Emerald are perfect for holiday and are under $300. I am so excited to start wearing mine.
Desert plates are low key a great gift because unlike a dinner place setting that is very specific, dessert plates can be more playful. Maybe that is my opinion, but I love this idea! I put these salt & pepper shakers on my registry and I adore them! They are so cute and fun to leave out and are the perfect gift for someone who loves home decor/ cooking. Candles are another easy gift for any price point and any person. I have and love the bigger size Diptyque Baies candle and the new Trudon Tuileries candle. I also have and love my Goop pans. These are sold in a set of 2 for $100 and a 10 piece for $300. Dishwasher save, no toxins, non-stick and chic as hell.
Who the heck would want to buy themselves a Smythson agenda? I for sure will not, but I would absolutely love to have one.
Under $1,000:
Oura Ring | Engraved Pinky Ring | Dorsey Bezel Necklace | Dorsey Kate Necklace | Dyson Airwrap | Cire Trudon Candle | Aerin Picture Frames | Gucci Loafers | Saint Laurent Loafers | Isabel Marant Fleece
The second I went off of birth control last year I got the Oura ring to track my cycle (I can talk about this more if people are interested). I am obsessed and love how in-tuned I am with my body and my sleep. I haven’t met someone who doesn’t want one! I was gifted this pinky ring and love love love it! It is a great addition to a ring stack and I love the personalization factor. Madison, the owner of Fewer Finer, has two stacked with her parents names. I love how personal the whole brand is. This bezel necklace is my everyday necklace (I have 15”). Dorsey just restocked this style for the last time until 2024. I wear it stacked with this longer (18”) necklace. Killer everyday combo.
If the Dyson Airwrap is in budget and you don’t already have one, this is your gift. Even my mom just got one- she has always been very old school with her basic blowdryer, but this is just magical. The perfect blowout every time.
This large Cire Trudon candle was a best seller during the holidays at Berdorf’s when I worked for home. The candle also comes in a bigger size for $850. The Aerin picture frames are sold individually but the three together are beautiful for a side table or entry way. I have these on my registry and plan to put a wedding photo in the 8x10.
If you don’t have a pair of Gucci Loafers, or you do but want another color, look no further. Perfect gift. These YSL loafers are the next pair I want. Size up half a size. I have them in white and love them.
$1,000 & up:
Cutie Earrings | Charm Necklace | Charm | Bottega Knot Bag | The Row Park Tote Medium | Gucci Crystal Slingbacks | Prada Knee Boots | Rimowa Carry-On | Shun Knife Set
The perfect earrings. The dream is to have two sets of these to fill my first two holes on each ear (sneak peak coming tomorrow). I am planning on starting this Fewer Finer charm necklace for my birthday. So customizable, sentimental and one-of-a-kind. These are the charms to choose from that you can engrave.
The Bottega Knot Bag is my favorite evening bag right now and is a timeless purchase. I also love the silver. I feel the same about the Park Tote but for daytime. I have been wearing mine everyday. For the girl that has everything and loves to travel, the Rimowa carry-on is the perfect gift. Anyone would be thrilled to receive one. I also love the new color of the Away carry-on for a less expensive option.
I have been eyeing the Gucci Crystal Slingbacks for over a year now. This is the perfect time to wear them and is such a fun gift. I plan to include these in my holiday outfit guide coming soon. These block heel knee boots from Prada are gorgina. A forever tall boot and great big gift.
I am obsessed with my Shun knives. They are beautiful to look at and incredible to cook with. They are extremely sharp and make time in the kitchen so much more enjoyable, besides the two times I cut my finger (be careful!!!). Berti knives are another incredible brand but a bit more expensive.
Gifts for Him:
Vince Hat | Vince Scarf | Lulemon Gym Bag | Ferragamo Reversible Belt | Travel Watch Roll | Wolf Watch Winder | Tumi Backpack | Ferragamo Card Holder | Tiffany Cufflinks | Naadam Sweater | Officine Creative | Shun Steak Knives
Ari and I share 4 of these Vince hats. They are our favorite along with the matching gloves. We love this Vince scarf too. Ari also got a new Lululemon gym bag with an Alo outfit inside last year for Hanukkah. It was a cute idea to include more than just one item, although the bag itself is also sufficient. The gym bag also makes a great airplane bag and can attach to your carry on.
Men are simple and the Ferragamo reversible belt makes their wardrobe more simple. One belt, two ways. This sweater from Naadam is a great gift and if you buy two they come to $75 per sweater. These boots from Officine Creative are beautiful and timeless.
The Tumi backpack is a staple all New York City men should have. What better than to receive as a gift? A new card holder is a fool proof guy gift. I like this simple one. Engraved cuff links from Tiffany is another fool proof gift.
Travel watch roll & Wolf watch winder. For the watch obsessed. I have one on my hands and he would love both of these. Wolf has some crazy pieces and the prices go up astronomically.
If your man likes to cook (I wish) and likes to eat steak these Shun knives are perfect. Then you can use them together when he makes you dinner :)
Okay wow that was a lot. Happy gifting & happy holiday season!!! I plan to do another post with more items under $75 in the next few weeks.
X
Rachel
Love these picks!!