Gifts and Glam for the Holidays

DECEMBER Fascinations

1 What better way to say ‘Merry Christmas’ than with this festively wrapped gift box of 7 decadent pieces of Gray and Smoked Salt Chocolates from Fran’s Chocolate!  The packaging is almost as tasty as the chocolate itself

2 Saturated, spicy and with notes of jasmine, Tom Ford’s sensual Jasmin Rouge is bold and bright.  Step out for the holiday season with this unforgettable, signature scent.

3 Made of weighty, Christmas-red crepe, Miu Miu’s red cady dress flatters figures both sleek and curvy, with a structured bodice and A-line flare.  Beautiful cut-out back with velvety black ties is fabulously festive!

4 When extraordinarily clear sound and comfort aren’t enough, the missing ingredient is clearly style.  These headphones, designed by Philipe Starck, however, score top grades in all three categories!  Slip on your own stylish pair or gift them to someone with an eye- and ear- for quality!

5 Saint Laurent’s leather heels in red are a gorgeous finishing touch to any holiday look!  Rock them with a red cocktail dress or add this flirty detail to a subtle black ensemble.  Any way you wear them, this stylish pair is sure to spread holiday merriness and joy!

6 If your holiday taste is on the edgy side, Alexander McQueen’s style-savvy clutch is the ultimate accessory! Bold snakeskin patterning and extra-large Swarovski crystals in red make this a statement piece like none other.

7 We find the seamless fusion of form and function utterly irresistible, and this gorgeous electric Diptyque diffuser has definitely topped our list!  A lovely and thoughtful gift, you’re likely to sneak an extra one for yourself…

8 We’re captivated by all things flirty and feminine, and find this darling Marjolaine chemise absolutely beguiling!  Black lace paired with decadent red might be a bit naughty, but we can’t think of a nicer gift for the lady on your list!

9  It can’t be Christmas without Harrod’s beautifully buttery  Harrods Christmas shortbread!  Spoil someone you love with these cranberry and orange liqueur biscuits you won’t even need to wrap- they come in a gorgeous golden, red and white container that’s absolutely delicious!

10 – 11 Loving this crimson lace and satin bralet and lacy thong from luxurious Italian brand, La Perla.  Beautifully embroidered and delicately crafted, these sweet underpinnings will make this a Christmas to remember! Lace and Satin Thong:

12 One of my most favorite things in the world is also great for giving! I’m from Chi town and I always, always order Garrett Popcorn or make a layover at O’hare airport, so I can pick up a tin or two during the holiday season!  It just wouldn’t be Christmas without it.

13 We think this is the sweetest gift set for an even sweeter sleep!  Darling Charlotte Olympia satin kitty slippers and eye mask in holiday red come with a matching zip pouch.

14 Lovely, draped silk georgette blouse  by Tamara Mellon as fluid and soft as a winter snow!  This sheer staple looks effortlessly elegant with a pair of slacks or even jeans.

15 Beautiful Fabergé bangle fully encapsulating the sparkling sentiments of the season!  We can’t get enough of the Gypsy Ruby Bangle, glimmering with over 3000 gemstones, white diamonds and round rubies included, and set in 18 carat white gold.

16 When I lived in Atlanta, A Piece of Cake used to be one of my sweetest indulgences!  Now, I can’t resist ordering two cakes for Christmas: white chocolate and red velvet!  Their famous cream cheese frosting makes all the difference.  Yum!  Can’t wait!

17  Delicious, dangerously sensual scent for him from Jo Malone. With a gift as luxurious as this, he’s sure to be dashing all the way from head to heel!

18 A streamlined silhouette is one of our faves, and these Saint Laurent wool-twill pants are surprisingly chic and luxuriously lightweight!  You’ll feel as if this pair has been perfectly tailored to you.  A stylish staple for your wardrobe and a holiday must.

19 Elegant Lanvin tote that’s ever-so-sophisticated, in cream.  Limited black details and golden hardware accents add interest.  A streamlined style that’s sure to stay fresh year-round!

20 Pamper that special someone with these Jo Loves extravagant shower gels!  We love the Green Orange and Coriander- clean, refreshing and subtly fragranced.

21 Black, brown and gold python all over?  These tantalizing Christian Louboutin heels are absolutely striking.  Slip them on for size… or slip them under the tree for your lady love.  Believe us, she’ll thank you!

22 Love this super cool and slick Saint Laurent dinner jacket.  Stylishly slim for the most fashionable fit.

23 For the ultimate in holiday cool, have him don these Saint Laurent wool-twill trousers.  Classic pressed pleats paired with the slim fit are definitely a new and fashionable twist!

24 Ensconce your home with scents of the season!  We love Cire Trudon’s Nativity-inspired fragrances of musk, amber and sandalwood. Visions of the star-strewn skies over Bethlehem will dance in your head and conjure the memories of Christmases gone by.

25 We love this masculine brass ID bracelet by Maison Martin Margiela , in gunmetal tones.  With a nod to the ID bracelets given to American soldiers during WWII, this simple style element lends your guy a signature look, dressed down or up.

26 This thoughtful gift will make him feel First Class– exquisite cashmere and satin eye mask by Armand Diracourian with matching storage bag is simple to use and then tuck away on long trips.

27 When you can’t be there to hold him tight, send him off with this subtle gray cashmere travel blanket by Armand Diracourian.  He’ll feel close to home even when business takes him miles away, especially during this holiday season!

28 All-black evening wear is the classic choice!  Keep it fresh with this polished tuxedo shirt from Saint Laurent for a solid and neat foundation that will slip nicely beneath his tuxedo jacket.

29 Grooming essentials and a washbag may not be all he wants for Christmas, but he will certainly thank you for this thoughtful kit!  Teeming with a range of products from Baxter of California, this organic cotton-canvas bag Want Les Essentials De La Vie with leather trims contains everything he’ll need to refresh, revitalize, cleanse and put his best face forward.  An absolute essential for him when travel takes him far and wide!

30  Up the ante with these Saint Laurent shiny leather boots!  Undeniably beautiful quality, a sleek finish and handsomely paired with slim jeans, a neat shirt and festive jacket.  Bring on the holidays!