The Complete Tastemaker Gift Guide for those that have everything, have the best taste, are always ahead of the curve. There's something for everyone, but this lists leans forward without sacrificing style over function or vise versa. The price point...
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Stockings Deserve Nice Things Too
For the Homebody
For the Bookworms
For the Stylist
For the Mans
Gifts for Girlfriends
Stockings Deserve Nice Things Too
For stocking stuffers I like high impact, small size. Jewelry, makeup, body care, socks are usually my go-tos.
My all time favorite balm to have in every purse plus the car. Tried and true.
Balm Dotcom
Admittedly I fell for these ads. I've been getting them for probably four years now. BUT I love the stain these gives it's so subtle and layerable and I really like that.
Bisou Balm - Bêtise
Since it's getting colder, this would be such a luxurious nice gift.
Mojave Ghost Handcream by ByRedo
I love mesh and lace accents. These layered would also be so cute.
Darner Solid White Mesh Socks
So necessary for my dry skin. Helps me keep them healthy so I don't end up picking at my skin or developing eczema
This one is their most popular for good reason. It has a light and airiness to it that is intoxicating and satisfying.
Mojave Ghost is a woody composition inspired by the soulful beauty of the Mojave Desert. In this xeric wilderness, rare are the plants that dare to blossom. With a light and graceful character top notes of musky Ambrette combine with fresh Jamaican N...
Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum by BYREDO
Mix a touch with your foundation a la Hailey Bieber
Rhode Glazing Milk
I love this sleep mask so chic. I would cop in a couple different colors for when it’s being washed. And also have one for travel.
Sleep and the City Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask
For the Homebody
In recent years I’ve really become such a homebody but I also want my home to reflect my personality in fun and functional ways as do most of my friends. Let’s get into it.
Because life’s too short for boring glassware. These playful, bubbly goblets make every sip feel like a celebration—whether it’s wine, water, or a Wednesday.
Pomponette by Maison Balzac
I love opera gloves so why not bring them into the kitchen! We love a chrome/silver moment anyways.
Opera Gloves
These would be great for bathrooms or kitchens to add a little spice to an all white rental. 🤪
Striped Canister Set of 3 by Dusen Dusen
I’m a sucker for anything from this brand. This is a sexy bottle for some olive oil. You must admit.
This is also one of those things that you probably just wouldn’t buy for yourself but to receive as a gift would be so badass and like what a cute reminder of friendship or family that sits on your counter and is absolutely stunning. Perfect gift in ...
Olive Oil Bottle
We love a bow on it.
Black Bow Coupes
These are a great price for high impact. The perfect gift.
Le Cube Candle Holder
For the tableware OGs
Stainless Steel Flatware by Sabre
New fresh sheets to start the new year off right.
Starter Bundle
The ‘Mushroom’ candle has a mid-intensity fragrance with a rich, earthy scent evocative of a portobello mushroom: the Agaricusbisporusfungus that can be found growing naturally in grasslands around the world. Its woody notes unfold to reveal notes of...
Mushroom Candle by Loewe
A fresh, floral-scented candle that fills your home with the floral scent of Roses in a hand-crafted pink porcelain container. Like a tender, freshly picked bouquet, it pays ravishing homage to the queen of flowers. Blooming in the heart of winter - ...
Roses Scented Pink Candle by Diptyque
Since 1983, MacKenzie-Childs has created distinct items from an imaginative perspective, fusing traditional, modern, and playful elements into pieces that shout joy. Drawing from its rich handmade heritage, MacKenzie-Childs’ goal is transforming your...
Check Dinner Candles in Navy, Set of 2 by MacKenzie Childs
Beach Bonfire Scented Candle Hand-poured scented soy wax candle. Notes of smoky vetiver, amber, and tobacco woods.
Beach Bonfire Scented Candle by Black Blaze
This would look amazing in a bathroom or on a console.
Off-White & Black Sanur Tumbler Candle by MARLOE MARLOE
How beautiful would this look on a table scape. Stoonin'
Pink & Red Grand Pompom Candle Holder by Maison Balzac
I love the pattern on these.
Black & White Tapered Candle Stick Set MARLOE MARLOE
I love the grotesque nature of this candle. So unexpected and ugly it's cute again.
SSENSE Exclusive Yellow Cracked Egg Candle by Janie Korn
I love the piercing detail and the unique color and shape of this candle. Would be great on a shelf.
Orange Ember Candle by Hannah Jewett
For the shelf or as a centerpiece
Tusk Candle | Black | Small
For the Bookworms
Fun fact about me is that I have a BA in literature. Only the hits.
Rachel Cusk's second novel is a ruthless, surprising story of work, gender, and control. Ralph Loman is working in an unsatisfying job at a free London newspaper when Francine Snaith, a temporary secretary for a corporate finance firm, unexpectedly c...
The Temporary a book by Rachel Cusk and Mitzi Angel
In Saving Agnes, Agnes Day--subeditor, suburbanite, failure extraordinaire--has discovered disconcerting gaps in her general understanding of the world. Terminally middle-class and incurably romantic, Agnes finds herself chronically confused by the m...
Saving Agnes a book by Rachel Cusk
In Morrison's acclaimed first novel, Pecola Breedlove--an 11-year-old Black girl in an America whose love for its blond, blue-eyed children can devastate all others--prays for her eyes to turn blue: so that she will be beautiful, so that people will ...
The Bluest Eye a book by Toni Morrison
At an otherwise forgettable party in Los Angeles, a queer Korean American painter spots a woman who instantly controls the room: gorgeous and distant and utterly white, the center of everyone's attention. Haunted into adulthood by her Korean father's...
Your Love Is Not Good a book by Johanna Hedva
Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common. Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties--successful, competent, and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father's death, he's medicating hi...
Intermezzo a book by Sally Rooney
It's the early 1990s, and in the Irish village of Crossmore, Lucy feels out of place. Despite her fierce friendships, she's always felt this way, and the conventional path of marriage and motherhood doesn't appeal to her at all. Not even with handsom...
Sunburn a book by Chloe Michelle Howarth
One of the most influential thinkers of her generation draws us into the lives of three women, all past their first youth, all facing unexpected crises in these three "immensely intelligent stories about the decay of passion" (The Sunday Herald Times...
The Woman Destroyed a book by Simone de Beauvoir
In "Naked," David Sedaris's message--alternately rendered in "Fakespeare, " Italian, Spanish, and pidgin Greek--is the same: pay attention to me.
Naked a book by David Sedaris
A semi-autobiographical novel, this book follows the life of a young woman named Jacaranda who navigates the bohemian and artistic circles of Los Angeles and New York. The story explores themes of self-discovery, ambition, and the pursuit of pleasure...
Sex and Rage a book by Eve Babitz
A collection of nine short stories, "Black Swans" spans the 1960s to the 1990s, offering a retrospective look at Babitz's experiences and the cultural shifts she witnessed. The stories cover a range of themes, from love and loss to the changing socia...
Black Swans: Stories a book by Eve Babitz and Stephanie Danler
This novel tells the story of two women, Sophie and Lou, as they navigate their lives in Los Angeles. It delves into themes of friendship, identity, and the pursuit of happiness amidst the city's eclectic and often superficial culture.
L.A. Woman a book by Eve Babitz
Set in a place beyond good and evil---literally in Hollywood, Las Vegas, and the barren wastes of the Mojave Desert, but figuratively in the landscape of an arid soul---it remains more than three decades after its original publication a profoundly di...
Play It as It Lays (Second Edition, Revised) a book by Joan Didion and David Thomson
This just got on my radar and will be my next read
Deborah Levy Things I Don't Want to Know
For the Stylist
My style has gotten progressively more relaxed the last few years while primarily being based in California. I always need to do it all with my wardrobe so pieces must be able to be dressed up or down and be able to be worn on multiple occasions or I...
This tee is a great everyday cut and it acts like sunscreen!!!!!! Such a cool concept.
The Origin Tee | 100% Cotton UV Protective T-Shirt by Shade New York
A t-shirt that acts like sunscreen. Say less!
The Origin Tee in Mineral Black | 100% Cotton UV Protective T-Shirt by Shade New York
And it comes in a long sleeve. I would wear this EXTRA EXTRA 4XL and wear it as a dress tbh
The Frame Long Sleeve in Mineral Black | 100% Cotton UV Protective Long Sleeve Shirt by Shade New York
I love this. I drive a convertible in California so I’m always looking for cool options for sun protection. I’m paranoid about skin cancer and premature aging due to family history and this is a chic proactive step. The styling opportunities are so e...
THE CANOPIE SCARF HAT
Love these classics. They look so great with jeans.
Mansur gavriel makes the cutest little ballet flats. They just seem so perfect to me. And the colors are delicious.
Dance Ballerina - Naples
The square toe 🫶🏻
Square Toe Ballerina - Espresso Suede
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Ensemble Lo-Rise Pant - Twill | Aritzia US
For dates and the upcoming holidays
Red Hand Knit Dress - Lucille Thièvre
A classic hit at this point
Heaven Mayhem Julia Silver Necklace | Shopbop
These are stunning. So glam.
Heaven Mayhem Ribbon Earrings | Shopbop
These look so comfy and delicious
Acne Studios Leather Buckle Shoes | Shopbop
Love this strappy little kitten heel
Acne Studios Beverly Kitten Lux Sandals | Shopbop
I love the colors and the whiskers of these.
Acne Studios Denim Used Flock Loose Fit Trousers | Shopbop
Love the shape of the buckle on this belt. Good subtle visual interest.
Heaven Mayhem Capsule Belt | Shopbop
This would be such a cute dress for holiday but also for a lot of occasions. It’s a great price too. Kind of an unexpected beat but that’s what’s so cute about it.
Miaou Pamela Dress | Shopbop
These are soooo cute to throw on.
Black Anatomic Numeric Ballerina Flats
Loving the delicious color on these
Blue Wata Cut Jeans by Our Legacy
This is a classic
Black Hebo T-shirt by Vivienne Westwood
I love this color
Burgundy Bea Cardigan by Vivienne Westwood
This is so sick. Share it with your boyf.
Gray Oversized Hockey T-shirt by Martine Rose
This bag is perfect. Love the suede the studs, the shape.
Navy Lara Stones Tote by MNZ
I love anything pony hair so this is a must have. Tres chic.
THE PONY BEANIE — Highdive
For the Mans
People always say that men are hard to shop for, but I disagree I think you’re just not having enough fun with it.
I love functional and chic design and this tics all the boxes.
Ash and Scent Set by Houseplant
Love nearly every color Tekla produces, but there are some that hit the mark the best for the guy in your life.
These towels are perfect if you don’t already live with him but maybe that’s not so far off ;)
Tekla Fabrics Terry towel – striped – Blue and Black
These are my all time favorite oil pastels. They are huge, gooey in the right ways, blend beautifully, perfectly pigmented.
It would be cute to gift this and canvas and maybe a collaborative art moment together.
Sennelier Oil Pastel Set - Still Life Colors, Set of 24
I feel like this is a great shape for a guys house. Stockier wine glasses in case they are prone to spill or are heavy handed but still have taste.
Fars Glas Drinking Glass (Set of 2), Clear — Hem
For a cute mug upgrade
Bronto Espresso Cup (Set of 4), Multi — Hem
Or these in the brown, cream, red, or blue
Chunky Cup
You can’t go wrong with the Northface 1996 Retro Nuptse jacket as a gift for your mans. It’s functional and never goes out of style.
Men’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket | The North Face | The North Face
I love this as a gift for someone you really love and cherish. There’s so much intimacy in the reflection that goes into this.
I would opt for the jacket or the pillow set for the home.
Bode Senior Cord
This side table ashtray makes so much sense and comes in really cute colors. Hard to pick which is best they all work so well!
Green Side Table Ashtray by Houseplant
Idk it's just so cute for some reason. Don't think too hard about it.
Green Assemble Mug
Elegant
Green Tank Whiskey Glasses Gift Set, 4 pcs
Guys always love blue and these look plush
SSENSE Exclusive Navy Towel Set by TEKLA
Help him build the coffee bar of his dreams
Black Stagg EKG Pro Electric Kettle
The most stunning photography RIP Ren Hang
Ren Hang Coffee Table Book
These are simply gorgeous and weird and cool.
Navy Dashi Extra Large Deep Plate Set, 4 pcs
Every guy dreams to be a cowboy, right?
Fontaine x Matt McCormick Playing Cards
How cute is this for your man's bathroom or entryway?
Da Bears Wall Hook by Concrete Cat
This would be so cute in boyfriends house
Swell Wall Catchall by Heller
Beauty and function
Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 by Fellow
Lucky you, lucky him
8 Ball Cherry Print Retro Wall Art Prints And Posters Lucky You Aesthetic Wall Decor Apartment Bar Cart (Unframed) Black And White Prints
Gorgeous
Clyde Electric Kettle by Fellow
For the Negroni lovers out there
Classic Negroni Cocktail Poster | Vintage Style Alcohol Advertisement Print | Retro Bar Wall Art
This is so cute above a bar cart for an apartment
Cheers Print - Bar Cart / Cocktail Poster, Bar Wall Decor, Cheers Art - Minimalist Wall Art, Home Decor, Whiskey, Wine, or Beer Gift
This Lego Porsche is so cute. You could build it together and then have it on display on his shelf when it's all done.
LEGO Icons Porsche 911 Collectible Car Model Kit 10295
Mohair blankets make the most stunning addition to a home, your bed. Scrumptious.
Le Corbusier Mohair blanket – Terre Sienne Brulee by Tekla
These are an essential every man needs
Birkenstock | Boston Suede Clogs
For dinner dates, for weddings, for work. These will work for any and every occasion.
I like to treat my girlfriends like my lovers because they’re just as important. Nothing is more fun to me than spoiling them rotten when I have the $$ for it. So these are some options I’d go for for the besties.
The ultimate hot girl hair brush. The effect this brush has on hair is astonishing. It's so smoothing and healthy feeling after brushing.
Mason Pearson | Popular Mixture Bristle & Nylon Mix Hair Brush in Dark Ruby
Trust me she will love it and be so impressed.
D.S. & Durga Pistachio Eau De Parfum
This red worn a little smudged with a thrashed black t shirt in the daytime
Gucci Velvet Matte Lipstick in Pauline Red
I just need these they are so gorgeous.
Silver & Black Dipped Ribbon Earrings by Ottolinger
Will die for these beautiful pates. Just imagine having one of each color and size. Gorgeous on the table or stacked on a shelf.
Red Small Petal Plate
I need this in my life. They'd look so cool out with guests over.
Silver Etagere Edition Spiral Coasters Set by Sophie Lou Jacobsen
How darling are these?
Dorothy Bow Earrings (pair) at Catbird
Might as well try it all! You'll fall in love.
the body skin experts™ Bestsellers Discovery Set
I love a candle that looks as gorgeous as it smells
Colorama L'Empreinte Candle by Courrèges
Essential scalp care
Act + Acre goop-Exclusive Act + Acre Set
Inspired by Carrie B.
Tiniest Name Necklace
I love an understated signet ring
Dollhouse Signet Ring
Highly recommend permanent jewelry to commemorate a moment with loved ones
