The best picks across fashion, beauty, and living, hand-selected by our editors.
Listen: we know you're inundated with holiday gift guides right now, whether they be from Glossier or Vogue or that Substack newsletter you forgot to unsubscribe to. Instead of telling you who to shop for, we've hand-picked the best presents to gift yourself this holiday season — from Loro Piana phone purses to bespoke rings made from human teeth (more on that later).
And most importantly — none of this is sponsored! Just our genuine picks, starting with...
ESPRESSO NAPPA DEMI FLATS ($196)
Selected by... Savannah Eden Bradley, Editor-in-Chief
AKA the perfect transitional Fall-Spring shoe, handmade in Spain. I’m partial to the Espresso-colored leather — like peeking inside of a chocolate box. Swoon.
From Margaux.
You can buy it here.
BALE PHONE CASE BAG ($950)
Selected by... Olivia Linnea Rogers, Fashion Editor
Never understood the appeal of a phone bag before this one. Perfect if you really want to treat the most chronically online person you know. Also good for city-dwellers with phone theft trauma (me). From Loro Piana.
You can buy it here.
PLAITED TINSEL KNIT HOOD CARDIGAN ($750)
Selected by... Bella Vega, Runway Writer
Simone Rocha is undoubtedly the connoisseur of a femininity that is both delicate and subconsciously violent. This piece from her FW24 collection brings a bit of holiday sparkle to your wardrobe — a burgundy knit cardigan with a darling hood. Wearing this to your next function is sure to honor your inner child while feeling sexy and rebirthed.
You can buy it here.
SELVEDGE DENIM BAKERS JACKET ($538)
Selected by... Galaxia Wu, Web Director
Because it’ll just as well suit your uncle who lives on a farm in Ontario as your trendy New Yorker cousin and your old money aunt once removed. From Universal Works.
You can buy it here.
FOLIE SILK SET ($230)
Selected by... Savannah Eden Bradley, Editor-in-Chief
This is more of a “gift yourself” kind of thing, but do what you want. This caramel-colored set from Lorette — made from 100% silk chiffon — wears like a dream.
You can buy it here.
CHERUB’S HAIR SHORT-SLEEVED BUTTON-DOWN ($275)
Selected by... Bella Vega, Runway Writer
I am not aware of a more whimsical and cheeky brand than Pleasing — from their latest balloon-inspired collaboration with JW Anderson to this piece inspired by Disney's Fantasia. I'm a big button-down girl, and seeing the cherub motif looking so homey and faded on this shirt invokes a longing to step into my next work party and show the delicate beauty and desperate fun of my soul.
You can buy it here.
PILE ROOM SOCKS ($41)
Selected by... Galaxia Wu, Web Director
Socks for Christmas forever! From ROTOTO.
You can buy it here.
MAEVE FUZZY PLATFORM SLIPPERS ($48)
Selected by... Laura Rocha, Fashion Writer
Cozy & chic, these slippers are everything the fashionistas in your life need to maximize their at-home style. Plus, their feet will be warm all winter long. From Anthropologie.
You can buy it here.
AMANCE CARDIGAN ($145)
Selected by... Savannah Eden Bradley, Editor-in-Chief
Love somebody enough to get them pure mohair. People can be fastidious about clothing-as-gifts — but I’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn’t ooh and aah over a hand-picked Sézane sweater. Or you can just buy it for yourself.
You can buy it here.
SWAN ROMANCE SWEATER ($55)
Selected by... Bella Vega, Runway Writer
Barcelona-based label Favorite Child Collective makes apparel for the Literary It Girl in all of us. Inspired by Black Swan, this pink knit sweater is sure to be a staple of any coquette wardrobe.
You can buy it here.
NIGHTCAP PERFUME ($35-100)
Selected by... Micaela Jarlstam, Design Lead
A warm and spicy perfume with hints of ginger, cardamom, and vanilla, this fragrance from Bella Hadid's Orebella captures the true essence of being an It Girl on a night out.
You can buy it here.
SCALP MASSAGER ($80)
Selected by... Laura Rocha, Fashion Writer
Any at-home spa is immediately elevated with the Amalfi Scalp Massager, which will make you feel like you’re on a sandy beach bathing in the Mediterranean sun. (It also helps promote hair growth.)
You can buy it here.
TOBACCO VANILLE PERFUME ($300)
Selected by... Sydney Yeager, Fashion Writer
This rich Tom Ford scent is well known for being a unisex perfume, but in my world, it’s truly the perfect scent for an It Girl. The dynamic aroma is perfect for cologne, but the sweet scent of vanilla pulls the scent into a more feminine sphere. It’s so easy to imagine Chloë Sevigny or Kate Moss spritzing themselves with this scent before leaving their homes.
You can buy it here.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL BODY SPRAY ($40)
Selected by... Micaela Jarlstam, Design Lead
A unisex Lush scent that has been making the rounds on TikTok — but is truly worth all the praise. With notes of popcorn and caramel, this body spray is for you if you’re into gourmand or pastry-type scents, or, if you’re like me, you just love being complimented on the scent you’re wearing.
You can buy it here.
SWAN MILAGRO NECKLACE ($130-525)
Selected by... Audrey Robinovitz, Fragrance Editor
Julyssa’s sterling silver or 10k, 14k, and 18k gold milagro necklaces are not only timeless feminine accessories but tell a story of cultural tradition, perseverance, and healing. I wholeheartedly recommend pretty much anything she makes, but the Swan Milagro necklace holds a special place in my heart. Perfect for the post-coquette girl who thinks she has it all, this necklace adds a little spiritual devotion to even the most austere of outfits. You can buy it here.
CUSTOM WISDOM TOOTH RING ($190)
Selected by... Olivia Linnea Rogers, Fashion Editor
Got some spare teeth lying around? — I am seriously counting down the days till I can have my wisdom teeth removed and do this. KettleBlackSilver also does silver casting jewellery if you’re a bit squeamish but like the look. #FreakWeek
You can buy it here.
ORCHID EARRINGS ($34)
Selected by... Laura Rocha, Fashion Writer
From Olivia Cheng’s New York studio, a set of orchid earrings preserved in tree resin feels like wearing a piece of art. Since the earrings are made with real flowers, none look exactly the same, adding to the charm of owning something literally no one else has. Add two to your cart to get a pair. Other fruit and flower options are available on the Dauphinette website.
You can buy it here.
CUSTOM SEASHELL SIGNET RING ($415)
Selected by... Savannah Eden Bradley, Editor-in-Chief
IMO, a signet ring is a more understated — and therefore chicer — version of Carrie’s infamous nameplate necklace. Emma Krafft’s flourish work is just divine; if you aren’t into the nautical touchstones here, consider her signet rings with Victorian flowers or Art Deco engravings.
You can buy it here.
MINI COCOTTE WITH HEART KNOB ($32)
Selected by... Laura Rocha, Fashion Writer
An adorable addition to anyone’s kitchen, the Mini Cocotte is perfect for making desserts for one — or even to keep on the counter as decor. We all love Le Creuset, and who could resist the heart knob detail?
You can buy it here.
SERVING FRIENDS ($40)
Selected by... Galaxia Wu, Web Director
Hosting is the chicest thing to do right now — make it that much more chic with these cute wooden spoons. From Selena Liu for Areaware.
You can buy it here.
TAPER CANDLE (IN FEU DE BOIS) ($32)
Selected by... Audrey Robinovitz, Fragrance Editor
I am, of course, biased in saying this, as I do nothing but sell these, but this is truly a great deal. I’ve done the math and everything: these gorgeous tapers only offered for the holiday season are about as much wax as our small-size classic Diptyque candles and sell for half the price. The smoke-laden cedar Feu de Bois is my winter scent of choice, as sadly, corporate doesn’t offer taper candles in Myrrhe or Bois Ciré.
You can buy it here.
TOWEL WARMER ($80)
Selected by... Kaitlin Owens, Archive Editor
Don’t we all want to live a little bit more like Gwyneth Paltrow? Throw in your robe and towel before your nightly bath and step out into a world of comfort — yoni egg not included. From SereneLife.
You can buy it here.
IMABARI WAFFLE TOWELS ($124)
Selected by... Galaxia Wu, Web Director
For the person that has everything: the most perfect, absorbent towel made in a family-run mill that has spent 100 years perfecting the art of towel making. From Imabari Towel.
You can buy it here.
JAPANESE WHETSTONE KNIFE SHARPENING KIT ($25)
Selected by... Kaitlin Owens, Archive Editor
When is the last time you sharpened your knives? Have you ever sharpened your knives? Trust me, you need this. From KERYE.
You can buy it here.
HINOKI WOOD TIN CANDLE ($6)
Selected by... Olivia Linnea Rogers, Fashion Editor
The perfect winter scent from everyone’s favourite Japanese everything-store Muji. Capable of transporting you to mystical and comforting woodlands from even the most metropolitan of city flats.
You can buy it here.
BAD TASTE: OR THE POLITICS OF UGLINESS ($15)
Selected by... Olivia Linnea Rogers, Fashion Writer
A must-read by Nathalie Olah for anyone interested in how taste intertwines with culture and politics. What is “good” or “bad” taste? Olah tackles Donald Trump, The Sopranos, Pamela Anderson, Peter Thiel, “normcore,” and a plethora of other harbingers of “good” and “bad” taste in this appropriately leopard-clad hardback.
You can buy it here.
CUSTOM EYE PORTRAITS ($50)
Selected by... Ella Gray, Newsletter Editor
The Lover's Eye cameo was an especially romantic style of sentimental miniature portrait popularized in the Georgian era. These beautiful custom eye paintings by Liv Hickman come in the perfect size to grace a trinket shelf, wallet, or picture frame ornament. A set of eyes makes a fantastic gift for a couple, a friend group, siblings, you name it!
You can buy it here.
PLUSH-LINED MICROFIBER SPA ROBE ($98)
Selected by... Kaitlin Owens, Archive Editor
Last month, I spent a week attending multiple resort spas in Las Vegas (tough life, I know). The one thing all of them have in common: deliciously comfortable complimentary robes, unlike anything I’ve ever seen. They’re plush-lined with a smooth outer shell, long sleeves, deep pockets, and the perfect weighted feel. If you’re looking to upgrade your life in 2025... this is the perfect place to start. From Monarch.
You can buy it here.
AFGHAN RUG MOUSEPAD ($15)
Selected by... Olivia Linnea Rogers, Fashion Editor
Self-explanatory.
You can buy it here.
EVERYTHING STORE GIFT CARD ($25-100)
Selected by... Audrey Robinovitz, Fragrance Editor
I have trusted Em, KC, and the team at Chicago-based alt-fashion retailers Everything to dress me for the last three-some-odd years, and I have never regretted it in the slightest. The curated antique/vintage, local contemporary fashion, and consigned designer clothes they stock have garnered me endless compliments and truly brought me that much closer to the sustainable slow fashion wardrobe of my dreams.
You can buy it here.
Happy shopping! 🌀