sassy’s gift guide

Let the glam and gifting begin! The holiday season is quickly approaching and while your inbox is flooded with offers, I want to narrow down some legit gifting ideas.

For the Homebody:

Candles are meant for setting the mood. You can never go wrong with a NEST, Jo Malone or Capri Blue candle. I have given Madre the NEST Holiday Classic Scented Candle for the last 4 years. Jo Malone’s most popular scent is Grapefruit but I personally love Pomegranate Noir. The signature scent of Anthropologie is Capri Blue’s Volcano or Aloha Orchid candle. This same homebody is likely a coffee or tea drinker. Consider gifting them a stainless steel french press with your favorite coffee grounds or loose leaf tea.

For the Foodie:

I know that any of my Foodie Fivesome gals would appreciate Ina Garten’s Cooking for Jeffrey cookbook.  Because how many times have you planned for a dinner party and wondered, what would Ina do? No matter how many recipes I pin, there’s nothing like having a cookbook or printed recipe available. Consider sending your foodie a gift subscription for Bon Appetit magazine to inspire season’s eatings year-round. Speaking of inspiration, maybe you’d like to gift a Hello Fresh food delivery box with pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions!

For the Fashionista:

I am coveting anything from Jennifer Haley. Her bags have a vibe that marries from of Valentino’s boho vibe with Bottega Veneta’s classic like butta leather. I always joke that shoes and handbags always fit! The same goes for earrings. I have been lusting over Boho Hunter‘s Instagram feed full of playful and bold earrings. Madewell, All the Wire, and Gorjana have some great tassel earrings that can brighten up a basic outfit.

For the Beauty Junkie:

I am a big fan of gifting sampler sets – skincare, lippies or fragrance. Anyone that enjoys a lipstick just a smidge as much as I do is bound to receive a Sephora Cream Lip Stain Set or Stila Stay All Day  Liquid Lipstick Set. Drunk Elephant has two skincare samplers for those seeking a morning dew or evening repair. As an eye care advocate, gifting Kiehl’s Creamy Avocado Eye Cream has always been well received. Wait to be rewarded for your fragrance shopping during either Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom’s Fall Scent Event. Don’t forget to presell your Estee Lauder Blockbuster gift set from your local Neiman Marcus counter. They are sent in limited quantities and this value set notoriously sells out on their first day on sale – Black Friday.

For the Dude:

A Yeti or a S’well bottle will be a practical but handy gift for any fella. The creators of S’well have started selling a line of S’ip vacuum seal insulated bottles at Target for both hot and cold beverages. My other favorite gift is Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Refueling Set to ensure he treats himself!

For anyone:

Jammies, Pajamas, Nighties. Whatever you want to call them! If you haven’t gotten yourself or your lady friend on your Xmas list a pair of Gillian O’Malley sleep sets, you haven’t lived. I own at least 4 set myself and they are comfier than the high end brands (ie., Cosabella and Eberjey). Make them extra special by adding a monogram! Ok, this gift idea is really for everyone. To some extent, everybody has a little bit of home pride and wants to support a good cause. The Home T lets you do both! They are much more than just state as they now offer College Game Day, Lifestyle and Disney tees. Did I forget to mention that 10% of profits are donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society?