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Holiday Gift Guide, Vol. IV

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This holiday season, I will share a number of dream gift guides that might make it easier for you to go (and filter) through the festive season. Get ready for a selection of beautiful items that will spark joy and last for years. The ones that will certainly please one’s senses and deliver heavenly feelings. From globetrotting adventurers to design-forward homebodies and fashion fans with a penchant for glamour – whoever you’re shopping for, this Christmas gift guide featuring timeless classics has the perfect presents to suit all needs this holiday season. Treat your loved ones and yourself with the below choices – and shoppable links!

Marie Lichtenberg I Love You 18-karat Gold, Enamel, Diamond And Sapphire Necklace


Isabel Marant Beniga Crystal-embellished Velvet Mini Dress


Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais Eau de Parfum


Etro Vela Small Woven Leather Shoulder Bag


Peter Beard Book by Taschen

Holiday mood: Tim Walker.

Molly Goddard Lettice Gathered Taffeta Midi Dress


Manolo Blahnik Bbla 105 Suede And Flocked Mesh Pumps


Bottega Veneta Gold Vermeil And Leather Hoop Earrings


Saint Laurent Faux Fur-trimmed Leather Gloves


Alexander McQueen Open-back Draped Velvet Halterneck Maxi Dress


Loro Piana Holiday Noel Jacquard-knit Cashmere Cardigan

Holiday mood: Edgar Degas’s “The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer” (1922)

Chloé Jade Studded Leather Mules


Valentino Garavani Embellished Pointelle-knit Cotton Socks


Posse Aurelia Ruched Tie-Back Square-Neck Maxi Dress


Diptyque Hourglass Diffuser Figuier


Loro Piana Leather-trimmed Striped Alpaca-blend Bouclé Poncho


JW Anderson Blanket Small Chunky Yarn Shoulder Bag


Ileana Makri Boa 18-karat Gold Diamond Earrings

 

Holiday mood: Vogue US, 70s.

Alighieri The Skeleton Of The Self Recycled Silver Brooch


Marc Jacobs Crop Hooded Jacket with Brooch


Carlini Lady In Tweed Suit Christmas Ornament



Hermès Soleil d’Hermes Mug

 

Just in case you’ve missed the other Holiday Gift Guides:

Volume I, Volume II & Volume III.

 

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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Diptyque’s Parisian Café

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Diptyque’s Parisian Café…

…is embracing “Les Délicieuses“: classic Diptyque candles are given a sweet treat twist. Illustrated by artist Clym Evernden, who combines whimsy and humor to bring the glimpse of the playful side of Paris, the capsule collection is inspired with the iconic Café Verlet, purveyor of coffees and teas since 1880. Café (Coffee), Biscuit (Cookie) and Chantilly (Whipped Cream) are the new limited-edition candles. You can shop them below!


Cafe Limited Edition Classic Candle


Biscuit Limited Edition Classic Candle


Chantilly Limited Edition Classic Candle


Cafe, Chantilly, and Biscuit Limited Edition Candle Set

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Festive Guide: In The Spotlight

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Christopher John Rogers resort 2022

Between the Christmas holidays and the New Year’s Eve, and all the celebrations this festive season holds, you’ll likely need a bold party outfit – or two. If the autumn-winter 2021 runways were any indication, the time has arrived to get dressed up to the nines. So what better opportunity to wear the season’s most opulent prints, luxe textures, and, of course, exquisite sequins and shine? Here is a selection of festive evening dresses and spectacular gowns, jaw-dropping heels and charming bags, and magnificent jewels that will work as amazing holiday presents!

From left to right, top to bottom: Christopher John Rogers polka dot gown, “Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958-1987” by Taschen, Bea Bongiasca quartz ring, Ashley Williams heart bag, Oscar De La Renta bouquet clip-on earrings & Amina Muaddi heeled sandals.

Libertine patchwork jacquard coat, Marc Jacobs ruffle cape gown & Bottega Veneta tasseled shoulder bag.

“New York. Portrait of a City” book by Taschen, Carolina Herrera oversized gloral-print silk-gazar shirt, Marc Jacobs wide-leg pants, Dries Van Noten pillow gloral-jacquard tote & Bea Bongiasca candy heart stud earrings with lime green enamel and blue topaz.

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Simone Rocha crystal flower earrings, Khaite ruffled chiffon and satin, Christopher John Rogers gradient evening skirt, Diptyque “Do Son” eau de parfum, Sylvia Toledano necklace, Loewe bracelet pleated leather bag & Clergerie lambskin platform sandals.

Oscar de la Renta tulle coat, Sylvia Toledano earrings, Simone Rocha cameo necklace, Manolo Blahnik “Maysale” mules, Saint Laurent sequined silk-crepe dress (similar style) & Versace gold “La Medusa” earrings.

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Rosie Assoulin “Thousand-in-one-ways” convertiblestriped merino wool-blend sweater, Molly Goddard taffeta dress, Christopher John Rogers cargo pants & Loewe striped mohair-blend scarf.

Simone Rocha pearl coin pouch, Sea ruffled cotton-blend poplin blouse, Byredo “Young Rose” eau de parfum, Rosie Assoulin scalloped pleated cotton-poplin skirt & Simone Rocha platform sandals.

Christopher John Rogers wool-blend blazer, Anthony Lent crescent moon hoop earrings, Marni necklace, Molly Goddard tiered taffeta dress, Simone Rocha crystal flower single earring & Blumarine Hello Kitty hair clip.

All collages by Edward Kanarecki.

P.S. In this post, I happen to endorse products I genuinely love. If you end up buying something through the links, my site might earn an affiliate commission – which is always nice!

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