Last-Chance Gifts For The Stylish Women In Your Life
By Partner in Arts & Entertainment on Dec 15, 2014 8:30PM
Time is really running out to get something great for your sister, mother, girlfriend, whoever—and you really don't want to be the one who slaps a bow on a kitten calendar and throws it under the tree, right?
Below, check out just a few things that would be perfect for the one in your life who has a flair for the beautiful.
Diptyque Baies Candle, $60. Diptyque epitomizes that certain high-end Parisian je ne sais quoi. Their candles are coveted by home decor experts, and this variety in particular is closely related to the eau de toilette L'Ombre dans l'Eau, expressing the irresistible freshness of a bouquet of roses, sweetened with blackcurrant leaves.
Chanel No. 5, Price Varies. The now and forever fragrance. The ultimate in femininity. An elegant, luxurious spray closest in strength and character to the parfum form. The sleek, portable signature bottle is perfect for the dressing table or travel.
Air Plant Terrarium, $49-$79. Air plants are famously low maintenance, requiring no soil, moderate light, and sporadic soaking whenever you remember to do it. Carefree and a source of fascinating enjoyment, these recycled glass pear and apple-shaped terrariums arrive with sand and four air plants so your giftee can quickly and easily assemble her own gorgeous miniature desert landscape.
Personalized Oak Wine Barrel, $89.95. A little silly, maybe, but still perfect for any booze lover. This American white oak barrel comes branded with the name, date, and city of your choosing. And, like any oak barrel, it can be used to age red or white wine or store other beverages such as beer, tequila or rum.
Emerson Fry Tailored Coat, $475. Shown here in Fawn Wool, this exquisitely tailored, menswear-inspired coat can be dressed up for work or dressed down for the weekend. Soft luxe Italian blend, long lines. Also available in Black Coated Tweed.
Wine Enthusiast Electric Blue Push-Button Corkscrew, $28.84 (sale). This gadget makes uncorking easy and entertaining. Watch the blue light shine through the window as the cork is smoothly extracted from the bottle and released, all with a simple press of a button. The blue light also shines bright on its recharging stand, so—why not?—use it as a kitchen nightlight.
Cupcake Kit with Recipes, Liners, and Decorating Tools, $17.96. This kit has everything needed for making and decorating dozens of festive cup-sized confections: 14 delicious recipes, 250 decorative cup liners in two sizes, a pastry bag, and an assortment of piping tips for creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Williams Sonoma Classic Hot Chocolate Mix, Price Varies. From the original in wishlist-worthy home decor and kitchenware is this delicious hot chocolate, produced from shavings of premium chocolate. The recipe's smooth, rich dark chocolate is crafted by Guittard.
Eberjey Gisele PJ Set, $115. An Eberjey pajama set, styled in soft jersey and trimmed with pastel piping for a sweet, vintage-inspired touch. A notched collar accents the buttoned placket on the long-sleeved top, and the coordinating pants have a tiny bow at the covered elastic waist. Classic style meets jersey cotton softness.
Michael Kors Jet Set Top-Zip Tote, $230 (sale). Chic looks would be beautifully matched with MICHAEL Michael Kors' Items tote. Fashioned from rich leather in a range of lovely hues, this smartly shaped vachetta-trimmed bag would suit work wear as well as sophisticated weekend casual looks.
Michael Kors 'The Ritz' Chronograph Bracelet Watch, $250. Swarovski crystals punctuate the tonal sunray dial on a chronograph bracelet watch that gleams with a warm golden hue.
Vanity Fair All Access Subscription, $20 (sale). And for the woman who has everything, get a little something to help her keep up with the latest. This package also includes an e-subscription and a detailed canvas tote for beach visits and weekend journeys.
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