80 stylish gifts for the 2017 holiday season…(some with notes/explanations/justifications). All listed here (and many more) can be found on this Pinterest board.
Fragrance
The Indulgence
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud eau de parfum, 70ml, $300 at Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay ~as an oud lover, this is one of my favorite variations
The Seasonal
- Aēsop Hwyl eau de parfum, 50ml, $125 at Aēsop Oxford Exchange  ~clean, dry, wood
The Everyday
- GALLIVANT Berlin eau de parfum, 30ml, $95 at Uncommon Finds  ~concrete and steel, fresh and zingy and a little musky
The Trend
- Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous eau de parfum, 50ml, $310 at Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay ~sweet, sagey, I get a touch of cannabis too
For Women
Handbags
- Tibi Bébé crossbody bag by Myriam Schaeffer in green, $595 at Tibi.com
- Gucci Olive Ostrich large “1973” top-handle doctor’s bag, second-hand, $1,388 at Couture USA (in Westchase)
Clothing
- Zero + Maria Cornejo colorblock dress (black and white), $850 at Nordstrom.com
- Protagonist classic camisole in dove grey (made in NYC), $325 at The Line
- Yves Saint Laurent vintage camel wool blazer (sz. 38), €330 at RE-SEE
- Reformation Stefan velvet pants in gold, $178 at Reformation
- Argent reversible sleeveless top in blue, $138 at Argent Work ~I discovered Argent from my friend Catherine in DC, and I adore its modern, unfussy cuts…focus on versatility…and for the price, made in New York…very hard to beat!
Footwear
- Manolo Blahnik BB (Bridget Bardot) pumps in patterned grey velvet, $695 at Barneys.com ~Manolo Blahnik is quietly revered for his commitment to comfortable, sexy, whimsical footwear designs and this classic pump shape, remade into swirly, leafy velvet (in 3 shade options) is T-D-F
Jewelry
- Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Bean earrings in 18k gold and jade, $675 at Tiffany Tampa Bay
- Céline Alphabet chain and pendants, sold separately, $900 for jersey chain + three brass letters at Céline (stores: Boca Raton @ Saks, Miami, Palm Beach @ Saks)  ~Céline makes effortless, elegant jewelry easy to add as a final touch to any outfit
- Vintage Choker of fresh water seed pearls with sterling clasp, $275 at Plain Goods
Beauty
- JINsoon x goop Classics 1 nail polish set in nude, beige, and dark red, $48 at goop.com
For Men
Jewelry
- Pearls Before Swine silver double link bracelet in sterling silver, $115 at SSENSE.com
Accessories
- District Vision Yukari running sunglasses, made in Japan, $200 at Barneys.com
- Paul Smith Tough black leather wallet with paisley studs, $275 at PaulSmith.com
- Jack Spade double-handle tote, made in NYC, in black/blue, $698 at Barneys.com ~touched this IRL in NY, really lovely quality and handle
Clothing
- Billy Reid speckled henley sweater, $195 at Nordstrom Tampa Bay
- Vivienne Westwood Anglomania corset t-shirt, $225 at Zappos Luxury
- Allsaints Cody shirt in black with polka dots, $165 at Allsaints (or stores: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando)
- Barena Venezia roll-neck wool and cashmere sweater, $230 at Matchesfashion.com
- The White Briefs Wil mid briefs, $38 at The White Briefs  ~these simple boxer briefs are made of 100% organic cotton, super soft, and made in Lithuania (IMO better than ultra-low-wage countries like Bangladesh or Indonesia)
For Home
Living Room
- “The End” blanket from Pendleton for The Theatre Ace Hotel DTLA, $180 on sale at AceHotel.com
- Barneys New York Patchwork cashmere throw in red, purple, blue, and cream, $1,095 at Barneys.com
- The Hype Noses Mon Bel Oranger candle, $34 at Uncommon Finds
- ARPEL Lighting Fine 400 Noir LED lamp, $359 at Wallpaper Store  ~Read my Q&A with ARPEL cofounder FX Balléry
- Taschen Entryways of Milan (Ingressi di Milano) by Karl Kolbitz, $70 at Barneys.com
- Rizzoli Schiaparelli & The Artists, $85 at Barneys.com (Dalà & Schiaparelli blog post)
Bedroom
- November Morning Artist Duvet Covers and Pillows by Nora Lüdin, $150 at ZigZagZurich
- Spa Green Linen bath and hand towels set of two each in washed waffle, $150 at LinenMe
Decor
- Hattern Mellow Vase in a rainbow of colors, $179 at Wallpaper Store ~see photo in post header
- Florist Fire floral arrangement monthly subscription in small, medium, or large, from $75/month at Florist Fire Hyde Park
- Hermès Tartan change tray, $630 at Hermès.com (or stores: Atlanta, Miami, Palm Beach)  ~A pop of color is great, and a change tray (contrary to what you might think) comes in handy for all the minutiae that ends up on a desktop
- Dalek Untitled archival ink print on fine art paper, signed edition 1 of 25, $100 at CASS LTD
- Jamie Young Apollo Bust sculpture, $550 at Clayton Gray Home
Functional
- Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, $299 at Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay
- Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Thumbprint bottle stopper in sterling silver, $125 at Tiffany Tampa Bay ~everyday luxury with some polish, and I personally never finish a bottle by myself, so a stopper comes in handy
- Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless vacuum, $599 at MoMA Design Store
Cooking
- Bella’s by Joanie Corneil cookbook, $41 at Bella’s Italian Cafe ~a staple restaurant in South Tampa, Bella’s is known for hearty comfort dishes like confetti spaghetti and salciccia al forno
- Breville Variable-Temperature electric kettle, $130 at Sur La Table Hyde Park
- Onyx Divided Airtight stainless steel food storage container, $30 at goop.com
Writing
- Montblanc M Ultra Black rollerball pen, $400 at Montblanc Tampa Bay
- Kaweco Sport fountain pen in brass, $100.50 at The Paper Seahorse
Reading
- A New York Times Digital Subscription, starting at $8/month at New York Times ~Truly, I relish the breaking news coverage, opinion columns, and excellent lifestyle-culture-fashion coverage. Well worth the price.
- Monocle Magazine annual subscription, from £100/year at Monocle
- The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (Goodreads)
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain (Goodreads)
- The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time by Alex Korb (Goodreads)
- American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land by Monica Heese (Goodreads)
- Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion by Elizabeth L. Cline (blog post)
- Fanzine #002: Loved Clothes Last, £15 at Fashion Revolution
- Americana: A 400-Year History of American Capitalism by Bhu Srinivasan, signed, $40 at Oxford Exchange
- Scale and the Incas, a groundbreaking work on how the topic of scale provides an entirely new understanding of Inca material culture by Andrew Hamilton, $65 at Amazon
Consumables
- Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha green tea, $11 at The Paper Seahorse
- Orange and Chocolate Panettone cake from Muzzi Tommaso, $22.80 at Eataly.com ~panettone is a holiday classic treat…milder than traditional cakes, more like a sweet bread. Excellent as breakfast 🙂
- Toffee to Go Dark Chocolate Pecan Toffee, 8oz for $20 at Oxford Exchange
- Florida Set of Dark Chocolate Bars (Orange, Salted Lime, Datil Pepper), $20 at Pinellas Chocolate
Travel
- River Cruise: 7-night Prague to Budapest, July 2018, from $3,420/person at Outings & Adventures
- Montblanc Nightflight clear liquids case, $70 at Montblanc Tampa Bay
- Oxford Exchange leather travel journal, $59 at Oxford Exchange
- Blunt Umbrellas Metro umbrella in forest, $60 at East Dane
- Herban Essentials Lemon Oil towelettes, $16 for 20 at Herban Essentials ~instead of using hand sanitizer (which is full of chemicals and can damage jewelry and leather on handbags or on steering wheels, use a natural antiseptic—lemon! Smells divine too
- Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano Globe Spinner 55cm leather-trimmed hard carry-on, $330 at MRPORTER
Stylish Mobility
- 1995 BMW 325iS with 25,000 miles, burgundy over tan, 5-speed; $13,990 at Avazi Auto Group in Gaithersburg, MD
- 1992 Mercedes 300E with 32,000 miles, gold over saddle; $7,000 at A-Lux Auto in Norwalk, CA
- 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country station wagon; from about $55,000 at Volvo of Tampa (blog post)
Activities/Memberships
- Tampa Museum of Art annual membership, starting at $50 (up to $10,000 for Director’s Circle) at Tampa Museum of Art
- WUSF Public Media (local NPR affiliate) annual membership, starting at $35 (up to $1,200 for Cornerstone Member) at WUSF.org
- Tampa Theatre annual membership, starting at $50 (up to $2,500 for Chairman’s Circle) at The Tampa Theatre
- Urban Kai Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) board rental package, 20 pack of 1-hour rentals, $400 at Urban Kai
- Equality Florida Sponsorship, from $500 to $50,000/year at Equality Florida
Extra Special Stylish Gifts
For Her
- THE ROW Adela mule with glass heel, $1,190 at Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay
- Bottega Veneta ring in silver and tourmaline stones with yellow gold accents, $820 at BottegaVeneta.com (or stores: Miami, Palm Beach)
- Hermès Lindy 30 bag in bordeaux evercolor calfskin, $7,850 at Hermès.com (or stores: Atlanta, Miami, Palm Beach)
- Tiffany HardWear Link Bracelet in 18k white gold with round brilliant diamonds (1.7 carats), $12,000 at Tiffany Tampa Bay
For Him
- Montblanc 1858 Automatic watch in stainless steel and bronze, $3,475 at Montblanc Tampa Bay
- Lemaire Kaftan coat in charcoal wool, $1,593 at Need Supply Co., Richmond, VA  ~Christophe Lemaire is the former creative director of Hermès, now with an eponymous label of clean, sophisticated looks
For Home
- Something from one of my favorite artists, Chris Dahlquist of Kansas City, perhaps from the Mile Markers series
- Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in various wood + upholstery combinations (now in mohair!), $4,960 to $6,470 at Design Within Reach (or stores: Atlanta, Miami, West Palm Beach)