Oh Sh*t! I Forgot!
Chic, easy gifts that ship quick.
Hi! Are you in the spirit yet? We’ve been busy!
Heads up, we’re giving away a one-year subscription to the Sophie James Wine Club (one of my favorites out of Sonoma County) over in chat. Click here and leave a comment in the thread to enter. I want to hear why you need wine this holiday. Funnier the better.
I hosted not one but two parties last week: one, a charity event for Gigi Burris’ nonprofit, Closely Crafted, and two days later, a truly lovely dinner with my friend Janessa Leone at our favorite, La Mercerie, for friends like
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There were more festivities all week long from Julietta, Summer Fridays, Ruadh, Madewell x Agmes, Alix of Bohemia, BECK Jewels, Hart, Guest in Residence, Aflalo, and Maria McManus. (This is partly how I excavate the gorgeous brands and products I tell you about here!)
We spent Saturday running around to more spirited gatherings: a holiday bazaar at Casa Cipriani where I finally got to feel the silk beauties from Moutoniere IRL, a Kindred Black event at Kallmeyer (where I treated myself to the above t-shirt combo… this scarf sweater would be a fantastic gift), and
’s holiday party which was chock full of all my favorite junk food.
This week things (finally) wind down. I’m looking forward to a party my friend Vic at
is doing with jewelry designer of the moment Juju Vera and to the member’s holiday mixer at our forthcoming member’s club, The Twenty Two — a place I joined wholly and solely on my buddy Jen Vitigliano’s endorsement because if they’re doing the food, it’s gonna be good.
Guess what? Today is the shipping deadline for most retailers. Did you forget someone on your list? Haven’t even started yet? You’re still doing great, sweetie! '
Shameless self-plug first. Guess what arrives instantly and requires zero planning? A gift subscription to The Love List for your favorite shopper, fashion lover, or girlfriend who loves to gab (our chat is one of the best and busiest).
The shipping deadline is Dec.18 for most items in the below guides to make it by Christmas. They’re full of thoughtful recommendations, carefully selected and vetted by yours truly. Use them!
More ideas! This fantastic little set of Sophie Lou Jacobsen glasses ships in two days! So does this great sweatshirt from the Frame x Ritz collab, this Augustinus Bader starter kit, and this v. trendy Ossa phone chain.
If you pride yourself on niche stocking stuffers like I do, Amazon is rife with weird gifts that ship quickly. A recipient who does a lot of online shopping? Mini box cutter! The single gal who has to do everything herself? Cute hammer multi-tool! Dude with a more than casual obsession with The Bear? Kunz Spoon!
Partner who always loses their charger in the bed? Chic stickum cord organizers! Extremely organized Virgo-type? Gridded Japanese sticky notes! Always has an ache? Dragon Balm! Trying to save money on dry-cleaning? The best hand steamer ever! Handbag collector? Saddle soap!
I got a DM from a well-meaning man asking me for a gift for his new sister-in-law. I told him I think the Completedworks x Merit earring capsule would be a killer choice. It’s one of those rare “catch all” presents that will please anyone but still feels personal. Great for you last-minute shoppers and clueless men. Also, she’ll wonder how on earth you knew to get something so niche and hot girl-coded.
And, of course, our friends at Dorsey are here to help in the eleventh-hour pinch: they’re offering free overnight shipping until tomorrow. Select “Holiday Overnight Shipping” at checkout. Their new diamond huggies feel extra special.
Maybe you also need something to wear to a party?
Or to prepare for the cruddy winter weather?
You could also give luxe body or skincare, something everyone oohs and aahs at upon opening.
And don’t forget to organize yourself for impending travel!
Or use the downtime to tackle a project at home.
Regardless, you could use a drink.
Finally, stream our holiday playlist here. Cheers!