The holidays are fast approaching and for those who are busy and have a hard time finding the time to go shopping, don’t fret. For whichever woman in your life you are shopping for – wife, mother, sister, daughter, best friend or girlfriend – finding the right gift for that special woman in your life can be cumbersome. Whether it is a stylish coat to keep her warm and stylish in the cold or a backpack for her to carry all of her essentials for a day out, these decadent gifts will surely do the trick.
No. 5 Curve Backpack by F E R A L
For the woman on-the-go, whether it is at work, out with friends or errand running in the city, the No. 5 Curve Backpack ($695) by F E R A L is a true statement piece. Launched by Shannon Fisher in Seattle in 2018, F E R A L celebrates individuality, functionality and provides a minimalist luxury alternative to traditional handbags. The well-traveled, modern women will be glad to receive this supple Italian leather bag which features chunky front zipper with double signature ring pulls, a detachable zippered pouch that keeps you organized and doubles as a small clutch and its flat bottom means this bag stands up when you set it down. The No. 5 Curve Backpack is available for purchase online at feralferal.com, at Clementines Boutique (Seattle, WA) and the FIDM Museum Shop (Los Angeles, CA) | credit: Anna Hoychuk Photography
Rib Sleeve Notch Collar Coat by Kinross
With a heritage that dates back over 100 years and available at more than 600 retailers nationwide, Kinross has continued to offer effortless elegance and timeless style for everyday living. Part of their Fall 2018 women’s woven outerwear collection, the Rib Sleeve Notch Collar Coat ($975) is perfect for spring or fall. Sticking to the brand’s creed of impeccable quality, luxurious fibers and a modern aesthetic, the coat is expertly-crafted in a wool-cashmere blend and available in four colors: arctic, black, quartz and truffle. This light weight style features a notch collar, knit ribbed cashmere sleeves, slit side pockets and hidden snap closure, and is available for purchase at bermanbasics.com | credit: Sadie Dayton Photography
Cher Tote by Angela Roi
Angela Roi is an ethical luxury handbag brand in New York featuring modern classic designs of cross-body, totes, satchel and other type bags. The luxury vegan brand’s bags are made of high-quality vegan material and handcrafted by artisans with more than 35 years of experience to present premium quality, impeccable craftsmanship and unparalleled attention to detail. The Cher Tote ($240) is offered in four colors and features a pebble texture and top magnetic button closure with a center zip compartment inside. Perfect for the social scene or a delightful day out, this tote measures 13.8″w x 10″ h X 7″ depth and has a 6″ top handle and 19.5″ strap. Purchase your bag online here and note that with a purchase of a bag from their collection, you join Angel Roi in their mission to helping animals | credit: Angela Roi
Indoor and Outdoor Feu De Bois Candle
diptyque is a chic bazaar offering a fascinating variety of unexpected items, unique to Paris from three friends all with artistic backgrounds. Christiane Gautrot, interior decorator, Desmond Knox-Leet, painter, and Yves Coueslant, theatre administrator and set designer bring fragrances, home decor, face and body care among other luxury items to the discerning consumer. with only 1500 pieces made, the Indoor and Outdoor Feu De Bois Candle ($495) is an ideal gift for the woman who wants to add some scent to their house. Enameled with gold, the candle was crafted by hand in the Virebent ceramic Manufature with a burn time of up to 150 hours emitting scents of an open fire. The candle can be purchased on their website here | credit: diptyqueparis.com
Bloom Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding
The eco-friendly Bloom Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding made its debut in October 2018 and has been heralded for its sustainably sourced materials with the targeted pressure point relief of individually encased coils. Whether she enjoys a soft or firm mattress, offered in three firmness levels, the Bloom Hybrid allows sleepers to choose their desired support. Sleep should be a precious time of your day and by using eco-friendly production methods with high quality Talalay latex foam, the mattress allows for 228 percent more airflow than other latex foams on the market and is also inherently hypoallergenic. The Bloom Hybrid retails between $1199 for a twin to $2199 for a California King and comes with a free 120-night comfort trial and a 10-year warranty along with free nationwide shipping with bed-in-a-box delivery. Purchase yours online at brooklynbedding.com | credit: Brooklyn Bedding
Dyson Airwrap
The Dyson Airwrap ($549.99, for the Complete kit) is a multi-tool hair styler that allows you to achieve salon style quality in the comfort of your home. The ergonomic and stylish design leads you to achieve voluminous curls, natural waves and smooth blow-dry finishes without the use of extreme heat. The Airwrap uses the Coanda effect – occurs when a high-speed jet of air flows across a surface and, due to differences in pressure, the air flow attaches itself to the surface – to automatically wrap hair around the barrels to create a curl. Powered by the Dyson digital motor V9, which spins at up to 110,000rpm and a glass-bead thermistor which measures airflow temperature over 40 times every second, the Airwrap is one of, if not the, top-of-the-line multi-tool hair styler. The Complete kit comes with a: pre-styling dryer, soft smoothing brush, firm smoothing brush, 1.2-inch Airwrap barrels and 1.6 inch Airwrap barrels and round volumizing brush. The Airwrap is available for purchase at select retailers nationwide along with at Dyson.com | credit: Dyson
MIRROR
If you are looking for a stylish full-length mirror combined with fitness studio look no further. Earlier this fall, MIRROR announced the launch of the world’s first nearly invisible, interactive home gym featuring live and on-demand fitness classes in a variety of workout genres. Available for purchase on httpss://www.mirror.co ($1,495 with a monthly content subscription of $39), the MIRROR brings all the components of a great studio workout into the comfort of your home. With cutting-edge and responsive software, the all-in-one responsive display is comprised of an LCD panel, camera with lens cap for privacy, stereo speakers, microphone and a one-way mirror to create a truly immersive fitness experience. Select from a variety of classes, personalize your workout and join the community of yogis, boxers and others using the system. Ranging from beginner to expert, current classes include: cardio, strength, yoga, Pilates, barre, boxing and stretch | credit: MIRROR
Agate Ellipse Ring
Handmade in Brooklyn, Olivia Kane offers one-of-a-kind fine jewelry pieces using precious and semi-precious gemstones. From rings, necklaces and other custom pieces, each piece is handmade using recycled 14K rose gold, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver. Using natural and conflict-free stones, New Zealand-born, New York-based Olivia Fleming (middle name, Kane) creates timeless pieces like the Agate Ellipse Ring. Set in 14k rose gold with a pink agate stone measuring 7mm x 14mm, this ring is part of Olivia’s One of a Kind collection. Available exclusively online for $795, purchase here | credit: Olivia Kane
Queenie Meredith Full Length Silk Kimono by Olivia von Halle
For the woman who likes to lounge and sleep in style, opt for the Queenie Meredith Full Length Silk Kimono ($925) from Olivia von Halle. Established in London in 2011, Olivia von Halle has become synonymous luxury and with its silk pajamas and tracksuits, seamlessly blurs the line between nightwear and ready-to-wear. Handcrafted and cut from one piece of 19 Momme 100% silk, the kimono features a traditional wide kimono sleeve with cuff and continuous collar from neckline through to silk sash, which when tied creates a dramatic silhouette. The navy printed silk kimono robe comes gift-wrapped in tissue paper in a signature branded box and can be purchased at over 100 prestigious retailers across the globe, or online | credit: Olivia von Halle, Queenie Meredith Full Length Silk Kimono – $925, OliviavonHalle.com
