Holiday Gift Guide

hoodie / sweatshirt / vest / baseball hat / ear buds / travel bag / manicure kit / creed discovery set / creed leather bag / lip balm set / navy travel case / beanie / body wash trio / manscaped tool / refillable fragrance atomizers / electric face shaver / body shaver

Christmas is only a couple weeks away and if you’re looking for last minute gift ideas for the guys I’ve rounded up some of Andrew’s grooming favorites and things I am gifting him this year.

So many of you have asked for tips and ideas on how to get the guys in your life to up their grooming game. I highly recommend looking at the gift sets from Jack Black and Kiehl’s. I am so glad Andrew is a well-groomed man and has been since I met him when we were in our 20s!

My number one tip is to buy him a few simple sets with multi-taskers and replace (or rather REMOVE) his bar soap from the shower and put the sets front and center on the counter, near the shower or bath – pretty much right in front of him.

The Jack Black Turbo Wash is the best thing I think you can gift any guy in your life. They can use it on hair and body, so it’s two in one. Andrew uses it to wash his face too. (I actually borrow Andrew’s all the time because it’s the best at removing sunscreen.) Love this Body Best Sellers Set – Andrew picked it up during our travels so he could use them during our trip.

They have tons of body care sets, shaving sets, sets with a little bit of everything. Andrew has tried almost everything from the line. Even the lip balms. He also likes the Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser (doubles as a mask), Supreme Clean Shaving Cream and moisturizer – all found in the Carry On Essentials Set ($30).

Kiehl’s also has great products for the guys. The Energizing Essentials Kit is a great place to start and they have a bar soap that exfoliates too (it’s not your average bar soap).

For grooming tools I bought Andrew his own cuticle nail care set from Zwilling several years ago and he uses it all the time. I love the look of this one from Zwilling for travel (I just ordered it for him). He’s tried a lot of shaving tools and really loves the Braun Body Groomer. For an electric face shaver he really likes the Braun Electric Series 3 Razor. He also has used and likes the Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0.

I know cologne and fragrance can be very personal but Creed makes some great discovery sets and in my opinion they make the best of the best. They have several different variations like the 3-piece discovery set or 5-piece discovery set. Andrew has a blue refillable atomizer which he really loves and brings with him every trip we go on. I just ordered him a grey one (new color) because he likes to wear a few different scents so now he will have two. His favorite scent is Aventus.

For clothes we’ve been really impressed with Vuori. The quality is great, styles are modern and the fit/cuts are very good and they’re comfortable without looking too casual. What Andrew likes the best about their tops and sweatshirts is they hold their shape really well, even during workouts and with sweat. We were able to see everything in person at the Vuori store in Miami. They have a lot of things on sale on their site right now. He loves the Tradewind Performance Tee. The Strato Tech Tee is super soft (I wish they made it in women’s sizes). He also bought some hoodies and joggers.

A few other fun gift ideas include dopp kits or travel bags from Away. I’ve bought Andrew so many travel cases over the years. He says the best one is the Away Large Toiletry Bag and it’s the one he’s been using on our trips. We’ve had the Everywhere Bag for several years now and we both use ours to this day. They’ve added other sizes and styles to pick from.

We saw some new leather goods at the Creed Boutique in Miami and they are quite the splurge but Andrew fell in love with the small case. I’m ordering it for him for Christmas.

If you’re looking for gift ideas for the guys in your life I hope you found this roundup helpful! I think any of these would suit a wide range of ages and styles.

Rounding up some chic holiday gift ideas for her. Sharing luxury splurge gift ideas for the makeup lover, fragrance lover and some other fun finds.

For the Makeup Lover

Mirror / VBB set / Luxe Lip Balms / Cream Shadow Set / Byredo trio / Nude Palette / Westman Set / Hourglass Palette / Lip Trio / Mini NARS Blushes / 5-pan palette / Lip Serum / Brush Set

Lots of beautiful sets this year! The most practical beauty item I have that I use nearly every single day is the Riki Loves Riki Glamcor Mirror. I own several different sizes and the Skinny is the most practical (they’re having a pretty good Black Friday sale too).

This brush set is the best brush set I’ve splurged on. Also love the I Need a Nude Eyeshadow Palette and Westman Atelier Sets this holiday.

For the girl who has everything I recommend checking out Victoria Beckham Beauty or Byredo. They have tons of exclusive sets and newer launches you can’t find anywhere else.

The Fragrance Lover

BR540 Trio / Byredo Trio / Shimmer Body Oils / Jo Malone candle / Le Labo Minis / Diptyque Holiday Trio / Jo Malone set / Mizensir Candle / Creed Atomizer / Byredo hair perfume set / Phlur set / Creed trio / Diptyque 10 piece mini set

Love the fragrance and candle offerings this time of year! Perfume shopping can be tricky since it’s so personal, but there are lots of beautiful sampler sets and minis great for any perfume lover. If you’re looking for a more unique gift I highly recommend checking out Mizensir or Phlur. Both are relatively newer brands.

This year Byredo has a sampler trio you can customize. There are lots of different fragrance sampler sets to pick from online.

Luxe Gifts for Her

Preserved roses / half zip sweater / scuba sweatshirt / belt bag / scarf / Naghedi tote / Hermes lip balm / Cuyana Travel Set / Small Vanity Case / Clear Travel Makeup Bag / Luxe Brush / Cozy Slippers / APL Slides / Hermes Nail Polish / Eye Mask Set / SKIN Makeup Bag / Gucci Zip Coin Purse / Gucci Card Case / Bottega Wallet / Silk Sleep Set / Waffle Robe

For the person who already has all the makeup or fragrance, I’ve rounded up some chic gift ideas. Many of these are things I gift to friends and family!

This Dior Set is so cute, the little soft pouch is beautiful and I love the lip balm and hand balm.

The Cuyana Travel Set is 100% worth the splurge. You can add a monogram to it. Quality is on point and I’ve had my sets for years. Also think Stoney Clover Lane has super cute customizable options (pricey but cute!).

The Lululemon Scuba sweatshirts are among my favorites. Naghedi bags are so chic and versatile. I think virtually anyone would love to have one. I’ve gifted a few and they have been well loved (and easy to clean/maintain).

Advent Calendars

Shop the Advent Calendars

If you’re looking to splurge and gift something with the ULTIMATE WOW FACTOR an Advent Calendar is a generous way to go. I unboxed the Sisley Advent Calendar they gifted this year and it is absolutely stunning!

I bought a few food ones this year. I buy the Bonne Maman Jelly Calendars every year since Andrew is the ultimate jelly lover. I’ve gifted them to my niece and nephew before too and they loved it. This year I decided to order the Laduree Advent Calendar but have not yet opened it.

Happy Thanksgiving week! Kicking off this week with some holiday gift guides and ideas per your requests. My first roundup features budget friendly gift ideas and stocking stuffers all $25 and under.

Makeup Gift Ideas $25 and Under

Mascara set / Mini Fenty Gloss Bomb (individuals) / Mini Charlotte Tilbury / Natasha Denona Mini / Mario Lip Duo / Stila Eyeshadow Duo / Anastasia Lip Duo (love this, wearing one here) / Saie Duo / Laura Mercier mini / NARS Lip Duo / MAC Trio / Tower28 Set / NYX Set / Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lip Duo / Tarte Duo

Prices have definitely increased on everything so finding deals under $25 are more limited than previous holidays. You can still find a lot of cute options but keep in mind these minis will be “extra mini.”

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Fragrance, Skincare and Hair Ideas

Laneige set / Naturium set / Clarins mini lip oil set / Drybar mini brush / Tangle Teaser mini / Caudalie hand creams / mini Tocca duo / Malin + Goetz / L’Occitane minis / Saltair Travel Set / Dae Duo / mini candle / silk hair ties / Kiehl’s duo / philosophy trio / mask set / lip balm set

There are tons of smaller sets available for skincare, haircare and more.

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Fun + Novelty Gift Ideas

Monogram tile mugs / trinket box / Sugarfina Box Duo / Monogram Bistro mug / Calendar / Sugarfina Champagne Bears / star tray dish / star box / tray / chocolate caramels / dish cloth set / mini mirror ornament / cozy socks / monogram trinket box / desk calendar / letter ornament

For fun gift ideas I love the practical things like a desk calendar or notepads. There are so many cute options available at Etsy! Personalized gifts like the Letter Mugs are super cute. I ordered a bunch in different letters and plan on stuffing them with sweets and putting them in a cello bag + bow.

Candy is always a fun idea. I love any kind of sweet. Sugarfina definitely always has the WOW factor. They have tons of options at different price points.

If you’re looking for some inspiration for budget friendly gift ideas or stocking stuffers I hope you found this roundup helpful! If you have any fun gift ideas or traditions please share in the comments! I’d love to hear what you gift!