I’m a Picky Fashion Editor, and Even I Would Lose It Over These 9 Gifts

Gift shopping is one of those things that always creeps up on you no matter how you try to prepare for it in advance. One day, it’s Thanksgiving and you’re indulging in turkey and watching Home Alone with the family; the next, it’s December 24, and you… don’t have a present for [insert gift-receiver], and you’re simply, well, stuck. Panic ensues, you think about all the possible things they’ve gotten you, and you freeze. What are you going to do now?

Enter: me. I’ve been dubbed the best gift-giver by so many people (thanks, mom!), and am also a picky fashion editor with (what I like to think) is good taste in everything, not just clothes and shoes. Homewares! Deskside essentials! Hair accessories! If you need something, I can recommend it, which is why if you’ve found yourself in the very stressful situation that is holiday shopping and don’t know what to get, the nine below picks are certain to be a hit. Trust me, I don’t like everything, but I like all of these and would gladly receive them, too (wink, wink, mom).

9 Picky Editor-Approved Holiday Gifts

• The last-minute hero: Getaway House Getaway, From $275 a night; getaway.house
• Dermalogica Refresh and Replenish Skin Set, $98; dermalogica.com
• Papier Make Your Mark Gift Set, $44; papier.com
• Jennifer Behr Donna Pearl Bow Barrette, $265; jenniferbehr.com
• Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid, $85; nordstrom.com
• An Oprah-favorite: Shinery Radiance Wash Luxury Jewelry Cleaner and Brush Duo, $45 (Originally $56); amazon.com
• Petite Plume 100% Mulberry Silk Art Nouveau Pajama, $295; petite-plume.com
• Georg Jensen Bernodette Candleholder, $42 (Originally $69); nordstrom.com
• For your bridal bestie: Emmy London Harriet Ivory Heel, $580; emmylondon.com

If you’re on the last-minute gift kick — same! — the good news is there’s still time to shop (check out our last-minute holiday guide here), or make it even easier for yourself and avoid any shipping hiccups by scooping up a Getaway House gift card for your nearest and dearest.  And if you’re not familiar with Getaway, allow me to explain: they’re basically tiny houses situated in some of the most beautiful places in the United States that have everything you need (and nothing you don’t). Think of it like fancier camping that’s not quite as bougie as glamping. TBH, everyone could use some major R&R after the busy year, and going to a Getaway House is a truly refreshing, rejuvenating experience the gift-receiver is certain to remember forever. And if I’m being completely honest, I love experiences more than things.

Getaway House Getaway

For your beauty-loving bestie, I have a few hero products I simply swear by, so much so, I need to make sure to have ample stock on hand whenever I run low. Sunday Riley’s Good Genes Lactic Acid is the perfect pick for all skin types, but I especially love it because it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin while still effectively exfoliating for the glowiest complexion ever. When I put this on at night and wake up in the morning, I always have to do a double take in the mirror because my face is more even, radiant, and plump than eight hours before. It’s magic! 

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid

Other things on my wishlist include the Dermalogica replenish skin set that’s an actual steal with two full-size products and a set of cooling globes for a very reasonable $98, a Papier gift set that includes a journal for writing down all your thoughts and manifestations, an out-of-this-world beautiful Jennifer Behr pearl bow barrette that I will absolutely be wearing on my upcoming wedding day.

No matter what you get from this list, I guarantee it’ll be such a hit, even your pickiest friend will like it.

Dermalogica Refresh and Replenish Skin Set

Papier Make Your Mark Gift Set

Jennifer Behr Donna Pearl Bow Barrette

Shinery Radiance Wash Luxury Jewelry Cleaner and Brush Duo

Petite Plume 100% Mulberry Silk Art Nouveau Pajama

Georg Jensen Bernodette Candleholder

Emmy London Harriet Ivory Heel