By Kristie Ramirez
For the sartorially inclined
Get him a gift certificate for a bespoke button-down from J. Hilburn. First timers receive $20 off their purchase and they offer a mobile service that meets clients at their home or office for fittings. From $79. 100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-616-4883.
For the glamorous globetrotter For the chic party host
For the new baby
For the children
For your gossipy office mate
For the "don’t get me anything" person
For the reluctant recycler
For your dear wife
For the BFF
For the teen daughter
For the style conscious
You know those folks who take their mini-monogrammed pillows, cashmere blankets and Evian spritzing mist with them when they travel? This mega-luxe luggage from J.Crew is for them. From $1,000.
Limited edition candles from Tom Ford are inspired by the designer’s own fragrances—a gracious way to give thanks. Chose from four scents such as Tobacco Vanille and Neroli Portofino. $75, Neiman Marcus, NorthPark Center, Dallas.
Splendid thermal onesie. In picture-perfect holiday green, a little one-piece for the newest bundle. $62. Nordstrom
Body washes from Philosophy do triple duty by working as bubble bath, shower gel, and shampoo. In kid-friendly scents such as caramel apple, strawberry milkshake, and double hot chocolate. $16.
Give her something to talk about besides her sordid weekend trysts. Gilding Lily, a juicy tale of an It girl’s fall from high society’s ladder will convince her that she doesn’t have it so bad after all. $13.95. Barnes and Noble
Alexandra Knight keychains are fashioned from alligator and come in bubble gum bright colors. It’s one of those things you didn’t know you wanted until it’s in your hot little hands. $85. Alexandra Knight in Houston.
Get them on the green bandwagon without preaching about car emissions or compost piles. Houston’s Elaine Turner is producing functional totes from 100 percent recycled material. Tote pictured is made from plastic Target bags. $145. Elaine Turner in Houston.
Harry Winston. You can’t go wrong with a cushion-cut ruby or a yellow sapphire Marquesa ring. What? One can hope. Price upon request, Harry Winston, Highland Park Village. Dallas.
Splendid cashmere wrap. Splurge on this fluid, versatile piece that can work everywhere from the office to Sundays in bed. It’s one of those wardrobe essentials everyone should have. $140, Studio Sebastian, 6730 Snider Plaza, Dallas. 214-360-9001.
She borrows your clothes without asking and now your new Bobbi Brown lipstick pencil is missing. Pre-empt her pilfering with an irresistible package from Victoria’s Secret filled with 30 beauty must-haves. Includes 20 lip glosses and 10 body mists in a fruity array of flavors, shades, and scents. $100.
John Varvatos sunglasses. These post-modern aviators scream Steve McQueen. Their quiet glamour—oversized cool on a woman, rock and roll on a man—is an easy way to update a look. Eye Pieces, West Village, Dallas, 214-219-4402.
