I Cracked the Formula for a Perfect Holiday Gift
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In my opinion, experience-related gifts are some of the best present ideas. Here’s where you can get really creative with anything from hard-to-get restaurant reservations to a trip somewhere special.
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Book a trip to a special destination. My recommendation? Travel to Monteverdi, a hotel nestled in a hillside in Tuscany. One of the most unique and magical places I've ever visited, the property was converted from a Medieval village into a beautiful resort property. See a photo from my visit above.
Once you book a trip, get some luggage to take along.
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Snag reservations at the recently-opened Girafe in Paris for one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower.
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When in doubt, stick to what you know about the person you’re buying a gift for. Is their most loved designer Chanel? You can’t go wrong adding a new piece to their closet. Do they have a favorite restaurant? Get them the cookbook.
Get them a cookbook from a favorite spot.
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Whether it’s a non-essential fashion item or an indulgent beauty product, treat them to something they would love but might not purchase themselves.
Gift your favorite beauty lover a luxe limited-edition find. SK-II partnered with artist Karan Singh to launch this limited-edition bottle of its cult favorite essence that’s too pretty to pass up.
Who wouldn't want to receive these to wear for NYE?
Chain-link necklaces are the new jewelry style that fashion girls can't enough of. You can't go wrong with this affordable style.
Indulge them in face cream from Augustinus Bader—one of the most talked about beauty products this year. See a review on our sister site, Byrdie.
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If you listen closely, you’ll pick up on gift-giving hints that people drop along the way. Whether they chat about shoes they spotted on a shopping trip or mention that they’ve been looking for the perfect travel tote, pay attention to these clues.
Dior Book Tote Toile de Jouy Bag (price upon request)
The perfect travel tote for anyone to use as a carry-on.
