‘Tis the season to celebrate!
We rallied some gorgeous girls and guys to help us toast to the holiday — and to compile the ultimate gift guide for every adored darling on our list. Peruse our picks for what to give everyone, from your crush to your “personal chef,” and circle something special for hardworking, good-looking, big-gifting you.
You deserve it. Cheers!
For your BOSS:
The first batch of aged whiskey available in Pittsburgh since Prohibition will be released on December 15. (Wigle Whiskey is opening its doors at 9 a.m. and giving the first 50 people in
line a whiskey-spiked hot cocoa!) And you can score a bottle for your higher-up to show off
your distinguished taste and historic sense of style. Aged Wigle Whiskey, .375 ml (half-size)
bottle. $24. Wiglewhiskey.com
For your INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Reward the astounding eye of your favorite architect of aesthetics with a Series 7 chair, made famous by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen and still produced today by Fritz Hansen. Show off, and throw in a print from one of the most famous nude photo shoots of all time: the iconic 1963
reel with model Christine Keeler, curving into the chair’s sensual lines. Fritz Hansen Series 7 chair, $531. Fritzhansen.com.
For your FRIEND, WHO JUST GOT DUMPED:
Your buddy probably needs a hug. And a bubble bath. And then another hug. Gift organic Affina bath towels from the Hexogonaria line — the design is based on the Petoskey stone, a fossilized
350 million-year-old coral named after Ottawa Indian Chief Ignatius Petosega whose name poetically means “rising sun” or “rays of dawn.” Warm and fuzzy thoughts, huh? Affina organic bath towels, $65 for a 3-piece set. Affinashop.com.
For your PARTNER:
Snuggle on him or her. No mistletoe required when there’s cashmere. Club Monaco Cardigan, $698. clubmonaco.com.
For your BOY CRUSH:
Dress him up in your love. Show the gentleman of your dreams how dapper you think he is by
arranging for a fitting. And then take him out for a fancy night on the town to show off his new
duds. He’ll prance like a prince, styled in clean lines and razorsharp structure, and you can
playfully call him “Mr. Bond” all night. Geoffrey Beene comfort stretch slim fit dress shirt, $52.50.
Alfani slim fit suit separates: pants, $80; jacket, $149.99. Geoffrey Beene slim back tie, $55. Macys.com.
For your QUEEN:
Dote on your diva with a fancy and fierce tube of red lipstick. She’ll feel timelessly beautiful and effortlessly sexy — and will most likely dedicate her next song to y-o-u. Diorific by Dior, Dolce Vita, $36. dior.com.
For your “UNOFFICIAL THERAPIST”:
Nothing says “Thank you for getting me through some rough sh**” like a stylish flask. And if there are two things you can count on from your drinking buddy, it should be good advice and good booze. Make sure your sage has both, on the go. Bottoms up! Dean Chocolate Wax Flask Set, $50. earnestalexander.com
For your PERSONAL CHEF:
If you’re lucky enough to have a hunky culinarian in your life — you know, the guy who’s always
dropping by with the ingredients to whip up a beautiful Bolognese while you talk and pour the wine — then it’s time to gift the Teranishi Market Tote. The hand-worked leather smells and feels like heaven, and your cook will look deliciously hot with this over his shoulder at Whole Foods. Teranishi Market Tote, $300. teranishibrand.com.
For your DANCE PARTNER:
The one who builds the best playlist in your world should own the smallest, coolest speaker in the world. It’s wireless and will play the tunes from your groove master’s cell phone, even if he/she is dancing in the other room — you know, mixing a drink while you’re shaking your tail feather. Jawbone Jambox Red Dot, $199. store.jawbone.com.
For your UNDERCOVER LOVER:
The SpareOne phone takes one AA battery and keeps a charge for 15 years. It’s good for 10 hours of talk time, and it works everywhere (So, you can summon your sexy sweetie no matter where he/she is.) Plus, pop in a pre-paid SIM card, and your dearest will never get a bill. SpareOne Emergency Phone, $99.99. spareone.com.
For the BITCH WHO ALWAYS LOOKS BETTER THAN YOU (and you love her for it):
For your FIRST DATE:
If the eggnog gives you the gumption to finally ask that Mr. or Mrs. Right on a date, you’ve got to bring a gift. Wrap up the iPhone pocket projector, and screen a sexy movie in an unexpected location — like inside an aquarium. You’ll totally score a date #2. Brookstone Pocket Projector, $179.99. brookstone.com.
