The Lust List: Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for those who enjoy shopping. For everyone else, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one, here are more than 43 dresses, blazers, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, skincare, and home goods for this season and beyond. (We also threw in a few favorites for the little ones in your life.)
—Lindzi Scharf
JOES JEANS X ANDREA’S LOOKBOOK
L.A. influencer Andrea Lublin collaborated with the Southern California brand on a 15-piece capsule collection that includes ladylike pieces like the Elle Blouson dress ($368) and timeless classics like the Coco trench coat ($398). “As a whole, the collection stays true to my personal style with a focus on easy dressing that makes you feel polished, chic and best of all...stand out," Lubin says of the collaboration.
Available for $198 - $398 at joesjeans.com.
ST ROCHE
The L.A. label's Juniper Sweater in charcoal features ivory details with a blend of superfine alpaca and Peruvian pima cotton. This delicate design will be a wardrobe favorite for years to come.
Available for $455 at st-roche.com.
ELYSE WALKER
The beloved Southern California retailer’s eponymous collection is filled with wardrobe staples including the Daisy Sweater in Chalk ($625) and Sophia Silk Skirt in Nude ($495) all made from the yummiest fabrics including pure cashmere and silk.
Available at elysewalker.com.
DOEN
The California label's Florence dress, which is part of the DÔEN Heirloom Collection, features intricate patchwork lace. The Victorian-inspired dress is the winter wonderland confection of your dreams.
Available for $698 at shopdoen.com.
REGINA OSWALD
The California designer’s Edina Jacket ($550) and Berkshire Pants ($325) are made of a sumptuous linen tweed. Perfect as separates or worn together.
Available at reginaoswald.com.
HILLHOUSE HOME
The brand’s beloved Ellie Nap Dress is now available as a Collector’s Edition made of tulle, sequins, or silk. The opulent design is as simplistic as it is luxurious.
Available for $275 at hillhousehome.com.
CLEOBELLA
The sustainable brand's Milana Ankle dress is ethically handmade in India using recycled polyester chiffon. With a ruffled neckline, sleeves, and bodice, this striking design is the perfect party dress.
Available for $288 at cleobella.com.
HEIDI MERRICK
The Southern California designer’s silk Tia dress is giving us modern day Evelyn Hugo vibes. Add sparkling accessories for a holiday party or follow Merrick’s lead and take it out for a spin at sea.
Available for $615 at heidimerrick.com.
ARITZIA
The chic retailer's Babaton Power Hip Blazer ($198) and Frances Jacket ($178) elevates any denim. You can also pair each piece with black leather pants for an effortlessly cool look.
Available at aritzia.com.
SUITSHOP
You can’t go wrong with a crisp White Tuxedo from this female-founded label.
Available for $249 at suitshop.com.
JENNIFER BEHR
The Orion Bow Barrette ($450) and Halley Headband ($425) are two pieces from the Brooklyn-based accessories designer's Cosmo Collection. Each accessory is hand-embroidered and adorned with crystals in celestial shapes.
Available at jenniferbehr.com.
HARMIN
The label’s one-of-a-kind Bag Supreme features a custom design by Brazilian-born artist Pedro Silva. The oversized clutch benefits L.A. non-profit Bisous for Leo, which aids research for Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD), a rare and debilitating disease that impacts children.
Available for $1800 at harminstyle.com.
DAANA SAAKENA
The designer's Mini Thana Botigglia is handmade in Italy and features gold-coated hardware. Carry it as a clutch or over the shoulder thanks to a detachable shoulder strap.
Available for $2,825 daanasaakena.com.
SARAH FLINT
The New York shoe designer's Perfect Dress Bootie 90 in Red Vienna Jacquard is a sassy special occasion boot inspired by Vienna, Austria.
Available for $795 at sarahflint.com.
STUART WEITZMAN
The brand's Stuart Cosmic 100 Bootie is a classically sexy shoe. Pair it with denim, a dress, or your birthday suit. Kidding/not kidding on the latter.
Available for $995 at stuartweitzman.com.
MCM X PUMA
Luxury label MCM collaborated with Puma on the limited-edition Slipstream Sneaker in Cubric Leather.
Available for $500 at mcmworldwide.com.
CHANEL
Every "it girl" has Chanel's Première Édition Originale watch on their wish list. The eternally chic timepiece is steel coated with yellow gold and includes black leather with a black-lacquered dial detail.
Available for $5,500 at chanel.com.
NOWATCH
The NOWATCH doesn't tell time. It’s a new luxury tech device that informs you about your inner wellbeing. Made of gemstones from Jaipur, India, the dazzling art piece measures stress and sleep cycles to help you reach pique inner peace.
Available starting at $244.44 at nowatch.com.
CARLY CUSHNIE X STARLING
The Carly Cushnie for Starling collection's pièce de résistance is the Horizon Eye Pendant, a circular charm that offers a modern take on the evil eye, a symbol known to represent protection. Set with trilliants and baguette cut aquamarines, the design is surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Available for $2,980 - $3,670 (depending on chain length) at starling.com.
MAYA BRENNER
The Los Angeles jeweler’s signature personalized Asymmetrical Letter Necklace is available in 14k white, yellow, and rose gold. You can choose from letters, charms, and birthstones to create a meaningful and wearable keepsake.
Starting at $535 at mayabrenner.com.
EF COLLECTION
Created in honor of designer Emily Goldstein's late son Austin who passed away of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), the Angel Wing Collection includes the Diamond Angel Wing ear cuff ($1,350), which benefits Angels 4 Austin. Inspired by her family's experience, Goldstein and her husband launched the foundation to provide supportive resources to NICU families and to raise funds for PKD research. EF Collection also recently launched a home collection of cashmere wrist warmers ($85) and cozy blankets ($350 - $695).
Available at efcollection.com.
AVA GRACE
So nice, we've featured it twice! Ava Grace Candles was created to honor a young Angeleno named Ava Grace who passed away of brain cancer in 2020. One hundred percent of the candle's proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles's Neuro-Oncology Program. These monochromatic candles are a meaningful gift to give and receive.
Available for $110 at avagracecandles.com.
COUNTY LINE FLORALS
As showcased in the L.A.-based floral delivery company’s winter/holiday campaign—photographed by Jenna Ohnemus Peffley—County Line Florals' luxury floral subscription is the most stylish and thoughtful delivery to arrive at one's doorstep. “We plan our collections like a fashion company,” Spencer explains. “They’re like dress drops." Individual bouquets and festive wreaths are also available.
Prices vary at countylineflorals.com.
CHANEL BEAUTY
The iconic beauty brand never disappoints with their limited-edition holiday collections. Inspired by the moon, this season features a rich and luminous color palette with golden and amber shades as well as copper and deep red hues. Our top products include ÉCLAT LUNAIRE Oversize Highlighting Face Powder ($88), which is embossed with the silhouette of N°5 on the moon and offers a subtle glow; the LE VERNIS Longwear Nail Colour ($30) in a brownish red shade; N°5 The Gold Oil ($100), a silky body oil with flecks of golden shimmer; and the ROUGE ALLURE LAQUE Ultrawear Shine Liquid Lip Colour ($42) in shimmery rosewood.
Available at chanel.com.
AUGUSTINUS BADER
Spoil yourself or a loved one with Augustinus Bader's Winter Recovery Set, which includes the skincare company's top products: The Serum, The Eye Cream, The Rich Cream, and The Lip Balm. This is hands-down our favorite skincare on the market right now thanks to its patented TFC8® technology combined with a variety of ingredients that help with hydration, elasticity, and hyperpigmentation.
Available for $575 at goop.com.
FURTUNA SKIN
Those seeking a clean approach to skincare should look no further than this L.A.-based brand, whose products are made in Italy using natural ingredients. We appreciate the company's inside and out approach thanks to their Rituale Olio di Oliva Liquid Gold Set, which includes an Extra Virgin Olive Oil — a daily ingestible elixir, LXR06 — paired with their Biphase Moisturizing Oil, a nutrient-rich product.
Available for $250 at furtunaskin.com.
CREED
The House of Creed released the Rue des Saint-Pères Trunk as part of their Leather Explorer Collection. Handcrafted and emblazoned with an original design by Olivier Creed, this trunk fits two 100 ML bottles of your favorite scent from the London-founded fragrance brand.
Available for $1,700 at creedboutique.com.
TEN OVER TEN
The company's Clean Mani Gift Set includes spa-quality nail care essentials including The Rehab base coat; Rose Soak polish remover; Rose Oil, a cuticle oil; Buff Plus for nail buffing; and The Eco File, a bamboo nail file. All items come in a fully-lined corduroy gift bag.
Available for $75 at tenoverten.com.
JAMIE BECK
The Provence transplant’s new book is perfect for the Francophile in your life. It includes a collection of portraits, scenic, and still-life images of Beck’s experiences in the French countryside as a former New Yorker who notoriously relocated for a gap year getaway and never left.
Available for $40 at amazon.com.
NICOLE BERRIE
Food blogger and Bonberi founder Nicole Berrie recently released "Body Harmony," her approach to plant-based meals and intuitive eating. The hardcover book is chock full of easy and delicious recipes that are perfect for the foodie in your life.
Available for $29.99 at amazon.com.
GIADZY
Chef Giada De Laurentiis's lifestyle and e-commerce platform Giadzy offers her favorite products from Italy. One of our top holiday picks is The Italy Box, a specialty gift set that includes two datterini tomatoes, fregola, fusilli lunghi, elicoidali, and dried rosemary as well as a signed copy of “Giada's Italy” book.
Available for $92 at giadzy.com.
SAYSO
Whether you're looking for a fun stocking stuffer or an easy way to entertain, SAYSO is the first-ever cocktail sachet on the market. It allows you to create a craft cocktail or mocktail in a matter of minutes. Pick your favorite beverage (Skinny Spicy Margarita, Rosemary Honey Moscow Mule, Skinny Cardamon Paloma, or Old Fashioned), then steep it in water or spirits. The elegant tea bag is a conversation starter, easy carry-on item, and all-around fun party trick that is low in calories and sugar thanks to its all-natural ingredients. Launched earlier this year by two Harvard Business School graduates (Chloe Bergson and Alison Evans), the company has additional concoctions on the horizon. In the meantime, create a memorable moment with these four cocktails at your next party.
Available for $25 (for eight) at drinksayso.com.
SWEET LAUREL
Sweet Laurel Bakery founders Laurel Gallucci and Claire Thomas launched a line of boxed mixes including power brownies, chocolate cake, protein pancakes, cookie dough & scones. Inspired by Gallucci's journey with Hashimoto's disease, she created gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free treats that have only previously existed in the company's bakery in Pacific Palisades. Now available nationwide, these boxed sweet treats are perfect for the baker in your life who has a sweet tooth but tricky diet.
Available for $35 for a 3-pack at sweetlaurel.com.
BAUBLEBAR
The fashion jewelry brand branched into knitted children's blankets in a wide array of playful designs. The super soft machine washable Bundle of Joy kids blanket can be customized to include any name of your choosing.
Available for $78 at baublebar.com.
LOVEY & GRINK
California-based children’s pajama company Lovey & Grink has a variety of kitschy designs that are sure to make your kiddos smile even as they fight going to sleep. Our favorites include their sushi and vintage airplane prints.
Available for $42 - $44 at loveyandgrink.com and maisonette.com.
TEA COLLECTION
Our favorite matching family holiday pajamas are back. Mom, dad, mini mes, and even your pup can coordinate looks for your family’s annual holiday card thanks to the Northern California-based children's company's annual holiday prints in sizes big and small.
Available for $19 - $50 at teacollection.com.
OSSA
Launched by three fashion industry veterans, OSSA is a cool take on the phone necklace case. It makes for a great stocking stuffer.
Available for $105 at ossanewyork.com.