‘Tis the season to treat yourself and your loved ones. We’ve gathered our favorite ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, beauty products, and cozy gifts for friends and family. ENJOY!
— Lindzi Scharf
STEAK 48
Steak 48 is one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Two words: caviar cones. Sprinkled with gold leaf and crème fraîche, Steak 48’s signature dish is one of our favorite items on the classic steakhouse’s menu. With locations in Beverly Hills, Charlotte, Chicago, Del Mar, Houston, Philadelphia, and Newport Beach, we recommend treating your favorite people to a night they’ll remember with a customizable gift card for their ideal location.
Available at steak48.com.
LITTLE THINGS CUSTOM CO.
Artist Brooke Costello is known for her gorgeous custom pieces of Gal Gadot, Amy Schumer, Marie Kondo, Shonda Rhimes, Amy Sedaris, Andy Cohen’s family, among countless others. If you want to gift someone something truly memorable, reach out to Little Things Custom Co. to collaborate with Costello directly on a bespoke illustration.
Custom pieces starting at $180 at littlethingscustomco.com.
NECHITA STUDIO
Artist Alexandra Nechita has spent more than 30 years creating world-renowned paintings and sculptures for museums and private collectors. Through the recent launch of Nechita Studio, her designs are reimagined and available for the first time as functional art objects. A few favorite pieces include Nechita’s beautiful bookends and incense holders.
Prices available upon request at nechitastudio.com.
THE GREAT
The L.A. label’s Festal Dress works for most seasons — thanks to its festive winter-ready polka-dot print, its light touch of fall as seen in said dots, and delicate spring pink mesh material. Simply style it according to each season, and this stunning 1930s vintage-inspired piece can work year ‘round.
Available for $395 at thisisthegreat.com.
CLAUDENT
The UPF 50+ protection clothing label’s The Long Dress not only protects against 98% of UVA and UVB rays, but it’s also a chic clothing staple. It would look especially cute paired with MOTHER’s Baby Peek-A-Boo Cardigan, as seen below, worn as an over-the-shoulder cape.
Available for $275 at claudent.com.
MOTHER
The L.A. label’s Baby Peek-A-Boo Cardigan in leopard adds playful edge to any outfit. And if you live in Beverly Hills, be sure to swing by their stunning flagship store, which also features a coffee shop.
Available for $478 at motherdenim.com.
HEIDI MERRICK
The Summerland-based designer’s Fog Coat in Maroon Red is a winter wardrobe standout. The sumptuous full-length wool trench coat is the perfect investment piece.
Available for $895 at heidimerrick.com.
ELYSEWALKER LABEL
We’re thrilled Elyse Walker reopened the doors to her newfangled Pacific Palisades store, and in honor of such, she created the elysewalker Label’s Pali Pullover Cashmere Sweater in sand.
Available for $595 at elysewalker.com.
ARITZIA
Dress it up or down, The Lodge Pant in Satin is fashioned from Japanese double satin. Great for day or night. A wardrobe staple that is as soft as it is chic.
Available for $138 at aritzia.com.
J.MCLAUGHLIN
We love the lifestyle brand’s Kelly Sequin Skirt in rose gold for holiday parties and festive outwear.
Available for $348 at jmclaughlin.com.
HUNTER BELL
A fresh take on traditional holiday sparkle, Hunter Bell’s Lisanne Dress features gorgeous moss green sequins with dainty black blows on each side. This stunner will be in your closet for years to come.
Available for $625 at hunterbellnyc.com.
ARGENT
Founded by Sali Christensen, Argent’s Bias Dress in silk charmeuse fits and feels like a dream, and its Bordeaux color makes a bold impression.
Available for $475 at argentwork.com.
BANGELLE
Designer Elle Pirmoradi’s delicate theTuber necklace is made of 18k gold with .10CT white natural diamonds.
Available for $5,990 at bangelle.com.
SHERMAN FIELD
Founded as a high-end clothing company in the late sixties by Samuel and Renee Sherman in London, the brand was relaunched by their granddaughter, Danielle Sherman, in Los Angeles as a fine jewelry company in 2019 . Having previously co-founded The Row in 2006 and collaborated with Alexandra Wang and EDUN, Sherman brings her expert eye to fine jewelry. All of her pieces are exquisite, but our current favorite design is the Rondelle Green Beryl Barre Mini Toggle Necklace.
Available for $5,040 at shermanfield.com.
BEN FINE JEWELRY
Our favorite fine jewelry company’s The Reason Rope Bracelet ($350) features hand-painted enamel beads. We love it as a standalone piece but it’s also gorgeous when paired with The You Charm ($595).
Available at thebenshoppe.com.
STARLING
This California jewelry company’s dainty Diamond Friendship Bracelet offers a modern take on a classic concept for you and your besties.
Available for $360 at starlingjewelry.com.
SIMON G
The jewelry brand’s Diamond Monarch Butterfly Earrings are crafted from 18k gold with dazzling white diamonds.
Available for $2,420 at simongjewelry.com.
FAVORITE DAUGHTER
Erin & Sara Foster’s lifestyle brand introduced a line of handbags, which includes The Heirloom Clutch. We love its cherry lacquer leather, antique brass hardware, and the fact that it can be worn as both a clutch and a purse thanks to its chain strap.
Available for $348 at shopfavoritedaughter.com.
FREDA SALVADOR
The Northern California footwear company’s Brooke Rain Resistant Boot is durable, functional, and fashionable. Handcrafted in Spain, this shoe can be worn rain or shine.
Available for $498 at fredasalvador.com.
SEAVEES
For a his-and-hers moment, we love this playful take on the California footwear brand’s beloved Tiburon Trekker style in leopard ($175) as well as the Men’s Tiburon Trekker in black.
Available at seavees.com.
G/FORE
Give the golfer in your life a bit of casual luxury courtesy of the label’s Metal Tees Leather Flex Loafers.
Available for $495 at gfore.com.
CADDIS
The eyerwear label’s Aviadora reading glasses are a thoughtful gift for the voracious reader in your life.
Available for $140 at caddislife.com.
FILSON x CHRIS STAPLETON
The outdoor heritage brand collaborated once again with singer Chris Stapleton on a small capsule collection, which includes this Mackinaw Wool Trucker Cap. Made from the same wool and archival pattern as the brand’s beloved Cruiser Jacket, this hat is sure to be in demand among the dudes in your family. So, perhaps gift one or two to your loved ones, so they don’t attempt to steal it right off your head.
Available for $85 at filson.com.
SEZANE
Treat your favorite guys to this classic Lomond Coat from everyone’s favorite effortlessly stylish Parisian brand. (And if you’re in California, be sure to hit up their newly renovated Brentwood store. It’s expertly curated. You’ll likely find something for yourself there, too.)
Available for $990 at sezane.com.
TRUE BOTANICALS
The organic beauty company’s Spirulina Cleansing Powder is a beautiful new product for skincare enthusiasts.
Available for $48 at truebotanicals.com.
CHANEL BEAUTY
The luxe French label’s limited-edition holiday gift sets are among our favorite things to give and receive each season. This year is no different thanks to Chanel’s snow-dusted chalet inspired Holiday Collection, which includes pure whites, delicate pinks, and gorgeous shimmer. Items include: LA CRÈME MAIN Nourish, presented in an exclusive soft white pouch ($84); ROUGE COCO HYDRA GLOSS SET ($145) with three shades including 464 Étincelle: a dazzling golden hue, 817 Aura: a shimmery peachy pink, 462 Givre: an illuminating golden white; the LES 4 OMBRES eyeshadow palette ($90) in 39 - ombre d’or, and JOUES CONTRASTE INTENSE Cream-to-Powder Blush in Mont Rose ($60).
Available at chanel.com.
QUESTION EVERYTHING
Danielle Robay’s “Question Everything” card set is a thoughtful stocking stuffer, Hanukkah gift, and New Year’s Eve party trick.
Available for $35 at questioneverything.us.
AVA GRACE CANDLES
Created in honor of a beautiful, young Angeleno named Ava Grace, who passed away of brain cancer in 2020, one hundred percent of Ava Grace Candles’ proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles's Neuro-Oncology Program.
Available for $110 at avagracecandles.com.
RAJA DOGGO
Michael Kiel’s Raja Doggo offers luxury dog beds fashioned from gorgeous handblock printed materials created in India and constructed in the USA. Pamper your pup with the brand’s Blue Floral Block Print Dog Bed, which will elevate your home design.
Starting at $295 at rajadoggo.com.
ROLLER RABBIT
Want cozy slippers for the whole family? Look no further than Roller Rabbit’s Hearts Slippers and Monkey Fuzzy Slippers.
Available for $48 for kids and $58 for adults at rollerrabbit.com.
DRAPER JAMES
From Reese Witherspoon’s fashion label, these adorable holiday pajamas are perfect for the whole family.
Available starting at $58 at draperjames.com.
PIPER JOY AND THE GRAND OLD TREE
Inspired by The Retaility founder Lindzi Scharf’s beautiful daughter, Evan Frances, “Piper Joy and the Grand Old Tree” was written by Kim Scharf about the many beautiful things she imagined her granddaughter thinking and experiencing. Featuring beautiful illustrations, this children’s book will inspire readers to live in the moment and embrace life’s simple joys. A portion of its proceeds benefit various mitochondrial disease foundations.
Available for $17.99 at piperjoybook.com.