If you know a lady who loves a good lounging session—one whose idea of a dream night at home includes a healthy dose of primping and pampering—we have the perfect gift guide for you. We’ve created a collection of items that are gilded, gorgeous and teeming with Hollywood glamour.
They’re soft, sparkly and oh-so-dramatic—not to mention tinged with a little vintage sweetness. These gifts are luxurious enough to please the most discerning and sophisticated silver screen ladies, but they’re also perfect for your dearest non-starlet.
With their similar soft-pink-and-gold palette and girlish appeal, we think these gifts are also ideal for mixing and matching to create your own gift basket. Pick the robe, the candle and the vase brimming with flowers, and you’ll only be missing the champagne and strawberries!
1. The Dark Side: The onyx color of this Mor candle is striking and a little gothic glam, which is why we can’t resist its tough-meets-sweet appeal. The black glass juxtaposed with the floral, fruity fragrance of the Lychee flower is delightfully dainty and dark—a surprisingly perfect combination for even the most feminine of powder rooms. Lychee Flower Candle, Mor Cosmetics.
2. Spot of Tea: If she’s a tea lover, she’ll absolutely adore the pretty packaging of this tea sachet sampler. Complete with organic and fair trade coconut chai black tea, pom petals green tea, red lavender and gypsy rose black tea, this romance sampler includes enough yummy blends for a good month’s worth of much-needed “me time.” Romance Sampler Tea Sachets, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea.
3. All Wrapped Up: There’s a fine balance that must be struck with the perfect robe: It can’t be too thick, bulky and blah (think rough terrycloth). And it can’t be too sheer for breakfast or too sexy to leave the bedroom. Enter the Victoria’s Secret ultra-soft sweater knit robe. With its powder-puff-pink hue, satin tie and dreamy, flowing draping, this cozy layering piece is just right indeed. Sweater Knit Robe in Warm Blush, Victoria’s Secret.
4. Sweet Underthing: Betsey Johnson can do no wrong in our eyes, especially when it comes to her line of fun and flirty lingerie. With its pink bow detail, this demi bra trimmed in eyelet lace is just coquette enough, just cute enough and just retro enough to become the favorite article of clothing she’s ever hidden away under her winter layers. (Just be sure you sneak into her lingerie drawer to check her size before purchasing—there’s nothing worse than a gift that is light years away from her actual size.) Eyelet Lace Foam Demi Bra in Raven Black, Betsey Johnson.
5. Ray of Light: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most glam girl of all? This sunburst beveled mirror looks like a super-expensive vintage heirloom, but it’s actually quite affordable. Whether she stashes it above her vanity, in her walk-in closet or on the bathroom wall, she’s sure to use it to create a perfectly shimmering pout—and to think of you each time she catches a glimpse of her lovely self. Sunburst Beveled Mirror in Antique Gold, Bruno.
6. The Rose Bowl: This minimalist vase is ultra elegant, and it’s just begging to be filled to the brim with pink peonies. While you could wrap it with care, we suggest stuffing it with a heaping selection of fragrant flowers and stashing it on her bedside table come Christmas morning. Because the age-old adage really is true: Every lady loves flowers. Pickney Street 8 Rose Bowl, Kate Spade.
