Better Than Your Average Gift Guide Pt. 3
Tried and True Edition!
Welcome to my third gift guide of the holiday season! I have loved making these and it looks like a lot of you are enjoying them which makes putting these together even more fun. I wanted to send out one last round up of things I can put my very own stamp of approval on.
let’s f*cking gab
Boat and Tote, LL Bean, $34.95 — This tote has become my work bag, therefore my everyday bag. It’s so utilitarian and cute. Today is that last day to customize your Boat Tote online to get it before the holidays. So go!!
Scoop Top in Red, Brooke Callahan, $145 — The perfect holiday red. I got a pair of pants from Brooke Callahan last Christmas and they’re wonderful. I want to try more pieces from them.
Low Loose Jean, Levi’s, $108 — I have these in a light wash blue and a true dark wash. Both, my most worn pair of jeans this year. They’re incredibly comfortable but have a tailored look to them. My coworkers always compliment me when I wear them, and that is a mark of a great gift.
Pebble Bracelet, Sea + Pattern, $75 — I love gifting and receiving unique jewelry. I think it’s underrated. Get someone this beautiful bracelet.
Vintage Pottery Bowl, eBay, $25 — Pottery and small home wear is all over eBay. Search vintage pottery and makers mark and go to town. This footed bowl would be the perfect ring dish on a bedside table or catch-all in an entry way.
like come on Glossier You Doux, Glossier, $78 — As a former Glossier employee, I remember when Glossier You was $62 dollars, but I digress. The new scents are both so perfect. Show someone you love them by paying for it’s new price tag for them.
Swedish Stockings Sofia Leo Tights, Reformation, $59 — I first saw these on Leandra’s Substack and immediately added them to my cart. Now, I haven’t pressed checkout, but I think after I’m done writing this I will.
Classic Striped Oversized Crewneck, $98, Free People — This sweater has been lingering in the back of my mind for months now. On Black Friday I tried it on and it confirmed that the silhouette was exactly what I hoped for.
aforementioned jeans Berkeley bucket bag, J. Crew, $198 — This is the perfect bag. It holds a lot, but holds it shape. I love that it has one leather and one suede side, it makes it easy to wear with anything.
Grand Voyageur, Paper Republic, $68 — Not sure if you guys are on Louise Carmen Tik Tok, but a leather journal holder might be the purchase of 2025 for me. I journal every day and have multiple different one I carry around with me. The Paper Republic one I linked is a more cost effective way than the Louise Carmen, but I might have to plan a Paris trip just so I can go to her store and make my own.
