Haute Holidays - Fashionable Gift Idea #7 ● Coffee Table FashBooks

Looking for a visually-oriented gift for a fashion enthusiast who appreciates the history of high fashion with a vintage flair?  If your answer is "YES," we recommend purchasing fashion inspired coffee table books which serves as eye candy on any table, contains in-depth information and are highly illustrated making them a stylish read.

Since the majority of our favorite girls are certified fashion mavens, they'll each be receiving one of the featured books on today's post for the holidays.  Some of these books are vintage, a few are new and several are classic fashion references which we've grown to appreciate.

Here are a few of our favs!

•  New Shoes: Contemporary Footwear Design by Laurence King
• The Black Dress by Valerie Steele
• The Teen Vogue Handbook
• Style A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe
• WWD: 100 Years, 100 Designers by Bridget Foley, Laurie Sprague, and Carolyn Eckert
• 100 Years of Fashion Illustration by Cally Blackman
• Shopping for Vintage by Funmi Odulate
• Fierce Style by Christian Siriano
• Kate Moss by Mario Testino

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Gift Idea #6 ● Stylish Greetings

Ultra-Cute . . . Modern . . . Strikingly Feminine. . .

French fashion designer Christian LaCroix's sketches are highlighted on these amazing Haute Couture Fashion Sketch Notecards which are vibrant and irresistibly elegant.  Designed with an avant-garde twist, each unique card is laser cut in LaCroix’s infamous lace design and contains four different fashionable looks {2 of each}.

Do not be afraid to express your personality and sense of style this holiday season by gifting these stylish note cards to your BFF or a member of your Glam Squad.

Effortless Style Gift Tip:

Add a gorgeous fountain pen!

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Gift Idea{s} #5 ● The Stylish & Pampered Pooch

There is nothing more adorably chic than dressing your beloved trend setting pooch up in different outfits and accessories regularly.  Here are a few of our favorite unique and desirable gifts for your pampered companion. 



(1) Fancy Dog Dress Little Princess Red Velvet (2) Designer Pet Food /Water Bowl (3) Designer Pet Jewelry Simple 3 Rows Red Australian Crystals Jet Plate
(4) Christian Loubarkin Squeaky Dog Toy Shoe



(1) English Rugby Sweater with Plaid Scarf  (2) Keado Brown + Beige Collar
(3) I-Bone Dog Toy (4) Red Large Dog Bowl  (5) Bon Ton Bag Dispenser Black



The ultimate stylish gifts for the discerning pooch that has everything!

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Holiday Gift Idea{s} # 4 ● Tots With Style

We are excited to share with you a few of our trendy and unique holiday gift ideas for your hip baby girl or boy.  Yes, they may be small, but our kids bring so much joy into our lives, so give them a present this holiday season that will bring them a little happiness, fashion inspiration and creativity!



 This wool fedora featured on Baby Rock Apparel is so dapper and we love the chocolate and red ribbon trim.  Fit for a little dude with style and unique charm.



Trumpette's Bling Piggy Bank is a stylish way to save extra cash - your little princess will be able to purchase that tiara she deserves in no time.



Ms. Food Face Plates promote endless ways to play "dress up" during mealtime by encouraging creative ways to use everyday foods as eyes, lips, hair, earrings or any imaginative add-on your little diva can think of and design.  String beans and sea salt studded chandelier earrings, anyone?



T-me coloring kits for creative kids include everything that your baby boy needs to design his own wearable artwork.  The kit contains a pack of mini markers, cool coloring pages and blank paper.  Once they create their masterpiece, simply select their favorite t-shirt style (available in both short and long sleeve) from the enclosed catalog, mail the drawing back in the pre-paid envelope and your budding artist will receive his unique t-shirt within a week.

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Gift Idea #3 ● Appreciating Your Fashion Scents

 The ideal balance between personal and appropriate . . . Your colleague will have a reason to celebrate this smell good gift! 

Helen Julia New York candles are the perfect accent gift for both men and women of all ages.  These luxurious scented candles are available in two sizes and adorned in individual velvet pouches. 

We incorporate candles throughout our office and a few of our favorite Helen Julia candles are Cashmere Cloud {hint of amber, jasmine & musk}, Sexy Suede {hint of vanilla/sandalwood} and I Do {hint of rose bouquet and very popular with our Savvy Brydes}.  Indulge your fashion scents and bring a touch of sophistication to any space with these aromatic candles.

P.S.  Also, to maximize the life of the candle, don't forget to purchase a candle warmer lamp.

Happy Holidays + Have a great weekend!

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Gift Idea #2 ● Promoting Creative Expression

Dress Forms {whether fabric or metal} are the perfect holiday gift for fashion conscious teens or sewing enthusiasts {or both}.  Adorn your dress form with earrings, scarves, necklaces, concert stubs, family photos, buttons, vintage memorabilia and stunning brooches.  This timeless gift serves not only as a perfect sewing accessory piece in your home or office, but a functional accessory holder.

 Fashion Challenge:  Continue to spark your fashion creativity monthly by displaying how versatile your clothing/accessories can be by including layered colors, unique baubles and vintage fabrics.  For the budding designer teen, encourage them to take photos to showcase their creative designs and assist them with creating an online portfolio to share with friends and family.  It is all about promoting creative expression this holiday season!

 The possibilities are endless and have fun styling/accessorizing your dress form.  

{photos compliments of Flickr + Such Pretty Things}

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Holiday Gift Idea # 1 ● Statement Gloves

 Glam . . Classic . .  Edgy . . 

  

A major fashion investment and our most treasured luxe companion this season. Statement gloves are a classic holiday gift that can be paired with last year’s winter coat to create an overall fresh look.  Appropriate for the trendy girl next door who throws caution to the wind and appreciates her individual style while making a statement.

Dress them up or down, it really depends on the occasion, just don't lose them.