All I Want For Christmas

The Pearls & Caramel Holiday Gift Guide

It's December! Before the shopping season gets in full swing, I thought I'd give you some elegant inspiration. Again this year, I've rounded up some chic gift ideas for the sophisticated lady in your life. There's something red, something sparkly, a dainty bow, a flirty animal print, some pearls obviously, a lavish present and an ethical gift that gives twice and more...

For beauty lovers:

- Facepaint ($25), a remarkable book on the history of makeup from makeup guru Lisa Eldridge available at Indigo. 

- Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit ($105), the most coveted face palette this year with everything you need to finish, brighten, contour and highlight your skin.

- Bougie Behaviour ($15), a little cranberry glitter nail polish from Montreal brand Trust Fund Beauty to slip into your BFF's Christmas stocking.

Holiday gifts that give back: 

- The Lise Watier Sparkle of Hope ($23) an ultra-shiny gloss benefitting the Lise Watier Foundation whose mission is to help Canadian women in need.

- Obakki Signature scarf in Orchid (39) from the Vancouver-based Obakki Foundation, which provides clean water and education in Africa.

For the sophisticated lady:

- A timeless gold rose piece to wear every day, the Tiffany Infinity Cuff ($3,700).

- Rebecca Minkoff Velvet Love Crossbody bag, a new take on the brand's iconic bag. ($395).

- Ryan Storer Silver-plated Swarovski crystal and faux pearls ear cuffs ($320), because you can't go wrong with a chic pair of ear cuffs.

- The Kate Spade Card Holder ($86), with a stylish KS bow.

- An exotic pair of Pretty Ballerinas slip-on ($275).

For the home:

- A delicate Parfum Berge ceramic rose ($25) on which you can spray the refined Paris-Chic fragrance, a stylish scent inspired by Haute Couture. 

- And last but not least, a witty Kiki De Montparnasse Naughty and Nice Pillowcase set ($300).

What's on your holiday wishlist?

Catherine xo