The Gabri Gift Guide: For Her
The GGG: Gifting for your sister, bestie, Mom, Nonna, bride, aunt, and a little sprinkle of inspo for YOU!
Welcome to the gift party. I know there’s a lot swirling around in gift guide land, so thank you for taking a peek at what I have to say. Here’s how this is going to go down! I am going to start with this For Her guide, and then will be following up with a dedicated For Him guide + an ETC. guide with home, best of beauty, under $100, etc (just like last year). Plus, my own wishlist + favorite things I already own that would make great gifts or wishlist additions for you. I’m working on graphics for the rest so until I finish those, I didn’t want to make you wait for the most important guide (in my opinion)- For Her. These gifts are perfect for your favorite gals.. your mom, sister, best friend.. I also think it is fun to get inspiration for your own list this year.
Many of the following treasures are greats I have gifted before or hope to gift this year. I love making guides as inspiration for your own gifting. Many of these options can be thrifted or found for lower price points. You don’t need any of it, and hopefully this doesn’t overwhelm you, but rather gives you a few, fun minutes to gather some thought starters about gifting this year. I am a person who tends to get overwhelmed with gift guide culture, but I know I can get carried away with suggestions myself.. I really tried to narrow in on what I think are reasonable little luxuries + lovely things to give and get. Without further ado! 5 marvelous sections of Gifts for Her.
The Starling Vintage Charm Clasp is the best gift for someone who loves a neck layering situation. I’ve gifted this to my mom + aunt and they both wear it every day. It’s next on my Starling wishlist! My code for you guys always: GABS10!
My preferred gift this year for EVERYONE on your list! A custom Portrai Me- Drawings of your favorite things, their favorite things, etc. The artists have insane attention to detail and love drawing the most niche of things- you can even send them photos for great detail! Such a thoughtful and meaningful gift. I may or may not be gifting this to someone I love this year- stay tuned! One of you already ordered one for your sister’s engagement gift! My code: GABS10 for 10% off!
My latest favorite in the ceramics world. I am so impressed by how detailed every single one of Stephanie's pieces is. They are stunning. These bow-detailed candlestick holders are perfect. Later in this guide I’ll show you some of her work I recently gifted myself!
J.Crew is always a good idea in gift world. Iconic green bag under the tree? I think these gloves are the most functional with the tech touch feature. I wish my leather clothes had this! and.. cashmere lined.
My favorite beanie at the moment and of course it is JL! I had this on my gift guide last year and finally got my hands on one this year! It has earned it's spot on this year's guide for sure.
My #1 hair clip recommendation. Made in Italy and very fabulously designed. They hold thick hair nicely, too. This new red color is making me scream!
The best-selling, ever-so-delicate-and-chic Starling pearl necklace. Code: Gabs10
I own this little notepad and adore looking at it. It's such a fun object to keep in your every-day bag for random jotting down. Looks so chic and the colors are fab. I got mine from a shop at The Platform in LA called Mojave Trading Post, but found it here on Amazon.
We've been obsessing over Vintage jewelry boxes at the Starling HQ! I think they would make such a sweet gift to a jewelry lover. So many vintage options from this brand and others on Etsy + Ebay. There are endless options.
My Heirloom Revival ring that we ended up selling on Starling! Mine has my Dad's princess cut wedding band diamonds. A splurge for sure, but my favorite every day ring. Code: Gabs10
This shirt has been on my wishlist all year. I am obsessed with their placement of the monogramming option as it is lower on the bodice of the shirt! So chic. It also just looks like a fab, crisp shirt.
A Cuyana product I could not recommend more. I use these for travel and I am obsessed with the red, of course. They are also super easy to clean if you're using as a makeup bag.
My favorite kind of bag is a basket bag, I think this one is adorable as a gift. Found it on Moda!
Handcrafted in Japan, these scissors are perfecting for many crafts and cutting your florals. I would LOVE this as a gift, it feels like a true little luxury. My boss owns a pair and they immediately went on my notes app draft for this gift guide.
I discovered this brand while in SF and the bags are INCREDIBLE! Super structured and have quite a few pouches for organization. Maybe more functional that the largest LL Bean size. Big, but not too big! I really loved the look of these bags, they felt super high quality.
Who wants to buy themselves this brush? Not me, but I really really want it as a gift.
I've had this tote all year and truly cannot recommend it enough. It's the first tote I share when you guys ask me for a work bag rec. I think it is an awesome price point for the quality and it looks like a The Row tote with the pebbled leather.
Softest PJ's and I love this new colorway! Code: GAB-15 for 15% off (11/22-11/27 30% off entire site - starting on Tuesday using special code: COZYBFVIP)
I adore this brand and I love this purple robe. It reminds me of my Yiayia's vintage robes she used to sport.
In love with this brand Linoto that makes incredible linen products. They have these shorts in a million colors, for men + women.
While I was in SF, I bought myself a pair of sheer socks, and I swear they changed me. It felt like the best gift to myself ever, and I thought this would be such a nice gift to get someone. They look fab with loafers. Mine are from a shop called Cotton Sheep, I don’t have the exact ones, but linked similar.
I've always admired Paravel pieces and love the monogramming. Such a sweet gift that isn't always first on the priority list to get for yourself.
This is for all of the gals looking for bridal gifts. I think this delicate 100% silk set is so gorgeous and elegant. Matching shorts here.
If you're looking for a great piece of fine jewelry at a reasonable price point, the Diamond Pebble Charm is perfect. It has a delicate diamond affixed in the center, surrounded by 14k gold. I love it because each pebble is unique and organically shaped! Code: GABS10
I know I, personally, always need a box to put momentos in (but I'm also a hoarder). If you know someone with this problem, this could be a very nice, fancy gift so they're not putting important things in one-off shoe boxes like me.
You guys know how obsessed I am with my DD bag. I might be even more obsessed with this mini version! Such a great gift to give and get.
I was so generously gifted this insane Amber + Musk oil earlier this year and I cannot recommend enough. It is intoxicating! The packaging is also gorgeous.
I love my Iris bags- they fit so much and they are so sweet and thoughtfully made. Buy 3 bags + get complementary monogramming with code: GABS (ends Monday 11/20)
My favorite highlighter and the Chanel Beauty packaging is always so fun to gift. Speaking of Chanel, this is my favorite quad-compact for eyeshadow. I've owned this exact one and it has lasted me years!
I just got this necklace and it is amazing. I love Dorsey for their thoughtful use of lab grown stones in typically more expensive pieces like the tennis necklace. Also adore the bracelet version that feels a bit more reasonable for a gift to a special lady in your life.
I've been searching high and low for good travel jewelry boxes. I fell in love with this one. Gorgeous leather and looks vintage.
Obsessed with a cashmere sock, especially in this pretty red from one of my fav brands.
I love the idea of a shoe bag for travel because I always need them! I think this would be such a fab, usefully chic gift. As soon TMD put this out, I knew it had to be on my gift guide!
I've been wanting to get my hands on ‘Wear it Well’ by Allison Bornstein since it’s debut! Had to add it to the gift guide and my holiday/new year reading list. A gift for the fashionistas in your life.
These handmade necklaces are made with love in LA by one of the best people! I own this colorway and I love it as a statement necklace. This one is special with the butter jasper beads!
I've had these very fun earrings since last winer and I love the touch of silver. They remind me of an old Tiffany & Co. style my mom used to wear.
Vino purse? I can think of 10 friends of mine right off the bat that would LOVE this! I just had Friendsgiving, and wish I had this to transport the wine we brought. Genius.
Remember the Stephanie Dawn Matthias candlesticks from above? I picked this adorable dish for myself at Marchè in SF! I'm hoping I have more of her pieces under my tree. I think these are such a great gift for a bride to use as a ring dish! Check out more of her pieces- she has a ton that would be great for bridal or home gifts.
I love the idea of an embroidered table cloth gifting for a friend that loves to entertain. Straight out of a Pinterest board and something they might not think to get themselves!
I have been wanting a new beach towel and thought this would be a perfect gift for my beach loving friends.
I've been eying this cookbook by Molly Baz!
Robes were on my list to find for you guys and I love this fun one from OAS.
For your friend that collects matchbooks! Or just loves a good candle. I think these are so different and gorgeous to look at and have on display.
I discovered these sweaters a while back and I've been wanting one so bad! I think these are a great gift for gals or guys (they are actually a menswear brand). A little more classic. Cannot go wrong with the light grey.
The Great has some of the best lounge and these drop-crotched lounge pants would be such a good gift. Comfy enough to wear as PJ's but cute enough to maybe wear out for errands.
The J.Crew bucket is such a nice piece to have on your list or gift to someone you love a lot that likes to have a lot in their bag and wear over a shoulder.
These brushes reign superior in my mind. Code: GABRIELLA
I have been LOVING this card holder and I think it is such a good gift or something high-end to add to your personal wishlist. It brings me joy every time I use it. I never realized how much I would love having a smaller, card holder and it has been life changing.
A very special piece of jewelry, as you are able to engrave with writing from you or a loved one. I have my late Pappou's handwritten signature on my own charm. Starling makes this in Sterling Silver as well! Code: GABS10
Every year, my favorite boutique in Manhattan Beach stocks these Suzie Kondi sets and I've always wanted one. Their like elevated, modern Juicy sets. Obsessed! A great gift for mom if she loves elevated lounge wear.
Everyone is always asking me for work bags that are affordable. Like everyone else, I LOVE the L.L. Bean boat tote. I love giving it as a gift even more because of the custom embroidery element! I gifted this to all of the ladies in my family last year and they said it was their fav gift! Always a win.
An awesome + cosy wrap. I've loved this for travel and I think its definitely in my top suggestions for gifting! I know my Yiayia + Nonna would love this. Light enough to wear year round and double as a shawl. This has not left my side while travling the last few months.
These just look like I need them on my feet [cashmere slippers]. Another cashmere slipper option from COS.
I love a classic robe. I feel like this one is elevated and great for year round wear.
A pair of Cool Jeans has to be at the top of your wishlist. Restocking on 11/24 at 12 PM EST. use my CODE: GABRI at Still Here for 15% off during the restock and launch of their newest color!
I've been really craving a fun vintage, mesh evening bag and figured it would be perfect to include on this guide. A great gift to thrift for any of the glam ladies you love.
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hair clips are always a good idea 😍❤️
Always so good 👏