This week, I’m excited to reveal our series of Style Charade Holiday Gift Guide 2025 ideas. Ultimately, we hope this inspires fun gift ideas for the loved ones in your life (and also for yourself). One of my favorite things in life is personalizing presents for friends and family. It’s a love language in and of itself, you know?
For the past month, I’ve carefully curated these top picks based on lived experience with all items. Today’s theme is all about the best of the best. Think the 15 items that you’ll absolutely adore.
In the days ahead, we’ll be revealing some additional holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list. For example (and back by popular demand), Bob will also be revealing his top gift ideas for men. His guide is always the most popular guide among Style Charade readers. After all, he has very good taste! 🙂 Although I’m biased!
Holiday Gift Guide 2025
First up, we must talk about our top 15 gift guide picks. Ultimately, the only way these items have made this list is if we’ve actually tried the pieces (or sincerely have them on our wish lists). I truly give them all my highest recommendation!
Let’s dive into the Best of the Best Holiday Gift Guide 2025 ideas, shall we?
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #1: Ravie Beauty Dream Barrier Cream
My sweet friend, Allie Glines launched her beauty and skincare brand, Ravie Beauty. All of the items are incredible. My favorite is her new Dream Barrier Cream, a fantastic clinically-tested skincare product that provides major hydration for your skin. What makes it even more special is the fact it can also serve as a makeup primer.
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #2: Lilly Pulitzer x Loren Hope Statement Bracelet
Two of my favorite brands collide with the most colorful collection of jewelry pieces. From statement earrings to necklaces, the new Lilly Pulitzer x Loren Hope collection is simply divine. It’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite, but if I had to, my top recommendation is the Loren Hope Colette Bracelet.
We go WAYYYYY back with Loren Hope and Lilly Pulitzer, and it’s a joy to see them working together this holiday season.
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve received SO many compliments whenever wearing this piece. It’s truly the perfect dose of color, sparkle, and shine. Plus, it’s adjustable so you can customize the size on your wrist.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA #3: The Best Cream Bronzer
For the beauty and makeup lover in your life, look no further than LYS. Their products are some of my daily go-to’s, especially the LYS No Limits Cream Bronzer. It’s easily my favorite cream bronzer and foolproof. You truly can’t mess it up! The formula is so creamy but also stays in place, and the shade range and general undertones are superb.
Above all, it costs only $22; proof that you don’t need to break the bank on designer makeup to get a truly phenomenal look. I never travel without this cream bronzer. Like ever!
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA #4: Pearl Earrings
Leave it to my dear friend, Allie Provost, for designing a gorgeous pair of Pearl Earrings with Nicola Bathie. The Provost Earrings are one of my go-to earrings for work to weekend, and I love it’s only $105.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA #5: Mark & Graham x Jennifer Lake Avion Tote Bag
One of the greatest joys has been working with Mark & Graham over the years. The brand is best known for personalized products that can be monogrammed for every aspect of your life. Last holiday season, we officially launched the Mark & Graham x Jennifer Lake Avion Travel Tote, the ultimate everyday bag for work to weekend.
For this holiday season, our Avion Tote Bag is now available in nine (!) different colors, including black, navy, hunter green, hot pink, red, blue striped, white, ivory, and tan. This bag is foldable, packable, and has a trolley pass on the back of the bag to slip over your luggage as you travel through the airport. SO much more convenient and helpful than other totes you see on the market. Plus, there’s a back pocket to store essentials for quick access, like your phone, wallet, passport, and lip gloss. Brilliant if I do say so myself!
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #6: Fortnum & Mason Classic Christmas Hamper
Every time I visit London, one of my first stops is the Fortnum & Mason store in Piccadilly. Typically, I’m staying in the neighborhood and it’s an easy walk to see their gorgeous HQ. In general, I love ALL of their products, but their iconic hampers are really where it’s at. For $250, you can gift a super luxury present to loved ones with their iconic Classic Christmas Hamper.
The treats inside are truly delicious, and the hamper is easy to reuse for around your home. For instance, we plan to use ours to store small holiday décor items when we’re not using them. Additionally, we’ll use it for picnics in summer for the Ravinia Festival or just around Chicago.
Be sure to check out all of their gorgeous gift ideas at various price points.
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #7: Hotel Lobby Fragrance Discovery Set
Lately, I’ve been in a fragrance mood and discovering new scents that feel like a perfect fit for the season (and me). I’m super picky about perfumes, and the Hotel Lobby Fragrance Discovery Set is a fabulous place to start. Since we always have their candles, diffusers, and hand soaps in our homes, I knew I’d love their new Eau de Parfumes in their signature scents.
My two faves are the Signature and New York scents, although all of them are phenomenal options. Plus, the bottles are the perfect size to travel with, so you can enjoy them on the go without investing in the larger bottle options.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA #8 & #9: Linnea Cashmere Candle & Room Diffuser
The Linnea Cashmere Candle is the brand’s #1 bestselling for good reason. I also love their Cashmere Room Diffuser. The scent is super luxurious and comes with a 60-hour burn time. I also love the candle is made with clean, non-toxic, and cruelty-free ingredients.
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #10: The Perfect Winter Blazer
It’s no secret I’m a superfan of all things Veronica Beard. Their Miller Dickey Jacket is a staple in my closet and my #1 workwear piece. Now that my collection has grown with them, I’m always seeking more unique styles to add to my wardrobe. Enter the Veronica Beard Kendryn Embellished Dickey Jacket. The houndstooth fabric is beyond fabulous with small hints of gold.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA #11: The Most Comfy Pajamas
While I might be biased, I’m thrilled to have designed the Cuddl Duds x Jennifer Lake Striped Pajamas Set. These are the softest fleecewear pajamas on the planet. The fabric is so lovely and cozy. I sincerely wear Cuddl Duds pajamas every night in fall and winter, and I loved designing this colorful striped set of pajamas. Best of all – they’re all under $80.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA #12: Favorite Winter Fragrance
A few months ago, I tried by/Rosie Jane for the first time. Their fragrances are sold at Sephora, and I chose to test out their Remi perfume. The fragrance is SO fresh and classic. Remi features mainly notes of fresh citrus and fruits, including mandarin, cardamom, and soft white amber. It’s one of those fragrances that can be layered with others, and I’m a huge fan.
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #13: Hydrating Lip Gloss Set
With the colder weather, hydration becomes so important for your skin and lips. One of my favorite hydrating, smooth formulas is by The Outset, which is co-founded by Kate Foster and Scarlett Johannson. For the holidays, I love The Outset Lip Oasis Set, which comes with five different lip glosses. All of the colors are phenomenal, and they leave your lips feeling truly smooth and hydrated.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA #14: Veronica Beard Suede Shoulder Bag
Every woman should own a chic Italian suede bag. For this winter season, I love the Veronica Beard Embellished Loop Bag, especially since it comes with embellished crystal accents. The silhouette is an ideal option for desk to drinks shoulder bag option, and extremely versatile. This bestseller is going viral for good reason. Available in both brown and black hues.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEA: Sail to Sable x Style Charade Holiday 2025
After 17 seasons, I’m truly thrilled to share our Sail to Sable x Style Charade Holiday 2025 collection. From tartans to plaids, sequins to brocade, our new seasonal offerings are perfect for all occasions. Be sure to check our Abby Dress in Red Tartan and Blackwatch, our bestselling Charlotte Sequin Dress, and Luna Top. Everything is under $200!
Lastly, stay tuned for more holiday gift guide ideas in the coming week ahead. Also, feel free to send me a message on Instagram if you have any questions or specific requests!