6 Successful Women Tell Us Exactly What They Want for Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner, which means the stress of gift shopping is only getting more and more intense. Between your friends, family, and everyone in between, that list of gifts to buy seems to never really end. If you've officially run out of gift ideas, we're here to help. However, this time, since we've pretty much bombarded you with endless (and excellent) gift guide content, we reached out to a few of the industry's most talked-about women to see what they are putting down on their 2018 Christmas lists.
Ahead, hear from a handful of the successful women we look up to on the gifts they're hoping to open up this holiday season and why. From fashion directors to jewelry designers, content editors and authors, get ready to shop one of the most reputable fashion-girl gift wish lists around.
Natalie Cantell, Fashion Director of Branded Content at Clique Brands
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"I love blazers, and Georgia's are perfect for anyone creative who spends their Monday to Friday pretending to adult (like me)."
"This timeless micro wallet demands minimal purse clutter (which I consider a sure sign of success)."
Caroline Huang Maguire, Fashion Director at Shopbop
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"I am really into mini handheld bags. I absolutely love the black-and-white combo on this Staud bag. It would go with everything!"
"Animal, animal, and more animal, please! Would love this cozy pullover in yummy leopard print to get me through winter!"
Jenny Walton, Fashion Illustrator
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"I like shopping small so I might be asking for a top or dress from a cool small brand like shop Doen."
Jessica Minkoff, Fashion Content Editor at Bergdorf Goodman
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"The number of Balenciaga knife mules that I have is a running joke around the office, so why not add another pair to the game?"
"I love the old-school logo meets new-school messenger style mix of this Fendi bag. I'll wear it with jeans and a white T-shirt all year round."
Susan Alexandra, Designer
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"Because you are supposed to dress for the life you want or something like that. I yearn for these in lavender, but I will accept any hue, really. Imagine with matching tights and a dress or jeans! For a romantic date in Paris or walking my dog through Chinatown. Either works."
"Because I really need more rest, I want to make my bedroom a haven. How delicious would an entire bed of yummy, hand-dyed velvet textiles be to sink into after a long day?"
Rescue Spa Rescue Escape (price upon request)
"Rescue Spa is the most beautiful and decadent spa in NYC and they do the most exquisite facials, where they sift through each and every pore on your body. I would love this over the top day long treatment from them. Actually, I would just like to live there and get facials and massages every day because I don't believe in moderation."
Octavia Elizabeth, Founder and Designer at Octavia Elizabeth
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"I travel from L.A. to New York a lot and like all jewelers, I keep all of my personal jewelry pieces in individual plastic little baggies to keep them from getting tangled or scratched. I'm hoping for this case to at least hide those bags in! I have always wanted to have a gorgeous jewelry box for traveling, but truthfully those are not practical and just don't work the way my plastic bags do!"
"I travel from Los Angeles to New York a lot, and I can't bring myself to buy $400 headphones (I would rather buy some gorgeous gemstones!), but I always have wanted these. They're so elevated in the gorgeous brown leather."
"A few things I love about this bag. Its color—forest green. The texture—its grained calfskin so feels really luxe. And the gold-tone hardware—it will go with my jewelry!"
Jaclyn Johnson, CEO and Founder of Create & Cultivate and Author of WorkParty
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"Not only is coral the color of the year, but this adorable mini is perfect to take on the road, listen to your favorite tunes, and stay up to date on current events!"
"Stylish and super helpful, these are perfect for the boss who is always losing their credit cards."
"For the boss on the go, this is ideal! I love the mini perfect-hair-day kit to throw in your suitcase when you are heading out on a work trip and don't want to have to check your bag!"Next up, find out which 2018 trends we're dumping before next year.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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