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GIFT GUIDE: Style Maven

One for me, one for you…

I won’t pretend that this isn’t a wish list for myself. Yes, I would love to own any and all of these items. They say “sophisticated with a bit of edge” to me. And I am in that kind of mood lately.

[ 1 ] Jonathan Adler horn sculpture, $120 [ 2 ] Guerlain Vol de Nuit powder, $87 [ 3 ] Matthew Williamson peacock scarf, $237.50 [ 4 ] Miu Miu iPhone case, $150 [ 5 ] Carine Roitfeld, Irreverent, $50 [ 6 ] Tory Burch hexagon toggle bracelet, $195 [ 7 ] Alexis Hudson “Chris” iPad case, $98 [ 8 ] “Fashion Face-Off” trump card game, $10 [ 9 ] YSL Arty ring, $250

Do you do that too, as in buy gifts according to your current style mood? Make me feel better, and just nod….yes, Erika…mmhmm…

p.s. I’ve got a few gift guides floating around for various blogs, and it’s been too much fun putting them together — It’s kind of addicting, I have to admit.

p.p.s. I haven’t actually started gift shopping.

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Naomi@Design Manifest says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:50 am

    Yes to all of them! Particularly the ring and scarf.

    I haven’t started shopping either. Insert furrowed stressed brow.

  2. Liz {Sequins and Stripes} says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:01 am

    Obsessing over this entire list, especially #1 + #3!

  3. Miranda {onestylishdayatatime} says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:28 am

    I actually posted today on trying to find an iPad case and couldn’t really decide on any of my picks but I LOVE the one pictured above. Love!

    • that girl says

      December 7, 2011 at 9:34 am

      I know, I’m having the same trouble! I really like this one, and may ask for it in the silvery white/light gray color! Great price.

  4. Lily says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I would be thrilled with anything on this list !! Its all fabulous as usual. Really loving 4, 6 and 9 !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  5. designstiles says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I swear, I stumbled upon the miu miu case in teal last night. I stared at it for a bit, thinking, add it to my list? It’s about the most ‘affordable’ piece of miu miu I could own. I didn’t add it, but it is a real beauty and I would surely gladly accept it if anyone out there is reading this comment.

  6. Grace - Stripes & Sequins says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:21 am

    oh my goodness… we certainly are kindred spirits: I love all of these! I need that perfume for my vanity, and want the bracelet! great guide :)

  7. Neda says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Gorgeous gift choices, Erika. That horn sculpture has got me thinking…could I hang some jewelry off of it?! Or faux pas? :) It’s lovely, nevertheless!!

  8. Elizabeth says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:52 am

    What the heck?? Does that powder spray on your face like perfume?? I am obsessed with the bottle, I kinda don’t care what the contents do!
    -e (modern24seven)

  9. Ann says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:57 am

    I would be completely happy to receive any of these items!

  10. Elizabeth says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:57 am

    I just bought it for myself. Thanks a lot, Erika. Merry Christmas to me! hahahaha
    -e

    • that girl says

      December 7, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      Ha ha I love it! Please let me know what you think of it. I’m putting it on my Christmas list!

  11. {darlene} says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    adler does it again.
    and what a great round up. nice to meet you in blogland! I will be back!
    – {darlene}
    fieldstonehilldesign.com

  12. Emily | Recently says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Yes, yes, yes aaaaand yes to all of it! I’ve been in love with the Guerlain bottle since I saw it, although I haven’t actually smelled it yet. Who cares though, right? It’s gorgeous!

    • that girl says

      December 7, 2011 at 2:02 pm

      Seriously. It would elevate the look of any perfume tray!

  13. Lonely Wife Project says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    I haven’t bought a single gift. I would be the happiest girl in the world if someone got me that ring.

  14. The Design Daredevil {Jessie D. Miller } says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    LOVE the Tory bracelet!

  15. Julie Khuu says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    I want EVERYTHING!! Luckily, the bf got me that YSL Arty that I’ve been craving since last year :D One down, 8 more togo!! Great picks Erika, extravagant taste is the best kind, dontcha think??

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    http://www.HauteKhuuture.com

  16. viv says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I always love all your picks! That Miu Miu iPhone case is just gorg.
    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

  17. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    I would gladly accept any one of these! They’re perfect. Love my YSL ring. I think it’s time for a new color and this one will do perfectly :) xoxo

  18. Tamra says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    I’ve got a long ways to go on gift shopping, as I’ve barely scratched the surface. You sure did help out my hubs bc I can just send over this list for me! xo

  19. Brynn {chartreuse & a twist} says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    loving the edge ;) that fashion card game sounds intriguing!!! definitely worth checking out :) xoxoxo brynn

  20. karlita Borrego says

    December 8, 2011 at 8:45 am

    love the bracelet!

  21. Anna - Canoe Design says

    December 8, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Love the gift guide – my sister-in-law would die for that miu miu case…and I would die for that run!
    Thanks for the inspiration.

  22. Drew {Coral Cafe} says

    December 9, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Erika, I am SOOO addicted to this gift list!!!

  23. sarah says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    I should hope to have one of each.. that is one killer gift list, x

  24. Sarah says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    And you just keep finding all the good stuff. I wish you were Santa for reals : ) The scarf, the ring, the case… so good.

  25. ashley says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:32 am

    gorgeous!! just found you through viviana’s blog and so glad i did! love it!
    xo

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