Even the girl who has everything deserves a little something special. These ideas will help you find a gift she won’t soon forget.
Starr Miller Earjackets
The earjacket trend continues. Give her the look with these 5 millimeter freshwater black pearl studs with an oxidized sterling silver earjacket. Pair them with other studs for a new look or wear the studs alone. The earrings cost $135 at Starr Miller in Citizen Supply, Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, and PiecesofStarr.com.
Patchouli revisited
This is patchouli 2.0, featuring Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) from Indonesia combined with sweet vanilla and tonka bean for a warm, earthy and subtly powdery scent. It costs $98 for 1.7 fluid ounces at Little Barn Apothecary, Westside Provisions District, 1170 Howell Mill Road N.W., Atlanta.
Johnny Was Scarves
Boho-chic scarves from Johnny Was can be worn in the classic style around the neck or as belts, handbag accessories or framed as pictures. The brand has more than 500 exclusive prints designed in-house with many more released each year. The 100 percent silk scarves cost $98 and come in a range of styles at Johnny Was, Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, or Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta.
Burlap Kilroy Clutch
From the Harkiss Designs collection, the Burlap Kilroy Clutch is handcrafted by East African women artisans. A portion of every purchase from Harkiss Designs supports families and communities of the artisans as well as Lend a Hand Uganda — USA, which supports children by providing housing, education and health care. The 12-inch woven Burlap Kilroy Clutch costs $48 at www.harkissdesigns.com.
Marc Jacobs makeup brushes
Creating a flawless look for holiday nights is a breeze with the Your Place or Mine? Five-Piece Travel Brush Collection from Marc Jacobs. The five travel-sized brushes for face and eyes perform as well as full-size brushes. They are made of high-quality synthetic hair and come in a green Marc Jacobs vegan patent leather pouch that can double as an evening clutch. It costs $135 at Sephora stores and Sephora.com .
Hair-on-hide tote bag
She’ll travel in style with this hair-on-hide tote bag from Restoration Hardware. Made from top-quality hides, the tote features rolled leather handles reinforced with cross-stitching and a heavy-duty snap closure. It costs $399 and is available at Restoration Hardware locations.
Tory Burch Kelsey Sweatshirt
The Kelsey Sweatshirt by Tory Burch bears the sign of the season with a L.O.V.E. insignia across the front. The shirt costs $250 and is available at Tory Burch, Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta.
Clarisonic Mia 2 beauty set
Soothe winter-ravaged skin with the Clarisonic Mia 2 First Aid Beauty Set. The kit offers a customized cleansing regimen to help combat harsh weather and includes best-selling products from First Aid. The Sea Breeze Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing Brush, a Sensitive Brush Head and Luxe Cashmere Cleanse Brush Head are included as well as First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser, First Aid Beauty 5-in-1 Bouncy Mask and First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream. The set costs $169 at Clarisonic.com , Sephora stores and Sephora.com.
Dark Chocolate gift set
The Dark Chocolate Lovers Box from Atlanta-based Xocolatl will satisfy her cravings for fine chocolate. (For more about the story behind Xocolatl, go to the AJC's Personal Journey at specials.myajc.com/xocolatl/.) The box features six bars of chocolate — three single-origin dark chocolate bars and three flavored dark chocolate bars — as well as chocolate hazelnut spread, drinking chocolate and Divine Herbal Theobroma Cacao Tea. The box costs $100 and can be purchased by calling 470-231-9563 or emailing sales@xocolatlchocolate.com.
Hometown pride necklace
She'll wear her pride for her home close to her heart with necklaces from Atlanta-based jewelry brand Jou Jou My Love. The Home necklace is 14K gold-filled wire formed into the outline of her home state — whatever state that happens to be (type the desired state in the message box when ordering) — and hung on an 18-inch gold-filled chain. The necklace costs $42. Alternately, consider the popular ATL by My Heart necklace ($35). Both are available at joujoumylove.com .
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