To Me, From Me: 43 Gifts I'd Buy Myself for the Holidays
You know what’s the test of a truly great gift? Whether or not you would want to buy it for yourself. Sure, it doesn’t work for all scenarios—I don’t want to buy myself golf clubs but that doesn’t mean my husband wouldn’t faint from happiness over them—but when shopping for a friend, sister, or sometimes colleague, it can help to put yourself in the receiver’s shoes much of the time. As you guessed, that’s what I did when putting together this very gift guide. Luckily, my job (literally) requires me to shop all day for a living, so there are always more-than-enough items on my wishlist to go around.
Since sadly I can’t possibly buy everything you're about to see below without winning the lottery or holding up a bank, I thought I should definitely share what I’m eyeing, with hopes of at least narrowing it down for myself and maybe helping one of you find something in the process. Naturally, I couldn’t keep it below a cool 39 items, but trust me—you’re going to like what you see. Shop the best gifts for yourself or a loved one below!
If I dream about this enough do we think it might magically appear on my ear?
Velvet and pearls is a combo too good to pass up.
An easy way to incorporate animal print into my usual jeans-and-ankle boots uniform.
Crisp pajama sets make lounging at home feel like you're in a hotel room.
Anyone who, like me, drinks coffee at their desk all day will enjoy this little luxury.
Protect your toiletries in one of the fifteen covetable colors this mini suitcase comes in.
The best thing about buying yourself clothing as a holiday gift is that you'll actually get the size right.
When coasters look like this, you don't have to awkwardly ask your guests to use them.
I always loved this coat, but the new baige color has made me love it even more.
Decorative boxes are the key to making my apartment appear organized and tidy so there's always room for another.
I love the asymmetrical nature of baroque pearl earrings.
New York has officially turned me into someone who appreciates cashmere gloves.
Anything that combines satin and crystals is an automatic yes from me.
Naturally, I need this carry-on to match my Rimowa checked luggage.
The older I get the more of a thrill actually-printing photos gives me. And, these gallery-style frames can make even the most basic Instagram shot look like art.
Sometimes, a jewelry box can be just as exciting as actual jewelry.
I have everything else I'd need to recreate this outfit, which means now I just have to buy the coat.
A coffee table book that will actually get some action.
Pajamas, but also a party outfit!
No one needs a Bulgari Airpods holder but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be a treat to own.
This "kit" actually includes all the above plus two other pairs of underwear and two other bras. Prepare to overpack in the best way possible.
Nothing says "treat yourself" like a 24th pair of black boots.
I'm a sucker for anything you can customize, and this Airpod case is so chic.
Anine Bing's bralettes are an easy gift you know anyone is bound to love.
Up next: 20 things I actually wore (and loved) last month.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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