What to buy your husband for Christmas!

Men can be hard to shop for.  For my husband this year I am doing mostly clothing and a few gadgets, toiletries, ect. My husband's stack on Christmas morning is always bigger than the kids. He has never openly discussed this but I know that he likes a giant Christmas, probably because it makes him feel like a kid again (and his mom is amazing and did/does the best Christmas gif- giving ever). Here are some ideas for your husband.  

1.  The skinny tie. The slim suit is super chic and needs a slim tie to go with it:

theory roadster tie in luster silk (I love this grey and the blue)

2.  Flattering sweat pants...I know do we really want to encourage this? It is inevitable so make them chic!

Theory Lytes pant

3. A great throw over jacket:

Nuclear arcteryx jacket

4.  A few great button downs

Steven Alan single needle shirt

j crew brushed twill shirt

5. Kick around shoes

New balance M99bg sneaker

6. Simple, chic sunglasses

 

Ray Ban classic Wayfarer 50mm polarized sunglasses

7. A great cologne

Tom Ford Oud Wood cologne

8. Fancy toothpaste (this is a fun stocking stuffer)

Marvis toothpaste

9. A Velvet jacket for going out (this looks great with a t-shirt or a button down, jeans--(take off that pocket square)

Club monaco velvet blazer

10. Cool, patterned socks:

Club Monaco socks

11.  Farmers Market Bag

West Elm market bag

13. Great fit t-shirt

rag and bone t-shirt

14. Perfect fit slim jeans:

J Brand Tyler slim jeans

15. A Great Hoodie:

Alex zip up hoodie

Book Club Party

I have always wanted to have a book club that met four times a year (once per month is way more of a commitment than I can possibly make). I rounded up some moms from school and am so excited to get together with school friends. This time of year is crazy; volunteer heavy, Santa's workshop going full force, so I opted to order food from Clementine. Clementine is the source of all homemade goodness in L.A. I went crazy at Whole Foods with the flowers and arranged up a storm, bought some good fromage and am good to go.  

The Hour d'oeuvres and dessert source: If you live in L.A. you must run not walk here. Clementine:

Some of the preparations:

My cart at Whole Foods

Merry Christmas! xo

Sister Parish Design

I am currently working on a remodel and was introduced to 

Sister Parish Design. The product is excellent quality and the prints are versatile and fun. I am obsessed. 

All images via Sister Parish Design

 

Great bags (duffel, cosmetics, beach, LOVE it all)

Lizzie Fortunato Clutches

I am so excited about the Lizzie Fortunato clutches. I love Claire Vivier too but I think the Lizzie Fortunato's are superior in make and quality. The detail is spot on and they are within a reasonable range.  These are some that I love.

Lizzie Fortunato front row clutch 

lizzie Fortunato leopard clutch

Lizzie Fortunato safari clutch

actual size of clutch

another goodie and on sale!!!


Lizzie fortuanto safari clutch

Forward by Elyse Walker and a GREAT sale!

Forward by Elyse Walker is one of my favorite sites. Elyse's store is in our town and it is filled with chic, fashion forward pieces. I love the website because it is so easy to navigate and I LOVE their sale! These items are investment quality and will have a home in your wardrobe for many years. Here are some of my favorites that are such a fair price! Click here for the sale items.

Elyse Walker in Pacific Palisades:

A few on sale favorites on line:

Iro josefina jacket in blanc and noir

Jonathan simkhai dress

Yigal Azroulel melange jersey dress

missoni houndstooth cardigan

paige sacha leather jacket (this is a great price!)

acne ribbed sweater

rick owens runway bonnie tuck dress

rick owens shoe (as pictured above)