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As we enter the season of giving, it is so important to consider how far we have come in 2020. We have transitioned from a year of uncertainty and hopelessness to an end-of-the-year hopefulness and happy feelings. Studies suggest that when people are happy, they express their joy by giving to others. So, as we move out of a harrowing situation to a time of joy and jubilation, this is the perfect opportunity to spread the love and festivities around.

In the spirit of holiday and gratitude, Fashion Reverie has curated our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide from our editors. There is great range and variety in this 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, so be prepared to purchase more than one item!!

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MarosEtti Bag Limited Edition (price upon request)

Every woman loves a great handbag, and nothing says a great handbag than a handbag made in Italy. MarosEtti Bags are designed in Belgium and made in Italy. MarosEtti stands for simplicity and style and this special hand-painted edition makes a perfect gift. That said; though the price point of these bags are not in the price range of a Birkin bag or a Chanel bag, you will put out some serious bucks for these handbags, so think of these handbags as a heritage gift or an investment.

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Capri People – Jaqueline sunglasses ($320)

Sunglasses can be a great gift at any time of the year. If sunglasses are your special peeve, consider Jaqueline-Women Sunglasses by Capri People. If you want your sunglasses to be stylish and in bold colors, this is the sunglass brand for you. The brand stays true to its signature aesthetic by being inspired by the icons that visited Capri in the 1950s and 60s. These sunglasses are also entirely handmade. 

GIFT SET: RORY WORBY LUXE SILK SCARF AND LUZ ORTIZ PINTO EARRINGS

This accessory lover’s gift set is a one-two punch of quiet luxury. While we’re not out and about nearly as much as in years past, we still need to look put-together from the waist up for those zoom and facetime calls. Nothing sparks-up an outfit as easily as a gorgeous scarf and interesting pair of earrings.

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Like the famed Hermes silk scarves, artist Rory Worby’s scarves ($398) are entirely made by hand. She’s blended her apparel industry experience with her skill as an artist to create a collection of nature-themed scarves, kimonos and kaftans made with only the finest grade silks. Her painstaking design process involves stretching the silk on a frame to hand paint each design with Japanese sumi brushes. Better still, Rory’s production method is eco-friendly, as she uses natural sea salt, environmentally friendly dyes, and non-toxic, water-based resist. The two-week wait is well worth it for a unique piece of wearable art.

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The tawny colors in the spotted leopard scarf are enhanced when paired with Luz Ortiz’s unique gold “Pinto earrings” ($260). This up-and-coming fine jewelry designer draws inspiration from her upbringing in the Caribbean tropics, as well as from sleek architecture and industrial elements. The gold Pinto beans evoke Elsa Peretti’s famous “bean” earrings for Tiffany & Co., but on a much bolder scale. Luz handcrafts the earrings from sterling silver with an 18 K gold vermeil overlay.  All Luz Ortiz jewelry is made in New York City.

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For 2020, go big or go home. It’s 2020, and technology is King. So, how about his and her Tesla Cyber Trucks (starting at $39,000) that have the car magazines salivating?  This truck looks nothing like the interior of Ford’s insanely popular F-150. The Tesla truck’s interior is a minimalist’s dream come true. The slab-like dashboard has one, yes, just one, touchscreen. One-hundred dollars gets you a buy-in, meaning it secures you a place on the waiting list for this Jetsons-like vehicle. The $100 is a nice gesture that gives you time to save up for the trucks. Although you won’t get delivery until late 2021, it’s the thought that counts. Right?

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Duke + Dexter Jade Camo Loafers ($275)

Dressed up and nowhere to go? Well, hopefully that may change in 2021.To prepare for next year’s outings, you should begin building up your wardrobe now. Start with these stylish camo loafers from Duke + Dexter’s Opus collection. Handmade in England, these shoes are crafted using silk and cotton, have Italian leather lining, and feature a rubberized sole. Perfect for dressing up or dressing down, these shoes are sure to draw attention. If the green camo is not your style, there are three other color variants to select from.

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Humanrace Skincare Three-Minute Facial Routine Pack ($100)

The key to aging gracefully is proper skincare. Your face will look only as good as you treat it, so you better treat it right. For years, people have commented how music producer and style master Pharrell Williams continues to look so young for his age. At his current age of 47, he seems to have barely aged in the last quarter century. To give fans insight on how he has maintained his youthful visage, he created Humanrace, a product company with a mission to empower all people in their pursuit of wellbeing.

To begin, Humanrace has created a facial line that takes the confusion out of skincare. The line is anchored by its “three-minute facial” contained within its Routine Pack.  The assemblage includes a rice powder cleanser, a lotus enzyme exfoliator, and a humidifying cream. The brand boasts that the dermatologist tested product line is vegan, gluten free, cruelty free, fragrance free, and microtear safe.

Cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate. Those are Pharrell’s simple tips to his fresh-faced look. If these three steps are the path to looking as preserved as Pharrell, sign us up!

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Spice Breeze

To people who with the misfortune of having December birthdays, the dreadful “combination” gift will always bring that awful feeling that someone can’t be bothered to acknowledge your birthday. One easy and not too expensive way to remedy this is a subscription service that covers several months. As the second lockdown begins, we’ve all been cooking at home a lot more and Spice Breeze is a fabulous affordable gift for anyone who wants to experiment more with their cooking! A monthly service that sends freshly ground spices directly to recipients’ doors along with easy to follow recipes that don’t require hard to find ingredients or obscure kitchen tools. A perfect gift for bored foodies or people just tired of expensive takeout.

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KISS Magnetic Tempt Lashes from Ulta Beauty

Having to wear a mask, (PLEASE wear a mask), most women are focusing on their eye makeup since that’s all that can be seen. While many consumers love the look of false eyelashes, they simply don’t bother since the eyelash glue is difficult to remove, uncomfortable and will sometimes yank out some of your own lashes when being pulled off. But now there are no worries about gloopy glue with Kiss Magnetic Tempt Lashes! These lashes come with a special magnetic eyeliner. Simply apply the eyeliner, as you normal would any liquid eyeliner. Once dry, the lashes with adhere with small magnets. When you’re done simply remove the lashes (they are reusable!) and wash off the liner. Easy peasy!  Retailing for less $20 it’s a perfect gift especially for teenagers.

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Dyson Corral straightener Special Gift Edition – Black Nickel / Fuchsia ($499.99)

Now I know that some of you are saying $500 for a flat iron!!  Those in the know already know that Dyson makes the some of the most sought-after hair appliances on the market. It has flexing plates, uses less heat, and is less damaging to the hair.  This set comes with a matching paddle-brush and detangling comb.  For all of us who are still not able to go to the salon regularly, this is a must-have to look your best at your Zoom holiday party!  Currently, Best Buy is giving a $50 gift card with purchase.

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Naadam The Essential $75 Cashmere Sweater ($75.00)

When I first felt cashmere on my skin, I vowed to never wear a sweater made of anything else again—with a few uber-fashionable exceptions, I have succeeded.  This sweater is 100% Mongolian cashmere, 12 gauge (12GG)—so pretty dense, super-soft, and sustainably-made!  I love the sweater in the Ginger color pictured, but it is available in 15 colors, men’s and women’s fits, and extended sizes. The price of $75 is a great price point, and it is also a great introduction to the Naadam brand.

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Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo, Conditioner & Hair Oil Gift Set ($115)

For the person in your life who loves their hair, Oribe’s gold lust shampoo, conditioner and hair oil will help revive their hair to its healthiest prime. This gift set is also great for art lovers as well. Artist Rowan Harrison, known for his decorative pottery and ink drawings inspired by his Native American culture, created original works of art for Oribe’s limited-edition holiday 2020 gift sets. Both your hair and hair care products can be a masterpiece of artistic excellence.

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Etro Fantasia Fringed Cashmere Scarf ($530)

The preppy Northeasterner in your life is sure to love this scarf. Made from luxurious cashmere, this scarf features a sophisticated coat of arms fit for royalty. Even if you aren’t inheriting any official royal titles for the holidays, that doesn’t mean you can’t dress like a prince or princess. Have a holly, jolly, regal holiday season in style.

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Aria Travel Kit

Traveling during the holidays is becoming more and more riskier. With COVID-19 infections rising in the US, all the health experts are begging consumers to stay put for the holiday, or at the very least stay local. That said; what we are experiencing now may change very quickly with two new effective COVID-19 vaccines about to be released in the coming weeks and months.

Who says you can’t play your travel for later in 2021? And if you do, Aria Travel Kit is an adorable travel essentials package. A vegan leather bag filled with locally sourced items from the Pacific Northwest that will make you feel oh-so-much better. Products include Aria solid perfume by Oregon Rain Naturals, Aria all-natural deodorant by Wood’s Body Goods, Aria moisturizer & lip balm by Handmade La Conner, Aria notebook, and a sumptuous eye mask. Also included are basic necessities, such as a hair tie, ear plugs, disposable face mask, Emergen-C, Q-Tips, and a pen.

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CYGALLE BEAUTY

No matter how great you look from head to toe, if your skin does not look good your presentation starts to pale. There is no better holiday gift than a skincare regimen to keep you looking bright-eyed and bushy tailed.

Luxury organic wellness brand CYGALLE BEAUTY invites you to enter every room this season (and thereafter) feeling youthful and refreshed by developing a daily skincare routine that focuses entirely on the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical. CYGALLE BEAUTY is not a skincare company; it is a wellness luxury lifestyle brand. 

Formulated with hemp and super ingredients directly from the earth (including the natural and spiritual healing energy of Israel’s Dead Sea), CYGALLE BEAUTY’s advanced “full spectrum” wellness therapy—the Luxury Anti-aging Ritual and the Super Youth Kit—is oxygenated and infused only with natural ingredients including rose quartz, bamboo stem cells, quantum O2, essential O2 age-defying oil’s,  COQ10, aloe, and other super minerals allow rapid cellular renewal of the skin.

—Staff