Gifts for Her- Your friend, mom, sister, niece…heck, yourself (just print out and leave loosely among papers on the kitchen table.) These may have escaped your notice.
For the lady who gravitates to vintage, feminine and old fashioned in her aesthetic choices…or your own dramatic sojourn around town.
Above Left: Louise Green Madame Hatter- Heads will swivel as “you” pass. Right out of PBS classics- a fabulous piece of millinery for the confident. 12” x 7” one size fits most. Velour finished fur felt. Arrives in a keepsake hatbox. (Please allow additional time for delivery as this item is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Rush shipping and gift wrap are not available.) $439.95. I couldn’t resist. victoriantradingco.com
Above Right: Venetian Lace Cuffs- We all know a heroine, someone who still reads poetry, owns a tea service, uses a handkerchief, pines for Tiffany Glass. Life is, after all, in the details. Elasticized wrists are concealed beneath your sweaters and jackets. Ivory, black, or antique (shown) 6” $24.95 victoriantradingco.com
Lace Trouser Socks- Hand-screen, printed designs by Deborah Polonoff inspired by a wide swath of historical design including Renaissance pomegranates, Medieval illuminated manuscripts, Middle Eastern embroidery, 19th century lace…art for the leg. Nylon. One size fits all. A good stocking stuffer as well. $24.00 artinstituteshop.org
e.l.f. Studio Holiday Ultimate Eye Shadow Palette- 144 shades?! to mix and match from smoky hues to sparkling jewel tones. Long-lasting pigmented shadows. Comes packaged in a silver glitter gift box. For someone who thinks of her face as a canvas waiting to become art. Open: 11” x 18”; closed 11” x 9” Limited quantities available. $15.00! Bang for your buck. eyeslipsface.com
Two extremely distinctive pieces of jewelry exclusive to The Neue Galerie
Above Left: Josef Hoffman Brooch designed 1910. Discreet, handsome and timeless. A little something for a collar that elicits double takes. As wearable by a girl as by an older woman. 1 3/8” x 7/8” Sterling Silver. $140.00 neuegalerie.org
Above Right: Dagobert Peche Daphne Pendant designed 1920. Elegant and organic in its graceful leaf configuration. Stage whispers style. Available with various colors of grosgrain ribbon or add your own chain. 2 ½” x 1 ½”. Gold-plated sterling silver with seed pearls. $350.00 neuegalerie.org
I saw Carol Hearty’s terrific Shearling Leg Wraps at a holiday craft fair and circled back to talk with her. Each pair is one-of-a-kind as the fur must be one seamless piece. I watched as she wound a pair around her own legs. ‘Seemed really easy to achieve an effect that looked like a fortune on the hoof. These make boots out of booties and add a wow factor to plain boots she/you may own. 17” x 17” winds around your leg and ties on with approximately 37” deerskin ties. ‘Reminds me of a classic Veruschka image. (Famous model of the 70’s) There are 3 pair currently up on Etsy. $200.00 (Etsy Pair 1, Pair 2, Pair 3)
Very Different Arm Candy
Above Left: Amritasingh Madhuri Bangle Set- 17 pieces! Mix with other gold bangles for more shine. Covered silk with gold thread and intricate designs so no one will hear her coming. $175.00 amritasingh.com
Above Right: Bellissima Tomato Geometric Cuff- Kind of architecturally Art Deco, definitely fun. Nice clean lines and plenty of cut outs to keep it from getting heavy. Handsome worn with black and red lips, of course. Italian acetate. 2” wide. $50.00 maxandchloe.com
Something most women would appreciate-a way to actually SEE what jewelry they own, keep it untangled and artfully displayed:
Little Birdie Jewelry Tree- Gold tone metal branches hold bracelets and necklaces (even some earrings) in a decorative, practical manner. 24.25” h x 16” w x 6.5” d. $39.00 rshcatalog.com
Really Interesting Scarves
Above Left: Turquoise Bouquet Scarf by designer/architect Ariane Lespire- Handmade in Belgium of Italian boiled wool, this strong, but feminine neckpiece is a cascade of flat petaled flowers. Speaks of taste and judgment. 49” l x 7.5” w and a great color for black or brown coats. $145.00 momastore.org
Above Right: Black Disc Cut-Out Scarf- Another striking and unusual accessory, this hand-sewn wool-felt scarf is made of hundreds of connecting discs. The wool-felt makes it warm, the disc design makes it airy. 70” x 14”. Can be shipped in a gift box. $132.00 artinstituteshop.com
Bags: One Eminently Practical, One Definitely Arty
Above Left: Ruben Resin Frame Clutch Bag- Every woman you know is in perpetual pursuit of the right all-purpose evening bag. This one will go anywhere, even from office to cocktails- when the rhinestones need to stay at home. Black suede with black and gold resin frame and clasp. On sale $150.00 reissoline.com
Above Right: Kate Spade New York “A Tale of Two Cities” Box Clutch- One of several literary inspired designs, this glossy bag is topped with a logo-embossed clasp and features a striped accordion interior. Dual interior compartments with center zip divider-8 card slots. PVC coated twill/metal. For a lady who composes her ensemble like a fine photograph, a good painting, a gourmet meal. 9” w x 6” h x 1/25” d. $325.00 katespade.com
Quirky and Cool
Above Left: I mean have you evah?! These terrific reclaimed stiletto bookends will attitude-up any shelf, elicit wide grins AND hold books! $150.00 etsy.com
Above Right: Woven Braided Charm Bracelet by Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty- Colorful wool and leather worry dolls (some with googly eyes) are attached by links to this droll woven bracelet with pompoms and beads. For someone confident in her own, fun, personal style and point of view. She will NOT see it coming and going. $110.00 openingceremony.us
And Great (Affordable) Belts- These are 32”/34”/36”
Above Left: Sequin Tassel Detail Obi Belt -features a wide cut shape with flat sequin overlay and long, long line tassels. 50% polyester/50% polyurethane. Looks like a costly designer piece. $27.00 asos.com
Above Right: Strap Velvet Pattern Belt- Trendy WIDE belt with subtle black on black patterning. Creates hourglass figures. Makes an otherwise simple outfit. On sale $20.00 asos.com
