The Lust List: Holiday Gift Guide
Gift your loved ones. Your sister. Your husband. Your brother. Your mother. Your father. Your kids. But most importantly, YOURSELF. We’ve rounded up our favorite jewelry, skincare, fragrances, clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods, and much more. Get your scroll on for our favorite 53+ gift suggestions…
—Lindzi Scharf
BEN FINE JEWELRY
Founded by Charlotte Macaulay, BEN’s playful take on fine jewelry is a personal favorite. One of their newest designs is the Universe vault ($1975 - $3300; depending on the chain), which is reversible and crafted from inset diamonds with 14k recycled gold and sterling silver. We also love their new You Earrings ($2500), which feature diamond stripes and recycled 14k gold.
Available at thebenshoppe.com.
MAYA BRENNER x ABIGAIL SPENCER
L.A. jewelry designer Maya Brenner partnered with Abigail Spencer for The Retreat Necklaces, a delicate collection of crystal necklaces. Each design comes with one of seven crystals set with a diamond on a 14k yellow gold band. Our personal favorite? The In Flow design, which provides harmony and balance.
Available for $495 at mayabrenner.com.
IVI
IVI Los Angeles founder Ivi Kyratzi’s contemporary approach can be seen in the brand’s Linda Pearl Necklace ($1155) and Slim Signore Chain Bracelet ($355), which were both crafted in Italy using artisanal techniques.
Available at ivilosangeles.com.
KBH JEWELS
Designed by Kimberly Berry Haisch, KBH Jewels’s Diamond Tennis Line Earrings are the perfect amount of sparkle for the holidays and year ‘round. Featuring hand-set lab grown diamonds and reclaimed 14k solid gold, these earrings are as chic as they are sustainable — thanks to the jewelry company’s ethically-minded business practices.
Available for $1500 at kbhjewels.com.
STARLING
Founded by Chelsey Bartrum, the L.A. jewelry company’s Golden Tassel Charm ($1200) as pictured on their Oval Balloon Bracelet ($1700) features 14k gold and a vintage-inspired design.
Available at starlingjewelry.com.
CHANEL
The French luxury label’s limited-edition CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray Fragrance on Chain includes a miniature bottle and two refills of the iconic scent. Thanks to its sleek chain, the piece can also be worn as an accessory.
All available for $195 at chanel.com.
PHLUR
Inspired by the brand’s beloved body mist, PHLUR’s Vanilla Skin perfume is as delectable as it is addictive.
Available for $99 at phlur.com.
JO MALONE
The London perfumer’s Hinoki & Cedarwood cologne intense is inspired by the Japanese wilderness thanks to a combination of hinoki trees and cedarwood, which provides an intoxicating, woodsy scent.
Available for $160 at nordstrom.com.
AUGUSTINUS BADER
The famed skincare company’s first-ever “The 12 Days of Bader” Advent Calendar features their most popular products including The Eye Patches (Single Sachet), The Cream (15ml), The Serum (7ml), The Rich Cream (30ml), The Eye Cream (3ml), The Cream Cleansing Gel (30ml), The Essence (30ml), The Face Oil (10ml), The Body Cream (100ml), The Lip Balm, The Tinted Balm (Shade 1,) and The Retinol Serum (7ml).
Available for $585 at sephora.com.
PETER & JAMES ATELIER
Adam Shulman and Heidi Fink of James Banks Design — in collaboration with Peter Nitz — launched a made-to-order butterfly bag of stunning proportions. Available in a handful of colorways (including scarlet vail, as seen above) with various hardware finishes, the Butterfly Bag can be worn as a backpack, crossbody, shoulder bag, clutch, or wristlet.
Available for $3,513 at peterandjames.com.
VERONICA BEARD
The New York label’s Small Metallic Slouch Shoulder Bag in antique gold and silver feature a beautiful crinkled leather and sculptural shape. The bag is as edgy as it is classic.
Available for $448 at veronicabeard.com.
SARAH FLINT
The New York footwear designer’s Perfect Sandal 85 in Gunmetal Lame features a 85mm steel-rod stiletto heel with comfortable enhancements like arch support and extra padding.
Available for $450 at sarahflint.com.
FREDA SALVADOR
The Northern California shoe brand’s Jada Square Toe Ballet Flat in gold is fashioned from handwoven gold calf leather.
Available for $375 at fredasalvador.com.
PARTLOW
Created by Christina Hendrick's longtime stylist Lawren Sample with her sister Kasey Lemkin, luxury cowboy boot brand PARTLOW has a passionate celeb following that includes Beyonce, Katie Holmes, Ali Lauter, Bailee Madison, Christina Hendricks, Jena Malone, Jordana Brewster, Minka Kelly as well as Whitney Herd, Alix Earle, Rocky Barnes, Shay Mitchell, Tina Craig, and Tinx. Our personal favorite style? The Nancy in Nero.
Available for $895 at partlowofficial.com.
THE GREAT X BIRKENSTOCK
The Great’s Emily Current and Meritt Elliott collaborated yet again with Birkenstock on a new limited-edition collection, which includes these black Hand Stamped Boston Clogs with cream daisies handprinted by Los Angeles artisans.
Available for $325 at thisisthegreat.com.
SEAVEES
The 1960s footwear brand’s retro Acorn Trainer in latte and bordeaux ($130) and Clipper Sneaker in white ($130) are great for men and women. Each design is made of a memory foam footbed and recycled materials.
Available at seavees.com.
TERESSA FOGLIA
The Malibu-based hatmaker’s Dark Grey Wool Felt hat ($575) and powder blue Branzee hat ($1350) are each one-of-a-kind bespoke pieces. Get them before they’re gone.
Available at teressafoglia.com.
NICK FOUQUET
The Venice, California hatmaker teamed up with Lucchese on a limited-edition capsule collection, which includes the Outer Range Hat.
Available for $1775 at nickfouquet.com.
JANESSA LEONE
The L.A. lifestyle label may be best known for its hats, but designer Janessa Leone recently turned her attention to ready-to-wear and accessories like the Myra Wrap Belt.
Available for $240 at janessaleone.com.
FRANK & EILEEN
This perfect denim shirt (aka the “Eileen”) in a classic vintage stonewashed indigo can be dressed up or down for a denim-on-denim look or paired with a great pair of black leather pants.
Available for $278 at frankandeileen.com.
ALICE + OLIVIA
Designed by Stacey Bendet’s Alice + Olivia, the Rorie Pullover ($595) is part of the label’s limited-edition Beatles Capsule Collection.
Available at aliceandolivia.com.
HIRO CLARK
The L.A. label released a limited-edition version of their beloved “Los Angeles” sweatshirt in advance of the L.A. Olympics. Made from their classic French terry cloth, Hiro Clark’s A28 Sweatshirt is available in five colorsways.
Available for $176 at hiroclark.com.
CLEOBELLA
The Southern California label’s Blair Sweater is made of 100% organic cotton yarn and features a beautiful ruffle shoulder detail.
Available for $228 at cleobella.com.
VINCE
The L.A. label’s Faux Leather Trim Ribbed Wool Cashmere Cardigan in almond features a reversible faux leather belt — allowing for the style to be worn one of two ways. Pair it with leather pants for a knockout power look.
Available for $595 at vince.com.
ELYSE WALKER
California retailer Elyse Walker is commemorating her brand’s 25th anniversary with a classic oak-brown pure cashmere cardigan. The piece also underscores Walker’s philanthropic efforts as ten percent of its sales will be donated to women’s health charities.
Available for $595 at elysewalker.com.
HUDSON
The brand’s Reconstructed Maxi Skirt in Eve is a classic denim skirt you’ll want in your wardrobe for years to come.
Available for $235 at hudsonjeans.com.
CITIZENS OF HUMANITY
The L.A. label’s Lyra Wide Leg Cropped jean is fashioned from the most comfortable stretch denim on the market. Our two favorite colorways are medallion and lotus, but you can’t go wrong thanks to this vintage-inspired silhouette that’s flattering on women of all heights.
Available for $238-$248 at nordstrom.com.
SPRWMN
Founded by Ambre Dahan, Los Angeles label SPRWMN’s high-waist leather ankle leggings are a lifelong wardrobe staple. They elongate the leg for a sexy silhouette. Dress it up with a cashmere sweater or down with a classic white tank top.
Available for $1075 at neimanmarcus.com.
JOE’S JEANS
They may be known for their denim, but the brand’s Tavi Vegan Leather Skirt lets you role play as a demure dominatrix.
Available for $228 at joesjeans.com.
DOEN
The Southern California label’s silk Veda Dress in Emerald Ivy is the Evelyn Hugo-esque holiday dress of your dreams.
Available for $498 at shopdoen.com.
CHRISTY LYNN
Houston-based designer Christy Lynn’s black Giselle Dress is the perfect holiday party dress — that can be worn year round. The figure-hugging crochet knit piece is exquisitely designed with knitted buttons and woven leather details.
Available for $698 at christylynn.com.
THE PARK
Sarah Greenberg Bonello’s newly launched label The Park released its Elizabeth dress in navy as a nice alternative to black. The long-sleeve, stretch-knit midi dress is an elevated wardrobe staple.
Available for $370 at theparkfashion.com.
PARAVEL
The luggage company’s Weekender Set Plus is as durable as it is chic. You can also personalize it for an added special touch. Perfect for holiday vacays and the world traveler in your life.
Available for $800 at tourparavel.com.
AERIN
Featuring a classic gold finish, AERIN’s Loretta picture frame is a modern addition to anyone’s home. Founded by Aerin Lauder, the lifestyle brand recently opened its West Coast store in Pacific Palisades’s Palisades Village. The beautifully curated boutique includes gorgeous home goods and gifts from AERIN as well as pieces from other designers and artisans.
Available for $225 (as a 4x6) at aerin.com
AVA GRACE CANDLES
Created in honor of a beautiful, young Angeleno named Ava Grace, who passed away of brain cancer in 2020, one hundred percent of Ava Grace Candles’ proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles's Neuro-Oncology Program.
Available for $110 at avagracecandles.com.
MAYA BRENNER X KELLY MCKEE ZAJFEN
Designed in collaboration with Kelly McKee Zajfen, this pretty pendant was created to honor Zajfen’s sweet son Georgie and the community that surrounds her. One side reads, “Be gentle. In grief,” while the other side can be engraved with the name of one’s loved one. Available as a pendant or with an oval rolo chain in sterling silver or solid 14k gold.
Available starting at $450 at mayabrenner.com.
EF COLLECTION
The Evan’s Sunnies Ring holds personal meaning for The Retaility’s founder Lindzi Scharf. It was created in honor of her late daughter Evan Frances, whose sunny disposition and trendy sunglasses inspired the rose-gold and ruby ring. The design mirrors a pair of sparkling pink sunglasses “Miss Evan” often wore and twenty-five percent of its proceeds go to Evan’s tireless warriors at Rady's Children Institute for Genomic Medicine through EF Collection’s nonprofit Angels 4 Austin.
Available for $625 at efcollection.com.
RACHEL PALLY POTTERY
Beloved L.A. designer Rachel Pally recently launched a limited-edition collection of hand-painted ceramic fish bowls, which hold small trinkets and treasures.
Available for $85 at vestige.com.
SPICE BEAUTY
Founded by Angeleno Brenda Sandoval Zorkin, Spice Beauty is the self-care you and your loved ones deserve this season. The brand’s “Milk and Rose” Radiant Skin Trio features their top products including a Body Scrub Size: 9oz, Magnesium Salt Soak Size: 9oz, and Hair and Body Mist Size: 6.7oz with comforting ingredients like goat milk, rose canina, vitamin E, brown sugar, pink Himalayan salt, lavender, and pro vitamin B5.
Available for $80 at spicebeautyco.com.
KATIE KIME
The stylish company’s California Lucite Tray in light blue and pink is a beautiful addition to one’s California-loving home decor. Added bonus: monograming is offered for an extra ten dollars.
Available for $58 at katiekime.com.
SWEET LAUREL x CLEOBELLA
Beloved L.A. bakery Sweet Laurel teamed up with Angela O’Brien’s Southern California fashion label Cleobella for a capsule collection of hostess gifts, aprons, and kitchen essentials.
Available from $68 (for oven mit set) to $98 (for an apron) at cleobella.com.
ROLLER RABBIT
The cozy company’s Disco Heart Fuzzy Slippers are the perfect addition to anyone’s at-home wardrobe. Slip them on after a late night or at-home hang.
Available for $48 at rollerrabbit.com.
POSH PEANUT
The popular children’s clothing company offers cozy and festive matching family sets just in time for the holidays. Pieces range from $34 for a toddler’s one piece to $84 for a men’s pajama set.
Available at poshpeanut.com.
WOOM BIKE
The beloved children’s bicycle company partnered with non-profit (RED) on a collection of lightweight bikes designed for ages 18 months to 14 years old. This classic red bike benefits (RED)’s efforts to provide life-saving programs to children and families in need. In honor of their partnership, Woom is donating $100,000 to provide healthcare programs for vulnerable communities.
Price starts at $249 on amazon.com.
PIPER JOY BOOK
Inspired by The Retaility founder Lindzi Scharf’s beautiful daughter, Evan Frances, “Piper Joy and the Grand Old Tree” was written by Kim Scharf about the many beautiful things she imagined her granddaughter thinking and experiencing. Featuring beautiful illustrations, this children’s book will inspire readers to live in the moment and embrace life’s simple joys.
Available for $17.99 at piperjoybook.com.
BLIPPI
Bring your toddler’s favorite Moonbug characters to life with Blippi-inspired Reeboks (aka BB 4000 II Mid basketball shoes for $55) and the Meekah Jam Pack Crossbody bag ($32.99).
Available at reebok.com and amazon.com, respectively.
JUNA
Co-founded by Taylor Lamb, wellness brand Juna is known for its plant-powered products. They recently released the The MicrobiomeIQ Gut Health Test Kit, an at-home test that provides insight into the diversity and balance of bacteria and fungi in your gut by offering a comprehensive analysis of one’s microbiome using 16S and ITS rNA sequencing technologies. The kit also includes recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation.
Available for $195 at juna-world.com