The Perfect: Personalized Holiday Gifts
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Welcome to "The Perfect," ELLE.com's weekly roundup where we lay out exactly what you'll need for the perfect outfit, shopping list, Saturday night, or whatever it may be. In a shopping landscape where the options are endless, consider it a complete snapshot of must-haves.
If there was ever a season where shopping is raised to an art form, it's surely now. The holidays involve lots of gift-giving (and hosting and socializing), and we're never far removed from the temptation to pick up something for yourself while you're at it. Need a strategy to ensure items get to their intended recipient? Monogram it. Want to send a very personalized message? Customize it.
Weekender
Luggage tag, schmuggage tag. Stake your claim via initials (or an emoji).
Paravel Grand Tour, $385; tourparavel.com
Gift Set
Three letters are twice as nice when you show them off via a sleek signet ring and notecards.
Ariel Gordon Jewelry x Sugar Paper, starting at $250; arielgordonjewelry.com
Holiday Cards
The most luxurious season's greetings are those you don't actually have to write yourself—though it looks like you did.
Smythson Bespoke Holiday Cards, $592 for 50 personalized cards and envelopes; smythson.com
Bag
Just as personal as a monogram but more private, a custom, hand-painted accent makes a piece personal.
Tory Burch Block-T Triple Compartment Tote, $528 plus complimentary drawing or monogramming; toryburch.com
Lipstick
As a stocking stuffer for someone else or to tuck into your own holiday-party bag, ID a lipstick with a name, monogram, or personal motto.
YSL Vinyl Cream Lip Stain, $36; yslbeautyus.com
Pillowcases
Surprise holiday house guests with shams embroidered with cheeky sayings.
Hill House Home Waverley Pillowcase Set, $155 with monogram; hillhousehome.com
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