HOT 5 - 11/27/21
Hey HOT Friends,
How was your Black Friday? Are you all shopped out? I hope not because it's Small Business Saturday and that's my turf! In honor of that, I'm offering free shipping on everything purchased from the site today through Cyber Monday! I'm also giving a free gift with every jewelry purchase. I'm not saying what that gift is but I know you'll like it. To help you with your shopping this holiday season I've read through tons of those ubiquitous gift lists (feels like they've been coming since before Halloween!) and curated a small gift guide of my own especially for you. I've grouped 5 gift ideas under 5 categories in honor of the HOT 5! I hope it helps.
This week's HOT 5 is a Gift Guide:
1. Beauty
2. Jewelry
3. Experiences
4. Housewares
5. Accessories
Beauty
Sephora Black-Owned Beauty Set - I can personally vouch for all of the products in this fantastic gift idea from Sephora. They've put together black-owned beauty products in one great kit for a great price! Give a special gift and support black-owned businesses!
Sulwhasoo masks - Expensive but a great gift for someone you want to treat! Made from red ginseng and treats fine lines and uneven texture. The reviews for these are incredible!
The Ordinary Regimen Builder - Why not show your good friends that you really know them by using The Ordinary Regimen Builder to put together the perfect product lineup. Just answer a few questions and get an instant regimen that really works and the products are so affordable it won't break the bank.
Byredo Tobacco Mandarin Perfume Extract - A very generous gift for that special someone who loves intense rich fragrances. This gorgeous one from the masters at Byredo has top notes of mandarin, coriander, and cumin with tobacco anchoring it all. Sublime!
The Allure Beauty Box Gift Subscription - I have really enjoyed having a subscription to the Allure Beauty Box! Once a month I get a box of goodies which includes 3 full-sized beauty products and lots of newness to try. A perfect gift for the beauty addicts in your life.
Jewelry
Angelo Moretti - Our newest jewelry collection, Angelo Moretti Jewelry, is designed in Antwerp and handmade in Italy and we think you're going to love it! Every piece would make a great gift. Made of beautiful lightweight resin, it's chic, modern, and well priced.
African Baroque Textile Jewels - We are such fans of this fabulous jewelry from South Africa! We've just received our 3rd delivery and we're loving every piece. Perfect easy-to-wear gifts for so many on your list.
Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry - It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of the man and his jewels. We go way back and I honestly can't think of any fine jewelry I'd rather have. If you're gifting good jewelry this year, this is where to start!
Misho AirPod Earrings - How clever are these striking earrings? They're designed to hold your ear pods in place and keep them from slipping out. They can be worn with or without them and have a sleek sculptural design.
HOT Maskeraides - Of course, we have to include our HOT Maskeraides on this gift list! I've never used mine more because we still need to be careful in indoor public spaces this winter as covid numbers continue to rise and not to mention a new variant is making an appearance. I'm sure you have many giftees who would love one!
Experiences
Block Printing Kit - This is such a great idea for any crafty friend looking for a unique fun project. Make sure you check out the very cool collaborations on the site too!
SommeSelect Experiences - You must have some wine lovers on your list and if so, this sounds like a really great gift idea! SommeSelect curates a selection of premium wines and education for any occasion and they also have enticing gift packs.
L'infuseur Herbal Tea Collection - For that friend who likes nothing more than curling up with a delicious herbal tea and a good book. I love everything chosen by this fabulous resource, the Takamichi Beauty Room.
Modern Freezer Meals by Ali Rosen - Full disclosure -- Ali Rosen is my son's sister-in-law, but no matter, I must add her new cookbook to this list because it's so darn sensible and well done! Anyone on your list who receives this will be thanking you forever!
Bokksu Japanese Snacks - Here's a unique gift idea -- delicious and authentic snacks from Japan! Bokksu's mission is to empower Japan's snack makers by sharing their authentic food and stories. The packaging is fantastic too!
Housewares
Diptyque Baies Berries Candle - If there's a chicer candle than this one from Diptyque we sure don't what it is! An influencer and decorator favorite for what seems like forever, the fragrance is irresistibly fresh and fruity.
Estelle Colored Stemless Wine Glasses - I personally love stemless wine glasses. In fact, I haven't used stems in years. I love this brand for its gorgeous use of color and someone on your list will too.
Ha Ko Paper Incense - This gorgeous Japanese paper incense makes a very refined and special gift. Love the chic black packaging too! From my favorite neighborhood beauty jewel box, the Takamichi Beauty Room.
Fennel Candle - This is such a charming gift for the cooks or even just the eaters in your life. Fennel is definitely one of my favorite vegetables and I'd enjoy having the candle too!
PhoneSoap 3 Sanitizer and Charger - After the last 18 months we've had I imagine lots of people on your list would love to have this! I really dig that it charges while it sanitizes.
Accessories
Leather Gloves with Zip Pocket - Ok so they're not the amazing Prada ones that are on everybody's wish list but for this amazing price, they're still pretty cute and would make a great gift. I might be gifting them to myself btw. :)
Yayoi Kusama Coin Purse - Did you get to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden last summer? It was fantastic and I know this cute little coin purse by the artist will make a fun and much-appreciated gift for someone on your list.
Bandolier Crossbody Phone Case - I've been a fan of this brand's sleek and stylish iPhone cross-bodies for a while now. They make a particularly handy gift that I know many on your list would really appreciate.
HOT Hair Accessories - Pretty hair accessories continue their reign of popularity and that's even more true for the holidays. We've got a great selection on House of Terrance and you can definitely find something to suit many different tastes.
The Fisher Bullet Space Pen - This pen is famously favored by astronauts because it writes on any surface, at any angle, underwater, and at any temperature! I love the sleek matte black casing and I bet you know someone who will too.