We turned to the chic blogosphere — from vintage aficionados to street style mavens, glossy ones and man repellers — for an inside look at what's on their holiday wish lists. We asked the ladies what they are hoping to get and what's their go-to gift to give. After all, the best way to show off style is to give it away. Plus, see more stylish gifts.
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Natalie Joos, Tales of Endearment
Media Platforms Design Team
What I'm Giving...
"Miu Miu carries dyed fur collars and white and red feather collars. I just bought a pink fur collar at the store and it makes every outfit look cute and relevant. And it's actually useful too! I wasn't prepared for the snarky, autumn wind yesterday, but that little fur around my neck saved me!"
"I love the shape of this bag. It's unusual and feminine, in a way. I think it's important to travel in style. It's rough enough as it is. This bag would certainly brighten up my schedule."
"I would like to receive Valentino look #1 from Spring 2012 and plane tickets to Capri. I know the dress will not be available by Christmas and under the tree, but just knowing I will be getting it would be amazing! And to wear it in Capri would be heaven!"
"I am a note-taking nut so I am going to indulge my friends with one of my favorite little luxuries."
Connor scratch pads, $75 for set of three, barneys.com.
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Jennifer Alfano, Keep it Chic
Media Platforms Design Team
What I'm Wishing For...
"I am going to Paris over Thanksgiving with my family and am hoping I can convince my husband to buy me a sentimental classic Parisian "trinket," either a 2.55 Chanel bag, or a Cartier rolling ring. Hint, hint."
"I'm obsessed with candles and am of the mindset that they're almost always a good gift for a colleague, as a thank you, or for a hostess gift. Especially if they're really, really nice candles. There's actually a lot of great new ones out now. I love Balenciaga's just-released candle, the Astier de Villatte destination-inspired ones, Diptyque's 34 Blvd Saint Germain, and Dior's 30 Montaigne candle that's started selling in the US now."
"I'd love to receive a Burton snowboard, the full set up and a new snowboarding outfit...boots, jacket, the works. In my middle school skater days (never actually skated, just liked the clothes and the boys) I used to go on day trips to Vermont almost every weekend. I haven't been since then but I really want to pick it up again, and those pants in my mom's basement are probably a little short now."
"You're always supposed to give someone what you either love or would want to get yourself and my relationship with this collection could not get any closer. I helped design it for God's sake!"
MR. DANNIJO Sinatra collar necklace, $318, dannijo.com.
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Leandra Medine, The Man Repeller
Media Platforms Design Team
What I'm Wishing For...
"The gift I'd like to receive is an Hermes collier de chien bracelet because I've always wanted to buy one but feel like it's a bracelet I'd prefer to have a story behind. Not like, I was delayed at Charles de Gaulle but more like, my sexy harem pant loving man friend bought it for me because though he's straight, his fashion eye is so savvy. Or, you know, my dad knew I really wanted it. Either works."
Hermes collier de chien bracelet, $970, hermes.com.
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Vanessa Jackman
Media Platforms Design Team
What I'm Giving...
"If money was no object, I would buy each of my best girlfriends a Gucci feather-trimmed rabbit fedora. Perfect for keeping warm during the winter months and the shape suits almost everyone."
"I'm loving (apart from a Contax T3 camera!) Byredo "Pulp" perfume. I fell in love with this fragrance on a trip to Stockholm... its fruity notes are delicious and remind me of long, happy, hot summer days. I would be very happy if a bottle of this was delivered by Santa on Christmas morning!"
"The gift I would like to give this season is Primary's Snakeskin Clutch. I love it because it is so of-the-moment, yet can stay in your closet forever!"
"The gift I would most like to receive this Christmas is something I do not normally do for myself. I would love to get a spa package for The Spa at Mandarin Oriental. A day of relaxation and rejuvenation is exactly what I'm looking for this Holiday season!"
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend, so it's only natural we want to give all our BFFs this onyx and pave black diamond spiritual bead bracelet from David Yurman. Spiritual beads are said to have physical, metaphysical and psychological effects on their users, so we're gifting peace of mind, too!"
"Bag snobs everywhere will agree this is the perfect gift to receive from Santa. Gorgeous alligator skin juxtaposed against aged metal bijous. It's like jewelry and bag melded together, two for the price of one. So, we're actually saving Santa money."
Chanel shiny alligator clutch, $37,000.
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Blair Eadie, Atlantic Pacific
Media Platforms Design Team
What I'm Giving...
"Diptyque candles have to be a favorite indulgence of mine and they happen to make the perfect gift for so many different people in your life."
"Monogramming and personalization is a signature of mine. I am looking to add something to my collection this holiday and this quirky, yet sophisticated lucite try is a gift I hope to get."
Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.