Joanna Hillman, Style Director
Shopping for: “These Shourouk earrings can dress anything up!”
Shourouk earrings, $430
Laura Brown, Special Projects Director
Wishing for: “I’ll raise the bar with Raf Simons for Dior’s new bar jacket for spring.”
Dior Spring 2013 black jacket.
Derek Blasberg, Editor at Large
Perfect Present: “I love anything with a monogram on it, and after years of sleeping in gym shorts and T-shirts I’ve recently realized the luxury of soft PJs. Sleeping cozily is perfect for the holidays!”
Joyann King, Site Director
Perfect Present: “I discovered Hybrid fine Bone China pieces at my new favorite concept store, Fivestory, on Madison Avenue. The owner Claire has the most exquisite taste. This collection of dishware merges East and West styles in way that is whimsical and completely original.”
Joyann King, Site Director
Shopping for: “In a season wrought with red, metallics and sequins, I’m leaning towards a graphic black and white crepe dress. The palette-cleansing color block will have longevity way past December, but look glam for the holidays with the flip of a fabulous shoe.”
Stella Mccartney dress, $1,140,
Alexandra Parnass, Beauty Director
Perfect present: “Four perfect Tom Ford lipsticks in a chic box? I have no doubt my girlfriends will adore this gift. Love that I can choose the four shades myself.”
Tom Ford Lip Color Boxed Set, $192
Alexandra Parnass, Beauty Director
Shopping for: “I am obsessed with evening bags that are big enough to fit my iPhone and my compact and my keys. Love this one in a gorgeous rich purple, which is surprisingly versatile. It will be chic with jeans or with black tie.”
Bottega Veneta satin knot clutch, $1,380, net-a-porter.com.
Kerry Pieri, Web Editor
Perfect present: “My husband recently took up the ukulele and is ready to graduate to an accoustic guitar. I think this one will look cool in our apartment. Win, win.”
Gibson guitar, $582, gibson.com.
Jessica Prince, Beauty Editor
Shopping for: “I keep my holiday looks streamlined, so this clutch will lend just the right amount of fun.”
Burberry studded leather clutch,
$3,518, mytheresa.com.
Christine Whitney, Fashion News/Features Editor
Shopping for: “Christopher Kane’s F/W collection was inspired by the amazing cult movie Cruising, and I want to wear all of it. This dress would make appearances at holiday parties and beyond. But this point in the year I’m tired of wearing black so purple is a welcome change of pace.”
Christopher Kane dress, $3,440, net-a-porter.com.