Christmas is about spoiling loved ones and being spoiled in return. Nobody wants something they need — get them something they want. The best way to make your friends and family feel special is by gifting them luxurious and frivolous items of self-care, jewelry, and fashion. Because nothing says ‘I love you and I want you to feel amazing’ better than a deluxe lip balm or a sparkly necklace. (Right?)
Hotel-branded Gifts
Aman Advent Calendar 2025
Price: $699
Where to buy it: Directly on Aman’s website
Inspired by the landscape surrounding Camp Sarika at Amangiri, one of Aman’s 36 upscale properties, this is the advent calendar every high-end traveler wants. The traditional chocolates have been replaced with 25 wellness and self-care products (some miniature and some full size). They range from hair oil to eye masks, face creams, serums, toners, incense, candles and more. In short, everything you need to feel and look your best. Come Christmas day, you’ll not only be relaxed and ready to tackle a family gathering, but you’ll also be glowing. And who doesn’t want to look like a million dollars on their family photos?
La Réserve Paris Nightwear Collection
Price for all three items: $2,446
Where to buy it: Directly on La Réserve’s online boutique
For its 10th anniversary, La Réserve Paris, one of the chicest hotels in the French capital, launched a nightwear collection. But it’s not any cotton pajama set, of course. La Réserve did things right and collaborated with heritage luxury Italian innerwear brand Morpho + Luna to create something exceptional. The capsule collection consists of a 100-percent-silk pajama set, kimono, and sleep mask – all of which look almost too nice to sleep in. The collection, titled ‘Suite 504’, is a reference to the gorgeous top-floor Imperial Eiffel Suite at La Reserve Paris. If you can’t wake up in the suite every morning, at least you can be in its branded pajamas. And that’s a consolation prize we’ll gladly take.
Self-care for Travelers
Hermès Lip Balm
Price: $81
Where to buy it: Rouge Hermès’ Lip Care Balm is available online on Hermès’ website
While Hermès is famous for their silk Carré scarves and their exclusive leather handbags (looking at you, Birkin Bag), the French luxury goods company also offers beauty products. In fact, they make lip balm. Travelers who spend a lot of time in airplanes know that cracked lips are just par for the course. But, you can fight the condition with this transparent matte lip care with high concentration of beeswax and candelilla wax. And, the best part is that the container is refillable, so you can do your part for the planet while staying moisturized.
MyLEDmask By myBlend
Price: $1,330
Where to buy it: Directly on myBlend’s website
Seemingly everyone is using infrared masks these days. You even see travelers using them in airplanes to look fresh upon landing. But not every infrared mask is created equal. The myLEDmask by myBlend is one of the best on the market, with users reporting that their complexion improved by 83 percent, and their wrinkles were reduced by half, in just 56 days of usage. The myLEDmask’s unique shape means that it not only treats your face but also your neck. Of course, it works on all skin types and complexions so it’s a gift that works for every one of your friends and family members.
Rouge G Majestic Feather By Guerlain
Price: $650 for the Baqué Molinié case and $540 for the Géraldine Gonzalez case.
Where to buy it: Directly on Guerlain’s website
Who said a tube of lipstick can’t be something to showcase proudly? Certainly not the people at Guerlain. They collaborated with Parisian textile and embroidery design studio Baqué Molinié to create a hand-embroidered lipstick case that’s akin to a piece of jewelry. The case comes with three lipstick shades and is part of a limited edition collection – there are only 615 pieces available. If you prefer something a little different, Guerlain also partnered with artist and sculptor Géraldine Gonzalez to create a lipstick case inspired by the stars. There are 670 pieces available and each comes with three lipstick shades.
Hermès Le Courbe-Cils Eyelash Curler
Price: $83
Where to buy it: Directly on Hermès’ website
Whether you wear makeup or prefer a more natural look, using an eyelash curler is always a good idea. Curling your eyelashes takes next to no time and no particular skills, but the results are undeniable. A few seconds with an eyelash curler and your eyes look totally transformed. Hermès’ Le Courbe-Cils eyelash curler is a slick black-and-gold affair that comes with three pads so it will last you years – if not decades. And because it is branded and comes in Hermès’ signature orange pouch, you’ll impress everyone in the ladies’ restrooms.
Luxuries
Panthère De Cartier Watch
Price: $36,500
Where to buy it: Directly on Panthère De Cartier website
When Taylor Swift’s engagement pictures came out on the ‘gram, fans noticed two things: the pop star’s new diamond ring, of course, and her watch. On that day, Taylor Swift sported a Cartier Santos Demoiselle, a model that’s been discontinued for a few years and that’s only available as pre-owned on specialized websites. But it’s not the only Cartier watch that Tay Tay owns. In her collection is also an eye-catching yellow-gold cartier Panthère with brilliant-cut diamonds which is very much available on the brand’s website. You can’t have Travis, but you can have his fiancée’s watch, and that’s pretty good too.
Longchamp’s My Pliage
Price: Starting at $330
Where to buy it: Directly on Longchamp’s website
Longchamp’s Le Pliage Original bag has made a very successful comeback recently. In an effort to keep the momentum going, Longchamp is now offering customers the option to personalize their own bag. It’s called MY PLIAGE SIGNATURE and we can’t get enough of it. You get to pick the shape of the bag you like, the color, the trimmings, and whatever letters or numbers you want to appear on the body of the bag. Better even, you choose the color of the letters and numbers, as well as the color of their shadows to make your design as unique as possible. New design options are coming out in January 2026 so keep your eyes peeled.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Price: Starting at $9,650
Where to buy it: Directly on Van Cleef & Arpels’ website
You’re not having hallucinations, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Vintage Alhambra Necklaces are seemingly everywhere these days. Granted there are a lot of fakes out there, but not only. Even professional baseball players have started wearing them – presumably for the good luck that the iconic four-leaf clover shape brings them on the diamond. The Vintage Alhambra Necklace is an elegant and timeless piece of jewelry that is sure to please anyone who knows their classics. This writer is partial to the long, 20-motif version, but the shorter, 10-motif model is just as remarkable. There are multiple stone and gold variations available, and all of them would make for a magnificent Christmas present to anyone with a neck to adorn.
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FAQs
Q: What type of watch was Taylor Swift wearing in her engagement photos?
A: In these pictures she was wearing a Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch.
Q: What is La Réserve Paris’ Nightwear Collection called?
A: La Réserve Paris’ Nightwear Collection is called ‘Suite 504’.
Q: How much does Hermès’ Lip Care Balm cost?
A: Hermès’ Lip Care Balm costs $81.
