Holiday Gift Guide series 2025
Hello my readers,
The holidays are finally approaching and I couldn’t be more excited! Many changes are happening over here, including a new job and moving to New York City, family festivities in California and Florida, and planning for 2026!!! A few years ago, I curated a couple of holiday gift guides, linked here and here, and wanted to bring those back this year, highlighting pieces from my new LaJosette collection…
Holiday gifting is always a special project for me, I love finding personal and fun items to give based on the people in my life that I am so grateful for! And this year, I definitely want to be ahead on organizing gifting and being intentional, it makes it more special!
My cool-girl holiday gift guides à la LaJosette are for the girl-on-the-go. Whether she’s jet-setting to coastal cities or curating her desk, every cool girl deserves a gift that feels as intentional and chic as she is. I’ve separated the guides into four personas: the Friend who has Everything, the Chic Mom, the Weekend Traveller, and the Corporate it-Girl. These include gifts I have received in the past and loved, or plan on gifting in the future…
the Corporate It-Girl
Who she is: She’s polished and always on-brand, from her gold jewelry to curated desk setup to Google calendar.
LaJosette Picks:
The Honey necklace- taking her from the 9-5 through the 5-9 après…
Gift Ideas:
Sofia Coppola 2026 planner- last year’s sold out quickly… I got the last in stock at Posman Books in SF.
Leather laptop cover- I received one from Heaven Mayhem last Christmas and adore it)
French hand creme and coordinating stand- the Officine Universelle Buly has some great ones
Custom stationary- Papier notecard set
Ceramic mugs for the desk beverage lineup
Pico Copenhagen hair clips- these are beyond…. my favorite brand it’s hard to pick a favorite!
Desk catchall trays- The leather is fun and different, these can be monogramed!
the Weekend Traveller
Who she is: She’s always living out of a carry-on.
LaJosette Picks:
The Lucky Charm necklace- perfect for a weekend rotation of outfits & making cozy travel look chic
Gift Ideas:
Cashmere bandana print scarf- Carry-on essential, Kutjen Paris is the luxe Parisian knits go-to, similar finds at Free People and Anthropologie
Mini perfume- Currently loving Phlur & BoySmells
Curated city guide or travel journal- Moleskine notebook
Travel-sized haircare- Crown Affair
Freyrs Eyewear sunnies- Oversized sunglasses ideal for travel
Seavees sneakers- I came across these on Instagram and loved! For a bit of a different sneaker, and perfect for weekend getaways to dress up or down
Travel-size skincare- Mini Avene mist never fails
the Chic Mom
Who she is: She’s balancing it all with style and a touch of gold.
LaJosette Picks:
The Double Wrap heart locket necklace- my own mom’s favorite, you simply can’t go wrong
Gift Ideas:
Luxe hand cream- Very into this English brand
Personalized mug or photo frame (Shutterfly always!)
Westman Atelier mascara- Brown
Crown Affair hair perfume- This scent is everything!
Matcha set- Rocky’s Matcha
Musae Studio plates- These are art
Pico Copenhagen hair clips- Yet again, but had to include…
the Friend Who Has Everything
Who she is: She’s impossible to shop for, but you always find something she didn’t know she needed. I see myself in this persona and included things I’ve loved receiving/gifting…
LaJosette Picks:
The JoJo (duh) and the Lucky Charm necklace- layered with what she already has, adding to her personal style…
Gift Ideas:
Merci Paris candle- Or any of their home decor trinkets, j’adore
Jewelry boxes and makeup pouches are always winners- bonus points when customized! Lots to choose from on Etsy and Abbode
Online or print magazine subscription- the New Yorker
Saie Beauty buffing brush- My go-to
John Derian collab with Target- How fun!! They have such a funky curation of random gifts and home decor, and if you’re in NYC, the store IRL is a fun visit
Printed jewelry box- Very into printed fabric and velvet-covered versions of these…
Let’s chat in the comments… who are you gifting for this year? Which gifting cool-girl are you? Bisous!!
xoxo,
Josie