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Xtravagans Holiday Gift Guide

It is better to give than to receive apart from advice

–

Mark Twain

One of my favorite things is to give gifts to my friends and family. I love to collect things, all year round, and if I bump into that special present, for that special person, I take the chance and get it. I believe gifts should be bought when you have the change, because they rarely are available when you want them to be.

This will be the last editorial of the year, since I will be taking a small break for the holidays, hopefully I will be back in January to continue with fresh ideas and share more fashion advise on anything and everything and making Xtravagans your fashion & lifestyle referral for any occasion or event.

Wishing you a happy holiday, and may all your wishes come true, and many more!

Here are some holiday’s presents I found and I hope they give you ideas on what to get if you haven’t done it.

For him

Missoni toweling bathrobe, Panasonic ultra thin shaver, Neiman iPod case, YSL grey polo top, Thomas Lyte backgammon set, Lanvin cufflinks

For Kids

Morgan Cycle Retro bling scooter, Ralph Lauren two-piece set, Gayle Warwick eliza cotton pajamas, Mogo charmband, Swankie blankie Camo pillow and sleeping bag, Juicy couture dress-up ballerina kit

For her

Lanvin rose brooch, Ines & Marechal fox vest with satin lining, YSL lovely lip color palette, Bex Rox gold plated onyx ring, YSL tote with zipper detailing, Erdem silk print scarf

Holiday Travel & Fashion

If you are still undecided and don’t have plans for this holiday, I would like to give you 3 options where to go for either 3 days, or 10 days.

According to my sources & research I will give you options on where to stay in these places and also some fashion suggestions on what to wear.

Antigua: Antigua is becoming more and more the “elite” place to be, since not many people know about it, and because its beaches are more untouched than in other Caribbean islands.
Hotel accommodations:
www.bluewaters.net, www.galleybayresort.com, www.hermitagebay.com
Missoni has come up with Missoni mare, a more affordable line for swimwear, and honestly so chic and glamorous, pair it with earrings from Sazingg. The new Tory Burch shoes, are just the perfect tone to go with anything and everything, it just reminds us there is a sun even if we don’t go to Antigua…

Berlin: Berlin has become a place of reference for the modern arts, and business world.  Another good thing is that you can stay at a 4 star hotel with reasonable prices. 
Hotel accommodation: 

www.schlosshotelberlin.com/, www.louisas-place.net, sofitel-berlin-gendarmenmarkt
Imagine new years day with this Karen Millen tuxedo dress, you can do as the photo and wear opaque tights for a more strong look, pair it with this luminous earrings to light up your face, Brian Atwood platform shoes , and DVF soft leather clutch bag.

Verbier, Switzerland: “Verbier has become the serious skier’s resort of choice for laid-back glamour and good time” according to Harper’s Bazaar.
Hotel Accomodation: 

www.thelodge.com, www.ckverbier.com, www.bestchaletintheworld.com

For a chic and comfortable look, I recommend this Adidas by Stella McCartney ski pant, Moncler soft and light jacket that is just great because it keeps you warm but it also accentuates your waist. Dior boots, perfect for the after ski appero, rabbit earmuffs, and Marni sunglasses.  

Have a fabulous and safe trip!

Party-Season picks

Usually during the holidays there are so many year-end office parties, Christmas parties that you need to have a new wardrobe just for them…But for Christmas day and New Years day the feeling is always very different because you want to look your best, and in my case I like to wear something new to welcome the New Year.

What I like about some of these suggestions for the holiday season is that almost each piece stand on their own, and we can mix and match to achieve the ultimate party season.

To start, this Torn sequin jacket can be worn with leather pants, leather leggings, or high waist black pants, or on top of a black dress or even the Fendi jumpsuit. The see by Chloe dress I would wear it either as a dress or as a long shirt, pairing it with very black hosiery to make contrast, or with leggings; accessories here should be discrete. This Camilla and Marc dress it is so divine and sweet, and if you are petite this look can go great with you; wear it with long gold earrings, also a bold necklace could look very well here. 

Rachel Gilbert characterizes herself for always embellishing the asymmetric dresses in such a way, that they all look very special and original; Accessorize with small earrings, and wear a big cuff on the bare shoulder side. This AKA mini skirt, sure it is not for everyone but it can be worn over leggings, hosiery, or event straight pants, and match it with a very simple top. On the other hand this silver bustier it is very versatile, it can be worn with black, white, gold and with a skirt, or pants. The silver backless dress, which I’m constantly a fan, is a standalone piece that can be better appreciate it with nude hosiery, and small earrings.

One way to wear the rose blouse from Valentino is a more classic approach, if you pair it with black pants or skirt, red belt or red shoes, red lipstick, and very small accessories. This sequin T-shirt look, may feel very informal, but I suggest you wear it belted, or loose with very high heels, big necklace and big earrings or just wear it as a shirt with pants, and put a tuxedo jacket on top, for a more classic look.  This chic simple nude cashmere dress is perfect on its own; I would wear it with silver accessories, like a diamond necklace or something similar, diamond earrings, and silver shoes. This white tuxedo jacket is perfect to match it with a gold dress underneath, or an ensemble of white pants, and gold top.

For this holiday-season pick I wanted to give you 4 different hairstyle options that I believe can work very well with any of these looks.

Have a great party season!

Holiday decorations

Christmas holiday decoration is one of my favorite things to do. Since I was very small we have always made this holiday a very special celebration, with many family cooking traditions, decorating the Christmas tree, the stairway, and making sure that all the areas in the house had a Christmas symbol, flower, angel, arrangement, etc.

I have never been too much of fan of the red and green decorations, but I do appreciate a good combination. Right now I have most of my house with “red details” that for my white house it sure feels I’m in the holiday spirit. When it comes to table settings, flowers, napkin holders, plates, glasses, coasters I enjoy using silver and gold, and an occasional red to brighten my tables.

On the picture above, I went more for the white Christmas look, making it look very elegant and simple at the same time.  One of the things I enjoy the most is the smell of pine trees, and how beautiful the combination of green, white and silver can make a house feel very much in the holiday spirit.

The good thing about Christmas decoration is that there is no right or wrong decoration; it all depends on what you like, what you have already stored, and what makes your family feel in the holiday spirit.

Have a lovely weekend.