Unwrapped: The Best Gift Ideas From Our Latest Issue

Shop gifts from the December/January issue

by Austen Tosone

The following feature appears in the December/January 2017 issue of NYLON.

Whether you're clinking glasses of eggnog by the fire or sharing moments over FaceTime, the holidays are a time to reconnect with family and friends—and to stress out about what the hell you're going to get them this year.

We get it: So we've taken the initiative and rounded up 42 must-have items from our most recent issue that would make great gifts for your loved ones. From trendy totes to perfect polishes to a good read, check out these no-fail gift ideas from the NYLON team. 

Hi Wildflower, Candles, $34 each, hiwildflower.com.

Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs x MTV North-South Tote, $150-$595, marcjacobs.com.

Happy Socks, Iris Apfel for Happy Socks, $14 each, happysocks.com.

Gap, Gap x (RED) Artist Jackets, $198-$298, red.org.

Penguin Books, Tanwi Nandini Islam, Bright Lines, $16, amazon.com.

Revolve, Rowan Denim Jacket, $299, revolve.com.

Mignonne Gavigan, Alana Earrings, $295, mignonnegavigan.com.

Missguided, Sequin Blazer, $54, missguidedus.com.

Loffler Randall, Junior Lock Clutch, $250, loefflerrandall.com.

American Made Supply Co, Classic Tee, $24, americanmadesupplyco.com.

Etienne Aiger, Colette Flat Crossbody, $295, etienneaigner.com.

Elizabeth and James, James Fitted Blazer, $465, nordstrom.com.

Pamela Love, Small Beaumont Earrings, $200, pamelalove.com.

Diane von Furstenberg, Skinny Fringe Scarf, $118, dvf.com.

Newbark, Buckled Loafers, $545, lyst.com.

Anine Bing, Bing T-Shirt, $99, aninebing.com.

Unique, Farley Waistcoat Dress, $330, us.topshop.com.

Boohoo, Isla Quilted Velvet Bomber, $52, boohoo.com.

Missguided, Pleated Velvet Curve Hem Bodycon Dress, $45, missguided.com.

Soap & Glory, Get Into The Smooth, $12, ulta.com.

beautyblender, beautyblender + Benefit Holiday Kit, $40, sephora.com.

Kiehl’s, Limited Edition Faile Collection For A Cause, $45, kiehls.com.

Make Up For Ever, Artistic Pencil Collection, $250, makeupforever.com.

Lip Smacker, Nice Stocking Stuffer 4 Pack, $4.95, lipsmacker.com.

Kat Von D, Everlasting Obsession Liquid Lipstick Collector’s Edition, $240, sephora.com.

Ulta, Tarte Tarteist Paint Palette Collector’s Set, $49, ulta.com.

Ole Henriksen, Facial Water Trio, $18, olehenriksen.com.

Ren Skincare, Evercalm Gift Set, $49, renskincare.com.

Formula X, X In The City Nail Polish Set, $36.50, sephora.com.

Sephora, Confetti Set Of 5 Mini Sponges, $12, sephora.com.

Sonia Kashuk, Sonia’s Serpent 10-Piece Brush Set, $40; Sonia KashukSonia’s Serpent Brush Cup, $13; target.com for both.

Yves Saint Laurent, Rouge Pur Couture Star Clash Edition N. 19 Fuchsia, $37, yslbeautyus.com.

Yves Saint Laurent, La Laque Couture N. 79 Silver Clash, $28, yslbeautyus.com

Sephora, Sparkle & Shine Lash Curler, $18, sephora.com.

Dior, Diorific Vernis in #001 Nova and #328 Golden, $28 each, dior.com.

Sephora, Strays Away Mini Tweezer Set, $10, sephora.com.

Bite Beauty, Gold Crème Lip Gloss, $22, sephora.com.

Valentino, Donna Eau De Parfum, $130 for 3.4 fl. oz., nordstrom.com.

Eve Lom, Kiss Mix Disco Ball, $22, spacenk.com.

Penguin Books, Zadie Smith, Swing Time, $27, available at amazon.com.

Check out more of our Unwrapped gift guides here.

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