From the editors who know that the best gifts aren’t about the cost, it’s the thought and care that counts. 

NATALIE’S GUIDE: THE COMFORT PURVEYOR’S EDIT

Listen, we all survived another year of ups, downs, retrogrades, and that pure, relentless exhaustion called life. This Christmas, skip the novelty mug and the passive-aggressive planner. If someone you love, or you, because self-care is not selfish, prioritizes rest, ritual, and low-key luxury, these picks land like a perfectly weighted hug.

Extreme Ultra Cloud Winter Sage Blanket by Minky  Couture

Think weighted blanket energy with an art school sensibility. Plush, oversized, and seasonally sage, it turns a sofa into a sanctuary. Perfect for binge watching, avoiding small talk, or staging an elegant hibernation.

100% Washable Silk Beauty Sleep Set, Quince  

www.quince.com, $59

Silk that survives real life and the laundry machine. It reduces friction, locks in moisture, and makes bedtime feel like a tiny glamour ritual. For anyone who wants to wake up less frizzy and more iconic.

Acupressure Neck Wedge and Acupressure Mat Bundle, WTHN  

www.wthn.com , $129

For the chronically tense human and desk hunch survivor. It targets pressure points, eases knots, and is gloriously nonjudgmental about how you got there. Practical, tactile, and actually useful.

Lymphatic Flow Set, Esker Beauty  

www.eskerbeauty.com , $95

Gua sha, rollers, and de puffing tools make at-home rituals feel both medieval and modern. Ten minutes of this in the morning provides a mini reset, reduced puffiness, and improved circulation.

Citrine Lamp, Conscious Items  

Warm, joyful glow that looks like optimism in lighting form. Citrine vibes plus cozy amber light make any room feel slightly more hopeful. For crystal lovers, mood light enthusiasts, or anyone who wants a bedside object that radiates you deserve better.

Together they form a self-care ecosystem: deep rest with the blanket, restorative sleep with the silk set, physical release with the acupressure bundle, facial renewal with the lymphatic tools, and ambient mood setting with the citrine lamp. They do not scream productivity, they whisper recovery, ritual, and a little indulgence.

CYAN’S GUIDE: THE GLOBAL STYLE MAVEN’S EDIT

From our Managing Editor, Cyan, who loves to travel and explore the world: Here are her top picks for must-haves, discovered everywhere from stores in Ginza to specialty bookshops, from her travels to Filipino local beauty and accessory brands in Manila that she favors for her everyday use.

Sunnies Face Makeup Trio

www.sunniesface.com – Fluffmatte lipstick, $18 Healthy Touch Blush Duo $30, and Airblush for lit-from-within glow Airblush $18

For our globe-trotting editor, make-up is supposed to be simple, easy and on the go. Introducing Filipino beauty brand, Sunnies Face with its iconic Fluffmatte lippies and its cheeky pot of blush aptly called the Airblush. Their products provide a splash of long-lasting color all because of its high-quality formulas, making any item from their product line worth buying.

Prada Paradoxe Intense Eau de Parfum

Woody with floral and amber notes, this variation from the Prada Paradoxe line is layered and luxurious which is just perfect for the person who is innately sophisticated, unexpected, and unforgettable.

Vintage Cartier Diabolo

Nowadays, everyone wants a Cartier watch, but aside from the usual models such as Francaise, Americaine, Panthere and Santos; there are so many lines that the brand to offer, if only others dug a little deeper. The Diabolo is a distinctive line that is often overlooked, but it stands out because of its unique design details, the 32mm case, the Breguet watch hands, and the fact that it’s set in 18k gold makes it an iconic timepiece for the female watch connossieur.

Arao Jewelry’s Soul Collection

Discover ARAO’s Soul Collection—where hand-picked baroque pearls meet the healing energy of crystals. Each piece pairs luminous pearls with stones like aquamarine for courage, amethyst for peace, citrine for abundance, or rose quartz for love. Crafted with fine jewelry techniques and meant to be worn every day, these are more than accessories—they’re declarations of healing, empowerment, and enduring beauty. The perfect gift for anyone seeking everyday luxury with deeper meaning

Golden Monstera Bangles

Inspired by the past, these hand-made voluminous brass bangles make an impact no matter what the occasion is. You can wear each piece alone for a minimalist look or layer for impact.

Vintage Hermès Silk Scarves

The finishing piece that ties every look together—literally in the most elegant way possible.

Issey Miyake Street View Dress — Off White

Architectural elegance, zero effort. This is the kind of fashion piece that makes getting dressed feel like an art form.

As a Voracious Reader

Mystery, history, and page-turning satisfaction guaranteed. Maybe it can be finished in one sitting?

The Burning Chambers — Kate Mosse
How to Solve Your Own Murder — Kristen Perrin

KEVIN’S GUIDE: THE UNDERSTATED FLAIR EDIT

From our editor who believes the best style is never trying too hard—these picks blend everyday ease with just the right amount of personality.

Wide-Leg Jeans with Darts — Soshiotsuki x Zara

The silhouette everyone will ask about. Architectural tailoring meets wearable cool.

Ganni Sporty Ballerina in Leopard

Because comfort can be edgy. Practical meets playful in the best possible way.

GU Essentials

Japanese design philosophy: quality basics, accessible prices, timeless appeal.

Human Made Canvas Tote — White

For hauling it all with understated style. The kind of bag that gets better with age.

Lexon x Pantone Gift Set — Sand Dollar

Design-forward desk essentials in the perfect neutral. Form meets function beautifully.

Missoni Giacomo Face Towels — 6-Piece Set

Bathroom luxury in Missoni’s signature zigzag. Because even towels deserve to be beautiful

Maison Kitsuné Oud Scented Festive Candle — Caramel

Make any space smell expensive. Warm, sophisticated, utterly cozy.

HOW TO MIX AND MATCH

Pair two or three for a curated kit. Blanket plus silk set for the ultimate sleep upgrade, acupressure plus lymphatic tools for the wellness minimalist, add the citrine lamp for ambience and you have a whole evening of calm. Or give it all to yourself. You earned it.

For the beauty maven, start with Sunnies Face’s Fluffmatte for that effortless base, layer on the Healthy Touch Blush Duo for dimension, then finish with the Airblush for a lit-from-within glow. Wrap it up with Prada’s Paradoxe Intense—a fragrance that’s as layered as she is.

The vintage lover needs that Cartier Diabolo (because timeless pieces never apologize), paired with a silk Hermès scarf to tie it all together—literally. Add Arao Jewelry’s new Soul Collection for pieces that feel personal, not trendy, or Golden Monstera’s bangles for everyday luxury that stacks beautifully.

For the one who devours stories, gift Kate Mosse’s The Burning Chambers alongside Kristen Perrin’s How to Solve Your Own Murder—mystery, history, and page-turning satisfaction guaranteed.

The style curator gets the Issey Miyake Street View Dress (architectural elegance, zero effort), Ganni’s leopard sporty ballerinas (because comfort can roar), and Zara x Soshiotsuki’s wide-leg jeans with darts (the silhouette everyone will ask about). Throw in Kevin’s picks: a Human Made canvas tote for hauling it all, the Lexon x Pantone gift set in Sand Dollar for their desk, Missoni’s Giacomo face towels for bathroom luxury, the Casetify x MCM cardholder for cards with character, and Maison Kitsuné’s Oud scented candle to make their space smell like expensive taste.

Happy holidays, rest better, glow brighter, and remember: the best gifts keep giving—especially when they’re this good.