Strict Gifts for the It Girl

15+ of the strictest gift ideas for the It Girl. First in the series of Good Stuff Gift Guides coming to you this holiday season xoxo

Think of this as an It Girl Starter Pack… Strict Gift ideas for YOU! your chic mom. your bestie that has it all. your sister who loves an elevated basic. It Girl go-to’s that will elevate their daily life and good stuff they will reach for and smile when think of you!!!

1. Cashmere Sweaters: You simply cannot miss with a high quality cashmere sweater. Something they may no want to splurge on themselves, but a luxurious forever piece that I promise will be their most worn this winter. I can’t live without my Cos Chunky Crew (or turtleneck) and love the Parke Polo (and the oversized crew) for something a little more trendy.

   

2. Dorsey Jewels: Been at the tippy top of my Christmas list for two years now. Is there anything better than diamonds?? Don’t think so. My latest obsession is the graduated bezel tennis necklace, and these earrings are the perfect elevated everyday.

3. Bordeaux Shades: I think a colored sunglass is oh so chic and can elevate every look. Obviously these The KHAITE x Oliver Peoples ones are the dream, but Crap Eyewear makes some of my fav colored pairs (I reach for mine so often)

4. Big Ass Scarf: It’s about to be scarf szn and I’m loving these chunky colorful ones from Cos that would make any fit (esp when you are bundled under a big black coat and need a fun pop). For the Traveler It Girl, she needs this Jcrew Cashmere Wrap to take on her long hall flights, trust.

5. Statement Belt: Look no further than the Aureum belt. I can almost promise you this it girl has been swooning over this belt and has had it sitting in her cart waiting to pull the trigger. The new cow one is so good too. Now is a perfect time to snag it as a gift (or for yourself) while it’s 30% off!!

   

6. Fun Loafers: My Freda Salvador loafers have been my #1 most used item of the fall thus far and as far as I am concerned, they will continue to be glued to my feet for the foreseeable future. This shearling pair is a fun fav for the girl that already has it all and for a Mui Mui dupe, this one is just too good (just restocked!! Use code DENNA15 for 15% off!.

7. Bag Charm: Talk about It Girl Item!!!!! My Timeless Pearly charm is everything to me and if you’re not headed to Paris anytime soon, you can order a pre-made one online! Etsy has some really cool rope ones, Cos has a simple chic leather one, and you can always DIY one with your favorite necklace!

8. It Girl Bag: Everyone needs a Freja bag. It’s the go-to all my friends are getting for their bdays and it truly fills the void we all have in our closet — a hardware-less shoulder bag that goes with everything, fits everything, but can easily flex day to night. Can’t go wrong with black but the espresso color is so delicious. And the other bag my friends keep asking for: Dragon Diffusion. It simply doesn’t get stricter in my book. I love my brown large Santa Croc, but this little red one is WAY TOO GOOD and would make the perfect present!!!!

   

9. New Signature Scent: New year, new scent. I am a Byredo perfume girl through and through. My ride or die summer scent is Flowerhead (getting discontinued so I will be stocking up) but I am loving Casablanca Lily for the winter. For an under $100, the new Glossier perfumes are gorg.

10. Fun Cup & Matcha: Let’s be honest, all it girls drink matcha. The best quality and strictest matcha powder (extra points for packaging) is Rocky’s Matcha. Make it an incredible little duo gift and throw in an incredibly fancy little cup to enjoy the matcha in. My personal fav is this Gustav Westman one. More home goods coming next week in the Homebody Hostess Gift Guide!

11. Strict Tech Accessories: For the girl that has it all — does she have a cheetah print or chocolate brown embossed laptop case?? I think not. I am still rocking the Baggu cases, I love them but I think I’m ready for a strict upgrade and will be looking no further than the ones from Heaven Mayhem. Also, Ossa is the spot for the it girl phone case. If she already has, get her a new charm!!

    

12. Chic Playing Cards: It Girls play cards and always have a deck ready to go in their purse. I don’t make the rules. This L’object set is to die for and this is such an unique set from Etsy.

13. Suede Shoes of All Kinds: For a splurge, I can confirm the Hermes Go Mules are truly the strictest and nothing beats an orange box under the tree. For sneakers, been loving the Alohas pairs. Very fun colors and textures and more unique than the latest samba. Also she needs a pair of suede brown boots and I cannot rave more about the Jcrew ones I got. I wore they all night and day long in London. I also love these suede cowboys..these shorter ones so western and on trend too.

    

14. Custom Makeup Pouch: Order a custom waffle cosmetic pouch from Millennial Decorator or local fav Abbode!! Or, throw a few makeup favs into this $8 makeup pouch.

15. Unnecessarily Expensive Hair Brush: Treat her to a special hair brush. Mini Mason Pearson for while she’s on the go. A custom La Bonne Brosse or Buly. My ride or die Crown Affair one — or this style on-to-go gift set with the cutest mini brush.

16. Every single thing from Officine Universelle Buly: But especially The Travel Kit. You can skip the custom lip balm this year, but the hand lotions, potions, tooth brushes, combs, etc…doesn’t get stricter.

    Many more gift guides coming your way in the coming weeks!! A special one dropping with Friday’s Strict List followed by Homebody Hostess next week xx LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH.