Accessories Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Kendra Scott Davie Sunglasses

In case you are still wondering what to gift your loved ones or yourself this holiday season, here are my top accessory picks!

Kendra Scott eyewear by Marchon Eyewear. Kendra Scott's new sunglasses would pair nicely with a pair of earrings, a ring or necklace to match. I especially love the Davie and Korinne navigator silhouettes. The Davie sunglasses feature the iconic Davie stone detailing, while the Korinne sunglasses showcase the Elisa link-and-chain style jewelry. 

Zarah Juan PUJ Micro Bag

Filipino handbag brand Zarah Juan has a fun and quirky style to their handbags, with one of my favorites being the PUJ Micro Bag, inspired by the iconic Philippine jeepney. This bag is handcrafted by Cavite artisans in a variety of color options. 

There are so many other Zara Juan bags that have caught my eye including the Aklat Mini Bag made of hand-carved wood for the book lover, Boombox Bag or Silang Pineapple Bag.

Blue Francis Cross Twinkle Necklace

Blue Francis is known for their children's jewelry, but honestly it can be jewelry for any age. I love the concept of keepsake jewelry and how this can even be passed down from generation to generation. It makes such a nice gift and the pieces are great for layering together. My favorite piece is the Cross Twinkle Necklace with cubic zirconia stones. 

Emily in Paris Glass Stone & Cubic Zirconia Gold-Tone Pave Box Ring

If you are a fan of the hit show Emily in Paris, you are going to want some of the jewelry pieces from the Emily in Pars collection by The Jewelry Group, available at Macy's. My favorites are the Glass Stone & Cubic Zirconia Gold-Tone Pave Box Ring and Glass Pearl, Glass Stone & Cubic Zirconia Gold-Tone Loop Ring.

Hammitt Syd Pouch

Hammitt has great gifts under $100 including the Syd Pouch, and pairs perfectly with the Kyle Med bag. This pouch is so compact you can easily just drop it into your coat pocket or clutch bag. I love how soft and slouchy the Kyle Med bag is in a classic black pebble leather.

A Practical Gift for the Holidays: Charmin Forever Roll

Now here's a practical gift that everyone can use: The Charmin Forever Roll! This is also the perfect gift for myself since I only use Charmin toilet paper! I don't have a lot of home storage space so I prefer to buy a four or six pack of toilet paper every other week. 

Since I've had the Charmin Forever Roll, I haven't had to worry about running out of toilet paper! Not only that, but the Charmin individual rolls don't even fit in the in-wall toilet paper holder, so I literally usually have to wait until the roll thins out in order to make it fit. I honestly don't think I can ever go back to buying regular toilet paper rolls as the Forever Roll has solved all these problems for me!

The starter kit includes two Forever Rolls and a premium brushed stainless steel roll holder. The Refill Packs include three Forever Rolls, so you don't have to worry about running out anytime soon. You'll be set for an entire season! The Forever Roll also has 32x more sheets per roll. 

You can purchase the Charmin Forever Roll Starter Kit and Refill Packs online at Target, Walmart and Amazon for around $30-$35. 

For more information on the Charmin Forever Roll, visit shop.charmin.com.

Mother's Day Accessories Gift Guide 2025

Looking for some last-minute Mother's Day gifts for yourself or your mom? Check out my favorites for this spring season!

For the mom who loves to travel, customize your gift with Jet Set Candy, featuring charms, chains and necklaces. Some of the charm collections include luggage tags, passport stamps, national parks and 3D charms. There are also 3D charms with styles for everyone, whether you prefer a champagne glass, camera, stiletto, or passport charm.

Another item that's hot for spring are Marchon's Pure eyewear styles. My top pick: P-7009 eyeglasses in Lime with a cat eye shape.

Danni Ro luxury handbags are crafted in Barcelona and inspired by the city's elegance and artisanal tradition, including the Manhattan Bag, Lisbon Baby Clutch, DR Clutch and Joy Bag.

For a more luxurious gift, explore Katherine Riardant’s genuine leather handbags and accessories, crafted in Italy. Featured styles include the Salomea Bucket Bag and the Bernina Top Handle Bag. I also love the Versa Cuff Bracelet, which comes in a variety of colors such as Off White, Kelly Green, Light Pink or Paprika Red. These bracelets are made from caviar grained leather and lined with leather. 

I’m loving the spring styles from 27 EDIT Naturalizer, especially Elaine, the statement slingback. slingback in champagne gold leather. It can easily be dressed up with a skirt or dress, or paired with jeans for a more casual look. The 2 3/4-inch sculpted heel strikes just the right balance. It's tall enough to elevate your style, but comfortable enough for all-day wear. Plus, it features REZORB™ responsive cushioning that absorbs shock and provides soft, lightweight comfort. Other great spring options include the boho-inspired Jordis heel and the Zen Strappy Platform Sandal.

- Kim Weling

Accessories Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Looking for last-minute gifts? Here's a look at my favorite Accessories Council picks for this holiday season. Don't forget to gift yourself too!

Jet Set Candy

A charm, necklace, or bracelet is the perfect gift for the person that loves to travel. I love how you can really customize a necklace or bracelet with multiple charms for specific places they traveled to, or include a passport, luggage tag or favorite food charms.

Fleur'd Pins

Pins have made a comeback, for both men and women, as an added accessory to a blazer, shirt or dress. Fleur'd Pins features an assortment of leather lapel pins that dress up your outfit for the holidays

Kimono Dragon 

Brooklyn-based Kimono Dragon includes vintage and contemporary jewelry, including colorful, statement pieces perfect for this holiday season.

Hampton Road Designs

Hampton Road Designs vibrant and versatile silk twilly scarves are reversible and make a great accessory for handbags and luggage or as a headband or scarf, bringing fun to your accessories or outfits.

Jane Win Jewelry

Jane Win Jewelry features coin jewelry and charms that are great for necklace layering and symbolizes positivity, strength, hope and luck.

Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley has a new look this holiday season, including luxurious velvet pieces in Sea Moss and Black as shoulder, crossbody and crossbody bags, cosmetic bags and pouches.

Aneta Zae

Aneta Zae includes hand made fine jewelry made with recycled metals and sustainably sourced jems. These exquisite and unique jewelry pieces are a work of art. 

Covet NYC

Covet NYC earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces add a feminine and playful touch to any outfit. One of my favorites is the Color Wheel Pave Link Chain Necklace, which is great to layer together.

Rosa K

Rosa K handbags are known for monogram designs in a variety of colors, sizes and handbag styles.

- Kim Weling

Mother's Day Accessories Gift Guide 2024

 

Looking for a gift for Mother's Day? Here's my accessories gift guide picks for umbrellas, handbags and jewelry. 

Shed Rain is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. I've always wanted to try one of their umbrellas and now that I have no other one will do! They have so many different umbrella options from compact ones to larger umbrellas for those days when it's non-stop rain.

My favorite from Shed Rain is the Artist Series Studio Proba Reverse Close Stick Umbrella with a vibrant design. The two-layer canopy is made of 100% recycled polyester from  plastic water bottles. The unique reverse closing keeps water inside the umbrella and away from you when you close your umbrella. Also has UPF 50+ sun protection and a rubber coated hands-free handle.

Hammitt LA is known for their super soft, buttery leather handbags and reinforced gold rivets and hardware detail. The bags also include exterior and interior pockets for your cell phone and credit cards. They come in a number of styles including crossbody, clutch, satchel, shoulder and tote bags.

Sattaché is a covertible bag for on-the-go shoe storage, oerfect for when you need to carry a change of shoes for commuter or vacation travel. It can be worn as a crossbody, over your tote, backpack or handheld and comes with a canvas strap, metal chain and extra drawstring bag for larger shoes. It is also eco-friendly and durable, made of water-resistant recycled materials and PETA approved vegan leather. 

When not used as a shoe bag, it's also great to carry your water bottle or compact umbrella. I commute every day to work in the city, so this bag will come in handy when I have to switch into heels at the office or before going to events after work. I can also see myself using this when I have to carry my heels with me to a red carpet event, or when I want to do a photo shoot during my travels and need to change from walking shoes into heels. I love how it stylishly looks like a classy handbag and not a shoe bag.

Dolce Vita has several different styles this spring, from pearl and wooden beaded bags to pleated faux leather and raffia clutches. I love Dolce Vita bags as they are fashionable accessories to add to your bag collection.

Brosway Italia bracelets, rings and necklaces are perfect for layering and also include a selection of earrings. Brosway also has a Fancy Collection, in a wide selection of sterling silver in hues of pink, purple, green, blue and more.

Oni Jewelry is known for their interlockable chains and Versawear tech charms to be worn multiple ways as earrings, necklaces, bracelets and even eyewear chains. Oni's pieces are made of high quality 925 sterling silver and plated with 14k gold. 

Sunglasses are always a great way to complete a look, including Donna Karan, Anne Klein and Draper James from Marchon Eyewear. Choose from classic aviator styles to ones with black or print frames.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Sugar Factory Times Square

This was my first time having dinner at Sugar Factory Times Square and it did not disappoint! Located at 694 8th Avenue, Sugar Factory just launched their Valentine's Day menu, filled with creative signature cocktails and seasonal delights. Whether you are planning a Galentine's Day get together or a dinner date, you'll enjoy the Valentine's decor and ambiance for a fun night out. 

Since I love bubbly drinks, Love Bubbles was the perfect cocktail for me - a mix of Tasha Rose and coconut rum, with vibrant notes of fresh strawberries and pina colada, topped with a pink cotton candy cloud. In addition to cocktails, Sugar Factory has decadent shakes and hot chocolate to share. 

The menu has a great combination of sweet and savory dishes, and the generous portions make them easily shareable. The presentation of the food is so cute, instagrammable and on point for Valentine's Day, with food appearing in pink or red. I loved the Romantic Waffle, with red velvet Belgian Waffle baked with white chocolate chips, topped with strawberry ice cream, with pieces of red velvet cake, drizzled with cream cheese glazed.

If you love sweet dishes, then I'd recommend the Hot Honey and Pepperoni Flatbread with mozzarella and fresh basil. If you have a craving for fried food, then I recommend getting the Be Mine Valentine's Sampler, with cajun dusted tenders, mozarella sticks, sweetheart mac pops, and onion rings. The mozarella sticks and the onion rings were my favorite from the sampler platter.  

I'm a dessert lover, so I couldn't leave without getting the Heart Tower of Sweets, including dark chocolate covered strawberries, cookies, brownie bites, chocolate covered pretzel sticks and chocolate candies. 

If you've never eaten at Sugar Factory, this is the best time to go and experience this special menu, available through Valentine's Day.

 - Kim Weling

Initio Parfums Privés Holiday Gift Guide

There's nothing like receiving a luxurious perfume or candle for the holidays! You can't get more luxe than Initio Parfums Privés! They put so much thought into everything from the box it's packaged in, to the magnificent bottle with gold detail, plus etching and each captivating scent.

A top pick for this season from the Black Gold Project Collection is the best-selling Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum, with the enchantment of the Tree of Fortune, representing prosperity and destiny. This rich scent has main notes of natural Oud Wood, Agar Wood Oil, Lavender, Saffron, Patchouli and Musk. 

To go along with this fragrance is the Oud for Greatness candle to add that woody scent to any room. This limited edition Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum and Candle Set (also sold separately) makes such a statement, not just in scent but in appearance. It's beautiful just to have on display in your bedroom or living room. 

My gift to myself is the Psychedelic Eau de Parfum from the Carnal Blends Collection. Do you ever find a scent that you feel was just meant for you? I love woody and floral scents but never thought of mixing them together. It's a very sensual scent for this winter. Psychedelic Love has top notes of Bergamot, middle notes of Ylang Ylang, Myrrh and Rose, and base notes of Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

The Initio collections include Absolutes, Carnal Blends, Magnetic Blends, Hedonist and Black Gold Project, all made in Paris. I highly recommend going on a fragrance journey and experiencing all these scents in person. The scents are unisex, so they are shareable with a significant other!

- Kim Weling