A crisp white shirt, a great pair of denim, a simple dress.  When this is your canvas, often the perfect balance is found with a single accessory that packs a punch. Based in Sydney, Valet Studio produces vintage inspired earrings, hair clips, bracelets, and bags that play with colors and shapes to create sculptural accessories that make a simple outfit into a stunning look. Each piece is carefully handmade with unique colored resin and 18k gold-filled hardware. All are well priced objects of art, around $150. The Noemi, Oceane, and Tamara earrings are a few of my favorites.

At first glance, you may think these are not at ALL for you. But I argue, these are for everyone.  This perfectly cut black waxed jean in a straight, slightly cropped leg shows off a great ankle boot is less aggressive than a leather pant, but more cool than a trouser.  Works well with a flat or pump too.  Enjoy!

AG Jeans | Isabelle Coated Straight Jeans in Leatherette Black | $255

His
/ 1 / Robert Mueller’s Classic Digital Watch $12 / 2 / Bloomingdale’s The Men’s Store Cashmere Quarter Zip Sweater $99 / 3 / Majestic International Waffle Knit Robe $60 / 4 / Cole Haan Office Approved Waterproof Boots $168

Her
/ 1 / Nike Air Max 270 Premium Sneakers $150 / 2 / Cuyana Cami Sleep Set $85 / 3 / CalPak Travel Wallet $70 / 4 / J. Crew Sherpa Lined Chelsea Boot $250  / 5 / Celine Lefebure Victoria Convertible Clutch $420

Kids
/ 1 / Faces Organic Cotton Leggings $24 / 2 / Lenon & Wolfe Supima Cotton Sweatshirt $72 / 3 / Great Pretenders Color-A-Cape Fairy $24

I believe the trick to giving a great gift is to give something that you’d also enjoy while considering their style and known needs. This way it ends up being thoughtful and personal, and even if they don’t love it – the simple act of giving it will be a joyous occasion because you’ll be excited about it. My rule of thumb, when in doubt… go functional. Here are some life-simplifying, thoughtful, beautiful gifts you can get your gifting going on the right foot. No sole searching required. Happy happy! Joy joy!

/ 12 / Larsson & Jennings Norse 40mm Watch $285

/ 11 / Cole Haan Washington Grand Attache Case $450

/ 10 / Nordstrom Men’s Shop Poplin Lounge Pants $35

/ 9 / Bambusi Bamboo Bath Caddy Tray $30

/ 8 / Sugarfina Champagne Cocktail Kit $25

/ 7 / Connor Peacock Paperweight $95

/ 6 / SF Moma Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern Book $60

/ 5 / Rebecca Minkoff Chain Link Earrings $48

/ 4 / HomCom Wall Mounted Mirrored Jewelry Cabinet $60

/ 3 / Gap Softspun Marled Joggers $50

/ 2 / Twelve NYC Mirrored Jewelry Case $28

/ 1 / Raden A22 Carry $295