the stylebook gift guide: cathy’s edition
Local stylist and personal shopper Cathy Starnes is a regular contributor to Alexandria Stylebook and founder of the wardrobe consulting firm, Style Speaks. Her taste is always on-point but she remains practical both in her styling and her gift giving. Today, she has put together a list of gifts for everyone on your list including the soon-to-be-mom and your child’s teacher. The selection was made from our favorite Stylebook stores: Coco Blanca, Bellacara, Kiskadee and The Shoe Hive.
1. Bird Throw, $105 at Coco Blanca
Love this soft and cozy throw for a mom, mother-in-law or grandma.
2. Style Speaks Gift Certificate, Prices vary
Consider pampering the mom in the pregnancy and post-partum stages of motherhood with the gift of keeping her wardrobe together during this time of transition. Contact Style Speaks here.
3. Wooden Ornaments, $24 (box of 12) or $60 (box of 27) at Coco Blanca
Great for the newlywed who’s just starting to build her own holiday collection.
4. Skullcandy Headphones, $100 at The Shoe Hive
For the teenager in your life, I’m obsessed with these awesome headphones.
5. Charm Necklaces, Prices vary at The Shoe Hive
A gift with personality, choose the monogrammed charm for a new mom with her baby’s initial or a state charm for the traveler so she can carry home with her everywhere she goes.
6. Suede Gloves, $70 at The Shoe Hive
A quality pair of gloves in a pop of color would make a great gift for your mom or sister.
7. Leather Ring, $96 at Kiskadee
A bold yet minimalistic piece of jewelry always makes a great gift.
8. Python-embossed Leather Clutch, $145 at The Shoe Hive
This clutch is so chic and classic, any woman could find a place for it in her wardrobe.
9. Sonic Toothbrush, $15 at Bellacara
I love when practical items are made into stylish pieces to love using; a great stocking stuffer to counteract all that chocolate!
10. Notebook, $22 at Bellacara
The perfect little something for a co-worker, your kid’s teacher or a neighbor; package with cute pens, a sweet treat or a lip gloss for a thoughtful gift without a big investment.
11. Knife Set, $175 at Kiskadee
Another practical item made stylish, these knives are just too cool.
