The Most Stylish Gifts of 2013

Cold. Shmold. The super chic new Estée Lauder Holiday 2013 Campaign.

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Toss the words 'practical' and 'need' right out of your dictionary this month; when it comes to holiday gifting, it's all about beautiful, stylish splurges. Whether it's little luxuries for your little sis or big gifts to make your mom's Christmas dreams come true, I've rounded up the season's most fashionable finds to totally treat the ones you love. 

Read on for the coolest toys, the most luxe fashion finds and the most-wanted tech gear of the season. Only 28 more sleeps! Not that I'm counting...

SEE THE FULL GIFT GUIDE HERE...

alice + olivia Teams up with Starbucks

I like to think of myself as a coffee minimalist. No vanilla syrups, flavoured beans or measuring by degrees for this girl. I'm a Barista's dream-come-true: Tall French Roast or Grande Latte. Full stop. I similarly stray from complicated cups, instead opting for a white ceramic tumbler over glitter, sparkle and OTT shine. 

In spite of all that, when I saw these adorable tumblers at the Starbucks Holiday Preview a few months back, I couldn't help but fall in love.  Designed exclusively for Starbucks by Stacey Bendet of alice + olivia (LOVE alice + olivia) the limited-edition holiday collection includes a Designer Double Wall Ceramic Tumbler with a super fun removable tutu and bow tie, plus a sweet Bearista Bear for kids - both featuring alice + olivia’s signature black-and-white stripe. 

The collection is available online at www.StarbucksStore.com on November 1, 2013, and in stores across Canada (excluding Québec - ne tirez pas sur le pianiste) November 2nd (both items retail for $19.95).

I'd take the flower off the bear's head (I personally feel it's tutu much. Get it? hee) and then give it to my daughter, but I'll keep the cup for my coffee runs. Super cute, right? Consider your Secret Santa gifts officially chosen.