Holiday Gift Guide No. 2 | The Artist

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• DKNY Stamped Leather Clutch, $185. The vivid shade in combination with the exotic, croc-stamped turqouise leather fold-over clutch and gold-toned hardware undoubtedly brings sophistication to a new level. Amped elegance, I like to call it, with an electric pop of color that is unexpected on such a bag. Which makes it perfect to elevate an everyday ensemble or add color to an evening walk in the art museum.
• Yves Saint Laurent Arty Oval Ring, $195. The name is self-explanatory. But since I elaborated on all other items, I feel obliged to write more than one measly line! Simply imagine her bewilderment at receiving such classic statement piece. But she should be forewarned; she may end up staring more at her ring in admiration than the canvas.
• Prismacolor Colored Pencils Sets. Available online, in your art supply stores, and Amazon.com, I can personally attest that these pencils are the cream of the crop. Quite literally, too. They draw with a buttery smoothness (however cliche the language) for a creamy texture. It is a no-fail; the true artist’s heart would go giddy at the sight of a Prismacolor set peeking from beneath the gaudy wrapping paper!
• Danny Roberts ‘Girls In Glasses’ Tee, $42. An artist would indeed be floored to be gifted with a Borders & Frontiers and Danny Roberts collaboration whose end product is a beautiful tee of one of Danny’s most iconic works (inspired by the Chanel girls a season or two ago). The possibilities of a cotton tee are endless; tucked into a pencil skirt for a gallery sighting, or, simply thrown over her favorite pair of jeans to get down and dirty with some paint.
• NastyGal ‘Funktional’ Caged-In Dress, $98. It goes without saying that the timeless LBD belongs in every girl’s closet. The LBD need not be restrictive in transcending personal taste, however. This particular version adds a futuristic touch with its Yves Saint Laurent meets Gareth Pugh SS09 cage shoulders. Architectural and geometric design never looked so classic on this fitted little number, making it the dress to wear for her first showcase.
• Christian Louboutin Rolando 120 Yellow Patent Leather Pumps, $625. Louboutins are on [nearly] every girl’s wish list for its seductive and renowned red sole. Why not then, make her first (or next—that lucky girl!) pair unique. Not many own a patent pair in yellow that adds that pop of color and interest to an everyday outfit, nonetheless one that can jazz up the aforementioned LBD. Forgo the typical black shoes, we love splashes of color!
• Pixie Market Pretty Young Thing Asymmetric Earrings, $72. I have always harbored a particular affinity for asymmetrical earrings (though I have yet to have my ears pierced); it juxtaposes the eccentric with unexpected elegance—and anything of the sort always seems to capture my curiosity (and obsession). One earring is a 4″ serpentine chain that ever-so-gracefully grazes the shoulders; the second of the pair is a crystal diamond vintage clip.
• Moleskine Soft Cover Notebook, $15. The artist, regardless of her area specialty, must always carry within her bag [of the day] a small sketchbook. Spontaneous ideas and revelations of designs will never be forgotten, easily jotted/sketched/planned/written within her Moleskine Soft Cover Large Plain Notebook. The flexible soft ‘moleskine’ cover with rounded corners makes it easy for on-the-go, and its elastic enclosure ensures that all pages will stay intact (a bent page is the worst!). 192 plain acid-free pages, thread bound to allow the notebook to lay flat for additional easiness of use, is enough to last the artist for a good amount of time. Better yet? This notebook includes an expandable inner note holder for miscellaneous bits and bobbins (post-it notes, paint or fabric swatches, etc.)
• Black Paper Multi-chain Cubic Necklace, $25.35. Perhaps the biggest nuisance to the artist (of any kind) is a distracting, jingling, bulky type of arm adornment—thus ruling out statement bracelets and cuffs. Fear not, mes non-pareils; there is always a plan better than Plan A! This necklace—part sophisticated, part rock-chic—is easily versatile to be incorporated into any style of wardrobe. Indulge her creative side with a statement piece, for should the artistic not wear something reflecting that facet of her self?

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bisous,

La C.