Holiday Gift Guide 2018

MADRONA Duffel Bag – If you travel as much as I do, the MADRONA™ Duffel promises to deliver in style! It offers smart details like a removable shoulder strap and side buckles that adjust capacity. This classic bag is crafted from select full-grain leather that ages gracefully, so you can count on an ideal travel companion for years to come. SLATE COLLECTION features stylish leather products for women and men. Each piece is the result of a collaboration with skilled craftspeople who turn the timeless beauty of American full-grain leather into products with thoughtful details and refined good looks. This brand’s website offers free shipping and complimentary monogramming on eligible leather goods. Products can be ordered – even with monogramming – all the way up to Christmas.

Spine & Vigor Mattress – Perfectly designed to support your spine, providing you with a deeply relaxing experience, Spine & Vigor Mattress has been created with a scientific approach behind it. No matter what your favorite sleeping position is whether or not you suffer from back pain, this mattress delivers what it says. And that is – unmatched sleeping comfort! It comes with 365 night trial, a lifetime warranty and the materials used are tested for their high quality and also for being completely allergy-free.

Space Foam – Dream pillow, really! After tirelessly working for nearly a decade, an expert team of scientists, engineers and sleep experts have finally created the most comfortable pillow in the world. Space Foam is cool to touch, supports your head and neck in the most gentle way possible and is extremely lightweight for a matchless sleeping experience. You can even ask for a 90 days test trial of the pillow before actually purchasing it.

Oros Apparel – Don’t we sometimes joke about that “If you feel so cold, go get a spacesuit for yourself.” Well, now you actually can! Oros Apparel designed its unique range of winter wear taking notes from where the conditions are ‘the hardest known to us humans’ – Space! Creators for this brand, Michael and Rithvik are adventure enthusiasts who started working together since their college years to develop NASA approved, a flexible version of aerogel (the stuff used for the insulation of space stations). They named that newer version Solarcore and launched Oros to help us petty non-astronaut humans in staying warm on the planet. Orion Parka and Endeavour Jacket are their two bestsellers.

Andiamo Luggage – There’s luggage, and then there’s Andiamo Luggage! This 20 inches sleek and durable carry-on is available in 3 fashionable colors – Red Ruby, Royal Sapphire, and Black Onyx to go with any travel look you are after. Andiamo Luggage is made from aircraft grade aluminum and its interiors are coated with RFID protection layer for added security. Its 30/70 split case design makes packing process pretty convenient with adjustable divider panels, and it comes with a USB port so that all your devices are fully charged and ready to go.

RICOH Theta V – RICOH THETA V lets you shoot photos and videos of the entire space with a single push of a button. Introducing a 360-degree camera that allows you to easily share impressive video experiences with the world, in 360°. Specifications of Theta V include features like – highly precise stitch image processing, 4K quality, 4-channel microphone, Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered, and 4K live streaming.

Nextbase Dash Cam – We all love gadgets, especially if they add to our driving safety. A perfect gift for the true techy or automotive lover in your household! The 612GW is the world’s first dash cam in the world to film in True (30fps) Ultra HD (4K), producing stunning results with unbeatable video quality. Additional features include: 150° ultra-wide-angle view, innovative polarizing filter, Sony EXMOR R Sensor, GPS logging, Smartphone app for Wi-Fi connectivity, Click&Go powered mount for simple/instant connection, ultra-clear 3” LCD touch panel, Intelligent Parking Mode, improved touch screen points, Nextbase Replay 3™ video editing software, high dynamic range.

Reebok Shoes – Reebok needs no introduction what-so-ever as a global favorite when it comes to sportswear! Its 2018 collection is loved explicitly by athletes and fitness enthusiast for being extraordinarily comfortable and durable. Check out their collections like – CrossFit Nano, Ripple Altered, Sole Fury, Aztrek and Nylon Color for amazing designs and quality.

Oomo – Oomo 5.1 Surround Sound Earbuds are designed to enhance (and by enhance I mean transform) your music, gaming, streaming and podcast experience like you’ve never imagined. These earbuds have slowly become favorite, not just of music lovers, but also game developers, budding filmmakers and recording artists who use them while testing their surround sound audio quality. Some of the popular fans of Oomo include name like Nello Torri (winner of 4 Emmys) and music composer Jeff Charbonneau and his team (winners of 5 Emmys). Must for audiophiles.

Pirelli Wind Tunnel Tire Speaker by IXOOST – The perfect gift for the motorsport aficionados! This one-of-a-kind motorsport-inspired audio accessory will bring the heart of the F1 to your very own living room. Pirelli Wind Tunnel Tire Speaker has collaborated with audio experts at IXOOST to create an exceptionally remarkable hi-fi unit. The speakers are available in 9 unique colors that are originally used by the F1 racers to identify which racing compounds are being used in any given moment. Now, if this isn’t cool, I don’t know what is!

BrushCases – Who doesn’t like hand-painted stuff? And a hand painted phone case by renowned artist Anca Barbu would definitely bring a wide smile on the face of the person who is on the receiving end. Each case is hand painted and thus, is one of a kind. Besides painting for BrushCases, Anca’s work is regularly featured in several of the New York and Miami galleries. So, you won’t be just gifting a phone cover but an original piece of art to your loved one.

Eye Just – The average American adult spends 7+ hours on devices. That’s a lot of screen time and a lot of blue light exposure which is wreaking havoc on our health.  EyeJust filters out the highest amount of harmful blue light without changing the color of the screen.  Its optical clarity screen has been third-party tested and ophthalmologist approved for its remarkable blue light blocking efficiency.

The Loop – Imagine a picture frame with social media accessibility and video conferencing capabilities. Give family and friends some peace of mind and personal control over their memories and privacy with Loop. Loop is a private photo and video sharing platform that works with your iPhone and favorite social media accounts, all wrapped up in a sleek device with a big, beautiful screen. Take a picture or video, it shows up in seconds on the Loop. You can also invite your family to a private channel to keep everyone in the Loop. It even offers hands-free video chat, making it the perfect gift for staying close to the ones you love.

Silent Beacon – I’m very concerned about safety. If you are too, check out the Silent Beacon, a wearable, wireless device (panic button) that connects to smartphones, tablets and other compatible Bluetooth™ devices to reach loved ones, 911 or an ambulance in an emergency situation. It also sends your GPS location. With one touch you can send text messages, push notifications, email and voice calls to your pre-stored emergency contacts inside the Safety App. With a long battery life (72 hours), the Silent Beacon comes with multiple alert methods, speaker mode, LED and audio notifications, water resistant body, lost key finder, 1-year warranty and is IOS and Android compatible. The Silent Beacon app is free, and there are no monthly fees.

Nom Nom Now – Wouldn’t it be cool to buy gifts for your pets along with your humans, this holiday season? NomNomNow brings your favorite four-legged pal a special edition holiday treat bundle featuring a bag of their soon-to-be new favorite beef jerky treats, as well as their limited edition seasonal pork and pumpkin strips along with a surprise extra gift. Bow wow goodness!

Baciano – Women will love the Baciano sweaters that are known for their quality fabrics and thoughtful embellishment. These sweaters are less bulky yet “dressy” enough. This brand’s line of sweaters is modern, feminine and their level of quality is something that you can immediately recognize to be long-lasting.

Our personal favorites: Gold Jordan Scarf Top: A super soft, almost silky gold sweater with an optional tied collar. How fresh! A little red rose stitching on the scarf adds an element of playfulness and color. Gray Genesis with Pearls, and Faux Fur! This gray knit sweater screams “festive party wear!” Donned over jeans, leggings or a leather skirt, the Gray Genesis is a showstopper. Burgundy Audrey Tie Side Top: Burgundy is basically the unofficial color of fall and winter! Hip length, with full sleeves and chunky cross strings on each side, gives the look a polished feel, with a little extra somethin’ somethin’.

Cuts Clothing – Steven Borrelli created CUTS when he couldn’t find the perfect t-shirts that were stylish enough for date nights and at the same time, classy enough to be worn in the office space. Now, after two years of its establishment, CUTS has become one of the most sought-after, versatile clothing brand with a long list of loyal fans including celebrities like JJ Watt, Tyler Wade, and Reggie Bush.

Sudara Punjammies Pants – Gifting someone a gorgeous pair of comfy pajama pants sounds fun! Sudara Punjammies come in flowy fits and striking prints. Style them with basic well-fitted tops, crop tops, cardigans or blouses to create an effortlessly stylish look or just put on a t-shirt and go off to bed. What’s even more encouraging is the fact that every purchase from this brand helps in job creation for underprivileged women in India who are trying their best not to return to sex trade.

Moxy & Zen Underwear – Why have we started wearing boring undies? Children get to wear the best, most colorful and imaginative underwear. Then why can’t grown-ups do the same? With such ideas in mind, Moxy & Zen was created. With all the technological advancement around us, we deserve to wear amazingly comfortable, breathable, eco-friendly underwear that doesn’t cost more than $20. What makes this brand stand out is the fiber used in its making, Tanboocel, which is a bamboo viscose with far lesser barbs than other fabrics. This makes the fabric 3 times softer than cotton! It amazingly increases the airflow and absorbs moisture much more efficiently than cotton.

Zoe Lux – With advanced sonic and ionic technologies and design, ZOE LUX is QYKSonic’s most powerful beauty device yet. ZOE LUX continues to provide deep cleansing and exfoliation by way of high powered pulsations for ultra-clean glowing skin. Additionally, heated metal surface works in tandem with smart pulsations to provide unmatched anti-aging massage treatments and ensure total and complete absorption of product for highest results. Moisture sensing electrodes monitor skin’s hydration levels and adjust treatment and application accordingly for optimum care. Additional copper and jade attachments target wrinkle prone areas to smooth lines, reduce puffiness, and stimulate collagen production.  ZOE LUX is the way of the future for first class skincare.

Vibe Hex Pro – Relaxation, recovery and adventure, especially while jetsetting, is always a fine balance. The VIBE Hex Pro is the perfect travel companion for every active adventurer. Following a trek through the Himalayas, or after a 16-hour flight to Australia, before setting a PR in a destination marathon, or after a day of museum hopping in Paris, wherever your travels may take you, the VIBE Hex Pro can be there as the ultimate recovery tool. With a hexagonal patterning designed to replicate cross friction and deep tissue massage techniques. The VIBE roller’s unique peanut shape is ergonomically designed to make it easier to massage all areas of the body. It is small and compact to easily fit in a carry on, backpack, or suitcase, and with a 3-hour battery life the roller is reliable and ready whenever, wherever.

Mesolyft – MesoLyft is a non-invasive tool that uses barely-there microneedles along with an attached tube containing a cocktail serum to boost skin back to its healthy and beautiful self. Intended to mimic the effects of the traditional microneedling procedure, it allows users to gently exfoliate and prepare their skin to soak in the nutrients in the serum, right at home for half the cost!

• Lips: Enhances lip volume and texture instantly, no tingling. Hydrates dry chapped lips.
• Eyes: Relaxes fine lines around the eyes instantly and long-term. Improves the texture of lower and upper lid skin.
• Neck: Relaxes fine lines and wrinkles around the neck and chest. Improves texture and tone of neck and décolletage.
• Skin: Lightens dark spots, freckles, melasma, pigmentation on face, neck, chest and hands. Brightens the complexion of skin and reduces the pore size as well.

Aurum Skincare – Say bye-bye to dehydrated, dry winter skin with Aurum luxury skincare products. The brand’s new biotechnology is an award-winning innovation that utilizes specialized enzymes to create bio-fermented birch water-based products to immediately comforts and repairs your skin, inside-out! The products are organic, vegan and 100 percent cruelty-free. No additional fragrances or allergens have been added to Aurum Skincare products.

Skinade – Skinade is an anti-aging collagen drink that boosts the body’s natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid and is one of the most advanced, effective and bio-available anti-aging skincare products on the market today. Skinade is an alternative approach to your skincare regime – a drink that works from the inside out.

Bratoxinsta – When it comes to banishing wrinkles and crow’s feet, an immediate result is where it’s at. Gone are the days of waiting 8 to 12 weeks for improvement. Brazilian Skin’s line of masks and serums delivers exactly that. It combines science and ingredients from the Amazon rainforest to deliver dermatologist-approved topical age reversal with effects similar to Botulinum Toxin, aka…Botox.® Wrinkles are gone within minutes…needles not required!

Sahara Rose Gift Sets – Made only by the most precious, freshly picked ingredients and then processing them the Moroccan way, Ikram Elharti created Sahara Rose beauty products for healthy, radiant skin. Fresh pressed oils, exotic clays and aromatic fragrances of rose, orange and saffron are some of the key ingredients in this brand’s stunning products such as – cleansers, toners, regeneration creams, detoxifying face masks, body polishes, and black soaps. Sahara Rose Gift Sets are amazing gifting options for people who use #selflindulgence on social sites ever so often!

PUR energizer ™ – If you’d like to see the new you for the new years, you’re in luck! All you need to spend with this little cool device is 60 seconds (a day) and voila, you’re off to something cool. The PUR energizer ™ Nano Solutions Skin Infuser kit turns nano solutions into nano droplets (extremely small, at less than 100 nm), a moisturizing mist capable of deeply penetrating the outer and innermost layers of your skin. This helps the potent nano-vapor to penetrate deeper into the skin – deeper than any normal serums could go, creating fresh liposomes right at the time of application, which enhances the delivery system of each individual ingredient, maximizing it’s benefits and working synergistically with your skin’s natural lipid barrier.  The kit comes with: Magna Moisture Anti-Aging Nano Solution, MAX Defense Lift & Firm Nano Solution, MAX Brightening Nano Solution.

Wink & Rise’s Eye Pillows – Now science has recognized the importance of quality sleep, and it affects our health, happiness and overall wellbeing. Give your friends the gift of quality sleep with Wink & Rose’s classic eye pillows. You can place them on your eyes for acupressure induced relaxation, or you can put the pillow in microwave or freezer for some time and then experience an even more calming ‘hot or cold’ therapy sleep. Currently, two scents are on offer – Vanilla & Chamomile and Lavender & Hops.

Slim Sation – Slimming garments like tummy controllers and shapewear garments are all the rage these days. But, more often than not, these clothing items are super uncomfortable and also, ‘just not trendy.’ SlimSation is one such brand that has come up with gorgeous slimwear clothing items that are effortlessly stylish as well as supremely comfortable. Their range of clothes includes everything from jeans, pants, leggings and shorts to Capri pants, crops and skirts of various styles.

Tony Odisho Hair Extensions – Gone are the days when flaunting luscious, long hair was a distant dream for most of the pretty ladies out there! You can simply get hair extensions of your choice and fulfill this dream with minimum physical effort and cost of maintenance. And TonyOdisho is one brand you can totally rely on for absolute ‘best in the business’ hair extensions and supporting products and accessories. His extensions are known for their top-notch quality and reliability. There is a wide selection to pick from, and his range of products (needed to apply and care for the extensions) is also worth every single penny spent.

Moroccan Magic – Moroccan Magic is a USDA certified organic lip balm line that is embracing the greener approaches of the beauty industry. This balm line is infused with 100% pure Argan and essential oils that are bound to be on everyone’s lips this winter.

DraftPour – Looking to improve the quality of beer you’re drinking? (Is that even a thing to be asking!!) The Fizzics’ DraftPour uses micro-foam technology to improve the flavor, taste and mouth-feel of any carbonated beer. The DraftPour is lightweight and durable; perfect for outdoor activities, camping, tailgating, and other similar activities. DraftPour looks beautiful sitting on the kitchen counter, and it is available in top carbon (black), rust (copper) and ice (white) colors.

Clase Azul Tequila – Tequila, whose every bottle is crafted (from scratch) and then hand-painted to create a stunning piece of art and not just a bottle of liquor. Clase Azul is premium quality tequila, unique and beautiful in every way possible. A small town of Santa Maria Canchesda (Mexico) is the place where more than 100 exceptionally talented artisans are dedicating their lives to craft each bottle of this tequila brand on an everyday basis.

Four Roses – 130 years old brand, named by its creator, after the love of his life said ‘yes’ with a corsage of four red roses. Four Roses offers 10 distinct and astonishing Bourbon recipes. Its Single Barrels are created by selecting one flavor, while Small Batch is created by mingling different flavors together. And almost all 10 of them are used to create its iconic Four Roses Bourbon. Crafting these blends the old-fashioned way indeed takes a lot more time, but once you try them, you’ll figure out why it’s absolutely worth the effort.

Clyde May’s – Clyde May’s is a 70-year-old affair, and just one sip is enough to make one realize just how premium and classy this blend really is. Clyde had a thing for detailing and that’s exactly what made all the difference! He used to start with the cleanest still possible and rounded off with baked slices of apples. So, you can imagine the standard of his whiskey and why he chose his own name to put after the brand. Try Clyde May’s newest edition Clyde May’s Rye or stick with the all-time-favorite Alabama Style Whiskey.

Ardbeg – Being distilled on the small, far-off located Scottish Isle of Islay, Ardbeg has been in existence since the last 200 years! It’s one whiskey that is literally worshipped around the globe. In the last few years, it has won numerous prestigious titles including World Whiskey of the Year and Scotch Whiskey of the Year award and most importantly, the World’s Best Single Malt! Do I need to continue? Try their 10-year-old Single Malt or the newly launched An Oa.

White Wall – Gifting someone photographs of their special moments can be a priceless gift and with White Wall, you can turn this gift even more unique and incomparable. White Wall is an award-winning photo-lab who turns your photographs into amazing pieces of arts. You can get the pictures custom printed on HD metal, under acrylic glass or embedded inside an acrylic block. There are hundreds of options to choose from. Their newly introduced Pop Art Frame is our favorite!

Sima G Jewelry – Gifting your loved one a stylish, custom-made, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry is a promising idea. Sima G helps you in doing just that! She pushes her clients to come up with unique personalized ideas that she turns into beautiful jewelry designs. You can get her to type a note or a quotation or a simple word to express your feelings on your custom made jewelry in English or Hebrew. Do check out Sima G’s Two Tone Necklace with four discs and Angel Wing Necklace with engraved words of your choice.

QAN Bracelets and Necklaces – Again, a brand with strong associations with philanthropic causes. QAN commits 12% of its proceeds to charitable partners who are working to make the world a better place. Their designs are minimalistic which makes them look exceedingly elegant. Their products inspire you to believe in yourself and your dreams. Now that’s one gift anyone would love to receive, right!

Juju Be Gone – We wish people by saying things like, “May you be blessed with abundance of happiness and positivity this year.” How cool would it be to actually gift them happiness or positivity? With Juju Be Gone, it’s possible! This modern-day company offers a wide selection of energy-transforming gift boxes to enhance the positivity of your surroundings. Explore their signature Black Box that comes with a custom scented candle, a piece of Palo Santo holy wood, a bundle of sages, a symbolic feather, a Selenite crystal, a stylish tray and a bottle of matches. Good luck 🙂

DaphDaph – Brainchild of designer Daphne Kaufer, DaphDaph offers an impressive line of fun and functional products such as goggles, backpacks and hair accessories for your young ones. Daphne came up with this brand after getting inspired by her children and their crazy, adventurous lives. DaphDaph products are full of vibrant colors and fun designs that the kids immediately fell in love with. And then, you won’t have to run after their lives to make them wear their goggles while swimming in the pool or playing outside or keeping all their stuff organized in a stylish backpack.