Holiday Gift Guide 2011: 18 yuletide treasures for the best darn gals ever
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: 18 yuletide treasures for the best darn gals ever
By Toronto Life | November 21, 2011
By Toronto Life | 11/21/2011
By Fraser Abe, Karolyne Ellacott, Kevin Naulls and Mark Teo | Photography by Carlo Mendoza
Pay no attention to what the advertisers tell you: there’s no gift “perfect for every woman in your life.” Still, we’re pretty sure discerning females will find a few things on this list to love. As the winter drags on, a Philip Lim muffler is sure to get a lot of use (and envious glares), and for women with a style all their own, we’ll show you where you can mix some custom fragrances. Finally, for that very special lady, we have a diamond necklace that won’t break the bank. Check out 18 gifts that are sure to make any gal smile »
103531 Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333<br />
Holt Renfrew private label sweaters, $395 each Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Holt Renfrew private label sweaters, $395 each https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_holtssweater1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_holtssweater1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_holtssweater1.jpg 624 580 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_holtssweater-2/ gift11_holtssweater-2 0 0
Holt Renfrew private label sweaters, $395 each
103340 Mia Boutique, 3109 Dundas St. W., 416-551-2740<br />
Stackable bangles, $15–$22 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Stackable bangles, $15–$22 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_miabangles1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_miabangles1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_miabangles1.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_miabangles-2/ gift11_miabangles-2 0 0
Stackable bangles, $15–$22
103339 UPC Boutique, 128 1/2 Cumberland St., 416-929-9209<br />
Philip Lim muffler, $410 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Philip Lim muffler, $410 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_plimwarmer1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_plimwarmer1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_plimwarmer1.jpg 624 580 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_plimwarmer-2/ gift11_plimwarmer-2 0 0
Philip Lim muffler, $410
103338 Frock, 97 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-516-1333<br />
Pendleton cape, $349 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Pendleton cape, $349 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_pendeltoncape1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_pendeltoncape1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_pendeltoncape1.jpg 480 610 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_pendeltoncape-2/ gift11_pendeltoncape-2 0 0
Pendleton cape, $349
103347 Model Citizen, 279 Augusta Ave., 416-703-7625<br />
Hito necklace, $95 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Hito necklace, $95 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_hitonecklace1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_hitonecklace1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_hitonecklace1.jpg 624 580 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_hitonecklace-2/ gift11_hitonecklace-2 0 0
Hito necklace, $95
103346 Gee Beauty, 2 Roxborough St. W., 416-486-0080<br />
Custom Le Labo fragrances, $147 for 50 mL and $225 for 100 mL Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Custom Le Labo fragrances, $147 for 50 mL and $225 for 100 mL https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_lelabo1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_lelabo1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_lelabo1.jpg 624 580 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_lelabo-2/ gift11_lelabo-2 0 0
Custom Le Labo fragrances, $147 for 50 mL and $225 for 100 mL
103535 UPC Boutique, 128 1/2 Cumberland St., 416-929-9209<br />
Henrik Vibskov scarf, $395 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Henrik Vibskov scarf, $395 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_vibscofscarf2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_vibscofscarf2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_vibscofscarf2.jpg 480 610 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_vibscofscarf-3/ gift11_vibscofscarf-3 0 0
Henrik Vibskov scarf, $395
103534 Intermix, 130 Bloor St. W., 416-925-0111<br />
Proenza Schouler PS1, $1,595 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Proenza Schouler PS1, $1,595 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_proenza3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_proenza3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_proenza3.jpg 624 580 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_proenza-4/ gift11_proenza-4 0 0
Proenza Schouler PS1, $1,595
103533 The Bay, 176 Yonge St., 416-861-9111 <br />
Mink teddy bear, $225 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Mink teddy bear, $225 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_minkbearHBC3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_minkbearHBC3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_minkbearHBC3.jpg 624 580 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_minkbearhbc-4/ gift11_minkbearhbc-4 0 0
Mink teddy bear, $225
103532 Mjölk, 2959 Dundas St. W., 416-551-9853<br />
Leather iPad case, $200 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Leather iPad case, $200 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_ipadcase3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_ipadcase3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_ipadcase3.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_ipadcase-4/ gift11_ipadcase-4 0 0
Leather iPad case, $200
103529 The Bay, 176 Yonge St., 416-861-9111 <br />
Red fox fur chapka, $695 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Red fox fur chapka, $695 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_furhat3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_furhat3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_furhat3.jpg 480 610 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_furhat-4/ gift11_furhat-4 0 0
Red fox fur chapka, $695
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103528 Good Egg, 267 Augusta Ave., 416-593-4663<br />
Butcher’s apron, $25 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Butcher’s apron, $25 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_apron3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_apron3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_apron3.jpg 480 610 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_apron-4/ gift11_apron-4 0 0
Butcher’s apron, $25
103530 Blue Banana, 250 Augusta Ave., 416-594-6600<br />
Head scratcher, $6 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Head scratcher, $6 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_headscratcher2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_headscratcher2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_headscratcher2.jpg 480 610 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_headscratcher-3/ gift11_headscratcher-3 0 0
Head scratcher, $6
103345 Kumaris, 94 Cumberland St., 416-324-9830<br />
Kumaris cashmere travel blanket, $425 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Kumaris cashmere travel blanket, $425 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_kumariblanket1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_kumariblanket1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_kumariblanket1.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_kumariblanket-2/ gift11_kumariblanket-2 0 0
Kumaris cashmere travel blanket, $425
103344 Rac Boutique, 124 Cumberland St., 647-352-4433<br />
Black spiked cuff, $185 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Black spiked cuff, $185 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_koracuff1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_koracuff1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_koracuff1.jpg 624 580 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_koracuff-2/ gift11_koracuff-2 0 0
Black spiked cuff, $185
103343 Scout, 405 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-546-6922<br />
Organic hand soaps, $8 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Organic hand soaps, $8 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_organicsoap1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_organicsoap1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_organicsoap1.jpg 480 610 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_organicsoap-2/ gift11_organicsoap-2 0 0
Organic hand soaps, $8
103342 Shop AGO, 317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6610<br />
Nooka Zen-H watch, $298 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Nooka Zen-H watch, $298 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_nookawatch1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_nookawatch1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_nookawatch1.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_nookawatch-2/ gift11_nookawatch-2 0 0
Nooka Zen-H watch, $298
103341 Nike Store, 110 Bloor St. W., 416-921-6453<br />
Nike Free Run +2 sneakers, $125 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Nike Free Run +2 sneakers, $125 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_nike1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_nike1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gift11_nike1.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-guide-2011-women/slide/gift11_nike-2/ gift11_nike-2 0 0
Nike Free Run +2 sneakers, $125
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the ‘perfect’ gift for ‘gals’ should never, ever come from a business store or a kitchen shop. never. ever. thought it might help if i cleared that up…
I LOVE gifts from kitchen stores. Its my passion and why would I want anything else. Williams Sonoma rocks. I think you buy what each individual loves. Shop for each person. How can someone make a broad statement like above……I mean really. You could have said, I wold prefer not to receive gifts from xyz….
All I want to know is where I can get that wooden carved deer? It’s stunning!
Yes, a Yorkdale Gift Card plus 7 dollars for a wasteful box to put it in. Brilliant!