Today, just some eye candy from a holiday gift guide story I worked on with Composure‘s contributing fashion editor, Min A. Lee (who also laid out the story). I love putting together style and beauty pages, coordinating the colors and silhouettes that will result in a harmonious story, both visually and substantively. While I’m not a graphic designer or artist by any stretch of the imagination, I do enjoy the “collage” aspect of the process.

For the Ultimate Hostess

alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Stara Open Front Kaftan, $695, aliceandolivia.com

Give the gift of endurance with this limited edition refillable powder compact designed by renowned jewelry designer Monica Rich Kosann. Estée Lauder Turtle Endurance Pressed Powder Compact, $150, Neiman Marcus.

What better hostess gift than one she can use post-party to recover? Eve Lom The Radiant Ritual Set, $68, evelom.com

Sabon The Spell Luxury Candle, $26, sabonnyc.com

Worldly Goods Too Chocolate Plated Spheres, $9.50-$38.50 each, worldlygoodstoo.com

Oojra Thai Jasmine Bamboo Essential Oil Reed Diffuser, $40, oojra.com

For the Modern Minimalist

Aris Cut Out Collared Top, $77, arisology.com

Aris Navy Structured Midi Skirt, $154, arisology.com

by Lassen Line Brass Candleholder, $169, bylassen.com

Each sale of this American-made, hand-poured natural candle goes to provide solar energy for under-resourced communities worldwide. The Starling Project Juniper + Saffron Candle, $55, starlingproject.org

This line’s use of reclaimed precious metals keep you chic with a conscience. Bonheur Ani Ring, $115, bonheurjewelry.com

Jules Kae Kelly Small Leather Backpack, $245, juleskae.com

Clean For Men White Vetiver, $84, cleanperfume.com