It’s not made of leather, though it does have a leather strap, and there isn’t a speck of brown anywhere to be seen, so this Crawford Hobo Bag from Be & D really throws off some of the more popular looks for handbags of the moment in favor of the clean, perfectly balanced pairing of black and white. The eye-catching zig zag pattern is done as a knit and the bag is lined in suede. It is unstructured and rather slouchy, with a single button closure at the top, so it’s great for pairing with jeans, especially if you want a …

We love Shu Uemura’s luxe eyelashes, but it is the flair with which the designer approaches them that really appeals to us, not necessarily the lashes themselves. That same spirit of fun and drama was applied to Shu Uemura’s Holiday Lip Kit. It’s a Neiman Marcus exclusive and includes a Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in brown, a New Drawing Lip Liner in wine and a sexy, sweet lip gloss in cherry. Everything is packed in a red patent leather lip-shaped case that is equal parts Marilyn and Rocky and makes a great little gift. The …

Candles aren’t the most original gifts ever but they are easy, after all everyone can use candles. The trick is to find ones that smell wonderful. We won’t be sending you to one of those stores in the mall where the noxious scent wafts out and stings the unsuspecting. Instead here is a list of candles that truly smell fantastic.

What: Sage Machado Candles
Why: Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Sage Machado has a line …

You might be familiar with Francois Nars for his makeup line but Nars also has created a line of candles. The candles are simply packaged in red, white or black glass with the Nars logo and burn for 70 hours. The latest scent is Jaipur, a citrus blend with notes of pomegranate and light florals and a warm base of amber and vanilla. The candle is red wax in a red glass making it holiday friendly without the heavy pine or cinnamon scents that too …

The emerald and yellow sapphire confection seen here is just one of the many enchanting designs of Dallas-based jeweler Matthew Trent. Trent is perhaps best known for his stackable rings and use of brightly colored gemstones. He also has a studio where he does amazing custom designs, some of which can be seen on his website. The ring shown here sells for $6400.