Gift Guide 2019: Gifts For the Career Woman

Every November, the giant JCPenney catalog would arrive on our doorstep.  Its pages were filled with all the toys and gifts that a little girl could never want, from robots that serve you breakfast to gorgeous doll houses.  I would mark and dog ear the pages, looking for the perfect gifts.  It didn’t matter that we couldn’t afford them, it was just the ritual of window shopping that I enjoyed.

Now, we have the Internet, and here are the gifts that caught my eye.  Because when you’re buying for a professional woman, the key is to bring a little style and beauty to her every day life.

For Taking Notes in Big Meetings // Leatherology Spiral Snap Planner ($60)

Leatherology makes simple, practical, high-quality leather goods.  This Spiral Snap Planner keeps your notebook and pen at the ready.  They also make lovely planners and padfolios to fill all of your office needs.

For Keeping Warm at Your Desk // Wool Blend Honeycomb Sweater ($40)

This sweater is phenomenal.  It has subtle details and a relaxed, but sophisticated, cut.  It comes in 8 colors and runs to size XX-Large.  It’s the perfect sweater for draping on the back of an office chair.

For Bringing a Little Beauty to Everyday // Catbird Key Pendant ($88)

This delicate key pendant is phenomenal.  You could add it to a bracelet or chain to complete the look.  This Gorjana dog-tag necklace is equally beautiful and minimal.  And I’m still smitten with this incredibly Radial ring from Missoma.

For Protecting Your Eyes from Screen Time // Hungry Bens Blue-Light Glasses ($40)

These screen glasses are my favorites.  They’re not obtrusive and look great on everyone.   I also love the Alchemist Blue Light Glasses from Prive Riveaux.  Because protecting your eyes from an abundance of screen time is important.

For Taking Down Quick Notes // CB2 Jotblock ($30)

CB2 has some truly chic desk accessories right now.  This Jotblock is perfect for replacing your piles of Post-it Notes.  I also like their Wall Task Calendar or Daily Calendar Notepad.  All of the pieces have a glam minimalism to them.

For Keeping Dry Hands at Bay // Aesop Resurrection Hand Balm ($30)

This luxurious hand balm is perfect for keeping in your desk.  It smells amazing, and moisturizes beautifully.  But if, like me, you’re wrists are wrinkling due to all the typing, this Verso Hand Serum will help keep crepey skin at bay.

For Keeping Warm on Long Commutes // Cashmere-lined Tech Gloves ($98)

These leather gloves from J.Crew are stylish and practical.  Lined with cashmere for warmth and comfort, they are also designed to let you use your smartphone while wearing them.  Looking for a wider selection of colors?  Charter Club has you covered.

For Enjoying a Glass of Wine After a Long Day // Coravin Wine System ($299)

How many times have I come home from work and just wanted a single glass of wine, but once you open the bottle, best intentions go out the window.  Coravin lets you enjoy your wine a glass at a time without spoiling the leftovers in the bottle.  You can pick up the original Coravin Model One for just $199.

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