holiday gift guide: los angeles

The Steele Maiden: Holiday Gift Guide - Los Angeles
As most of you know, I spent a stint in Los Angeles before returning to New York last Spring and since we’re on the road with my Holiday Gift Guides (catch up with NYC and Austin) – I figured the City of Angels deserved a pitstop. There’s a vibe to that area unlike anywhere else in the world.. relaxed and cool, but with a definite taste for the finer things in life. Which means for that brother of yours out on the West Coast (a mid-century yet totally modern pair of woodgrain headphones), for your best friend who’s a total health nut (a fitbit or shoes that go from the yoga studio to the streets), and for your roommate who’s homesick for the beach (a dainty bar necklace engraved with LA’s map coordinates).  Happy Shopping!



holiday gift guide: austin, texas

The Steele Maiden: Holiday Gift Guide - Austin Texas Style
If you caught my first Holiday Gift Guide last week then you already know we’re on the road with city-themed collections to help you find everything you’re searching for..and then some! Today, we’re focusing on Austin, Texas style – for those in your life that expel that independent, authentic and always easy going attitude. That means for your sister-in-law the foodie (a mouthwatering cookbook and indulgent chocolates), for your hard to shop for Mom (a pretty plaid tote and tree ornament) and for yourself (no judgement, you’ve been good this year) the ultimate in Southern cool.. blue suede shoes. Happy shopping!

holiday gift guide: new york city

The Steele Maiden: New York City Inspired Holiday Gift Guide
With just 14 days until Thanksgiving – it’s officially time to start planning for the Holidays. And that means finding just the thing to for all those special someone’s in your life.  Since we’ve all seen far too many ‘gifts for her’ round-ups, I thought I’d make things interesting and take you on a little adventure.  Over the course of the next two weeks I’ll be releasing city-themed gift guides. And first up? I’m in a New York state of mind.  Here you’ll find presents for your little sister who dreams of the Big Apple (this book is a good start), your city chic best friend (a graphic sweater she’ll wear on repeat), your on the go boyfriend (a classic timepiece), and anyone else who has the same bright, adventurous, modern spirit that pulses through this city. Keep checking back to find out where we’re headed next and happy gifting!