Holiday Beauty Bounty

Twirl by Kate Spade

Twirl to celebrate life's big and small moments! Kate Spade's latest signature fragrance evokes an elegant blooming flower garden with a hints of pink watermelon, blackberry and red currant notes. Cheers! Twirl Holiday Set includes: 3.4 oz eau de parfum spray, 6.7 oz body lotion and 6.7 oz shower gel.

$90 ($150 value) Nordstrom, https://www.katespade.com

Usher VIP Holiday Set

Just like your man, Usher VIP cologne is confident, charismatic and masculine. Bring out his celebrity with this VIP gift set. Includes 1.7 EDT, 1 oz. Deodorant, and 2.5 oz Shower Gel

Available at Ulta Stores and https://www.ulta.com

Clarisonic MIA

Pamper your beauty babe with a Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System, superb for all complexions!

The Clarisonic MIA is a pint-size, jet-set version of the orginal Clarisonic model. It's unique International pLink ^TM means this baby's rechargeable worldwide for beauty on the go! . Sonic technology removes makeup a whopping six times better than your passé washcloth AND diminishes appearance of pore size. Cleaner skin = skin treatment products absorb and work more efficiently, and best of all, its FUN to use. Ho, ho, ho!

$149 Available at Neiman Marcus and https://www.sephora.com

Elemis' Essential Grooming Solutions

Could your man (or men) use a bit of facial pampering?

Gift this teriffic travel case containing five power-packed elegant essentials that will keep him looking oh-so-handsome!

Set includes Elemis' Ice Cool Foaming Shave Gel, Time Defense Wrinkle Delay, Deep Cleanse Facial Wash, Energizing Skin Scrub and Time Defense Eye Reviver.

$95 Available at Nordstrom and https://www.nordstrom.com

Enchanted Glamourland, by Too Faced

This pretty palette's name alone will inspire your BFF to channel her inner Picasso and dabble in a delicious assortment of eye shadows, primer, lip gloss, blush and bronzer.

Includes three "Get-the-Look" instructions for a variety of G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S looks!

$49 ($145 Value) Sephora stores, https://www.sephora.com

YVES SAINT LAURENT- Sephora Exclusive Holiday Set, $65 ($98 Value)

What fashonista on your Santa list wouldn't love two YSL gifts in one! Take 4 YSL cosmetic favorites, and mix with a classic black pleated make-up bag ( which moonlights as an oh-so-chic evening clutch), and you're on your way to be the Belle du Jour- Think gorgeous French Film Icon Catherine Deneuve, whip out the matching enclosed travel mirror and get gorgeous with YSL's Rouge Pur Couture lipstick, Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils, a mini "can't live with out" Touche Eclat, and a Velvet Black Long-Lasting Eye Pencil. Magnifique!

$65 ($98 value) Sephora stores and https://www.sephora.com

Sephora Endless Color Blockbuster

Major Maquillage! Do you have a make-up maven on your gift list? Check out Sephora's beauty blockbuster for your Cosmetic Diva. This limited-edition cornucopia is smartly divided into warm/ cool shades. Includes 98 eyeshadows, 70 lip glosses, a bounty of eyeliners, blush and mascara. Sliding trays keep everything organized while the palette conveniently assembles into an iconic Sephora shopping bag. Trés chic!

$48 ( $435 value) Sephora stores and https://www.sephora.com

Sephora by OPI Eighteen Piece Mini Nail Coulour Set

Never need to "pick a color" again with this supersized polish collection! Give your gal pal these posh polishes to match her ever-changing fashion whim.

$48 ($81 Value) Sephora stores, https://www.sephora.com

Eddera Greek Leaf Headband

Congratulations! Now that your holiday shopping is complete, celebrate & crown thyself with Ederra's opulent gold-plated headband. Relish knowing you're in great crowning glory company, as Eddera's designs have graced the tresses of A-list goddesses including Victoria Beckham, Maria Sharapova and SJP.

$150 Available at https://www.eddera.com

Tory Burch Mirrored Crinkled Cosmetic Cases

Your goddess deserves a gold rush! Two practical and deluxe cases corral cosmetics and travel accessories in golden style.

Large 7" x 10" x 3" $150

Medium 7" x 6" x 3" $125

Available at Tory Burch boutiques and https://www.toryburch.com

MAC Tartan Tale 'Tis Noble to Give Viva Glam Set

Give great lips for a great cause. MAC's feisty kilt cosmetic bag comes complete with two full sized, Angelina-pout-worthy Viva Glam V Lipglass and Lipstick. Net proceeds benefit MAC AIDS fund in support of people living with HIV AIDS. MAC-babe-a-licious!

$36 Saks Fifth Avenue, MAC Boutiques

Body Shop's Big Box of Joy

This Big Box of Joy's chock full of Body Shop's cult favorites and new indulgences. Includes Shea Body Butter, Hemp Hand Protector, Peppermint Foot Cooling Lotion, Rain Forrest Moisture Shampoo and more! Wrap up this wonderland of treasures for one lucky recipient, or divide for individualy sensational stocking stuffers!

$115 ($170 value) Body Shop Stores

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LEATHER & LUXE

Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

Photo courtesy of Ghurka

Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

The heritage leather brand Ghurka recently opened a River Oaks boutique that offers custom clothing for men and women, a rare find in Houston’s luxury market.

For more than 50 years, Ghurka has built a reputation for beautifully crafted leather goods. Now, Houstonians have a new way to experience its collections.

Its new River Oaks boutique, one of only two brick-and-mortar outposts in the country, brings the label’s signature leather collection together with custom clothing and private styling, creating a personal shopping experience.

At the appointment-only store, clients can shop for leather bags and accessories while also working one-on-one with an advisor to create custom tailoring, shirting, knitwear, and other pieces curated to their specific needs and lifestyle. Houstonians will also be among the first to see Ghurka's expanded clothing offering with the debut of the Fall/Winter 2026 custom collection.

“For us, the decision to open in Houston really came down to people and relationships,” Glenn Pollack, chairman and CEO of Ghurka, tells CultureMap. “Ghurka has a meaningful history here and longstanding relationships with people who know the brand and what it stands for. As we considered returning to physical retail, we wanted to start in markets where we had the right talent, the right relationships, and a strong foundation to build on. Houston gave us all three.”

Ghurka Ghurka's appointment-only River Oaks boutique is located at 3701 W. Alabama, Suite 185. Appointments are available online. Photo courtesy of Ghurka

Founded in Connecticut in 1975, Ghurka's main focus is on leather goods designed to improve with time and wear. Its product range run the gamut from bags and backpacks to wallets, belts, and accessories. The brand is now applying that successful philosophy to clothing, with a focus on premium materials, durable construction, and pieces designed around the individual rather than trends.

Clients can work with a Gurkha advisor to decide what they need from their wardrobes before choosing fabrics, silhouettes, proportions, and bespoke details. Each piece is fully custom and finished by hand and according to Pollack, the goal of the appointment-only Houston boutique is to provide shoppers with a complete experience and a personalized level of attention.

“For us, custom clothing is ultimately about the individual rather than a particular gender,” Pollack said. “The same principles that have guided Ghurka for more than fifty years translate naturally into clothing. Offering custom for both men and women allows us to create a much more complete and personal relationship with our clients.”

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Ghurka Houston, 3701 W. Alabama St., Suite 185. Appointments are available through ghurka.com.

Photo courtesy of Ghurka

Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

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