Brea's Picks: Holiday Edition

If you're anything like me you're already thinking 2-3 holidays ahead. I heart Halloween in a big huge way, but my radar is already set to Christmas. And with Thanksgiving (and more importantly Black Friday) up next there isn't much time to hunt for items that are unique to the recipient. After all it's the thought that counts and if you wait until the second week of December to start shopping everyone will be getting gifts from the drugstore and you'll be getting coal! Here are my picks for the whole family. All items will be arriving soon at JCrew in Santa Monica, CA on the Third Street Promenade. Stop by today for the first day of the FALL SALE: up to 30% off!

For your mommy (or mother-in-law, or that fabulous lady at your church with the amazing hats)

• Cashmere-Lined Leather Gloves (in ripe avocado) $88 If they're good enough for the first lady...These are replicas of the one's JCrew supplied Mrs-O for the inauguration

For your BBF (or sorority sister, chic cousin...or any other Buppie Best Friend)

• Stardust Pencil Skirt (in gunmetal) $118 Because everybody looks good in a pencil skirt, and what is more appropriate for the office holiday party than this? Make sure to pick up a petite if (without her stilettos) she stands below 5'6 like my cute cousin!

For Granny (or Godmother, or Annie Hall lovin' Auntie)

• Elsbeth Leather Oxfords (in chocolate) $225 Things aren't made like they used to be, and Granny knows it These are the best our generation has to offer her in the way of handmade Italian leather shoes; with good support and elegant craftsmanship Granny will swear "I had a pair just like these"
  

For your Niece (or any terrible tween or teen)

• Ribbed Cashmere Hat (in flamingo or fresh pear) $48 In shades like bright pink this luxury item is a great stocking stuffer that will make her a Gossip Girl hit at the (junior) high school.

For the girliest girl you know (um that would be me)

• Dapple Dot Cardigan $98 With its Mad Men cropped cardi cut, and pale pink polka dot print this little number is an instant classic! Ruffles and bows and sequins...oh my!