Holiday Gift Guide 07: Chic Jet Setter

Posted by The Daily Obsession

on December 12, 2007

Do you know someone who seems to be constantly on a plane, jetting from one fabulous locale to the next? We found some marvelous presents that these chic jet setters will be able to add to their travel arsenal permanently.

ONE. If you travel frequently (especially for work), you may wish to bring with you a little scent of home. Awhile ago, we mentioned our obsession with Archipelago Botanicals‘ home fragrance diffusers and now we’ve discovered that they come in travel sizes too — perfect for stowing away in your suitcase wherever you are going. These Excursion Collection Travel Diffuser kits ($20) come with a glass bottle of fragrance and a set of sticks that you simply throw out every time you pack up and leave. One of my favorite scents comes from their Destinations collection, Havana. It’s a warm and sweet scent that reminds us of sunny days and all the historical romance of Cuba.

TWO. The elegant silk lingerie bags by Julianna Rae are ideal for the traveling girl who takes “first class” very seriously. Itâ€™s designed to hold her unmentionables in style! The bag is ingeniously built with two compartments to separate the clean from the not-so-clean, so your friend can ditch the plastic laundry bag she picked up in the hotel closet. It comes in several colors, but we just love the Midnight Flight pattern ($38); itâ€™s sophisticated without being overly-girly.

THREE. Have a friend or family member who’s taking the next year to travel around the world? Wrap up this luxurious Forest Green Lifestyle Leather Journal ($55, available at Alpha), which features sharkskin textured leather cover with sturdy snap closure and pen holder slot. The 288 pages of lightly lined chamois notepaper is perfect for jotting down notes about the fabulous locales and taping in polaroids of gorgeous landscapes. At the end of their trip, they’ll be able to recount their adventures to you in detail!

FOUR. One of our editors recently gifted this Weekend Set ($36) to a friend who has spent a lot of time on the road lately, and she canâ€™t stop raving. The fragrances at elizabethW are simply amazing, and their products are as indulgent as they come. This set includes shampoo, conditioner, body gel and a fabulous body lotion, all combined in a gorgeous woven cotton pouch. Plus, each container is 2 oz, which is perfect to keep you out of trouble with the TSA.

FIVE. For the girl on your list who loves to travel in style, the decadent Kawara silk and cotton tee ($270 at Stanley Korshak, call 1.800.972.5959) from Lutz & Patmos’s SP08 collection is the ultimate in packable luxury. The ultra-thin weave means this will take up almost no room in a suitcase, but the style is endlessly wearable as a layer, or solo. Plus, the silk will keep her toasty warm in winter, and the cotton will keep this light as a feather for summer. This is definitely a canâ€™t-miss gift for the frequent flyer on your list.

SIX. The 5 Senses Toothpaste Kit ($25) by GoSmile is a flawless choice for the holiday traveler. Tired of airplane and hotel toothpaste? This kit comes with 5 whitening toothpastes packed with unique flavors as well as a toothbrush to go that your recipient can quickly throw onto your carry on. These toothpastes contain delicious and uplifting essential oils that makes your brushing experience just that much better. The lemonade smile is super uplifting in the mornings and we looove relaxing with the peppermint candy smile. Instead of using these one by one, we dumped them all on our bathroom counters, picking and choosing depending on our mood. And since these are made by GoSmile, you can be assured that they are just as good for your teeth and effective in whitening as they are delicious.