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15 Incredible Fashion & Beauty Gifts For People With Great Taste

High-quality products you can’t go wrong with.

Written by Natalie Gale
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Shopping for someone with great taste? They probably love anything that gives off understated luxury vibes. To point you in the right direction, Bustle’s shopping editors have put together this list of fashion and beauty staples they’re sure to appreciate, from gift-worthy beauty products to stealth wealth-looking bags and jackets. Below, you’ll find products that prioritize high-quality materials and ingredients and that are both timeless yet in line with the latest trends. How can you go wrong?

A Lifelong Investment Bag For Under $500

Practicality never looked so cute with this preppy-chic crossbody bag by Aspinal of London. Handcrafted from raffia and full-grain leather, the bag has a detachable shoulder strap and a shield lock for a classic yet modern look. The bag has two interior compartments separated by a zipper pocket, and it comes with the option to personalize it with a name or initials on the strap. While this timeless tan color is sure to go with everything, you could also choose one of their many pastel options to channel Glinda’s prep school-chic look in Wicked.

  • Available colors: 24

A Best-Selling Eyeshadow Palette Full Of Universal Shades

This eyeshadow palette is one of Tarte’s bestsellers, and for good reason — it contains 12 warm, neutral shades that look great on literally everyone, whether worn solo or mixed together. There’s a mix of both shimmery and matte shades, so it’s just as easy to create subtle daytime looks as it is to amp up your makeup for a night out. Finally, the eyeshadows are made with Amazonian clay to feel smooth rather than chalky, and to give them an intense color payoff, meaning the palette will last forever.

Dainty Floral Earrings That Give The Impression Of Multiple Piercings

Made with tiny pearl beads and crystals set in a gold-plated base, these climber earrings are the perfect combination of dainty and eye-catching. Wear them on your lobes to give the impression of multiple piercings, or on your cartilage for a climbing effect. The design is timeless and wearable, just like the rest of Lover’s Tempo’s pieces — and the company is even a certified B Corp.

A Chic Quilted Coat From An Iconic British Brand

Nothing says quiet luxury quite like a Barbour coat. The renowned British brand recently released these quilted Liddensale jackets for their 30th anniversary, and this cropped option couldn’t be more any wearable. It’s light enough to function as a transitional jacket with the perfect amount of insulation, and it has a cord collar, a button-down closure, and a relaxed fit that allows for layering. It comes in both navy and olive colors, and it’s even machine washable.

  • Available colors: 2
  • Available sizes: 4 — 14

A 3-Pack Of Cozy, Vintage-Looking Cotton Hoodies

Buy three high-quality, timeless gifts at once with this three-pack of hoodies by influencer-loved brand Elwood Clothing. They’re made of 100% organic cotton, and they do what hoodies do best — that is, they feel cozy and lived in from the moment they’re opened, because they come garment washed. They have drop shoulders and a slightly cropped length so they feel relaxed but not too slouchy, and they come in three different colors: black, gray, and white, each color with a vintage look to it.

  • Available colors: 3
  • Available sizes: XS— XXL

A Vanilla Perfume That’s Anything But Basic

Vanilla fragrances are back and better than ever, exemplified by this highly rated scent by Phlur, which Bustle beauty editor Adeline Duff calls her “new favorite.” Vanilla Skin takes the cozy classic fragrance note and kicks it up a notch (or several notches, really) with additions like pink pepper, cashmere, and sandalwood for scent that’s familiar and comforting yet complex — this is not your mother’s Warm Vanilla Sugar. Plus, Duff confirms that the scent “lingers all day long.”

A Super Innovative Hair Removal Device (& It’s Currently On Sale)

This handheld device uses intense pulsed light to target unwanted hair at the roots. It’s designed to be safe and gentle enough for at-home use. According to the brand, many users start seeing results in just three weeks, with full results appearing after six to 12 weeks of regular use. It’s an especially great option if you’re prone to painful ingrown hairs from shaving or waxing.

A Compact Travel Case For Delicate Jewelry

The perfect accessory to any jewelry gift, this handy jewelry case looks and feels so bougie. The compact case has a 3-inch diameter and a 1.5-inch height, meaning it fits practically anywhere, and its stiff walls prevent jewelry from getting crushed inside. Somehow, it still has room for unique slots to hold every kind of jewelry — rolls for rings, loops for necklaces, boxes for earrings, and a pouch for the smallest items. The case has a velvet exterior and a zipper that’s plated in real gold, and it’s also sold in a few other pretty colors.

  • Available colors and styles: 22

A Longtime Staple Body Moisturizer In A Big, Pump-Top Bottle

A longtime beauty expert staple, Kiehl’s Creme de Corps has been around since the ‘70s — putting it among such hallowed company as other 50-year-old products like Pond’s Cold Cream and Embryolisse’s Lait-Crème Concentré. The ultra-rich body lotion seriously delivers on the moisture with nourishing ingredients like cocoa butter, squalane, and shea butter, and it boasts a sweet but subtle scent. And since you’re gifting, why not spoil them with the large pump-top bottle?

A Wool & Cotton Picnic Blanket From Pendleton

Shopping for an outdoor enthusiast? Or maybe just someone who loves a good picnic? Check out this picnic throw blanket by Pendleton. It’s made of all-natural materials — cotton and wool — and it comes with a leather carrying strap for easy portability. It provides an ideal barrier between you and the grass below, and it’s soft enough that you’ll want to fall asleep right on it (and why shouldn’t you?). Plus, a portion of the purchase goes to support the National Parks Foundation.

Gold Gel Masks That Brighten & Smooth Your Under-Eyes

Add a touch of luxury to their everyday routine with these 24K Gold Hydra-Gel Eye Patches by Peter Thomas Roth. The gel under-eye patches are formulated with ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid for a hit of hydration, caffeine to boost circulation and reduce the appearance of fatigue, hydrolyzed collagen to smooth skin’s texture, and even 24-karat gold to firm the appearance of your skin. Just pop the masks on for 15 minutes in the morning, and you’ll be left with noticeably smoother, brighter under-eyes.

The Microcurrent Facial Wand That Estheticians & Influencers Are Obsessed With

Amazon’s number-one best-seller in wrinkle and anti-aging devices, the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro is a microcurrent device that also uses LED therapy. Loved by makeup artists, estheticians, and influencers, the buzzy wand conducts electricity to the skin to help stimulate the muscles and skin cells, resulting in a tighter, firmer, smoother look over time. The high-tech wand also comes with access to the Age-R app, which features guides, visual progress tracking, and personalized device settings so you can get the most out of your device — and actually see the progress.

A Heavyweight Cotton Tee That Supports America’s National Parks

This long-sleeve T-shirt is made by Parks Project, an apparel and home goods B Corp that supports projects to better the country’s National Parks. Like all of the brand’s graphic tees, it has a trendy color combo and a vintage-inspired print on a heavyweight, 100% cotton base. Browse the brand’s other T-shirt offerings while you’re at it — they make unique designs centering plenty of other National Parks, too.

  • Available sizes: XS— XXL

A Bougie Set Of Hand Wash & Lotion

Their bathroom is about to feel so much fancier with this indulgent gift set from Saya. The hand wash and coordinating hand and body lotion are both made in Australia with native botanicals, just like Saya’s entire lineup of elevated cosmetics. The hand wash is cleansing but not stripping, formulated with an uplifting scent of lime, bergamot, and ylang ylang, while the lotion locks in moisture with a lightweight formula and scent of mandarin, patchouli, geranium bourbon, and cedarwood.

A Classic Quilted Vest That He’s Bound To Love

Equal parts stylish and practical, this quilted vest is as temperature-regulating as it is polished. Its shell and lining are 100% recycled polyester, while its fill is a blend of recycled plastic bottles and crushed oyster that’s great at wicking away moisture and regulating temperature. It has a close but not tight fit that means it works over sweaters and sweatshirts, but also under heavier jackets for an extra layer of warmth when needed. Plus, it comes in a handful of solid color options.

  • Available colors: 5
  • Available sizes: S— XXL