Fashism Gift Guide- For the Girly Girl!

Looking for the perfect gift? Stay tuned for awesome gift picks from the Fashism team!

Sparkles, flowers and frills are the name of the game when holiday shopping for a girly girl. For a bit of inspiration, check out our top picks below for the perfect present, each under $50!.

1.) This fully stocked makeup palette comes complete with 96 shades of eye shadow, 84 lip glosses, 3 blushes, 2 eyeliner pencils, bronzer, mascara, and application brushes. What more could a girl want? Valued at $440, this palette is only $49.50 at Sephora and is a sure bet for any cosmetics loving girl!

2.) These adorable pink rose earrings are only $10 on Etsy. Be sure to use the coupon code HOLIDAY20 to receive 20% off this already good buy!

3.) This candle set is a perfect gift, especially because it does double duty! Not only do the candles smell great thanks to their cherry blossom scent, but they also have a pretty cherry blossom detailing as well. At $24.99 this set of 12 is a great option.

4.) A touch of sparkle will be sure to brighten up her holiday and be perfect for celebrating into the new year! This Stila sparkly nail polish set is a great choice and comes in four different shades for $24. The “delicate” collection shown includes icicle, stardust, chandelier, and kitten.

5.) Any girly girl would love a pretty bauble to add to her collection. This flower necklace from Modcloth is a beautiful piece that will be gratefully accepted and at $20, it won’t break the bank!

6.) With all of her pretty little trinkets, a girl might need a bit more space to store them. Get her this beautiful enamel jewelry stand for $34 that is a work of art of itself.

- Jennifer Poe, Intern, Fashism

There’s a Gaga invasion on the men’s fifth floor of Barneys New York! 

This holiday season, Barneys New York has partnered with Lady Gaga to create her own interpretation of Santa’s Workshop, Gaga style. With artwork by Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide Pierson, the entire event is a visual experience for all who enter. 

The workshop is fully stocked, with items ranging from hair bows to chocolate shoes. There’s something for Lady Gaga fans at every price point and 25% of the sales go to Gaga’s charity, the Born This Way Foundation. 

For those of you in the New York City area during the holiday season, Gaga’s Workshop is a do not miss event. The workshop will be open until January 2nd, so definitely make time to stop by. If you can’t make it to the Big Apple, be sure to check out this panoramic view of the event. All items can also be ordered online at the official website as a perfect gift for the Lady Gaga fan in your life, or just as a special treat for yourself.

Make sure to keep an eye out while on the Barneys and Fashism websites, too. Codes are hidden throughout which can be entered here for prizes!

Looking for the perfect gift? Stay tuned for awesome gift picks from the Fashism team!

Gift Guide - For The Foodie

A tasty treat is pretty much a shoe-in with everyone. And if it’s not, I really encourage you to de-friend that person. I never trust people who don’t enjoy food… But hey, that’s just me.

1. One of my favorite teas of all time, Mariage Frères Marco Polo is light, deep, fruity and comforting, all-in-one. 

2. Mast Brothers Chocolate is down the street from my house, and I walk by it every day just to catch a whiff of amazing chocolate smell. The taste is right up there too, with the sea salt bar being my favorite. Get a pack of 10 to share, or buy them individually. No need to wrap these babies, as the packaging is gorgeous!

3. An enthusiastic home cook (as evidenced by my Instagram feed), I am always on the hunt for new recipes to try and tinker with. Fellow General Assembly startup Food52 has been a new source of inspiration, and their new crowd-sourced Food52 cookbook, edited by co-founder Amanda Hesser (ahem - you may remember her from The New York Times cookbook!) & Merrill Stubbs, is full of fresh, easy and inventive recipes to follow and innovate upon.

4. For the stinky cheese lovers in your life (and I hope you have many!), here’s a gift that keeps on giving: The Murray’s Cheese Shop Monthly Cheese Subscription. Plan strategically and give it to someone that lives close to you so they can invite you over. Every month.

5. I am so tired of cupcakes! Especially when there’s more beautiful, more delicious, more refined confections in town: macarons! These treats taste just as good as they look. And while people may tell you to go to Ladurée, I beg to differ and recommend Macaron Café. I’ve done the taste test and I prefer them, plus they have way more flavors - which also means more colors in the pretty box! 

6. This is the season for hot chocolate. My favorite? Marie Belle’s Aztec Spicy Hot Chocolate, with just the right amount of chili spice. Make it European-style with hot water and top it with some whipped cream!

- Pamela Castillo, Director of Product, Fashism (and co-founder of Market Publique)