Whether you think you’ve waited too long to finish your holiday shopping or think this is the perfect time to get it done. Either way you are right - Give yourself some grace and cheers! We are all doing the best we can.

Here are some of my favorite gifts from my collection: 

1). The Violet Hour Eau Dr Parfum

I worked on this fragrance for about five-years total, I really wanted a complex, sophisticated fragrance that wasn’t polarizing or like anything else on the market.  I have to say I’m thrilled with how it evolved and turned out; it really is so sexy in the dry down in how it wears, it takes you on a journey.

2). The Choker x Two

Originally my insignia was inspired from a vintage art deco piece, but I loved how it looked like the Trinity, a flame, a violin or even the silhouette of a woman with curves, it just really looked very nice and positive. 

It also reminded me of this puzzle ring my father gave me when I was young from Turkey so I think that’s why I gravitated to it.  My father was in the Air Force and was stationed in Turkey for six months. When he came home he had missed my birthday so he brought back a ton of gifts that included different gold puzzle rings, which I was obsessed with, a puzzle jewelry box and these fabulous rugs.

I created my jewelry collection to be very versatile in how they can be worn.  Everything can be worn everywhere, to the office or even with a little black dress.  I like The Trinity studs because they’re small enough that they won’t damage your earlobes. 

3). Kashmir merino wool/silk scarf

This season I partnered with a small, family-run business in Kashmir to bring this embroidered merino wool & silk scarf. The luxurious scarf is 85% merino wool and 15% silk has been spun, woven and combed by hand, using generational old techniques that are sustainable and based on fair trade practices. 

Wishing you all Happy Holidays and a bright New Year.

-Erika Austin