👋🏽 Hello There
It’s officially the time of the year where I avoid going to the Grove. Last time I went there (pre-Thanksgiving), it was so crowded that I had to park on the roof of the parking garage. Although it was too soon to have them up (IMO), the Christmas tree and holiday decorations did look pretty.
Holiday decorations at the Grove in Los Angeles (11/2023)
I’m the type of person who wants to celebrate each holiday first then we can move onto the next one. I feel like holidays don’t have time to breathe/be recognized for those that celebrate them. It also makes time go by even faster which always reminds me of something my Mom said to me before my high school graduation. “Time will go by even faster for you now that you’re 18” (or something like that). And course she was right, as I feel like I just celebrated my 30th in Mexico (hi CG and TC!).
This week’s edition of mewd. by mikala is a holiday gift guide for a mix of gifts and stocking stuffers. If you are bad at wrapping gifts or want to do something a bit different. For those that celebrate Christmas, I recommend you going to Nordstrom and getting personalized Santa Sacks. They’re both cute and reusable.
Before we get to the gift guide, here are some quick picks. I did a review of Joyce Soul and Sea in downtown Los Angeles. For some light reading check out this NY Times article on Mouna Ayoub who recently auctioned off her insane (in the best way) and rare items Chanel collection. Speaking of taste, does it exist in 2023? Do you remember jello cakes? If you’re in LA, these cakes by Nünchi are a more elevated and chic version of that. Did anyone get Moments of Love stuck in their head like me (due to a TikTok trend)? It reminded me of being a kid in the car with my parents when the ‘Quiet Storm’ segment would start on the radio. May December on Netflix is a playful yet heavy indie movie that stayed on my mind hours, even days later.
Oh, and if you‘re wondering if I bought a fancy pair of shoes. I didn’t instead I saved the money. Just kidding, I had an hour free and spontaneously decided to get my tragus pierced. I want to get two more piercings and then I’m done because I have tiny ears so I can’t do more than that, I think.
2023 mewd. by mikala Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday Gift Guide Categories: Beauty, Fashion, The Limit Does Not Exist, Wellness, Jewelry, Home, and Travel
Prices are as of 12/3/23 so if they change or become sold out, it’s above me but Google and you may find the product elsewhere. Products with * I have personally purchased and used.
Beauty: Make up, Skincare, Hair & Body
Dieux Eye Patches* ($25)
Gilded Body Brush* ($129)
Emmy Jay Hair Clip ($15+)
Beneath Your Mask Lip Balm* ($22)
Patrick Ta Blush* ($36)
Caudalíe Vinoperfect Set ($82) I haven’t purchased the set before but big fan of serum, I’ve been using it for 5+ years
Starface Pimple Patches* ($16.99)
Osea Body Oil & Butter Set* ($72)
Olaplex Hair Treatment Kit ($41.50)
Loewe Man 001 Eau de Parfum ($115)
Beauty Treatments Package (TBD - purchase treatments in advanced from their favorite nail salon, massage place, cosmetic surgeon or esthetician)
Fashion: Clothing, Shoes & Bags
Sézane Fabiana Cardigan ($150)
Knot Galerazamba Bag ($383)
Alohas Luke Patent Leather ($187)
Madewell Leather Card Case*($29.50)
The Limit Does Not Exist
Come home before the sun sets II, 2023
Original Artwork by Ayobola Kekere-Ekun
Come home before the sun sets II,2023
Mixed Media (paper, fabric and acrylic on canvas)
48 x 71 5/8 in (each panel 48 x 35 7/8 in) 122 x 182 cm (each panel 122 x 91 cm)
Contact: [email protected]
Khaite The Marfa Over-The-Knee-Boot ($1,980)
Expedition Cruise to Antartica (Price Subject to Availability & Demand)
Create Your Own Audemars Piguet Watch in Tokyo (Price Unknown)
Wellness: Mental, Physical, & Spiritual
Trip to Cal A Vie Health Spa (Price Upon Booking)
Affirmation Cards ($19.95)
Infrared Sauna Blanket ($699)
Where Should We Begin ($32)
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Bubbles ($25 or $95 for set)
Pay for Lessons (Workout, Painting, Instrument, Tennis, Pottery etc) - TBD
Moleskin Notebook for painting, journaling, or creative writing (Pocket Cashier Journals* - $12.95) or (Sketchbook* - $41.95)
If you pay for wellness lessons or beauty treatments to add a more personalized touch you can do a collapsable gift box with items they need or fun treats with the smallest box revealing the purchase. Check out these two videos for examples (Video #1 and #2). At the Moleskin store, you can get engraving done. I can’t remember the cost or if it’s gratis, lo siento!
Jewelry
Heaven Mayhem Garden Earring ($115)
Swarovski Remix Collection strand ($52.50)
Studs Sparkly Studs Set ($70)
Home
Vitruvi Cordless Diffuser ($199)
Solo Stove Tabletop Fire Pit ($69.99)
Candle ($125 - Trudon or $24 - P.F. Candle Co)
Frette Livia Down Duvet Filler* ($400-460) I was able to get this for a lot cheaper tbh don’t know how but I LOVE this duvet though
Marla Aaron Everything Box ($2,400)
Alessi Coffee Spoons ($105)
Brother Vellies Something Special*($35 per month)
Jonathan Adler Big Sur Mug ($14.99)
Goodies Large Onyx Dish ($25)
Travel
