A great fashionista story is told, that the late great David Bowie gave supermodel Iman—his future wife—an Hermes Birkin bag on their first Christmas together. Now we all know supermodels get fabulous free stuff, and that though iconic, the Birkin might be a bit “classic” for uber cool Iman. But the thought was there—what could be more exquisitely made, long lasting or elegant than a Birkin? The tale goes that she still has—and carries—it constantly.
MARRIED TO A SUPERSTAR: IMAN & DAVID BOWIE: His first Christmas gift to her was a Birkin bag–of course it was!
But how many of us were married to David Bowie? So with the holidays at our doorstep, I’m offering a quick list of “my top 12 favorite things” to give and get. Tiffany’s to Target, choose “your favorite things,” all available at every price point.
One fun note, also a fashion story: Of the many items listed, my #1 favorite—and perhaps the most fun—is Graeter’s ice cream, churned on a farm in Ohio. On a fashion blog? Yes! This was Vogue editor Anna Wintour’s Christmas gift to friends and colleagues several years ago. When I read that my idol, stick-thin Anna, could not resist the toffee chip, of course I had to try it immediately. She was right. Irresistible! If you’re going to indulge, this is worth every calorie. A fantastic party dessert, put out all the flavors and let your guests decide their favorite. Serve with chocolate covered pretzel rods and enjoy every scrumptious mouthful. Diet in January! Warmest wishes for the Happiest of Holidays—Hoping all your holiday wishes come true! Ellyn Golder Saft
- SOMETHING SPARKLY: Diamond & white or rose gold bow bracelets at tiffanys.com
2. SOMETHING GOLD OR SILVER: Zendya in Bulgari’s snake necklace & me with Giorgio Bulgari, in his gold & diamond jewelry, at neimanmarcus.com & bulgari.com—soo charming, Giorgio is also one of my favorite things!
3. SOMETHING LUXURIOUS: Collection greige cashmere cape from michaelkors.com
4. SOMETHING COZY: Charlize Theron in a chunky ivory cashmere sweater at loropiana.com
5. SOMETHING PRETTY: Boxes & frames from aerin.com
6. SOMETHING IN A BOLD COLOR: The new embroidered Hermes Birkin bag in iconic orange, at hermes.com
7. SOMETHING DIFFERENT: An array of beautiful compacts from esteelauder.com
8. SOMETHING FUN, AN EXPERIENCE: Tickets to a concert or show
9. SOMETHING DECADENT: Over-the-top ice cream packages delivered to your door at graeters.com
10. SOMETHING TO GET WRAPPED UP IN: The new Barbra Streisand autobiography & Ralph Lauren’s Home Design coffee table book–or any good book–at amazon.com
11. SOMETHING TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE: Tom’s shoes & boots–1/3 of each purchase funds mental health issues–at toms.com—or a contribution in someone’s name to their favorite charity
12. SOMETHING SHE’LL REMEMBER FOREVER: More people get engaged on Christmas than Valentine’s Day! My daughter Lauren’s engagement ring, given on a snowy December day, from Jeff Kellmer Jewelers, Haverford
Chic at 60ish! 
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