Celebrated for their expert eye, we asked some of Los Angeles's top tastemakers and philanthropists to share their guide to giving.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR & HOST OF BDA BABY
PORTRAIT BY CINDY GOLD; SCHWARTZENEGGER PRATT 'S DRESS BY CLEOBELLA
“I start decorating in November and blast Christmas music starting Nov. 1. It was one of the very first things I said to my husband when I met him,” says mom-of-two, bestselling author and BDA Baby host Katherine Schwartzenegger Pratt. “I am super grateful he is not only aligned on the excitement but also helps me with the decorations.” The multihyphenate has been especially busy lately, launching her second collection of mommy-and-me dresses, aprons and accessories with Southern California-based Cleobella. “A ton of time and effort went into the patterns, the color scheme and the styles in this collection,” says Schwartzenegger Pratt. “We wanted to create something for everyone and make pieces that would last forever.” With the holidays approaching, Schwartzenegger Pratt looks forward to spending time with family. “We have so many wonderful traditions,” she says, “and now, as a mom, being able to pass them onto my kids and watch them experience the holidays is so beautiful and amazing.”
See Katherine Schwartzenegger Pratt's Holiday Gift Guide Here
CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, POLITE SOCIETY AND DIAMOND DRUNK
DIAMONDDRUNK.COM; POLITESOCIETY.COM
PORTRAIT COURTESY OF TOY BOX BRANDS
“My husband Jeremy and I love creating disruptive brands that push the boundaries of innovation, powered by an authentic heartbeat, that consumers will connect with on an emotional level,” says Jerrod Blandino. “That’s how you change the world.” Based between Bel-Air and Corona Del Mar, Blandino and his husband, Jeremy Johnson, are known for their innovative spirit. After selling and eventually stepping away from their game-changing cosmetic brand Too Faced, the duo is shaking things up again with makeup brand Polite Society and Diamond Drunk, an upscale nontoxic jewelry cleaner. “Both Diamond Drunk and Polite Society were created using cutting-edge clean science innovation wrapped in beautiful, inspired packaging—they deliver on their promises,” says Blandino, who's planning to spend the holidays across the pond. “We will be jetting off to my favorite city, London,” says Blandino, “to celebrate my husband Jeremy’s birthday and all the magic of Christmas that only London Town can offer.”
See Jerrod Blandino's Holiday Gift Guide Here
FOUNDER, JACQUIE AICHE
PORTRAIT BY LAURA LAYERA
Known for her mystical bohemian fine jewelry line beloved by A-listers like Rihanna, Kate Hudson, Blake Lively and many others that make up the “JA Tribe,” L.A.-born-and-bred Jacquie Aiche loves the holiday season. “For me, the holidays mean more time with the family, she says. “I find the spirit of the season in the gift-giving and the nights spent celebrating together around our dinner table.” The Beverly Hills-based creative—whose line is designed and handmade in Los Angeles—has several new launches in the works but remains tight-lipped on the details for now. “We have so many surprises coming, including a new collaboration I’m so excited for,” she hints. “But until launch, my lips are sealed. You’ll have to wait and see.”
See Jacquie Aiche's Holiday Gift Guide Here
FOUNDER, JOUER COSMETICS
PORTRAIT COURTESY OF JOUER COSMETICS
Originally from San Francisco, Beverly Hills-and- Malibu-based Christina Zilber is a true California girl. She founded Jouer Cosmetics in 2008 and, ever since, has been setting trends with her innate sense of chic style. “This winter, we’re expanding on our iconic staple products but also revamping Jouer in an unexpected way,” she reveals. “Readers can expect a jumbo size of a well-known essential, a curated collection of Jouer must-haves, and an innovative lip-shifting balm.” Also happening this winter are Zilber’s holiday plans, a mix of decorating, nesting and traveling abroad. “Every year, I spend the holidays in Paris with my kids and our French family,” says the entrepreneur, who’s become known on Instagram for her comprehensive packing and styling videos. “It’s so magical that time of the year, and spending quality time together is always number one on my Christmas wish list.”
See Christina Zilber's Holiday Gift Guide Here
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