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THE GIFTED PROGRAM
IN THE CLUTCH
The perfect size to fi t your going out essentials, Cult Gaia’s bead-framed Eos clutch ($328) is crafted from marbleized acrylic. Cult Gaia, Miami (cultgaia.com)
ALL EARS
Jewelry designer Coomi traveled the world to gain design inspiration for her unique pieces like this stunning pair of sterling silver opera disk earrings ($660). Coomi, Fort Lauderdale (coomi.com)
EARN AN ADVANCED DEGREE IN THE ART OF GIFT GIVING WITH OUR PICKS THAT ARE SURE TO PLEASE EVERY PERSONALITY
BY LIZA GRANT SMITH
THROWING SHADES
Give them the gift of snazzy sunnies with Tom Ford’s geometric Fonda sunglasses ($520). Tom Ford, Miami (tomford. Miami (tomford. com) com)
WRAPPED UP
This India print silk scarf ($525) is a revised ’90s pattern from the Ferragamo archives, with an elephant (a traditional symbol of divinity and royalty) serving as the foulard’s central element. Ferragamo, multiple locations (ferragamo.com)
HITTING THE WEDGE
Capturing the elegant essence of summer, Jimmy Choo’s glamorous Diosa sandals ($695) off er a 5-inch cork wedge heel with twisted gold straps. Jimmy Choo, Aventura, Coral Gables (jimmychoo.com)
FRAGRANCE FINDER
The Fragrance Wardrobe for Her ($275) by Maison Francis Kurkdjian includes fragrances for day, night, and every mood in between. Bloomingdale’s, Aventura (bloomingdales.com)
PRETTY IN PINK
Made in Italy, this cotton and silk dress ($1,120) from Etro stuns with a mandarin collar and posh with a mandarin collar and posh paisley and fl oral pattern against paisley and fl oral pattern against a pink background. Etro, Bal Harbour (etro.com)
LINKS LOVE
Celebrate the links with J.McLaughlin’s preppy J.McLaughlin’s preppy Ashton belt ($88) Ashton belt ($88) embroidered with embroidered with golf carts and clubgolf carts and clubfi lled golf bags. fi lled golf bags. J.McLaughlin, J.McLaughlin, Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale (jmclaughlin. (jmclaughlin. com) com)
IN THE SWIM
The OG of vacay-inspired leisurewear, Vilebrequin’s Vilebrequin’s swim trunks ($290) feature dynamic patterns with a tropical vibe. Vilebrequin, multiple locations (vilebrequin.com)
WAVE WATCH
Nixon’s Ultratide watch ($300) uses Bluetooth ’s Ultratide watch ($300) uses Bluetooth technology and a partnership with Surfl ine to technology and a partnership with Surfl ine to provide real-time surf conditions like tide, wave provide real-time surf conditions like tide, wave height, swell direction, and water temperature. height, swell direction, and water temperature. Surf World, Fort Lauderdale (surfworld.us) Surf World, Fort Lauderdale (surfworld.us)
SHOE-IN
Made in Spain, these logo espadrilles ($495) from Saint Laurent feature a camoufl age cotton upper with a classic braided midsole. Saks Fifth Avenue, multiple locations (saksfi fthavenue.com)
MADE IN THE SHADE
Perfect for fun-loving ocean addicts, the Floats lightweight, polarized sunglasses ($55) fl oat when dropped in the water. Floats Eyewear, Miami (fl oatseyewear. com)
DRINK UP
Deemed “the Offi cial Vodka of Paradise,” West Palm Beach–based Monkey in Paradise ($20 for 750 ml) starts with demineralized water and is seven times distilled and seven times carbon-fi ltered to produce an ultra-pure and smooth vodka. Total Wine, multiple locations (totalwine.com)
KEEP IT COOL
Yeti’s ergonomic Hopper backpack cooler ($325) uses ultrastrong magnets to create a leak-resistant shield that keeps ice (and your beverages) cold for one to three days. Yeti, Fort Lauderdale (yeti.com)
GROW UP
Reduce the distance from farm to table with a Garden farm to table with a Garden Maker kit for homegrown Maker kit for homegrown vegetables or herbs vegetables or herbs ($29) from Potting Shed ($29) from Potting Shed Creations. Urben Gifts & Creations. Urben Gifts & Gadgets, South Miami Gadgets, South Miami (shopurben.com) (shopurben.com)
ON BOARD
A gorgeous vessel for cheese or charcuterie spreads, these trays by local artisan Alejandra Lorenzo ($65 each) have oceanevocative resin accents. ALF Crafts, Miami (etsy.com/ shop/alfcrafts) shop/alfcrafts)
PASTA PARTY
Dinner for deux is made easy with the Phillips compact pasta maker for two ($180). The gadget can mix, knead, and extrude a pound of fresh pasta in 18 minutes. Williams Sonoma, Hallandale Beach, Miami (williams-sonoma.com)
SPICE IT UP
The Spice Lab’s gourmet salt sampler ($60) comes with 11 innovative varieties, like Ghost Pepper and Cyprus Lemon, displayed in corked test tube containers. The Spice Lab, Fort Lauderdale (spices.com)
SAUCE BOSS
Let them exercise their grill-master chops with Mud Pie’s Sauce ceramic chops with pitcher and Sauce-some brush partpitcher and Sauce-some brush partnered with a “Grill It” apron and nered with a “Grill It” apron and spatula ($43 for pitcher; $25 for spatula ($43 for pitcher; $25 for apron). Digs N Gifts, Lauderdale-ByDigs N Gifts, Lauderdale-By-apron). The-Sea (digsngifts.com) The-Sea (digsngifts.com)
PERFECT DISH
Le Creuset’s set of ’s set of four mini cocottes four mini cocottes ($144) are go-any($144) are go-anywhere (safe to use where (safe to use in the freezer, in the freezer, oven, microoven, microwave, and wave, and dishwasher) dishwasher) prep and serve prep and serve wares with culinary wares with culinary swagger. Kitchen swagger. Kitchen Universe, Miami Universe, Miami (kitchen-universe.com) (kitchen-universe.com)
TAKE A TUMBLE
Thanks to copper-coated, double-wall construction, the swanky Swig tumbler ($44 for 22-ounce size) keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours. and hot for up to 12 hours. Amy’s Hallmark Shop, PemAmy’s Hallmark Shop, Pembroke Pines (hallmark.com) broke Pines (hallmark.com)
SUPER SNAPS
The Instax Wide 300 camera ($130) from ($130) from Fujifi lm Fujifi lm provides instant satisfaction in the form instant satisfaction in the form of large-format fi lm that develof large-format fi lm that develops as soon as the photo op ops as soon as the photo op is captured. Urban Outfi tters, is captured. Urban Outfi tters, multiple locations (urban outfi tters.com)
SLEEP ON IT
Slip’s pure silk sleep mask ($50) and sleep mist with calming chamomile and lavender ($32) help ensure a peaceful slumber. Nordstrom, Aventura, Miami (nordstrom.com)
GAME TO GO
Not-Another-Bill’s portable canvas and resin backgammon roll ($65) ensures they’ve got game wherever they go. Solid and Striped, Miami (solidandstripes.com)
BE IN CHARGE
Nimble’s TSA-approved Champ compact portable charger ($50) is housed in 72.5 percent post-consumer plastic and off ers up to three days of power for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices—even charging two at once. Target, multiple locations (target.com)
FLAT FANCY
The ideal shoe for sojourns, Tory Burch’s Minnie travel ballet fl ats ($248) feature a fl exible, cushioned insole and can be easily folded and tucked into a carry-on. Tory Burch, Aventura (toryburch.com)
GRAB BAG
The stylish Morgan Sahara neoprene weekender bag ($155) from Haute Shore has an interior pouch and pockets to stow travel accoutrements. Body and Soul Boutique, Lighthouse Point (shopbody.com)