In this series actress, writer, director, and entrepreneur Julissa Calderon, best known for playing Yessika Castillo on Gentefied, discusses her holiday picks for different moments – and people you might be thinking of getting a gift for this Christmas. Whether it’s your loved one, your partner, or you just want a Secret Santa gift, Calderon has a gift idea for you to conquer the holiday season and emerge as the best gift-giver of all.
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Hi mi gente linda! When I think of my partner and what presents I’d get him, I think of things he wouldn’t get himself—either because he wouldn’t think of them, because he doesn’t know he wants them, or because he might think they’re an indulgence. Like I said before, I pay a lot of attention and I take notes of the things he says he wants, and when special occasions come, I’m the type of person who always has a special gift. And I want him to be the same!
So, here are some presents I would get my partner and some I would love my partner to get for me. Maybe they can help give couples an idea of what to get each other!
I can’t believe I’m sharing this, but I don’t want to gatekeep because everyone else should be stylish too! My favorite clothing brand for the last two years has been Manière De Voir, and a lot of what they sell is perfect for a gift. I’d give it to my boyfriend. I’d want him to give it to me. We’re gonna take pictures together, after all! It works for whatever occasion and they have stuff to make anyone look good and compliment anyone’s style. Items at Manière De Voir Clothing are available at us.manieredevoir.com starting at $70.00.
I’m a sneaker lover but my go-to sneakers, which I buy every 3 months, are Air Force ones. Dress them up or down, you always need a crisp, new pair in your closet, for whatever the occasion. Perfect gift also, either to give or to receive from $115. Nike Air Force 1’s are available on nike.com for $115.00.
I travel a lot. As an obsessor of organization, packing cubes are a must and a great thing to give to someone. Calpack has the best ones. If you haven’t already started to use packing cubes, this is where you start! Calpak Packing Cubes are available on calpaktravel.com starting at $38.00.
I can’t say enough about how my sleep regimen has changed thanks to the Hatch. I don’t know how I was getting sleep without it. It absolutely without a doubt, helps you sleep better. I have it in my home and my boyfriend loves it and it’s the kind of thing he wouldn’t get himself. Get it on amazon.com, bloomingdales.com, nordstrom.com, or on hatch.com starting at $59.99.
Want to drop some big money for that up and coming content creator in your life? Get them this Sony Alpha 7C Camera. I’d love to get this as a gift. I have it open everywhere because I want it. It’s a bit on the expensive side at $1,499.00 so it’s a statement gift. The Sony Alpha 7C Camera is available on electronics.sony.com, amazon.com, and bestbuy.com.
You want to give someone an affordable luxury designer bag? JW Pei Collection is your place! So, so many fly bags! I always want one so this is a perfect place to get me a present. JW Pei Collection Bags are available at jwpei.com starting at around $39.00.
What was I ever doing brushing my teeth manually? And this is a good present too, even if it doesn’t feel that romantic. Oral B Electric Toothbrush’s are available on oralb.com and amazon.com starting at $44.99.They start at $199.99
I swear by this. Get your friend, family member or partner this filter and a subscription for their hair to shine and skin to be hydrated! Your partner can get it for you too and then the two of you can enjoy it! Jolie Filtered Showerhead is available on jolieskinco.com starting at $148.00.
If you want to spoil your person, get them some jewelry! Oak and Luna has some of the prettiest pieces that is sure to put a smile on your girl’s face! Oak and Luna jewelry is available at oakandluna.com with pieces starting at $90.00.
Burberry Check Slim Bifold Wallet
Spoil your partner with a designer wallet where you can also engrave his initials! It’s the perfect gift-it’s fly, thoughtful, and he’ll elevate his style! The Burberry Check Slim Bifold Wallet is available on burberry.com for $430.00.
