Swank Holiday Gift Guide: All Gold Everything

It's amazing how fast a year goes by.  I feel like we were just putting together last year's holiday gift guide only a few months ago.  How time just flies!

As the holiday season quickly approaches, this year we're loving all things gold.  There's something timeless about gold and when mixed with the proper colour palette, it exudes a certain elegance that only one can dream of.

Here is the first part of our holiday gift guide featuring our favourite must-have items with a touch of gold:

1. Ban.do iPhone 5 Case {$25}:  Every girl needs a stylish phone case and Ban.do's black and gold heart case has stolen our ours!  We've fallen in love with the simplicity of this design that sends a bold and trendy statement to fashionistas everywhere!  Available online and in-stores at Chapters Indigo.
2. kardzkouture's Gold Foil Heart Letter Pressed Print {$25}:  Your home needs some gold hearts in it too!  We love everything kardzkouture and think that the touch of gold adds elegance to any room in your house.  Available online at Etsy.
3. Bubbly Gold Dessert Plates {$49/set of 4}:  Imagine your picture perfect holiday dinner party and then imagine your guests indulging in their petit fours on these swank dessert plates.  Available online and in-stores at Chapters Indigo.
4. Starbucks and alice + olivia Double Wall Ceramic Mug {$19.99}:  Just in time for the holidays, Starbucks has introduced another collaboration with eccentric designer Stacy Bendet of alice + olivia to reveal the most adorable mug you have ever seen {with a touch of gold, of course!}.  I mean, a tutu on a mug?  Just another reason this should be on your Christmas list this holiday season!  Available at Starbucks - online and in-stores.
5. Pedant & Mesh Gold Chain Necklace {$25}:  From local Vancouver online jewelry and accessories boutique, Shut Up I Love This, this timeless necklace is simple enough to go from day to night and it won't break the bank!  It's the perfect stocking stuffer for that special girl in your life.  Available online at Shut Up I Love This.
6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran Tote {$448}:  We're in love.  That is all.  Available online via Piperlime.
7. "Enjoy The Little Things" Pillow {$39.50}:  This cute pillow is the perfect conversation starter and/or hostess gift for your upcoming holiday parties!  Available online and in-stores at Chapters Indigo.
8. RGB Cosmetics "Gilt" Nail Polish {$18}:  The moment we laid eyes on "Gilt", we knew it was destined for our holiday SwankFinds list.  But then we read the description and it couldn't be more fitting - the swank, luminous gold.  RGB - you know us too well!  Available online at RGB.
9. Love Me Knot Hair Ties {$10 per box}:  Who would have thought it would be possible to have a ponytail without the elastic band crease in your hair?  Love Me Knot hair ties does just that with it's "Best Tressed List" line plus gives you added flair with their stylish colours and patterns.  Available online at shoplovemeknot.com and in-stores at Noir Lash Lounge.
10. Shut Up I Love This Pearl and Gold Ring {$20}:  With a twist on a classic, this ring is the perfect addition to the pendant & mesh gold chain necklace {see item 5}.  Also available online at Shut Up I Love This.

Happy shopping swank mamas!

The items in our Swank Holiday Gift Guide was hand picked by SwankMama herself, Kristina Cross, and is not a sponsored post.  Kristina carefully selected each and every item with her swank readers in mind.  Hope you enjoy our gift guide and Happy Holidays to all!