Our Best Gifts For Your Best Girlfriends

No matter what she’s into, our best girlfriend’s gift guide offers a vast selection of perfect options for the women in your life. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or want to splurge, these 15 hand picked items are sure to please. 1. Sleep Stone Moisturizer | Kate McLeod | $45 2. Apres Ski Kit | Atlantic Folk | $31 3. Rainbow Riders | Moxi Roller Skates | $99 4. Bamboo Bowl Set | Poketo | $40 5. Tarot Card Pendant Necklace | Anthropologie | $48 6. Electric Wall Diffuser | Diptyque | $120 7. Faux Fur-Lined Suede Slippers | Sorel | $75 8. KeepRead More →

Stay at Home Gift Ideas

Whether you’re a homebody or you’re leaving your house as little as possible because of Covid, this curated list of stay at home gift ideas will keep you entertained (and comfortable) throughout the winter and beyond. PS: This is the first of our many themed gift guides so bookmark this page and check back throughout the season! 1. Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash | Aesop | $39 2. Brushed Waffle Jumpsuit | Honeydew Intimates | $54 3. Snowman Cookie Baking Set | Uncommon Goods | $35 4. The Home Edit | Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin | $24.99 5. Running Gloves $57 + Beanie $57 |Read More →

Meet A Girl in LA's Newest Blogger, Celebrity Stylist Gina Checchia

We’re so excited to announce Gina Checchia is joining A Girl in NYC! We can’t wait to see the exciting content she brings, but first—here’s a little about her. Xo—Kristie I would never leave home without… my cellphone and purse. I stay fit by… taking long walks, doing yoga, and eating nutritious food. In my spare time I… like to thrift shop, listen to music, cook, read, go to the beach, play with my cat, hang out with friends and family, and find new places to explore. The first thing I do in the morning is… check my phone notifications and feed my cat. MyRead More →

Memories of 2019, family photo on the beach

As I sit here on my flight to the East Coast, where I’ll be spending the rest of 2019 and ringing in the New Year, I’m reminiscing on the incredible year I’ve had. At the end of 2018, Nara and I did a “year in review” where we highlighted our favorite moments, trends, and what we wanted to remember. I started this tradition a few years ago and kept my thoughts in a journal, but last December I published them for the first time. A couple of days ago I revisited the questionnaire by filling out the same series of questions that pertain to fashion,Read More →

Gift Recommendations For Your Boss and Co-Workers

Coming up with gift ideas for your boss and co-workers can be a difficult task—especially if you don’t know them well. Our 20 recommendations are ideal for everyone in your workplace: the person whose name you pulled out of a hat for secret Santa (but hardly know), the cute guy you’ve been talking to, the co-workers you enjoy spending time with (outside the office), your work bestie and the boss you want to impress. These gift ideas will show appreciation and there are plenty to choose from that aren’t too personal.  1. Holiday Gifting Bar Soap | George & Viv | $10 2. Office OnRead More →

The Friendship Gift Guide (For Your Ride or Die BFFL)

Our friendship gift guide was curated for your favorite best girlfriend—the woman that knows you like no other! Whether that’s your mom, sister or the girl you met in yoga class years ago, these gifts will leave a memorable mark. Our hand selected items start as low as $20 and include a range of ideas (my favorites are the Fashion in LA Coffee Table Book, or the “Life Isn’t Perfect” Print) but in actuality, I’d love to give (or receive) any of these! 1. Getaway Weekender Bag | $50 + Travel Planner | $30 $22.99 (Ban.do)  2. BFF Necklace Set | Frasier Sterling | $68Read More →

Peep My Holiday Wish List

For the past few weeks I’ve been creating themed holiday gift guides—an annual tradition here at A Girl in LA. As I scour the web, thinking of what others will want to receive, I’ve come across tons of items I would love to unwrap on Christmas morning. Since I was a child, my mom asked my sister and I for ideas on what to get us. That turned into constructing a list of must-haves which has become a ritual I look forward to every year. Here are 15 things on my holiday wish list that I’m hoping to receive come December 25th (plus I’d loveRead More →

Innovative Gifts Ideas For Tots to Teens

Our gift ideas for tots to teens features a curated selection of toys, books, tech items, DIY products, and more! Everything on our list will keep even the hardest to please entertained for hours. With a variety of price points, you can be sure to find the quintessential gift for all the young ones on your list.   1. Classic Metal Ride-On Pedal Car | Baghera | $239.99 2. Astronaut Ice Cream Sandwich | Paper Source | $5.95 3. Toy Table-Top Drum Set Mat | FAO Schwarz | $49.99 4. Tourmaline Cruiser Bluetooth Record Player | Crosley | $69 5. Crystal Fragrance Kit | Paper SourceRead More →

Spare No Expense Designer Gifts For Her

Our list of extravagant designer gifts for her was curated with luxury in mind. It’s for the amazing woman in your life who has expensive taste and deserves only the best. 1. New York by New York | Assouline | $250 2. Silver Glitter Arrow 2.0 Sneakers | Off-White | $705 $515 3. Ski Bunny Sweater | Frame | $295 4. Printed Star Gloves | Autumn Cashmere | $120 5. Champagne Selection Hamper | Charbonnel Et Walker | $161.50 6. Flash Earrings | Isabel Marant | $315 $205 7. Spiked Iridescent Glittered Bucket Bag | Christian Louboutin | $1,690 8. Glitter Stripe Sunglasses | GucciRead More →

Makeup, Skincare, and All Things Beauty Gift Guide

A Girl in LA’s first holiday gift guide is here! All things beauty features a vast selection of makeup, skincare, and haircare favorites—from limited edition kits, to our go-to brands, all in a variety of price points. Throughout the holiday season we’ll be posting themed gift guides for everyone on your list, so bookmark this page to stay in the loop! 1. Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 2 | Anastasia Beverly Hills | $60 2. The Cosmetics Case | $58 + The Mesh Pouch Trio | $24 (Béis) 3. Studio 54 Audacious Lipstick | Nars | $34 4. Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar | CiatéRead More →