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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide 2025

by Laurie Heifetz December 15, 2025
written by Laurie Heifetz


Check out our last-minute holiday gift guide for the perfect gifts for friends and family!

 

Country star Sophia Scott’s butterfly collection with Accessories Council member Desert Bloom Boots is out of this world! They’re made of bio leather, derived from wheat and corn. $317 

 

The GE Dynamic Effects Smart Light Strip really lights up a room! $34.99

 

Try the Swissmar raclette grill to give you the outstanding raclette dish with cheese, potatoes, sausages, and cured meats! $174.99

Stihl‘s battery-powered hedge trimmer HSA 30 does not disappoint! $189.99 

 

 

Style yourself and support the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN with a stunning, Swarovski-crystal pin! $85 at the UN and at Swarovski Fifth Ave.

 

Velvet Vision Eye Shadow Palette from Kryolan professional makeup is outstanding! $68.60 

 

Sarna’s Eczema Relief Skin Protectant lotion is amazing! $14.74 

 

 

Polka-dot jeans by Shein rule! $18.77 

 

 

The Tripod Stand by MOFT conveniently allows you to work on your phone without holding it, then folds up to fit into your pocket. $31.99 

 

Viaim RecDot Earbuds transcribe, translate and take notes! $249 on viaim.com.  Check Web site for discounts.

 

 

La Maison du Chocolate is out of this world! We especially love the holiday Limited Edition box of L’etoile Bouchee: almond-hazelnut praliné with roasted Japanese short grain rice enrobed in milk chocolate. NYC: 1018 Madison Avenue, Rockefeller Center and The Shops at Columbus Circle. 

 

The Gyro Project has delicious Greek street food. We especially loved the Spanokopeta spring rolls made with spinach and feta cheese! Locations include the Upper West Side at 2062 Broadway and Midtown East at 562 Lexington. 

 

 

Aqua di Positano parfum is a refreshing blend of orange flower absolute and salt grains, with sparkling top notes of citron and petit grain.  $210 for 100 ML or $60 for the 10ML travel size.

Accessories Council member Gruvy Shoes are not only stylish, but quite comfortable with block heels and rubber soles. They  come with accessories, such as pom poms, to dress up the straps! $59 

 

 

Fodzyme is an enzyme that you can sprinkle on your food, if you have trouble digesting high FODMAP foods such as dairy, wheat, onions and garlic! ravel size: 30 doses for $79.99 

 

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Doodleface is wall art for kids that gives them “ownership of their spaces.”! $49.98 

 

The Barb Shop’s GO-TO Styling Cream is especially designed for short hair, as are all of this line’s fabulous products! $30.

 

Famed chef Tom Colicchio has designed a roasting pan for Made In Cookware. It is 2.5 mm thick carbon steel and $269. 

 

 

Accessories Council member Renn New York hand makes pendants from shells, including this remarkable one in rose! $198 

The Whole-Room Heater by Dreo is perfect for a bedroom! $99  

 

 

 

“Oh, the Dudes That You’ll Date!“ is a wonderful Dr. Seuss-inspired, tongue-in-cheek look at dating today by Maiana Rose (Reader Advanced) $14.95 

 

 

Vision Council member Draper James sunglasses are the cat’s meow! $159 for frame and non-RX lenses. 

 

rocksbox.com has been called the Sephora of jewelry stores! All items in the above collection are under $100. 239 Elizabeth Street in NYC

 

The Glazed Caramello boots from Accessories Council member Moon D’elle Shoes of Milano are stunning! $580  

 

Reserve Pro GreenPan is the original cookware collection made with PFAS-free ceramic non-stick!  $449.99 Black Friday price still on as of December 16.

K-Beauty Playlab Beauty‘s SKIN 1004 Sun Serum features magical healing ingredient Centella Asiatica! $22

Limited-edition Takeya 32oz. Kitsugi Water Bottle with Straw Lid keeps your drinks cold for 36 hours! $44.99

Willo is the U-shaped, fully automatic toothbrush that kids love! $99

Love the powerful, ice-crushing Ninja Blendboss™ with 26 oz. travel tumbler! $118.99 

Mellow Hand Cream – Olive Healing Moisture Formula is rich, yet immediately absorbs into the skin! $4.00
 
 

OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer “MarshmelloOo So Sweet” is a sexy shade! $14.49
 
https://skinmoderne.com/collections/treatments SkinModerne’s Cell-CPR eye reconditioning serum is excellent! Request their other unique treatments when you get a facial. $75

 
Amway’s Everyday Nutrition Solution — Chocolate works from the inside out! $147 for the monthly bundle.
 

 

Lab-grown diamond earrings “The Vera” by Robin Hood Diamonds wow! $704 Black Friday special still on, as of December 14.
 
Products seen at previews including Accessories Council; The Makeup Show; BITE NYC; Pepcom; Viam; Holiday Gift Guide; Media Event; National Sunglasses Day; Playlab Beauty; Hamilton Beach Brands; Publicity for Good; Shein; DK Household Brands; Sweet Suite; Organic Spa; Global Wellness Summit; and Total Home. 
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The Giving A Smile Foundation Hosts Inaugural Gala Ensuring that Smiles Are a Right Not a Luxury

by Parris Rose December 14, 2025
written by Parris Rose

The Giving A Smile Foundation marked a major milestone with its Inaugural Gala at the Beverly Hilton—an evening that fused purpose with celebration while laying the groundwork for lasting change in children’s oral health across Los Angeles.

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Exclusive Interview: Cate Tomlinson on New Single ‘Radio’ and Becoming Her Most Confident Self

by Amelia Knust December 13, 2025
written by Amelia Knust

Following the release of her new single “Radio,” rising pop artist Cate Tomlinson spoke with The Knockturnal about embracing authenticity and evolving her sound.

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Moxy Hotels Partners with Saturday Night Live’s Chloe Fineman for a Cheeky Bedtime Stories Series

by Paul Chi December 13, 2025
written by Paul Chi

Moxy Hotels are highly popular for their stylish, fun, energetic and rule-breaking experience.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Glamorous Season 18 NYC Premiere Unites Newcomers and Legends

by Jonathan Tolliver December 12, 2025
written by Jonathan Tolliver

There are people born the year RuPaul‘s drag race premiered who are now able to vote. People who have had the show their entire existence. What a wonderful world.

New York City celebrated the 18th season of the show with a star studded soirée featuring 14 Brand New queens vying for the crown – Athena Dion, Briar Blush, Ciara Myst, Darlene Mitchell, DD Fuego, Discord Addams, Jane Don’t, Juicy Love Dion, Kenya Pleaser, Mandy Mango, Mia Starr, Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, and Vita VonTesse Starr.

Aqua Roma hosted a night that was full of surprises and nostalgia, a mix of old and new, as our fresh-faced competitors were joined by 16 previous winners from both regular season and all stars franchises –  Alyssa Edwards (Global All Stars winner), Angeria Paris VanMicheals (All Stars season 9 winner), Aquaria (season 10 winner), Bebe Zahara Benet (season 1 winner), Ginger Minj  (All Stars season 10 winner), Jaida Essence Hall (season 12 winner), Jimbo (All Stars season 8 winner), Kylie Sonique Love (All Stars season 6 winner), Monét X Change (All Stars season 4 winner), Nymphia Wind (season 16 winner), Onya Nurve (season 17 winner) , Sasha Colby (season 15 winner), Sasha Velour (season 9 winner), Symone (season 13 winner), Willow Pill (season 14 winner), and Yvie Oddly (season 11 winner).

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: Alyssa Edwards, Nini Coco, Ts Madison, and Kylie Sonique Love appear during RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 Premiere Event at Aqua New York on December 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images for MTV)

Hosts Ross Matthews, TS Madison and Variety’s Senior Culture and Events Editor Marc Malkin kicked off the night hyping up the crowd for some of these queens’ first public appearance since the new season was announced.

One by one, they strutted their stuff in front of a ravenous and frankly thirsty crowd. Sheer madness in our eyes.

It’s so tough for me to guess which of these queens is a front-runner because they all felt like stars. Though I can’t help but root for Kenya Pleaser basked on vibe alone. Hey auntie! 

A mother daughter dance of sorts ensued, as our new queens were paired with the veterans in a runway presentation befitting one of the show’s fabulous finales.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: Yvie Oddly appears during RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 Premiere Event at Aqua New York on December 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images for MTV)

 Then, from the shadows: ‘We’re from the same place.’

‘The Bronx?’

‘The world.’

The ever outspoken, iconic and inspirational law roach appeared from the wings to join our queens and hosts in the final toast before we turned the night fully over to our DJ. Making his entrance while quoting the year’s best meme? Legendary.

Electricity hung in the air as we saw the start of 14 new careers being launched into the stratosphere.

I’m a drag race is superfan and will be tuned into every episode, and I suggest you join me. Viva la dieciocho! 

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Urban Stages’ Winter Rhythms 2025 Shines With ‘Broadway Blockbusters II’ and Rising Stars

by Staff December 12, 2025
written by Staff

Urban Stages was founded to support playwrights in developing and showcasing new work. They now also work to increase access to the arts.  Their mainstage program supports artists and presents acclaimed plays and musicals Off-Broadway.

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Instagram Partners With Slawn to Bring Canvas House To Life

by Nishat Baig December 12, 2025
written by Nishat Baig

Last week Instagram partnered with talented creative Slawn to bring the immersive Canvas House installation to life during Miami Art Week. Slawn and Instagram invited guests to become a collaborative part of this amazing activation allowing guests to pick up a mask, some gloves, a can of spray paint and let loose on the white plastered walls in Canvas House. While Slawn tagged the outside of the house, guests expressed themselves inside in an installation that embodied Instagram’s platform through Slawn’s medium. This event also marked a first for the talented artist who had never done an entire house before. Unlike most of the other festivities during Art Basel, Canvas House gave each guest the ability to become part of the artwork leading to an unforgettable night. Special guests included Mia Khalifa, Pepe Garcia, Maurice Kamara and more! The evening also featured an open bar and live DJ set providing vibes throughout the night. Canvas House was also a gathering of tastemakers and art lovers from music, fashion and culture coming together under on roof to create something together. In recent years Art Basel has become more famous for its parties than anything else, but this experience was unlike any other during Miami Art Week in that it brought the focus back to art.

 

Photo Credits: BFA/Joe Schildhorn for Instagram

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‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ – A Murder Mystery Like No Other

by Carlos Ojeda December 11, 2025
written by Carlos Ojeda
 
Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery feels like the perfect follow-up to his wildly successful Knives Out and Glass Onion. Johnson, a master of twisting narratives and injecting wit into the most serious of situations, has crafted a delectable and intricate mystery that both delights and surprises. In Wake Up Dead Man, the director doubles down on everything that made the original films so iconic—sharp dialogue, quirky characters, and an intelligent, labyrinthine plot—but elevates the stakes, the humor, and the heart. It’s a murder mystery like no other.

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Offset, Khalid, Pi’erre Bourne & More Attend Apple Music’s The Replay Gallery Preview & Party During Miami Art Week

by Nishat Baig December 11, 2025
written by Nishat Baig

Last week Apple Music in partnership with Highsnobiety hosted an exclusive press preview and party to celebrate the opening night of Apple Music’s The Replay Gallery at Superblue for Miami Art Week. The star-studded event was the perfect combination of music, tech, art, culture and fashion. Special guests included Offset, Khalid, Pi’erre Bourne, Julez Smith, Salem Mitchell, Kitty Ca$h, Devon Turnbull, Odeal, Selah Marley, Jay Guapo and more. The space showcased an immersive exhibition inspired by Apple Music Replay 2025, exploring the year in music through contemporary art. This one-day-only exhibit presented visual interpretations from leading contemporary artists that echo the culture, emotion, and creativity that defined 2025. Featured artists included Angel Otero, Calida Rawles, Devon Turnbull, Gabriel Moses, Henry Taylor, Jeremy Deller, Sara Sadik, and Tommy Malekoff and their work explored themes of how music intersects with visual art, geography, identity, and youth culture. Not only did guests get to reflect on how music and art has impacted them over the course of the last year, they got to enjoy complimentary cocktails, an open bar, lite bites like burgers and fries and enjoy a live DJ set by Apple Music Radio Host Tim Sweeney. This amazing space allowed tastemakers from music, art and tech to come together and highlighted how we’re more alike than we are different, especially when it comes to our favorite musical and visual artists.

Photo Credits: Olympia Shannon, Calida Rawles, Apple Music

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VERIVERY Rediscovers Themselves After a Two Year Hiatus With New Lost and Found Single Album (Exclusive)

by Emma Salehi December 10, 2025
written by Emma Salehi

K-pop group VERIVERY, seasoned performers in the scene, has returned with their long-awaited single album Lost and Found, unveiling a sound the group hasn’t explored since their last comeback two-and-a-half years ago.

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