Gifts for the Leo Woman: An Astrological Holiday Gift Guide

Despite my best efforts to avoid it, the holiday season has arrived. And this year, in part due to my dedication to astrologist Susan Miller's uncanny monthly predictions over at Astrology Zone, I've decided to focus my holiday gift guide into a minimum of 12 carefully edited editions, each focused on an astrological sign. Because I'm a narcissist, I'll kick things off with my own zodiac sign, which (for those of you who don't know me in real life) is LEO - the (for the most part) undisputed queen of the zodiac.

Now, for those of you who know a Leo woman, you know that narcissism comes quite naturally to us - we're rarely far from a mirror, and fancy ourselves QUITE the sex kitten. And while Leo woman is, in most cases, friendly, outgoing and loving, she's also bombastic and demanding - only the best for this girl, my friends. In related news, Leo women love luxury and are known to give in to every single one of their whims, often to their own detriment. In short, if you've got a Leo woman on your holiday shopping list, know that it's a tall order -  gifts are a big deal to her, and practicality is eschewed. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Estee Lauder Leo Zodiac Powder Compact, $70 - Leo does, after all, LOVE to look at herself and this gold (also a signature color of the sign) compact is impossibly chic.
• Alex Woo Little Lion Pendant Necklace, $168 - while perhaps not unique to her sign, the Leo woman loves jewelry.
• Agent Provocateur Bathing Bubble Wash, $48 - she lives for pampering, and these sexy bubbles make bathtime decadent and rich.
• Fleur du Mal High Waisted Tie Back Panty, $125 -  Leos are widely regarded as the porn stars of the zodiac - indulge the fantasy in this cheeky peekaboo panty.
• Strange Invisible Perfumes Leo Eau de Parfum, $275 - Neroli, bergamot, and mandarin tame Leo’s boundless need for power, while lemon inspires focus. Jasmine Sambac balances Leo’s ringleader tendencies, encouraging trust and dissolving fear of the unknown. Ambrette seed anchors this fiery sign, granting tranquility and gratification.
• Drybar Gift Certificates - Like the lion, Leos are often defined by their mane. Treat her to a single blowout or a membership to this blowout-only salon (in multiple cities.)

Stay tuned for more in this year's Astrological Holiday Gift Guide - up next, Virgo!

Sniff This: Cartier Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum

 

Let me tell you something, y'all. When Cartier invites you to an event at the uber-posh Upper East Side hotel The Surrey, there's no saying no. Not if you have any sense, that is. And if said event is to celebrate the launch of the brand's latest fragrance, all the better.

Meet Baiser Volé (that translates to "Stolen Kisses," for the non-Francophiles among us), the latest eau de parfum created by Cartier's in-house nose Mathilde Laurent. A solifleur, Baiser Volé is an olfactory interpretation of my very favorite flower - the lily -because, as Laurent explains, "The lily is the favorite flower of men. It is the flower that men name when asked, “What is your favorite flower?” Practically 8 out of 10 men say the lily." Who KNEW, guys? This is likely the ONLY thing that I have in common with men, to be clear.

Once you've sniffed Baiser Volé, however, you'll know why gents LOVE the lily. The fragrance manages to be innately feminine, phenomenally sexy and surprisingly fresh...simultaneously (no small feat, my friends.)

If you're in the market for a new fragrance this summer, consider Baiser Volé. It's available now as a Nordstrom exclusive, and if you snag a bottle now during their annual Anniversary Sale, you'll even receive a complimentary rollerball, perfect for your handbag or desk. You can learn more about the scent by watching the beautiful short film below.