Whenever friends hit me up for last-minute gift ideas (which is essentially the sport of December) I point them toward the things that offer a quick yet indulgent escape—not necessarily to a far-flung tropical locale (okay, if you insist, might I suggest this new travel concierge service, and a Julietta shell necklace, above, for extra electricity), but at least to a slightly more elevated version of everyday life. Case in point: a book that’s so transporting it basically counts as a mini-vacation. Heart The Lover has my friends raving and swooning, with reviewers declaring it “the best love story ever,” and its New York Times instant bestseller status suggests they’re not exaggerating. As we all know, fashion can be just as effective at bending reality. Turns out long leather gloves (surprisingly hard to find for less than a fortune but good options here, here and here) can turn any cashmere sweater or quarter-zip into a Chanel-caliber statement, below. A perfectly cut, deliciously soft t-shirt (my hands-down fave, in best-selling linen, too) elevates a daily uniform, along with a reversible cashmere beanie. Even the right pair of unbelievably soft, subtly sexy underwear can shift your whole vibe before you’ve had your first coffee (I wear this everyday, too). These pajamas make going to bed feel like an intentional activity rather than a collapse, and sherpa slippers chic enough to double as Miu Miu-like outdoor shoes? Now that’s my kind of holiday magic! Consider them tiny, wearable portals—giftable, getaway upgrades to the everyday.