
So Many Gifts!
‘Tis the season for all things special, fam! To help with all your wish-list-making and gift-giving needs, I present to you the inaugural SMT Royal Gift Guide. From funny stocking stuffers to insightful royal reads — along with sunnies + kicks + hatbands, oh my! — the suggestions below are guaranteed to make anyone feel like a queen.
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Dress Like a Duchess
Meghan carried this on her first public appearance as Harry’s girlfriend. It did not look empty!
My absolute favorite new sunglasses, first spotted on Kate at Wimbledon. They are divine! Flattering on everyone!
Meghan’s bow heels are a major splurge, but how gorgeous are they! (The style also comes in a chic flat.)
Kate pulled the rose shimmer shade out of her (not empty!) clutch at Wimbledon.
The classic white kicks are a favorite of Kate’s — but did you know Diana wore them, too?
Meghan cheered on her friend Serena Wiliams at the U.S. Open in this casual closet staple.
This is a #TeamBoth brand! Kate reportedly like the Orange Blossom scent, while Meghan is said to favor Wild Bluebell.
Kate wore a version of this breezy dress on a visit with her kiddos to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
These perfect black booties, first seen on Meghan on tour in Australia, were my first royal-inspired purchase.
Give the man in your life the gift of style with Dad’s show-stopping look.
Sovereign Souvenirs
The original SMTee, handmade to order. Please note: Since these are custom made, there are very few left that can be delivered in time for the holiday season! But a pre-order for arrival next year would make a great gift, too, IMO.
Prove you ride in royal style with Her Majesty in your back seat (PS: tempted to get this for my home, it works on any window).
Illustrator (and Instagram fave!) Jennifer Vallez compiled her beautiful drawing into the cutest calendar.
The team behind the Kate + Meghan emojis are out with a LOL-worthy line of products, including phone cases, pouches and pillows. Use code SMTlove for 10% off!
From the writers of Meghan’s Mirror and What Would Kate Do, the coziest royal sweatshirt.
Move over, Santa, this is the perfect thing to tuck behind your tree. Historical Cutouts on Amazon has a bunch of options, as does Star Stills (incl smaller ones).
The official royal gift shop has loads of amazing Christmas ornaments, including a throne and a crown.
‘Bands + Bows
The perfect way to try a trend! This is from Amazon, it’s just $8 and it comes in more than two dozen colors.
From Lele Sadoughi, the OG knotted headband maker, the sparkliest topper of the season.
The black version of this Zara gem that Kate wore is sold out, but it’s still available in burgundy and it’s abs perfect for holiday parties.
Lele Sadoughi x J.Crew, aka have teamed up for the holidays! My fave from the collection is the chic “shimmer rainbow” options.
I prefer to make my own bow, tbqh. Pick up a spool at Target or any craft store.
Doesn’t this Jennifer Behr stunner look like a wintery take on the one Kate wore to Archie’s christening?
Loving both the statement size of this Urban Outfitters bow scrunchie and the half a dozen prints it comes in (check out the floral one, too).
Chic af! So many fun ways to clip these little Jennifer Behr gems into your hair.
Anthropologie serving up two of my favorite things! And it comes in navy, pink, and olive, too.
Royal Reads
The definitive account of the Queen’s wardrobe strategy from the dresser herself. A must-read!
Fortify your binge-watching with a little fact checking by the Crown’s historical consultant.
The Duchess of Sussex’s debut cookbook with the Hubb Community Kitchen.
The Queen’s wedding dress, and the women who made it, reimagined through this work of historical fiction.
Escape to a world where the president’s son and the Prince of Wales fall in love.