01of 11O.P.I. Nail Polish in “Dreams Need Clara-fication” ShadeOPI"This is one of my go-to nail colors. It is actually similar to the shade that I wore for my portrait sitting with Amy Sherald for the National Portrait Gallery. It’s the perfect color for any season.“Buy It!$10.50;ulta.com
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O.P.I. Nail Polish in “Dreams Need Clara-fication” Shade
OPI
“This is one of my go-to nail colors. It is actually similar to the shade that I wore for my portrait sitting with Amy Sherald for the National Portrait Gallery. It’s the perfect color for any season.”
Buy It!$10.50;ulta.com
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““Music is a huge part of how I grew up and who I’ve become, so I like to give people something they can add to their personal soundtrack,” Obama says. “Trust me: Drop the needle on ‘Somewhere’ and your day will immediately get better.”
Buy It!$64.99;amazon.com
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“A beautiful and introspective album from a wonderful singer and woman.”
Buy It!$11.99;amazon.com
04of 11Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Eyeshadow PaletteAnastasia"These are my preferred eyeshadows. The colors in this palette are so rich and natural— it’s one I can use, no matter the setting.“Buy It!$45;ulta.com
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia
“These are my preferred eyeshadows. The colors in this palette are so rich and natural— it’s one I can use, no matter the setting.”
Buy It!$45;ulta.com
05of 11Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic Coffee Table BookPeter Zambouros"Barack and I love Kehinde. Every piece of his is a conversation starter.“Buy It!$49.95barnesandnoble.com
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Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic Coffee Table Book
Peter Zambouros
“Barack and I love Kehinde. Every piece of his is a conversation starter.”
Buy It!$49.95barnesandnoble.com
06of 11Bespoke Plate NecklaceGorjana"I love to gift a friend a necklace engraved with a special touch like their name, the year we met, or the coordinates of our favorite places.“Buy It!$65;gorjana.com
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Bespoke Plate Necklace
Gorjana
“I love to gift a friend a necklace engraved with a special touch like their name, the year we met, or the coordinates of our favorite places.”
Buy It!$65;gorjana.com
07of 11Becoming Candle and JournalBecoming Michelle Obama Shop"“I kept a journal in my late twenties, when I was getting serious with Barack and beginning to search more deeply for meaning in my career. More recently, I was able to carve out time to reflect when I wrotemy memoir,Becoming. I hope this journal and candle give people an opportunity to focus, to breathe, and to embrace their own stories in all their fullness.“Buy It!$35 each;becomingmichelleobamashop.com
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Becoming Candle and Journal
Becoming Michelle Obama Shop
““I kept a journal in my late twenties, when I was getting serious with Barack and beginning to search more deeply for meaning in my career. More recently, I was able to carve out time to reflect when I wrotemy memoir,Becoming. I hope this journal and candle give people an opportunity to focus, to breathe, and to embrace their own stories in all their fullness.”
Buy It!$35 each;becomingmichelleobamashop.com
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Brian Henn
“Simple, fun, and delicious recipes—a lot of these were staples on our table in the White House. And they’re all healthy, too!”
Buy It!$29.25;barnesandnoble.com
09of 11Jennifer Brodeur L’extrait Peoni OilPeoni"I’d give this to anyone because this oil does everything—good for any skin type, any time of year.“Buy It!$225 (get 45% off with discount code PEOPLE45 through Dec. 31);jbskinguru.com
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Jennifer Brodeur L’extrait Peoni Oil
Peoni
“I’d give this to anyone because this oil does everything—good for any skin type, any time of year.”
Buy It!$225 (get 45% off with discount code PEOPLE45 through Dec. 31);jbskinguru.com
10of 11A Museum PassJoshua White"I often like to give experiences as gifts, not just things you can put in a box,” Obama says. One of her personal favorites isMark Bradford’s Tomorrow is Another Day Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum(free admission). “Mark’s art is something that will stay with you for a long time. Just make sure you also donate to the museum so exhibits like this can stay free!“For New York City natives, she recommends an annual membership pass to theStudio Museum in Harlem($50).“When I first became a mother, my girlfriends and I used to take our kids on museum tours. A lot of these institutions need support to keep their doors open. The Studio Museum in Harlem is one of our favorites.“Buy It!Prices Vary
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A Museum Pass
Joshua White
“I often like to give experiences as gifts, not just things you can put in a box,” Obama says. One of her personal favorites isMark Bradford’s Tomorrow is Another Day Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum(free admission). “Mark’s art is something that will stay with you for a long time. Just make sure you also donate to the museum so exhibits like this can stay free!”
For New York City natives, she recommends an annual membership pass to theStudio Museum in Harlem($50).
“When I first became a mother, my girlfriends and I used to take our kids on museum tours. A lot of these institutions need support to keep their doors open. The Studio Museum in Harlem is one of our favorites.”
Buy It!Prices Vary
11of 11Tracy Wilson Mourning DressGesi Schilling"Tracy has such incredible style, and her dresses are some of the most comfortable and versatile that I’ve worn.“Coming Soon!$250;tracywilsonmourning.comFor more ofMichelle Obama’s holiday gift ideas, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
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Tracy Wilson Mourning Dress
Gesi Schilling
“Tracy has such incredible style, and her dresses are some of the most comfortable and versatile that I’ve worn.”
Coming Soon!$250;
tracywilsonmourning.com
For more ofMichelle Obama’s holiday gift ideas, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
source: people.com
