Holiday Shopping with Condé Nast Traveler's Style Department

As Style Director for Condé Nast Traveler, I travel the world with my team in search of all things stylish. Here are some of our exotic and homegrown finds that I think will transport you wherever you need to go to this holiday season:
 
Cire Trudon Candle: One of the most exquisite shopping experiences I have ever had was at the quaint and quirky Cire Trudon candle store in Paris.  Inhaling the aromas of these fragrant candles, which date back to the late 17th century and were once a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, was done by lifting the giant glass bell jars that covered them. With evocative names such as Odalisque, Roi Soleil, revolution and Trianon, you can make your home smell like Versailles ($75; barneys.com or ciretrudon.com for other retailers).
 
Dzongkha Eau de Toilette by L’Artisan Parfumeur: I adore wearing a fragrance that transports me to a destination that I have experienced—or one that I wish to. The subtle aromas of smoke, incense, old leather and wood in this scent makes me nostalgic for my trip to Bhutan ($135 for 3.4 oz.; artisanparfumeur.us).
 
Tod's Leather Tote: My Tod's bag has gone all over the world with me, squashed under airplane seats, strapped to car roof racks—I've even slept on it. The more worn it gets, the better. It's the ultimate travel tote ($1,975; tods.com for boutiques)

Banana Republic Men’s Cotton Argyle V-Neck Sweater: I just have to have one! Hint hint ($79.50; bananarepublic.com).

Check in tomorrow, when we'll post holiday gift ideas from Executive Fashion Editor Hyla Bauer.

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