Rachel Zoe's Top Holiday Picks

The holidays are undoubtedly for family, friends, and togetherness. But it’s a good time to get your hands on a splurge item, whether it’s for you or someone else. Just take it from designer, stylist, and all-round fashion guru Rachel Zoe, who is known for her fabulous style, keen eye, and glamorous aura. We talked to Zoe about gifting big versus small, the most unconventional present she’s ever received, and whether or not the mother of two would be caught dead in an ugly Christmas sweater. Check out Zoe’s best holiday picks on shopyahoostyle.com and shop them straight from this story!

Yahoo Style: Tell us what the holidays were like when you were growing up.
Rachel Zoe: The holidays were a big deal when I was growing up; they were always over the top. My mom, as genetics would have it, loves any reason to celebrate. I am Jewish, so we didn’t celebrate Christmas, but instead made a big deal out of Hanukkah. There were always lots of gifts and tons of food. It was the time when my mother could use all of the tableware that she bought throughout the year (which was her dream).