One Gift: Tory Burch Bowood Sandal

The 'One Gift' series is a different kind of holiday gift guide. Every few days leading up to Christmas, I'll be handpicking just one truly amazing gift to inspire you as you shop this holiday season. The full series (plus guides from years past) will be collected here. Happy gifting!

Well, if these don't just scream holiday cheer, I don't know what does. Bedecked in tiny mirrors, rivets and pyramid studs, Tory Burch's Bowood Sandal in red agate velvet is just the kind of gift to make a shoe lover squeal come Christmas morning. (Trust me—I would know!)

Best of all, they're on sale, so these babies are less of a stretch for gifting to a beloved bestie, sister or mom. Sizes and quantities are a bit limited, so try both Tory Burch.com ($315 down from $450) and Farfetch ($376.94 down from $443.96). Saks is still selling the shoes at full price (here), but at least you can earn yourself a gift card with the code DEC2015.

Wouldn't these be perfect for a holiday party with an LBD? Or worn to a performance of The Nutcracker with a full black midi skirt? Or for New Year's Eve? Not that I'll be buying these for myself instead of as a gift. Nope. No sir. Definitely not me.