Looking for the perfect, perhaps out-of-the-ordinary gifts this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Following, a few of our favorite things and, yup, some of these are in my shopping cart as I write this.
Holidazzle Glitter Body Lotion: Tis the season to Sparkle! PABA- and Paraben-free and infused with antioxidants and essential nutrients, this lotion will leave skin radiant with a light scent of vanilla. Made in the USA, Holidazzle Glitter Body Lotion retails for $18.95 and is available at SunshineGlitter.com.
Limited Edition Kiss and Tell Lip Stain/Gloss Kit from celebrity makeup artist Jane Iredale. Cruelty free, parabens and phthalates-free and dermatologist and allergy tested cosmetics that impart rich color, this collection of two saturated stains and a crystal gloss can be worn alone or layered and comes in its own gift box. Get it here.
Gift someone on your list a hat! I am a huge hat lover and wear them all year long. The hats from Tenth Street Hats, founded in California in 1921, run the gamut from classic to utilitarian to trendy. The collection is broad; the prices are gentle. Check them out. I’ve got my eye on this little herringbone number. It’s trendy and classic at the same time. A hat from Tenth Street is a perfect gift for the dashing men and women on your list. Check out Tenth Street’s website here.
Morphe is known for their makeup brushes but it’s their makeup that keeps me shopping their site all year round. I’m a huge fan of their matte liquid lipstick and have a wand in almost every color. My favorites are Peanut and Morphe, but Bloodshot is in my cart as I write this. It’s long lasting. The color is dense and it allows me to overextend my natural lip line, giving me the lush lip look without fillers. And the price? An unbelievable $10.00. Slip one in the stocking of your favorite beautyistas. And while you’re on the site, check out Morphe’s eyeshadow palettes for dense, rich color that lasts and lasts. I give them as gifts year round.
And now for something a bit different: forget the chocolate-filled advent calendar this holiday season, and open the doors to a different kind of indulgence with the Ella Paradis Sex Toys Advent Calendar Gift Box! Curated by the Ella Paradis team in Europe, each limited edition Advent Calendar includes 24 sexy gifts to beat bedroom boredom and fulfill holiday fantasies. Available at ellaparadis.com
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Animal prints, particularly snakeskin and leopard, while never out of style, are major trends this season. So are luxe fabrics, including cashmere. With that in mind, this leopard print cashmere scarf from D/Luca would make a precious gift for someone special. This vivid leopard design is punctuated by a celestial spark and comes with its own D/Luca branded pouch to safeguard its beauty. Generously sized at 79 x 40 inches, this beauty will keep your lucky recipient warm throughout the winter, yet is light enough to make a fashion statement all year round. Visit the D/Luca website for more designs.
Another major fashion trend this season is faux fur – and one of the chicest (and most adorable) ways to capture the trend is with a teddy bear coat. Warm, luxurious, attention-getting and, best of all perhaps, cruelty-free, this style of coat or jacket is like wearing a cuddly stuffed animal. I know. I have one and it has kept me as toasty as can be on the most brutal and windiest days of the season. Kut From the Kloth’s version of the teddy bear coat, their Noelia Faux Fur Collar Coat, retails for $208, and comes in a variety of colors. And while you’re on their site, consider gifting friends and family members with Kut From the Kloth’s extensive line of impeccably cut and styled denim jeans and faux leather jackets. Free shipping and returns every day. Head to Kut From the Kloth to shop this great style.
Anything leopard-print is the height of fashion this season and this coat is one of the best faux-furs I’ve seen. For the fashion lover on your list, this single-breasted Helene Berman coat has long, lean lines and is a chic statement maker. Get it at Nordstrom for $245.00.
Know someone who would be interested in tapping into their past lives? (Can you see me raising my hand and waving it high in the air?) How about this book for an interesting gift idea? The Past Life Perspective by Certified Regression Therapist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Ann C. Barham will be available in softcover print on December 4, and is now available for holiday pre-order! (It is currently available in hardcover and for Kindle.) A collection of case studies, drawn from Barham’s own client sessions, these stories lead readers through the process of mining one’s unconscious memories from prior lifetimes in order to resolve issues and deepen their understanding of their current life. At the end of each chapter, suggested exercises help readers expand their awareness of their own past lifetimes and broaden their spiritual perspective. The Past Life Perspective can be pre-ordered for holiday gifting before it hits bookstore shelves on December 4, 2018. Get the book here:
Looking for a sparkly gift that won’t set you back too much? Check out ZKS Design’s Swarovski sterling silver and solid gold holiday jewelry collection. Nab these 2 ct total weight (cz weight) sterling silver studs for $22.99 or a pair of 14k Yellow Gold 3-Prong Round Screw-back Earrings made with Swarovski Zirconia (2.00 cttw) for $62.00. All sales include FREE USPS first class mail shipping. UPS or FedEx options are also available. There are lots more earrings and pendants to shop on the website.
You can’t go wrong with a pair of gold and diamond dangle earrings from Sydney Evan. These celestial beauties are the perfect statement earring, a combination of fun, festive, fabulous and forever. Here’s the link to these gorgeous dangles and, while you’re on the site, check out their other fabulous offerings.
All that glitters is a huge trend this season – and not just for evening. These Jules Embellished Pointed Toe Ankle Boots from Steve Madden would pair as beautifully with jeans as they would with satin evening pants. They’re available at NordstromRack.com for $79.95.
Those on your gift list will glitter and glow with Profusion Cosmetics Strobe and Glow Kit. It offers nine shimmery highlighters in a variety of shades from subtle to not so.I have this kit and love it. I’ve gifted this kit and my recipient loved it and went on to gift it herself. The accompanying brush lays down a modest amount of highlight that you can build up, but I slick it on the tops of my cheekbones, my brow bone and the bridge and tip of my nose with my finger for maximum effect. The price, at $10.00 is, frankly, ridiculous for so much impact. Get it here:
I love receiving a handwritten note. Don’t you? I also enjoy writing them. One of the very first things I do when I move is to order personalized correspondence cards. To me, there’s something very sophisticated about having personalized stationery. And it doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Look at these beautiful personalized correspondence cards from American Stationery. A set of 25 personalized cards with plain envelopes is $37.95 and can be customized with a variety of fonts for no extra charge. Envelope liners and printed envelopes will incur an upcharge. Check out the site for a host of personalized gifts for everyone on your gift list.
Sports themed ice cubes? Def! This three pack from True Zoo is perfect for the sports lover in your life. $25.00 at Neiman Marcus.
Know someone who lugs their laptop to and from work every day? Sure you do. Bet they’d like this waterproof 14″ laptop case from Wingman. Available at NordstromRack.
And, for the person who has everything, these beautiful agate coasters … Available here …
Happy Holidays to you!
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