A Comprehensive Guide to the Perfect Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for the Fashionista In Your Life

A Comprehensive Guide to the Perfect Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for the Fashionista In Your Life

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xmasr“My initial love for fashion was about hope and evolving to become the type of woman I wanted to be: strong, confident and feminine. I always loved the idea of dressing up–my wardrobe and how I present myself reflecting how I feel on the inside. That is what I do for other people now. I give women the means to express themselves and be who they are and who they aspire to be, and I think there is a real beauty in this.” ~Rachel Roy

If you are desperately seeking the perfect last-minute gift for the fashionista in your life, look no further. I’ve got you covered, right here. So let’s do this.

Women are weird. It’s ok.

We know, women are mysterious creatures. But one thing they have in common is liking gifts. But (yes, there is a caveat when it comes to giving women gifts), they don’t want blenders, self-help books, or mixing bowls.  If you want to make all of the ladies in your life happy, you need to follow a few easy rules.

Rules to Find the Perfect Last-Minute Holiday Gifts For The Women In Your Life

We know, women are mysterious creatures.  But one thing they have in common is liking gifts.  But (yes, there is a caveat when it comes to giving women gifts), they don’t want blenders, self-help books, or mixing bowls.

If you want to make all of the ladies in your life happy, you need to follow a few easy rules.

Joint-use gifts

If you’re in a relationship, never buy “joint-use” gifts unless previously discussed.  For example, buying your sweetie a 50″ plasma TV when you live together may send the message that the gifts is really for you.  And never buy her a kitchen appliance unless she tells you she really, no really, wants a Cuisinart juicer, do not, I repeat, do not buy your significant other an appliance for Christmas (unless you like sleeping on the couch).

Buy the right size

If you buy the women on your list an article of clothing (generally inadvisable), make sure you know her size.  You don’t want to buy something too big or too small.  And if you buy her lingerie, give it to her in private.  You don’t want to explain to her nieces and nephews what a lace negligee is.

Lavish gifts

When buying for colleagues, bosses, and acquaintances who you are not romantically involved with or dating for a significant time, don’t buy too lavish a gift.  Buying an expensive gift can send the wrong message.

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For example, would your sister appreciate the sentiment behind your choice of anti-cellulite cream or a book on how to lose weight? Or maybe you should let her get her own free Analysis from Diet-to-Go! (Click here to get started)

Or, do you want the girl you’ve gone on two dates with to read into your gift of $3,000 diamond earrings?  Lookout, she may expect an even bigger diamond in the near future!

In general, try to find out something about the recipient, so that you can purchase a thoughtful gift that she’ll love.  And whatever you do, don’t name a constellation after her.

In the event that you’re completely clueless, pick something from this list and you’ll avoid the bad gift blacklist for another year.  The best part is that you can buy all of theses gifts without leaving your living room.

Top Gifts for Her:

Makeup–When buying cosmetics, stay way from items like foundation, powder, and blush.  These things are extremely individual and women like to pick the beauty staples out themselves.  Eyeshadow and lip gloss palettes that include a wide variety of colors make wonderful gifts for women.  There is always a color she will like. FREE SHIPPING worldwide on skincare and makeup products at StrawberryNET.com

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Jewelry Storage–If the lady on your list already has a solid collection of jewelry, get her a stylish wy to organize it that will fit into any decor with a jewelry wardrobe. For the woman on-the-go, give her the gift of tangle-free jewelry.  The metallic leather jewelry roll lets her travel in style.  It is also made out of Moroccan genuine full-grain goatskin, so it is luxury all the way. Sweet deal: Save 49% on A Cute Jewelry Hanging Organizer at LightInTheBox.

ringJewelry–The recycled glass bottle necklace is earth friendly and perfect for a niece, daughter, or teenager on your list. A few of my favorites:

Great Smelling Candles–Women love candles, and it is an appropriate gift for virtually every women on your list. A classic choice: Diptyque-Limited Edition Parfumee Encens Candle.

Reed Diffusers–The hottest trend in home fragrance is reed diffusers, and the women on your list will appreciate your foresight.  The Voluspa Fragrant Oil Reed Diffuser in Santiago Huckleberry is a fail-safe gift.

Bath Gift Sets–You can always pick up a set from Bath & Body Works but if you want to go the extra mile, show her you know a thing or two about luxury.  The Potter & Moore- Sheer Luxury in Spiced Tuberose & Orchid 4 piece set includes a beautiful black leather cosmetic bag embossed with the Potter & Moore print filled with full sizes of Eau de Toilette, Bathing Milk and Triple Milled Soap duo.

Journals–Show her you care about her feelings with a journal or luxury notebook for jotting notes or even shopping lists.  Perfect stocking stuffer for sisters, nieces, and acquaintances.

Clothes–If you know her style and size AND you feel comfortable buying her clothes, you are sure to melt a fashionista’s heart. For some really great ideas, check out the Zalora Gift Guide.

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Slip Into Comfort–Slippers make great stocking stuffers.  Slip Amy Jo Gladstone Bam Bam slippers into her stocking Shop the Daily Deal for Up to 70% Off Shoes and Apparel at JoesNewBalanceOutlet.com!

scialle throwLuxuriously Comfy Throw–Picture her curled up on the couch with a good book and a soft blanket on a cold winter night.  If she’s your girlfriend or wife, maybe she’ll even share.

Super Soft Towels–It’s such a wonderful feeling emerging from the shower and enveloping yourself in a luxurious, oversized bath towel.  Surprisingly, many women don’t buy these for themselves.  Step up to the plate and dazzle her with Super Pile Towels, they are seriously the thickest, most luxurious towels you will find.  Made from 100% Egyptian cotton ina super hefty 700 grams available inn 55 colors.

 Tea Time–If the woman on your list loves tea, she’ll love a pretty tea set.  A perfect choice would be Teaposy Snow Dance Gift Set.

Say It With Chocolate–Sure, you can always buy her Godiva, but why not fill her stocking with more exotic chocolates?  The Grand Collection from Chocolate Celeste features heavenly flavors like amaretto, key lime, chili pepper, coconut, dulce de leche, golden cinnamon, red raspberry, champagne, chai, milk chocolate parfait, need I say more?

Sleek Point and Shoot Camera–Women love to take pictures.  The Casio – EXILIM 7.2MP & FUJIFILM – FinePix 7.2MP cameras fit nicely into a handbag, so she can snap away any time she wants.

Perfume–Perfume is a tricky gift.  Unless you know the person really well, I suggest a different gift.  However, if she’s asked for perfume or you know she’s open to trying new things, the following scents are, in my opinion, unanimously coveted:

  • Cleopatra EDP Tocca Beauty
  • Pure Poison by Dior
  • Vera Wang The Fragrance

shawlA Cashmere Shawl–Cashmere shawls are an easy choice but definitely shows your thoughtfulness.  Choose from a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes, so she can wrap up in style and luxury any time she chooses.

Gifts For Pets--If the women on your list has a pooch, chances are the little fur ball is like a child to her.  Giving her a gift for the dog will show how sensitive (and thoughtful) you are.

Gift Certificate To A Spa–This is one gift certificate that’s far from impersonal.  Go to Google, type in “day spas” along with your city name, and most of the time you can order a gift certificate online.

Gift Certificate for Her Favorite Stuff (Or Stuff She Just NEEDS!)–A Gift Certificate – $100,
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Visit Fashion58 for designer handbagsGift Certificate To Department Stores–When you’re buying for women you don’t know well, like a second cousin or your 14 year old niece who lives in Idaho, a gift certificate to a large department store is great because she can shop for whatever she wants.  Women and girls like clothes and since they are so hard to buy for someone else, a gift certificate covers your bases.  It also gives her something to look forward to after all of  the other presents are opened.

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What’s your best idea for picking up the perfect last-minute gift for your favorite fashionista?

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The holidays are a time of celebration for many — good food, lots of parties, gift-giving, family and friends — but they can also be a time of mass consumption and hyper-consumerism.

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“To give and not expect anything in return; to give for no special time or season; to give, not for any particular recognition; to give, not for a substantial tax refund; to give for the sake of giving — often just between giver and receiver — has a life of its own — an elevated one.” ~Glaceta Honeyghan

They say there are no selfless acts, because when you do something nice for someone else, you get (at the very least) a warm fuzzy feeling–but there’s a difference between benefiting from “good karma” and benefiting because you only help people with conditions attached.

Earlier this month, a woman I know told me that she couldn’t afford to buy school supplies for her kids. As a single mom who was unemployed, she just didn’t have the money. She had done everything she could to try to procure the things her kids needed for school–even called several charity groups in the area for help, but she got nowhere.

So, I did what anyone would do–I offered to buy her kids the things they needed to start school.

She was grateful, and that made me feel good. She insisted that she pay me back, but I kept telling her it wasn’t necessary. I knew she couldn’t afford to do it, and I didn’t offer to help because I expected anything in return.

I offered to help because I could afford to help, because I care about this person and her kids–and because I have been helped myself along the way. No strings attached.

She felt so strongly about giving back that she came over and helped me with some things around the house, which was appreciated but again, not necessary.

When Strings Are Attached

I have been lucky in my life to have supportive people around me, and when I’ve fallen in the past, they’ve helped me get back on my feet. I’ve always felt grateful for those people and the help they offered me in my times of need.

But in some cases, there were strings attached–like, if I help you, you have to agree to do what I want. Whether the giver expects money, love, support or something else in return, these “strings” can cause a lot of stress and negative energy for both parties.

Dawn over at Frugal Life offers a perfect example of this–a friend of hers offered her a monetary gift, but when Dawn said she wanted to spend the money on a bill, her friend told her that she needed to spend it on something nice for herself instead.

“I was a little upset that she had changed the ‘rule’ on the ‘gift’ and now it came with a condition,” Dawn writes. “She might as well just keep the money and use it on herself. Well, that wasn’t a good response and things escalated into a war of words–me accusing her of being materialistic and having a spend, spend mentality; and she accusing me of being tight fisted and not having any fun.”

See what I mean? Bad energy for all involved.

Pay It Forward Instead

As for me, I work hard to avoid attaching strings to any generosities I extend to my family or friends. It is human nature to expect something in return, of course, so I have to be very intentional about it. When people insist on “repaying my kindness,” I simply ask them to pay it forward–because for me, that’s the best gift they could offer.

As I said before, I have been helped along the way by many kind people, both personally and professionally–and that’s why I help people whenever I can–to pay it forward.

How to Give Without Attaching Strings

It’s simple: only give what you can afford to spare, and don’t expect anything in return from the recipient of your gift. You can, however, expect to feel great when you do this–which makes your energy and general vibration more positive. That, in itself, can bring more good things into your life.

When you give with strings attached, you’re only setting yourself up for failure. Even if you get what you expect from the person you help, it won’t be because that person really wants to give it to you–it will be because he or she feels obligated to do so. And that, my friends, doesn’t feel good to anyone.

So, next time you help someone, do it without expectations, without “strings” attached, even if your human nature urges you to do otherwise. You won’t regret it.

Have you been the giver or receiver of gifts with strings attached? Tell me in the comments!

 

 

 

 

 

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