As the December days start to roll in, the panic to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones (and friends) settles in. Amongst all the other stress during this time of the year with school and work, brainstorming gift ideas normally gets put on the back burner. We compiled gifts that will make you look like the best gift giver in the history of gift giving! Whether it be for your girl friends, your beau, or even your Nana, these gifts are sure to make you look like an all-star.
We all want to be the friend who gets the best present of all the Secret Santa's, but sometimes it's next to impossible to think of things your family and friends don't already have. For the 2014 holiday season, we want to take you past monogramming a bag, hat or scarf, or purchasing the same wallet you get him every year, onto something that they would never think to buy themselves... because those are often the best presents!
For Her:
Who doesn't love getting new makeup? When it comes time to replenish our makeup collections, most girls buy themselves only the essentials. Thats where you swoop in and save the day. This Too Faced Everything Nice Set includes 20 eye shadows (shimmers, mattes, and glitters), two bronzers (including the famous Chocolate Soleil), two blushes, their Better Than Sex Mascara, and three mini brushes. Sold at Sephora, you get a lot of bang for your buck with this value set, and if your lucky, your friend will let you borrow it!
Perfume is just about everyone's go-to gift, but how do you pick out perfume for someone else? This Sephora Fragrance Sampler is the answer to your prayers. This set has 14 different perfume samples to test, including some cult favorites Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Guilty by Gucci, Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana and many more. Once she decides on the fragrance she likes, she takes in the certificate to Sephora and receives a full size bottle! It's the perfect way to give her something she wants without choosing for her.
You can't go wrong with buying her nicely scented lotion! This time of year is when we should focus the most on staying moisturized, but again, as girls we normally just buy the drugstore cheap stuff...not saying thats not good enough, but it's nice to treat ourselves! This Bliss Buttah-Bling! trio is the perfect lotion set (purchased at Sephora). It includes three full sized body butters (lemon and sage, blood orange, and grapefruit scented), which has coconut oil in them for a non-greasy moisturizing feel that lasts for hours. Not only will they be smelling great and looking fresh, but they will be stocked on lotion for a while!
Last but not least, we have the Clarisonic. This is another one of those products that most people won't splurge on for themselves, so help a sista out! The Clarisonic leaves your skin feeling softer, smoother, and more radiant. It is a gentle exfoliator, and helps your face products to properly absorb into your skin. The standard kit also comes with a charger, cleansers, and an extra brush. These last for years and will forever change your outlook on skin care, and yes it is worth the hype.
It's about that time to get rid of the clip on pedometer and upgrade to the newest gadget that has been skyrocketing in the year of 2014. The Fitbit Flex is a slim, stylish device that will track steps, distance and calories burned in a day. This little guy also tracks your sleep quality and quietly wakes you up in the morning! Okay... how cool is that? You can find this wireless wristband on the Fitbit website or for a cheaper price on Amazon and other discount department stores. After feasting throughout the holiday season, there is no doubt he will turn down this little piece of fitness motivation!
Similar to the ladies, picking out a scent for your man can be difficult! Choosing what you want to spray on yourself every day is more of a personal dilemma. But, if you are feeling confident and want to take a stab at the cologne section without consulting him before, Ralph Lauren's Polo Red cologne is your best bet. This newer scent has been a best seller in almost every store and can guarantee a happy (and great smelling) man for the holidays!
No-Shave-November is over people, and if you are someone who is shopping for a classic, laid back type of guy, this is the gift to get. The Art of Shaving's Unscented 4 Elements Starter Kit consists of high quality and handcrafted accessories that will leave him perfectly shaven! These products will be life changing compared to those other drugstore brands, and are even sold for a reasonable price. You can find this kit at Ulta along with many other products from this brand that can make great gifts, as well.
If there is anything you need to know about buying holiday gifts for men, it's that you can never go wrong with a pair of flannel pajama pants. No matter how many pairs he has, get rid of the old and bring in the new. These flannel pajama pants can be found almost anywhere during the holidays but this year JCrew has a variety of patterns and colors that he will love. Also, if you are deciding to spend a bit more on these comfy sleep pants, be assured that these will last for quite a while. The holidays are for lounging around anyway, so why not let him do it in style!
Happy Holidays!
XOXO,
Kendall & Kristen
For Him:
It's about that time to get rid of the clip on pedometer and upgrade to the newest gadget that has been skyrocketing in the year of 2014. The Fitbit Flex is a slim, stylish device that will track steps, distance and calories burned in a day. This little guy also tracks your sleep quality and quietly wakes you up in the morning! Okay... how cool is that? You can find this wireless wristband on the Fitbit website or for a cheaper price on Amazon and other discount department stores. After feasting throughout the holiday season, there is no doubt he will turn down this little piece of fitness motivation!
Similar to the ladies, picking out a scent for your man can be difficult! Choosing what you want to spray on yourself every day is more of a personal dilemma. But, if you are feeling confident and want to take a stab at the cologne section without consulting him before, Ralph Lauren's Polo Red cologne is your best bet. This newer scent has been a best seller in almost every store and can guarantee a happy (and great smelling) man for the holidays!
No-Shave-November is over people, and if you are someone who is shopping for a classic, laid back type of guy, this is the gift to get. The Art of Shaving's Unscented 4 Elements Starter Kit consists of high quality and handcrafted accessories that will leave him perfectly shaven! These products will be life changing compared to those other drugstore brands, and are even sold for a reasonable price. You can find this kit at Ulta along with many other products from this brand that can make great gifts, as well.
If there is anything you need to know about buying holiday gifts for men, it's that you can never go wrong with a pair of flannel pajama pants. No matter how many pairs he has, get rid of the old and bring in the new. These flannel pajama pants can be found almost anywhere during the holidays but this year JCrew has a variety of patterns and colors that he will love. Also, if you are deciding to spend a bit more on these comfy sleep pants, be assured that these will last for quite a while. The holidays are for lounging around anyway, so why not let him do it in style!
Happy Holidays!
XOXO,
Kendall & Kristen
