Gifts For Gals

One of my sweet readers, Courtney from Dallas (Holla C!), asked me if I would put together a little montage of affordable holiday gift ideas and I was happy to oblige. Searching for the perfect gift for all the people on your Christmas list can be a real challenge so I always opt for something fun and a tad frivolous. I think the best gift is something that the person would love but would never buy themselves - like that lomo camera, coffee table book, expensive bubble bath or the decadent color-of-the-moment Chanel nail polish. Gifts don't have to be especially detailed. You could blanket your sisters, friends, cousins and nieces with their favorite shade of Havaianas and you could cover your neighbors, co-workers, mom's group and book club with a treat from Dylan's Candy Bar (with packaging so cute you don't even have to wrap it!). A thoughtful journal to capture New Year's Resolutions is always a handy gift as are a cute pair of undies (how cute are those rugby stripe skivies?). Surely you have one fashionista on your list that would love a metallic clutch bag, trendy chain necklace or fancy cocktail ring (under $100!). And since there isn't a girl out there who doesn't like to smell good, Demeter has an inexpensive scent for everyone (I love the Baby Powder scent) and Tocca makes the most elegant candles that smell heavenly (Cleopatra is my favorite). DVD sets of favorite shows always prove to be a great gift. There isn't a tween out there that doesn't claim either Team Serena or Team Blair so the first season of Gossip Girl would surely be a hit. And, my fail safe back up gift the person who has everything - the iTunes gift card. Music is such a personal gift so why not give the recipient their choice? Save your nephew the embarrassment from having to open a CD stamped with EXPLICIT LYRICS across the front in front of his mother.

I hope these ideas inspire your shopping and bring sweet, thoughtful gifts to the ones you love this Christmas. Gifts for Guys is up next!