It will be easy to make her feel special this year, as many have been cutting back due to the slow economy. It’s the time of year to show the one you love that she is worth the little extras that make holiday time so special. Whether you are shopping for girlfriend or wife, mom, sister or co-worker, you’ll find a variety of items that girls of any age will like.
Scents and food are big this year, and when I say food, I mean gourmet stuff that will make her feel like a Food Network star! No one wants a blender for Christmas but do check out the high end, sexy designer appliances from Williams and Sonoma.
Fragrance is the ultimate indulgence. I have included two great sites that offer variety and easy shopping for guys who might need a little help finding the perfect scent. And don’t forget chocolates, jewelry and wine! These items are always a hit and can be found in a wide range of prices for lots of options. And girls like gadgets too. What about Sirius XM gear and subscriptions? She’ll think of you every time she tunes in.
Check out the guide below for the best places to find extraordinary gifts for the exceptional ladies in your life.
Also, check out the rest of our 2009 Holiday Gift Guide for more gift ideas!
Sephora
Free returns, free samples and free shipping with purchases over $50 make this site blunder-proof shopping for stocking stuffers or major purchases online for last-minute convenience.
Philosophy
Inspirational creams and scents for the charitable and socially conscious. A wide range of prices makes these little luxuries affordable and special. Check current offers for holiday perks.
Wine.com
One stop shopping for your favorite little wino! Easy shipping, and holiday specials and packaging make this a great gift for romantic or friendship-inspired gifts. The Veuve Clicquot Traveler is especially fantastic.
Williams-Sonoma
For your favorite chef or foodie, you can’t beat this site for top of the line and gourmet gear and specialty items. You’ll find everything from seafood and caviar to La Creuset and Henckels.
Victoria’s Secret
This is girl central for the holidays. You’ll find everything from sexy lingerie and fragrances to flannel jammies and hoodies.
Dirty Girl
Every girl is a Dirty girl deep down. Fun and flirty scents and lotions are playful and practical and easy to order online.
Tiffany.com
There is no denying the magic of the little blue box. And Tiffany is always on the cutting edge of fashion jewelry. You might also be surprised as to how many affordable gifts are available here. Sure, they have plenty of options that can break the bank, but they also have many elegant gifts in the $100 and $200 range that will impress her as well, and the little blue box gives you that extra bonus!
Sirius.com
There is everything to love about gear and music at this site. Everything can be taken care of on line and the service is superb. Give her something to last for years to come with the gift of music and the best of talk radio.
FoodNetworkStore.com
If she’s a foodie, then this is the place for products from all of her favorite cooking show stars. Cookbooks and accessories, and the Cook or Be Cooked Wii Game are preferred gifts this year.
Chico’s
Great accessories and quality clothing make this one of the best for catalogue and on-line shopping. Reliability and value make it a hit at holiday time.
Lillytremont.com
Lilly’s Chocolates will offer a free bliss bar to anyone who mentions my name when calling and ordering their fabulous confections! Amanda and Joshua Montague have a true love of chocolate and create some of the most imaginative and excellent quality sweets that you will ever find. Check out their site and discover how sexy and exotic chocolates can be.
JCrew.com
This site just gets better every year, and the Very Best Gift Guide helps you in finding the perfect holiday present for all the ladies on your list.
Perfume Emporium
Whether you know her favorite scent or want to surprise her with something new and trendy, check out this site for easy shopping and shipping.
Perfume.com
This site carries some vintage perfumes that she may have not been able to find since high school. Be a hit with a rare and special find.
By Shelly Perry
