Growing optimism about the economy has us all spending just a little bit more on holiday gifts this year. The good news is that jewelry and personal care items are replacing vacuum cleaners and $5 coffee makers! This means that some of you can plan to splurge a bit and keep gifts personal, fun and sexy!
Fulfill her dreams of sparkling trinkets and luxurious scents, cashmere sweaters and designer watches! If these splurges seem a little too costly for your budget, just scale down a bit with things like cashmere gloves or scented candles. Gifts cards still seem to top everyone’s list and they make a nice addition to a well chosen, beautifully wrapped gift.
Check out the rest of our 2010 Holiday Gift Guide for more gift ideas!
COOL STUFF
iPad
“A magical and revolutionary product at an unbelievable price.” Give her the hottest technology around. The iPad with Wi-Fi is pure indulgence with a practical twist! Our Gadgets expert says you should wait till next year for the second-generation iPad, but if your love interest really wants one, don’t let the opportunity pass you by.
Fashionologie
With brands like Rodarte, Chanel, Prada and more it would be hard to make a gift mistake at this site! Check out the Holiday dressing series and the gift guide for shopping help!
Lilly Pulitzer
Find the usual cheerful trademark prints as well as Laptop and iphone accessories and limited edition Nook accessories.
Kindle
The all new smaller, lighter faster and easy to read even in bright sun! 50% better contrast and built-in Wi-Fi! The 6 inch display, Graphite-Latest Generation is state-of-the art reading device for her!
Birch Box
For a membership fee of $10 a month, get handpicked make-up and perfume samples delivered to her home every month. $120 gets you a year of gifts and something new every month.
Baies by Diptyque
Find limited edition Holiday scents from the Parisian candle maker. Personal fragrance and body care set the standard for excellence.
GiftGirl
“Tell me about the girl, and I’ll tell you what to get her.” These are the words of the Gift Girl, Jean Voute Pratt, who has come up with a fun and simple way to choose just the right gift four favorite girl.
LUXURY ITEMS
Opulence abounds! The unbelievable luxury of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book cannot be outdone! Fantasy and fabulous finds of fashion and frolic for the well heeled can be found on every page. For $125,000.000, you can introduce 75 guests to the ultimate tequila — at the ultimate event hosted in your home. A magical, memorable evening will be created just for you by A-list celebrity event-planner Colin Cowie. You and your guests will enjoy a gourmet culinary experience from celebrity chef Todd English, savor signature Tequila Avion cocktails from renowned mixologist Yusef Austin, and enjoy music mixes from celebrity DJ Donna d’Cruz.
Tiffany
Leather gloves, make-up accessories and an array of jewels and jewelry make this site the ultimate in lavish gift giving.
Perfumania
Find the world’s most sought after fragrances in one place. They offer free US shipping and specials all year round. It truly is a luxury, just so easy and reasonably priced!
Aspinal of London
You will find beautiful, luxurious and practical gifts at this site. Travel and beauty accessories and office and business items will add spice to all that she does.
Inhabit
For the casually elegant woman on your list find a beautiful selection of cashmere t-shirts, turtlenecks, tanks and cardigans. Basics are gorgeous in luxurious cashmere and all orders over $100 ship for free.
Roberto Cavalli
Designer items are hot this year! Add a famous Cavalli Jaguar silk print scarf to her wardrobe this year!
Cartier
Santos de Cartier Rimmed Aviator glasses are super trendy and super hot. Designer luxury from Cartier is hard to ignore.
J.Crew
Cashmere sweaters and luxury handbags and accessories make gorgeous gifts. Free shipping on orders of $150 and more and quick and easy returns make shopping risk free.
Pottery Barn
Spoil her with super high count luxury embroidered bedding. Choosing is quick and easy and delivered gift wrapped at your door!
ON A BUDGET
There’s always room for a bargain! Who doesn’t want a great deal? DVDs, music, books and specialty teas and coffees say that you care and you pay attention to what she loves. There is no need to break the bank when even a gourmet box of chocolates will do the trick!
Check out Target, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Best Buy and more for the gifts that make a big hit without taking a big hit out of your budget!
Modern Family: Season One
Try Amazon.com for the best collections of movies and cable series. Enjoy the laughs all year long with the cast of Modern Family and introduce her to one of the funniest shows around.
Bath and Body Works
Buy 3, get 3 free! Find holiday gift sets and sophisticated scents and aromatherapy at budget friendly prices. Scents for home and candles make elegant gifts and come pre-packaged for easy gifting.
Coffee & Tea Warehouse
Enjoy the world’s finest gourmet coffees and teas at the lowest prices on the web! Find an assortment of organic and flavored items as well coffee and tea of the month club.
Ulta.com
This site offers an amazing selection of bath and body, fragrance, home scents, candles, perfumes, cosmetics, accessories and more! Find her favorite brands at discounted prices every day. Free shipping on all orders of $25 or more.
Wine.com
Gift baskets and fine wines are just a click away. Gift wrapped and delivered to her door just in time for the holidays. Enjoy complimentary shipping all year long.
FUN STUFF
Price isn’t the only thing that matters. Value conscience consumers want bang for their buck. Gifts that provide value, not just inexpensive items, are in high demand this year. Gifts that keep giving all year long and add to quality of life and provide hours of fun and enjoyment for the year to come.
Adventure and spa packages are great ways to give the gift of experience! Learn a new skill or climb a mountain. Take a cooking class or learn to make pottery. The options are endless and these sites will help you find the package that is right for you.
Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera
For the budding photographer or weekend scrap booker a camera is the way to start. High quality and reasonable pricing is the way to go with this little gem.
Williams Sonoma
Designer cookware is just the beginning at this site. From food to supplies, your favorite gourmet will appreciate anything that comes out of one of these boxes!
Cloud 9 Living
Find experiences for body and soul, life and culture and action and adventure! As seen on the Today Show and CNBC, find out what all the buzz is about and give the gift of good times!
Spa Finder
The global spa and wellness resource. Refer to this site to find spa deals and offers near you. Find gift certificates and specialty spas to customize your gift.
Local Cooking Class
Use this guide to find cooking classes in your area. Buy gift certificates for the aspiring chef on your list.
Mii Amo
Buy the gift of yoga at Sedona Spa. Treat her to a spiritual and physical bliss at one of the country’s premiere yoga retreats.
