If you are looking to get something for a lady, then look to our holiday gift guide – beauty and fashion. Remember that it’s OK to go a bit classic — something pretty is always good. On this holiday gift guide – beauty and fashion, everything from hair tools to clothes are on the table … and there’s something for anyone on your list who really loves being a girl.
Flora 1761 Holiday Gift Set, $48 – This vegan nail polish set combines three of Flora’s best-selling perennial shades including Speckled Hellebore, Crimson Peony and Sheer Camellia. Each comes packaged in an elegant gold-foiled box, and proves great for a health-conscious beauty lover on your list.
Chrystelle Clutch, $368 – Everyone is into the royals right now. Graced with a crystalline encrusted bow, this hand-beaded clutch will keep you looking regal-ready.
Karen Kane Asymmetric Hem Top, $89 – Velvet is huge this season, and so is the cold-shoulder sweater look. This eye-catching top fits both of those trends and is a great gift idea that will get a lot of use this season.
Sephora Favorites Glow For It, $32 – Every woman’s makeup drawer needs a highlighting set, and Sephora’s compact kit will add just the right glow for the holidays. This gift set includes essentials like a tarte highlighter and flashy favorites such as Bobbi Brown’s Mini Shimmer Brick. Pair with Sephora’s Winter Magic Eyeshadow Palette and their Wonderful Stars Eye and Face Palette for ultimate sparkle and flair.
Aerosoles Betunia Love Shoes, $79
A comfortable velvet smoking shoe, these nifty footwear options feel like slippers and feature Aerosoles Stitch N Turn technology, Diamond Flex soles for grip, and a Memory Foam Insole. They’re available in red, blue and black velvet.
RPZL Polisher Brush, $40 – This elegant, but lightweight hairbrush is made for combing through extra-tangled hair, and great for brushing out extensions, too. Complete with a soft-touch handle and nicely cushioned bristles, it is comfortable to use, and conditions and helps bring shine to life with each stroke, resulting in even happier hair.
Pai-Shai Styling Trio Gift Set, $65 – Meet the first tea-infused haircare brand that treats both the hair and the scalp. Its special blend contains natural compounds to strengthen and nourish the hair and scalp, and powerful ingredients that stimulate, calm, and protect it.
Boychuck 24-Piece Makeup Brush Collection, $495 – Celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck (clients include J.Lo, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga and more) has launched his signature line of professional makeup brushes, perfect for the makeup lover in your life. Vegan, hypoallergenic, and ultra-soft, the sleek brush set includes everything from everyday essentials to luxe tools of precision to create any look, from au natural to elegant glam.
Voloom Hair Volumizer Iron, $129 – It may be the weirdest hair tool they will receive as a gift this season, but also the most unique and fun. The creates “volume pockets” in the under layers of your hair, lifting the top layers up and away from your scalp. It takes just minutes to do and your hair will have lift and fullness like never before.
Blue Lagoon Iceland Signature Masks, $259 – Now available in the US, this three-piece mask set brings the luxe and super-popular Icelandic spa to your home. It comes with their best-selling Lava Scrub, Silica Mask and Algae Mask (which, if you’re into multi-masking, should be done in that order).
KOOLABURRA by Ugg – Koola Short boots come in lots of shades, but obviously she wants the rose ones. With a soft suede upper, plus a combination sheepskin and faux fur interior and cushioning sockliner, you’ll be amazed just how comfy these puppies are.
It Cosmetics It Girl Eye & Cheek Palette – A limited-edition palette with 10 universally flattering, long-wearing matte and radiant eyeshadows, plus a one-of-a-kind ombré pink blush.
Maxus Nails Empower Collection, $60 – A perfect quartet for the holidays, the nail polish is a strengthener and color in one. The signature formula helps keep your nails shiny, and promotes the longevity of your manicure. It’s one less thing to worry about during the stressful holiday season.
RMS Beauty Holiday Luminizer Gift Set – A limited-edition luminizer gift set that features three full size luminizers – The living luminizer, magic luminizer, and never-before-released gold luminizer, plus a retractable brightening brush.
Think totes that can help you carry all your technology — including your laptop, iPad or reader, smartphone, plus a change of shoes. These helpful tagalongs are beautiful on the outside and all business on the inside. It’s a gift that keeps them looking chic, and will keep you looking totally organized.
Hedlux CopperHed – The first liquid and appliance hair care system using Copper Technology to create silky smooth hair and (most importantly) to treat the onset of greying hair and hair loss.
Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler, $65 – Perfume is personal, and Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler knows that you don’t want to guess wrong — instead, your giftee will enjoy sample bottles of the year’s top 17 perfumes, and a gift certificate for one full-size bottle once she’s discovered the scent of her choice. This delightful gift set includes samples of favorites like Marc Jacobs’ Daisy, Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium and more.
Olay Moisturizers and Lotions – Perhaps the most essential part of a woman’s skincare regime is her moisturizer routine, and investing in Olay’s creams, lotions and moisturizers can make all the difference. For a light, airy option go for Olay Luminous Whip, while those looking to reduce wrinkles will be grateful for Olay Regenerist, an effective anti-aging moisturizer. You can also pair the moisturizers with their Prox Age Repair Lotion, which includes sunscreen to restore, repair and protect against further damage — an invaluable gift any time of the year.
Avon Prima Gift Set & Skin So Soft Wintersoft Collection – If you’re looking for fun, wonderfully packaged gift sets but don’t want to break the bank, Avon’s got you covered this holiday season. Their Prima Gift Set offers up light, floral scented body lotion, shower gel and fragrant eau de parfum spray, while their Skin So Soft Wintersoft Collection will nourish skin with hydrating lotions and washes. Pair these with Avon’s True Color Beautiful Lips Palette and Magical Eyes Palette for the ultimate stocking stuffers.
Photo courtesy of Avon.
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Aly Walansky is a lifestyles editor whose work is seen in dozens of publications weekly. Her interests include martinis, chilies, and her puppies - but maybe not in that order. Follow her on Instagram at @alywalansky
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