Six Peppy Gifts Under $40!

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Big gifts are fun, but it’s the little treasures that really excite me! You too? And what better gift than adding a little color and chic to someone’s world. Here, six punchy picks that will delight your favorite coworkers, teachers, hostesses and besties.

1. C. Wonder Zebra Plate – A posh spot to store one’s baubles.

2. Jonathan Adler Muse Sugar Bowl -  A mustache on one side and lips on the other!

3. Kate Spade The Guide to Living Colorfully – A charming book set for her life — and coffee table.

 4. Kate Spade 2012 Wall Calendar- Art and organization? Now that’s chic!

5. Kate Spade Dominoes- Because there’s no reason game night can’t be stylish.

6. Kate Spade Prize Ball Thermos – The perfect companion for snowy walks.

 

 



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Gift Guide: What to Give the Chic Hostess With the Mostest

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Christmas is (gulp) less than two weeks away. Time to get down to business. Here, a few fab ideas on what to get the chic hostess with the mostest.

1. Library Sign – Because living rooms are so last year.

2. Zig Zag Tray – Handmade, chevron-stripes, gold. Enough said.

3. Owl Wine Opener – There’s never been a more charming way to open a vintage.

4. Gold Playing Cards – Add a glamourous twist to game night.

5. Reclaimed Slate Cheese Board – Because presentation is half the fun.

 



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Under $50: Fall Boots That Make Your Legs Look Skinny

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Remember these boots? Well, I ordered them. Then received a notice that they would be delayed one week. One week turned into one month. And then they cancelled the order. Thanks a lot Piperlime (she dripped with sarcasm). I hope the same thing didn’t happen to you!

It all turned out for the best though as I was able to get these cute boho-meets-cowgirl suede Leylani ankle boots by Marco Santi for less than $50 instead. And I LOVE them. They’re cute, comfy and make your legs look incredibly skinny. I wore them this weekend with cutoffs and black tights to roam around the Echo Park Art & Design Walk. After about a mile of walking, my feet were still happy. Which is the ultimate test, isn’t it?

Get a pair of your own at Sole Society here. (Free shipping & returns too!)

p.s. If you’re not yet a Sole Society member, you’ll need to quickly sign up (it’s free!). Then, just type Leylani into the search box.



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The Write Gift: Out of Print

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What to give your writer friend when a vintage typewriter or first edition is not in the cards? A cool new T or sweatshirt from Out of Print Clothing. Featuring the world’s great stories through fashion, Out of Print shirts feature iconic and often out of print book covers from The Great Gatsby to Catcher in the Rye. Even better, for each shirt sold, one book is donated to a community in need through Out of Print’s partner Books For Africa. There’s still time to get orders in time for Christmas for many parts of the country and for those out of reach, give a gift certificate so that your gift recipient can choose which book cover and size he or she wants. The perfect gift for anyone who loves a good book, great design or digs a purpose behind his/her present. How to give Fitzgerald through fashion?

CLICK HERE.



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Kelly’s Picks: 5 Fab Beauty Stocking Stuffers

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With Christmas a mere two and a half weeks away, I’m dedicating this edition of Kelly’s Picks to five beautiful stocking stuffers and gifts I hope to give and receive.

1. Lucky editors say Lancome FLASH BRONZER is the best self tanner to use on both your body and your face and I’ll try anything to not look like the ghost of Christmas past this season $31.50 ; 2. I adore Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Cobalt Ink and it’s so easy to apply with a brush to get Audrey Hepburn eyes $21  3. Confesh: I only wash my hair a few times a month — it’s so dry! — so a redonkulously cute shower cap like this  to replace the ones I steal from hotels would be peachy $8; 4. Chapstick’s fine, but I’m ready to jazz things up and this NARS lip gloss kit reminds me of the fun makeup kits we used to get as teens, but more glam $50; 5. Because my super stylish friend was wearing this NARS Lipstick in Funny Face and looked fuchsia fab and hello, the name “Funny Face” $24]

p.s. FREE shipping on select gifts at Sephora. LIMITED-TIME OFFER! Enter promo code HOLIDAYSHIP at checkout.



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