I am not sure I’m going to be up for the task of creating two separate gift guides. This is more geared towards women, but there are some good things for guys who like to cook, use electronics and so on, so take a look through.

These gift ideas are basically things that I want or already own and love, so take all the suggestions with a grain of salt, seeing as I am just suggesting what I’d buy for myself 😛

You can always buy any kind of gift card (or money) as well, but I know people like to give actual items so here goes!

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FEATURED ABOVE:

1. Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Set — $48*
2. Ornamental Things Silhouette Necklace — $38
3. Remington Sweater Shaver — $6
4. In-Style 1-Year Subscription — $19.50

*Urban Decay just released Urban Decay Naked 2, another set of shades for the neutral lover. I am sure to pick this one up, but it won’t be any time this year — it is TOTALLY sold out.

They repeated Half Baked as a colour, but the rest are new (probably because it was so awesome).

OTHER GREAT GIFT IDEAS UP TO $50:

• Sephora Moonshadow Baked Eyeshadows — $28 — It’s a nice complement to Urban Decay, and comes in Nude or Dark palettes
• Lodge cast iron frying pans — $20-$30 — I have one and I love it, just be sure to follow the cleaning instructions!
• Starbucks mug — $20 — They make the best mugs for tea/coffee – they stay warm for very long & won’t burn your paws
• Cuisinart Immersion Stick Blender — $30 — I have the Kitchenaid version and I love using it to make smoothies, sauces, hummus, etc
• BBC Sherlock Holmes Season 1 2010 — $19 — BEST series of Sherlock Holmes, EVER. Modern and updated.
• Teas from David’s Teas — Their prices are reasonable for the quality of the teas; I recommend Earl Grey Cream and Vanilla Oolong
• Crate & Barrel 10 piece glass bowl set — $30 — They have almost the exact same set at Williams-Sonoma for $50; v. handy for cooking
• Commando Slips, Tanks and Underwear — $48 — The PERFECT nude tank to wear under sheer tops & has different skin shades!
• Limited Edition L’Occitane Set of Hand Creams — $40 — They are some of the most luxurious, fast-absorbing hand creams around
• Hollywood Fashion Tape — $9 — These are lifesavers when you have a gaping shirt that needs a little help to stay closed

GIFT GUIDE FOR THE $50 – $100 RANGE

FEATURED ABOVE:

1. Kindle Touch — $99
2. Nervous System Necklace — $60
3. Josie Maran Seductive Golds Collection — $54
4. Caudalie Body, Hand and Foot Cream Trio — $62

MORE AMAZING $50 – $100 GIFT IDEAS

• Barcode Wall Sticker — $90 — A modern, slick way to add interest to boring walls
• Set of Vintage Books Charging Dock $– 58 — High tech functionality hidden in plain sight!
• BBC Private Life of a Masterpiece Boxset Seasons 1-5 — $54 — It goes into the lives of each famous painting
• Camera Love Ring – $65 — If she’s into photography, she will love this!
• Grace Design Leather and Kimono Purse — $98 — The perfect blend of whimsy in leather
• Moxie and Oliver Leather Pouch — $58 — Tough and feminine at the same time
• Mat & Nat VEGAN Sidney Leather Belt — $65 — I own a lot of M&N stuff, and it FEELS like leather, even if it isn’t
• Polli Amsterdamn Necklace — $75 — Located in Australia, but this city landscape necklace is just too pretty to ignore
• CTRL ALT DELETE Pillow Set — $55 — A great set of pillows for the technogeek!

P.S. I just bought this for BF and he really recommends buying the Braun Cruzer 6 series of razors and trimmers.

He says it’s the best beard and hair trimmer he’s ever come across and he loves it!

It is also great for traveling (comes with a pouch, is compact) and works in Europe and in North America (handles both voltages).

HIGHLY recommended. 🙂

GIFT GUIDE FROM $100 – $350

FEATURED ABOVE:

1. Canon S95 Camera: $291
2. Adeleshop Crimson Red Leather Bag: $145
3. Frye Company Paige Tall Riding Boot: $348
4. Fluid Forms Streets Clock — $200

Disclaimer: I was joking about eating the boots. Don’t try and take me up on the offer if she hates them and you have to return them 😛

LUXURIOUS $100 – $350+ GIFT IDEAS

I am a huge fan of buying higher quality gifts for the hard-to-buy-for person by pooling your money with other family members or friends.

There’s no need to buy the entire item on your own and go into any kind of debt for it.

• Wardrobe Wall Stickers — $138 — Expensive for a sticker, but VERY cool and modern on a wall!
• Breville Tea Brewer — $250 — For the tea lover who is really picky about only drinking the best loose leaf teas (like me)
• danaleblancdesigns — The Ginger cobalt blue necklace — $128 — A bold statement necklace that will turn heads
• Mondaine Men’s Watch — $100 — Okay I know it’s for men, but men’s watches are hot for women right now & this one is COOL
• Madewell Silk Sojurn Shirt — $110 — These shirts are cool, chic, timeless and EVERYWHERE! For cheaper options, try Zara or Mango
• Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 — $190 — This scanner has been on my list ever since I found out about it; mobile AND USB-powered!
• BF Dessie Handbag by Bravura — $165 — It’s toolbag chic and I love the linen and leather look!
• Apple iPod Touch — $199 — If they don’t already have one, it’s great for videos, music, apps and you can nab wifi like an iPhone
• All 4 Seasons of ‘Castle’ DVDs — $114 — Best for the crime/murder mystery lover, but even people who don’t like it, love Castle!!

DISCLAIMER:

I am also not getting direct company sponsorship money to promote ANY of the items above. So unless you buy any products via my link to Amazon.com, I won’t get any cash at all for recommending any of this. I genuinely own and/or like these items. A lot. So if you do decide to buy it via my Amazon.com link because it was the cheapest option, then thanks in advance! 😀