Gift Ideas for Around $50 or Under!

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Michael Buble - Christmas

I was recently on Refinery 29 reading a post about Gift Ideas. One of the comments was something along the lines of 'I don't know what world I would be living in where I would have $350 to spend on one friend.' I laughed because I am pretty much in the same boat and so I decided to create a list of gift ideas that were a little more budget friendly! I also thought it was time for a collage... I mean I haven't collaged for what, 2 posts?



1. Confetti Scarf, $8.90 - Such a great deal and something you can wear with almost anything. I think you can't go wrong with a scarf as a gift!

2. Les Petits Macarons, $18 - For the person who likes to bake/cook, cook books are a great gift idea...or books in general! I know that I have attempted to make macarons at least 3 times, and only once did them come out resembling macarons...and they still didn't look as good as the ones on this front cover. 

3. Tocca Perfume, $48 - I love the smell of Tocca perfume because it is light and they also come in pretty bottles.

4. Metallic Jaquard Foldover Clutch, $50.90 - Ah! I saw this on ASOS and it is simply amazing! It would be a great bag to have for a New Years Eve Party.

5. Trendsetter Set, $35 - Love nailpolish and have always been curious to try Deborah Lippmann. This makes a great gift because it comes in a trio.. your gift receiver is bound to like one of these colors!

6. Olive Yew Jewels Gold Bar Trio Necklace, $35 - I saw this on Etsy and it is such an interesting piece! Please be sure to check out Olive Yew Jewels Etsy Shop for some great finds!

Comments

  1. Grace (The Stripe)December 7, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Great ideas! The Deborah Lippmann polishes are so great, and I adore that necklace - so elegant and pretty - the sort of thing you could wear every day!

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  2. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    that clutch is gorge x

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  3. SarahDecember 7, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    great pics! I'd love to receive any of these, really love the necklace and clutch particularly xx

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  4. Miss MollyDecember 8, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    thanks for the Christmas shopping inspiration and ideas. I have not started mine yet so this post really helped!

    http://missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/

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  5. JackieDecember 8, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Love the macaron book! So so cute.

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  6. Laura_MaradamDecember 8, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Lovely the Deborah Lippman set! Perfect to give to my best friends :)

    Have a nice day girl!
    xxx

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  7. J + ADecember 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Michael Buble might be my new favorite Christmas CD! Great gift ideas!

    http://191orchard.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    great ideas id go with the trendsetter set myself

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  9. simply h² December 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Love the nail polish!

    http://www.hsquaredfashion.blogspot.com

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