In Spades

Style... in abundance

2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty

Holiday gift ideas for the beauty lover in your life

Click the images above to shop!

1. Byredo perfume – if you’ve never tried Byredo fragrances, get thee to Nordstrom!  Truly long-lasting and luxurious, Gypsy Water is my favorite with woody notes of sandalwood and vanilla, topped with lemon and pepper for a zesty finish.

2. Hair by Sam McKnight – THE coffee table book for beauty lovers, it’s 296 pages of the most innovative and beautiful hairstyles ever.

3. Cirque nail polish – every gal needs a holiday nail color and this one, slightly infused with glitter, is super flattering for any fête.

4. Makeup brush cleaning set – I wish I would have known about this product sooner!  A non-toxic tool for getting your makeup brushes 100% clean, this set is a must-have.

5. Bath oil collection – perfect for soothing winter skin, these velvety bath oils are made of completely natural, non-harmful ingredients.

6. Glossier 3-piece set – Boy Brow is my favorite brow gel EVER and this 3-piece set allows you to customize your color along with two of their other best selling products, Stretch Concealer and Generation G (try it in my fave, Zip).

7. Glamglow mask – hands down my favorite mask, I use this before special occasions and photoshoots for glowing, flawless skin.

8. Highlighting palette – there is a reason this is the #1 selling blush, bronzing and highlighting palette on the market.  Perfect for any skin tone, the quality is top notch and will last forever.

9. Evo She-bang-a-bang dry wax spray – hands down my favorite styling spray, this creates pliable texture and volume without the stickiness.  With cheeky names like She-bang-a-bang and Water Killer (dry shampoo) you can’t help but love this line.  Right now spend $75 and get 25% off your order!

10. Velvet headband – these were all over the runways at NYFW.  I love how they easily and affordably dress up any outfit for the holidays and beyond, in the chicest of ways.

11. Makeup mirror – every beauty lover needs a good makeup mirror for close-up application and this gold cat-eared one couldn’t be cuter.

12. Lipstick Queen Trio – I received these as a gift with purchase and was blown away by their transformative abilities.  While I thought I was going to have lips the color of a frog, exactly the opposite occurred.  The green lipstick adapts to your skin to create a beautiful pink shade, the blue a red and the yellow a berry!

13. Body scrub – this raw cacao scrub has top reviews, smells amazing and is only $15.

Shop the Post

2017 Holiday Gift Guide for the Hostess

 

My first Holiday Gift Guide of 2017 is here with ideas for the hostess in your life!  All items are under $100 and make perfect gifts if you’re spending the holidays with friends or have a hostess with the mostess in your life.  There are three ways to shop: click the images in the photo above, the links in the paragraph below, or the images in the Shop the Post widget below.

1.Portable Charger – a must-have item for anyone on the go.  I love this charger for its elegant look, compact size (fits in the palm of your hand) and non-slip surface.

2. Water Bottle – truly the chicest water bottle I’ve ever seen.  The glass is covered in a silicon sleeve for safety and the bottle is dishwasher safe and has zero toxicity.

3. Silk Pillow Case – if you haven’t switched to a silk pillow case yet, do so ASAP.  The hostess in your life will appreciate its skin saving qualities too.

4. 100 Things to do Before You Die – never again ask, “What should we do this weekend?”  This handy guide gives you not-to-miss experiences and allows you to check them off advent calendar style.

5. Slippers – everybody needs a pair of slippers and I love this faux sheepskin pair for their cozy style and non-cruelty fabric.

6. Texting Gloves – supple leather gloves that also allow you to text?  I’m sold.

7. Bottle Opener – a kitchen item everyone needs, this donut bottle opener is cute as can be and super affordable.

8. Polaroid Camera – our Polaroid is the most used item whenever we have guests over.  It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

9. Cheese Plate with Cover – another example of the chicest kitchen item I’ve ever seen.  This cheese plate has a durable slate base and vented hand-blown glass dome to last through long dinner parties.

10. Chunky Knit Throw – I’ve been dying for one of these cozy blankets forever and finally found one under $27!  Total no-brainer hostess gift!

11. Evil Eye Charm – a talisman that offers protection against misfortune, this beautiful charm has style and meaning.

12. Copper Water Glasses – you can’t go wrong with 4 stunning glasses made with real copper for only $22.

13. Psycho Analysis Candle – while I love Voluspa and Diptyque candles, they’re overplayed.  This cheeky candle is unique and smells like winter with notes of cedarwood, tobacco and lilac.

For more inspo, check out my Holiday Gift Guide for the Hostess 2016.

Shop the Post

Holiday Gift Guide Under $25


1. Card set – how fun are these cheeky phrases set in metallic foil finish?
2. Soap rocks – these assorted soaps look like natural gemstones and add a glamorous touch to any bathroom.
3. Trinket dish – whether her heart is in Paris, New York or London she can store her dainty pieces on this pretty dish.
4. Brooch – I love the modern and timeless appeal this pearl + silver brooch gives off.  It will look so chic pinned to a winter coat.
5. Metallic pouch – metallics are huge right now and this crocodile pouch is genuine leather and will look great with any outfit.
6. Alphabet mug – let her drink her morning coffee in style.  Add a bag of your local roaster’s beans for good measure.
7. Silver ring – modeled after a Van Cleef & Arpels style, this design is timeless and so sophisticated.
8. Coloring book – I’m all about adult coloring books and this one is designed by blogging duo The House Home.
9. Shower gel – one of Philosophy’s best selling scents, these shower gels are useful and luxurious.
10. Velvet belt – on trend and versatile.  I’d wear it as a choker as well as a belt.
11. First Aid Beauty Balm – I’ve written about this miracle cream before and it’s simply the best beauty product to soothe winter skin.
12. Llama socks – these wool socks have Christmas llamas on them.  Enough said.

Shop the Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide for Men


1. Handheld Gimbal – perfect for the guy who loves to take photos and videos, this motorized stabilizing gimbal takes your videos to the next level.  We used this exact model to create these How To videos.

2. Himalayan Salt Tequila Glasses – these reusable shot glasses are attractive and eliminate the need for a salt chaser.

3. Survival Bracelets – for the outdoorsman, these survival bracelets include a built-in knife, compass, fishing wire, hooks and materials to start a fire.

4. ABC Pants – short for (ahem) anti-ball crushing, these pants allow for maximum comfort while still being socially acceptable to wear in public.

5. Tools: How They Work – the vast majority of men have little knowledge of how to actually use the tools they own. This book, described as unexpected and entertaining, provides excellent instruction for how to apply and grow your knowledge of handiwork.

6. Beer + Food Pairing Towel – these handy bar towels include every kind of beer imaginable and what meal to pair with it.

7. Virtual Reality Headset – currently 40% off, this is one of the best virtual reality headsets I’ve ever tried (and yes, my inner geek has tried several).  If he doesn’t have a Samsung device, this option or this option are the gold standard of VR headsets but at much higher price-points.

8. Taka Hayashi x Vans Hightops – a super stylish yet classic collaboration from two of the great sneaker makers.

9. Shinola Wallet – handcrafted in Detroit, all of Shinola’s products are the highest quality at transparent prices.

10. Portable Wireless Speaker – for the music junkie, this compact, portable speaker is perfect for roadtrips, bike rides, outdoor excursions and just about any activity you want to pair with music.

11. Sansaire Sous-Vide – for the chef, this is the most revolutionary cooking tool on the market.  Place it in a pot of water along with the protein of your choice in a sealed bag, and voila, you have the perfect meal in about 45 minutes.

12. Etip Gloves – he doesn’t have to freeze to stay connected.

13. Turntable – for the vinyl lover, this turntable is stylish, compact, affordable and has excellent sound quality.

Shop the Men’s Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide Under $100

  1. Lulu Lemon leggings – the most comfortable lounge leggings you’ll ever own.  They feel like underwear!
  2. Two piece ring – gorgeous worn together or alone
  3. Vintage pajamas – the comfiest PJ’s (I own a pair and swear by them)
  4. Champagne tumbler set – perfect for toasting 2016
  5. Set of holiday earrings – so versatile and pretty
  6. Faux fur stole – extra 40% off with code SHOP40
  7. Moon + star necklace – snatch this up before I do!
  8. Fedora – a steal at 50% off
  9. T-rex coin purse – Coach is killing it with their dinosaur themed pieces.  I love this one!
  10. Slim Aarons book – a literary meeting of glamour and fashion
  11. Navy + gold watch – simple, yet sophisticated
  12. Wooden clutch – a unique conversation starter

Shop the Gift Guide

Giveaway Time

In the spirit of giving, I have teamed up with a great group of bloggers to give away a huge prize that I personally could never live without – a Macbook Air.

Simply follow the instructions in the widget below.  The more people you follow (follow me on Instagram and like my Facebook page for two entries) the more entries you will receive.  Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway