Holiday Gifts for Under $25: Patterned Tights, Shiny Belts and Candy Jewels

Fashion Emporium Editor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:19:14 EST

You can stuff these products in stockings for the finishing touches on your holiday shopping. Or, if you're looking for a way to do inexpensive gifts, these sparkling and shiny gifts can be tucked into some creative packaging to create a personalized gift for friends or family for not a lot of money.

The Packaging

Try places like The Container Store or even mugs or bowls local 99 cent store for pieces like these. They can be reused by the gifted the to stash jewelry or even for flowers. Sprinkle in some confetti, top off with a ribbon.

Vase & Metal Pot: Ikea

Acrylic Containers and Shredded Paper: Container Store

Christmas Confetti: Party City; Velvet Ribbon, Papermart

The Gifts

Once you've channeled your inner Martha Stewart (Don't knock Martha, I love me some Martha!) and came up with some crafty packaging, you'll need these for the stylish people on your list.

Topshop Fair Isle Wool Tights, $24.00 - Marni's wool plaid tights might not be in your holiday shopping budget, but these wool tights from Topshop will give that same preppy and warm feeling.

FULL TILT Braided Chain Bracelet, $5.99 - Give the gift of hard edged biker/rock chic. This style is still going strong-- chains, studs and leather.

ASOS Coloured Shimmer Super Skinny Belt, $8.50 - A friend of mine scolded me when I told him I didn't have any of my own belts to lend him for his photo shoot. He said "all women should have belts! Its a staple." So take his advice. Give belts for not just for belt loops, but over jackets and sweaters.

Essie nail polish, Bordeaux, $8.00 - I'm not much of a nail polish girl. Its not that I don't envy girls with long perfect nails who can add another element to their style with as seen on the runway colors. Sadly, I either chew my nails out of a life long anxious habit, or they just break. So those of you that are like me, live vicariously and give these tiny Essie polishes. I like the Bordeaux because its not quite black. Intriguing!

Alloy Leopard Scarf,$19 - For those on your list who are always late because they had "nothing to wear," give a printed scarf. Throw it over a white tee, add a blazer, jeans and boots for five minute dressing that looks well thought out.

Paper Biscuit Candy "Diamond" Ring, $4.50 - I love Etsy for jewelry! If you have the patience to weed through the weird vagina necklaces and moose shit art, then you can occasionally come across some cute inexpensive pieces. Cross your teen cousins off your list.

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, $5.00 - I have Burt's Bees lip products stashed in my bathroom, in my jacket pocket and in my purse. It may be all in my head, but I think it makes my lips look fuller than any expensive "plumper" ever has. Perhaps its the peppermint oil? My friend Missy said she thought their colored gloss was " too bright." This is partially true for those who like less flashy. The Merlot and Raisin don't go on the same color as they appear, but much brigher. However, Rhubarb and Peony are neutral, just enough color and will work for most skin tones. I encourage you to pick some up for your friends. While your at it, get one for yourself...and me!

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Holiday Gifts for Under $25: Patterned Tights, Shiny Belts and Candy Jewels