Holiday Gift Guide: Fab Ideas for the Fashionista
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, December 2nd, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! If you’re excited to go holiday shopping but armed with less than ample ideas, you’re not alone. If only everyone would be forthcoming with their wish lists, right? Santa has it so easy with everyone being so specific — minus all that travel and the length of his list, I suppose.
At any rate, fret no more. Help is here. Inspiration shall abound. Your friends at SWAG have done all the homework so you don’t have to. Each weekday today through Dec. 13, score ideas for absolutely everyone on your list!
Today:
Fabulous Ideas for the Fashionista
Oh, the fashionista! No two fashionistas are exactly alike, and shopping for any one of them can be ultra intimidating. I like to consider it a challenge.
The first step to a successful gift — a home run — is something you’ve probably heard before: Pay attention throughout the year. What does she tend to wear? Are there certain designers she’s always discussing. When a sale hits at _________ does she stop everything and scurry on over for the savings. Would she rather skip breakfast than leave the house without big bangles or killer boots?
I also encourage snooping in her closet, should you have the access. If all that doesn’t help, here are some gifts I’d argue just about any girl serious about style would savor:
What: Yves Saint Laurent Nail Trio
or
Deborah Lippman Fashionista Lacquer Gift Set Trio
(Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus)
(Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus)
Why: If your sartorially obsessed sweetie/best friend/sister/daughter doesn’t overlook her fingers when it comes to fashion, she should adore either of these sets. Of course, if she tends to plays things slightly more on the safe side with her mani, I’d make it option #2.
Where to Get It: Neiman Marcus at Tysons Galleria
What It’ll Cost You: $45 and $40, respectively
What: Tulle Faux Fur Snood
(Photo courtesy of Treat)
Why: Cold weather can be a bummer. That is unless you have some warm accessories that make dressing for the elements downright delightful. This snood delivers just that.
Where to Get It: Old Town’s Treat
What It’ll Cost You: $16
What: Panacea Colorblock Dangle Earrings
(Photo courtesy of Cusp)
Why: If trendy is your fashionista’s mantra, rest assured, these cheerful dangles hit several trends on a high note.
Where to Get Them: Cusp in Tysons
What It’ll Cost You: $58
What: Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Nylon Sasha Crossbody
(Photo courtesy of Bloomingdale's)
Why: According to this fashionista, Marc Jacobs always manages to hit the mark. And for a fashionista on the go, nothing beats a crossbody bag. This one does overtime by managing to look super cool for any casual outing in fuss-free nylon.Comes in black, faded aluminum (shown), fuchsia and red.
Where to Get It: Bloomingdale’s
What It’ll Cost You: $198
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. A new style of jeans from her favorite denim source is always a winner as well. (Santa always manages to make this gal smile with some J Brand or Hudson skinnies.) Look for deals at South Moon Under, Anthropologie and revolveclothing.com as well as on sample sale sites like Gilt and Haute Look.
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