Gift Ideas

When gifting, I prefer to give gift cards to a person's favorite store, or a Visa or Mastercard of the same. It's important to me that everyone is pleased and happy. I too like a gift card. There are usually so many things swirling in my head that I would like, so I find that the best option. I try to satisfy needs first (that doesn't always happen!), then get those kind of frivolous things which are just fun. I really try to stock up on my perfume favorites while so many gift sets are available. I love the fact that many of the sets now include a rollerball fragrance---they're so much easier to drop into your purse without taking up a lot of space.

I do favor shopping the department stores this time of year. Great deals abound as "competition" is tough. I've featured items from my favorites.

Kenneth Cole New York
Brushed Plaid Reefer
Coatm $88.90

Nixon
"The
Time
Teller
Watch"
$100

Rebecca Minkoff Initial
Bag Charm, $45

Kate Spade
"One"
In
A
Million"
Initial
Pendant
Necklace
$58

Kate Spade New York
"Cedar Street - Small
Hayden" Leather
Satchel, $298

Kate Spade
"Gramercy
Grand"
Bracelet
Watch
$225

Rebecca Minkoff "Moto"
Hobo, $.02

Bobeau
Colorblock
Turtleneck
Sweater
with
Fringe
$79

Rebecca Minkoff Peace Sign
Bag Charm, $45

Rebecca Minkoff
"Hubba
Hubba"
Bag
Charm
$45

Rebecca Minkoff Rainbow
Bag Charm, $45

Burberry
Large
Check
Strap
Watch
$495

DKNY "Haley" Faux Fur
Trim Hooded Belted
Quilted Jacket
(online only), $99.90
(nordstrom.com)

Lauren Ralph
Lauren
Textured
Leather
Tote
$298

Lauren Ralph Lauren
Studded Leather Satchel
$398

Karl Lagerfeld
"Gigi"
Leather
Shoulder
Bag
$188

Estee Lauder Two-piece
Modern Muse Le Rouge
Gift set, $82

Clinique
Happy
Perfectly
Happy
Set
$55

Lomography Sprocket
Rocket Super Pop
Pink Camera, $89

Lucky
Brand
Diamond-
shaped
Window
Pane
Jewelry
Box
$29.25
(lordandtaylor.com)

Kate Spade New York
Cedar Street "Nora"
Crossbody Bag, $198

Kate Spade
New
York
Cedar
Street
"Nora"
Crossbody
Bag
$198

Sequin 22k Gold-plated
Talisman Pendant
Necklace, $125

Rebecca Minkoff
Micro
Moto
Satchel
Bag
$195

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream
Fragrance Deluxe Spray
Set, $105

Kate Spade
New
York
"Colie"
Calf-
hair
Owl
Skate
Sneaker
$238

TOMS Suede Desert
Wedge Bootie Cheetah
$89

Maya Brenner
Designs
Mini
3-
letter
Personalized
Necklace,
14k
Yellow
Gold
$360
(neimanmarcus.com)

Dior Holiday Couture
Collection Creations
Palette, $89

Lancome
Juicy
Tubes
Set
$30

Lancome La Vie est
Belle Passion Set
$84

Marc Jacobs
Rollerball
Coffret
Gift
Set
$45

Estee Lauder Rollerball
Collection, $25
(macys.com)

Elizabeth
and
James
Windrose
Ring
$95

Rebecca Minkoff Metallic Love Key Fob, $65

Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack Key Fob, $65

Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC Key Fob, $65

Coach "Nolita" Wristlet 15 in Leather, $66.50

Yves Saint Laurent
Radiant Couture Eye
Collection Gift Set
$74

ABS Allen
Schwartz
Sparkle
Statement
Necklace
$95

Tory Burch Lip Color Gift Set, $72
(bloomingdales.com)