Stylish Stocking Stuffers

          Although buying presents isn’t what the holidays are about, we definitely get caught up in doing so.  And every once and awhile we get surprised by that one friend or coworker who bought us a gift and we think, “Uh oh, I didn’t get them anything!”  Or maybe you have a ton of nieces/nephews that you really want to get a gift for but don’t want to break the bank.  Well I’m going to give you a list of stylish yet affordable stocking stuffers to make your life a little bit easier.

1.       Scarves/Beanies/Gloves

·         A lot of these items can be found at a pretty affordable price point.  Places like Forever 21, Tj Maxx, H&M, and Marshalls usually carry an array of different outerwear pieces, in basic colors and stylish prints, that you can purchase that won’t break the bank and allow you to spread the gift of giving to many.  Plus, being in the winter season, who doesn’t love a new scarf to wrap around their neck and keep them nice and toasty!

2.      OPI Nail Colour

·         OPI is one of THE best companies when it comes to nail lacquer.  They come out with a huge assortment of colors every year ranging from basic colors, to dusty, to bright , to glitter, to fragmented….well, you get the point.  And with the Sephora collection running around $10 this gift is ideal for gift giving when you have a family with a lot of women.

3.      iPhone, iPod, iTouch Cases

·         In this day and age it seems that EVERYONE is buying apple products, whether it’s the latest iPhone to an iPod that they are rocking out at the gym with.  Well, you may think that a lot of the cases you see out there run pretty expensive.  But, as I know from personal experience (because my iPhone is attached to my hip), you can find a great deal online with tons of bling-ed out iPhone/iPod cases for a very cheap price, some as low as a $1 with only a $5 shipping charge, costing you around 6 bucks a pop!  Great deal, and of course you will look ever so stylish and savvy gifting these hot items.

4.      Skullcandy INK’D headphones

·         I cannot tell you how many times I have gifted these items to a friend, coworker or even myself!  They start at $9 but usually around the holidays get marked for a percentage of make them a great stocking stuffer.  I love these ear buds, they are EXTREMELY comfortable to wear, they come in a multitude of colors ranging from black to metallic to prints and they have a background noise eliminator, so whether you’re trying to rock out  to the gym or just trying to have some me time while not having to listen to the kids blast the television, these are ideal.  And I guarantee anyone you gift them to will love them!

5.      Accessories

·         Now I know what you’re thinking, “Accessories! That’ll be way to expensive”.  But now with stores like Forever 21 and H&M (even Marshalls and Ross) you can find what used to be high ticket items like purses and hats for $10 dollars or less.  Not to mention jewelry for around $5 dollars.  This definitely allows you to get more bang for your buck, but still allows you to be the cool mom, or auntie, or sister at your holiday celebration that bought that really cool cocktail ring, bracelet or clutch. (The ring shown here is only $3.80 and is available online as well at www.forever21.com)

I hope this helps all you fabulous mom’s out there and takes a little stress off thinking of gift ideas, that way it gives you more time to focus on what the real meaning of these holidays are, spending time with the people you love.  Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!  Remember, stay fabulous!