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12 Days of Christmas: Gifts on a Bigger Budget

12/03/12 | 12 Days of Christmas, Anne Klein, C. Wonder, Christmas, Dolce and Gabbana, Lilly Pulitzer, presents, Sephora

Welcome to the third day of my 12 Days of Christmas.  Yesterday I did a post about my favorite gifts for  under 10, 25, and 50 dollars (here):  
 

I hope on the first day you appreciated my Christmas Playlist (here) and today’s gift guide features my more expensive favorite items.  There are only a few people on my list that I will spend $75 or $100 on so shopping around is very important to me to make sure I get the perfect gift: 

 Lilly Pulitzer Starfish cuff / Isabella Oliver skinny belt / Anne Klien clutch
Rainbow Cloud tumblers / C. Wonder bangle /Chi Ceramic flat iron
Merona jacket / Dolce & Gabbanna perfume/ Sephora brushes 

Kate Spade “Say The Word” Mugs /  Armani Exchange Envelope Clutch /   J. Crew Vintage Pajama Set
  /  Vineyard Vines Makeup Bag / J. Malone London Travel Candle Set
Robert Rodriguez for Target Dress /  Monogrammed Necklace/ Coco Chanel perfume / BCBG Fur Trimmed Gloves 


I do not know how many people could actually afford these items but there are some very special people in my life, friends and family who mean the world to me, who I would buy these gifts for if they were in my budget.  Sadly, they are not, but a girl can dream:

Rag & Bone blazer / Blue Nile pear shaped diamond /  Tiffany & Co. earrings / Ellie Sabb coat
Cartier watch / Dice Kayek gold skirt / Tiffany & Co reversible bag / Alexander McQueen Knucklebox clutch
Jimmy Choo slippers /  Yves Saint Laurent ring / Christian Loubitan  pumps /

What do you think of my picks?  Any favorites?
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Comments

  1. My-cliffnotes says

    December 6, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Too many favorites to pick but I love the Mug.

  2. Sandy a la Mode says

    December 5, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    i wish i could afford the things on the limitless guide!! or that my husband could! πŸ˜‰
    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

  3. S. Franklin says

    December 5, 2012 at 12:59 am

    I love the Louboutin pumps but I’ll bet they hurt after wearing them a few hours πŸ™‚

  4. Kacie Cone says

    December 4, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I love these posts, they’re so helpful!

  5. Mariana BranΓ­cio says

    December 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Awesome post! Love your picks especially the makeup brushes πŸ™‚
    thanks for the lovely comment on my blog.
    x Mariana | http://goingteen.blogspot.sg/

  6. Annie says

    December 4, 2012 at 7:42 am

    What great gift guides Kelly! Those vintage flannel pjs look SO cozy πŸ™‚

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  7. Simona says

    December 4, 2012 at 5:08 am

    Nicely done, some very good ideas here, love the orange clutch and the velvet slippers!

    Simona
    ww.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

  8. mochaccinoland says

    December 4, 2012 at 4:55 am

    Love Isabella Oliver skinny belt, KS mugs, Robert Rodriguez for Target Dress & Alexander McQueen Knucklebox clutch!

    xoxo
    mochaccinoland.blogspot.com

  9. Marina H says

    December 4, 2012 at 3:10 am

    I’m loving all your picks and awesome how you broke them down per budget. BTW following you too.

    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

  10. Treasure Tromp says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    I’ve been dying for that Sephora makeup brush set!

  11. EMA says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    Wow there are so many great pics here and I really love those prices!

    http://www.themirroronthewall.com/

  12. In the Blue says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Thank you so much for you comment! I love these ideas, thank you for sharing! Definitely something that’ll come in handy.

  13. Clara Turbay says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    it´s great, really love it!

  14. April Giannosa says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I LOVE these, too! I’ll take the limitless set…one of each please! ; )

    April
    Knocked Up Fabulous

  15. Libby says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Great ideas! I love the under $10 ideas because that’s usually my budget for friends as a college students! I wish Santa would send some of those limitless items my way πŸ™‚
    -XOXO-
    Libby at http://libbysoutlook.blogspot.com/

  16. Allison says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Another great group of gifts! Love the black & gold armani clutch!

    πŸ™‚
    Allison

    A’s Fashion Files
    Shop Kawaii Kitsch by A on Etsy!

  17. zhanna says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Can I say that I want the gift from the limitless collection like for example the Christian Loubitans….love!!

  18. Allyssa says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I want those mugs! So adorable!

  19. knockingonfashionsdoor says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    I´ve just discovered your blog, and it´s really cool!! What about following each other on Bloglovin or GFC?

  20. Dina Karivalis says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Pretty obsessed with your limitless gift guide! I would like one of everything under my tree please πŸ™‚
    Would love for you to stop by my blog and enter my giveaway!
    xo DIna
    Sweetest Somethings/ necklace giveaway

  21. LPFashionPhilosophy says

    December 3, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SO amazing<3

    ox from NYC!
    davie+erica

    LPFashionPhilosophy

  22. Araceli Vera says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Que monada de propuestas.
    Bs.
    http://www.guapayconestilo.com

  23. Kacie says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Great gift ideas!

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

  24. navy and orange says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    great picks!

    xoxo navy & orange

  25. Jaclyn Giuliano says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    There are so many great choices here. Would it be bad to pick some of the lust list items for myself πŸ™‚ Those Louboutins are pretty tempting.

    Stay in the Lines

  26. PinkPanthress says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I just can not pick one, I like all of these! πŸ™‚

    Follow the Royal Peach

  27. Little Rus says

    December 3, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Brilliant selection for each category! So many things I would love to receive as a gift. x

  28. Lian says

    December 3, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    i love everything here but especially the jimmy Choo slippers ! and your picks are awesome!
    have a great day kelly!
    ♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  29. Monica says

    December 3, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I love these price-range gift guides! Great ideas you got going on there!

    -Monica @ Lemonpetit

  30. Nina Normalo says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I dream of a Cartier watch since years.. but it’s just too expensive. So, this is my favorite item πŸ™‚
    I also love the Anne Klien clutch from picture 1.

    ♥, Nina
    http://my-style-diary.co.

  31. Audrey Allure says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Gorgeous gift guides — so many of them I want for myself!

  32. Minted Glam says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Thanks for the great ideas, so many cute things!! Just found your cute blog! Newest follower πŸ™‚

    Katherine

    http://mintedglam.blogspot.com/

  33. Deborah D says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Love everyhing!

    FASHION REVIEW
    FASHION REVIEW
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  34. Arien Plutonidades says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Hi sweetie!
    Nice lists for gifts, so glam!
    xoxo

  35. Megan, TfDiaries.com says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    oh love these too!
    Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com

  36. style guide.L A M says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Love the gift guides! Gift giving always gives me a headache but thanks for the helpful post πŸ™‚

    xoxo, Tiffany
    http://lamstyleguide.blogspot.com

  37. Paula RL says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Love your selection!
    XOXO, Collage Minimalista

  38. Viola says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Great stuff!! πŸ™‚

    caughtinvogue.blogspot.com
    xx Viola

  39. Kate says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    how I wish someone would gift me the things from the limitless section;)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

  40. Meg {henninglove} says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    ooh i love the clutch in the under $25 collection, and then of course in the limitless budget category seriously!

  41. Amy Shaughnessy says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Of course I love everything in the limitless set. I love that Anne Klein clutch in the first set. Cute!

    Amy
    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  42. Diana Marks says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I wish I could have all those limitless gifts πŸ˜‰

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  43. Joana Leite says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Loved your limitless wishlist πŸ˜‰

    xoxo
    STYLE TRACES
    ST FACEBOOK PAGE

  44. Glaze says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Jimmy Choo slippers and chanel perfumes are awesome! Loved your choices all!
    thank you for leaving a comment on my blog may be we should follow each other
    kisses
    http://styleglaze.blogspot.com

  45. Sheila says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Great post! Limitless would be so awesome! Like those gorgeous Tiffany earrings. πŸ˜‰

    xo – Sheila
    http://www.sheislovelyblog.com

  46. Aimee says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I love my Chi flat iron! Great gift ideas.

    http://anfnewsnow.blogspot.com/search/label/An%20ANF%20and%20Hollister%20Girl%20in%20America

  47. aree1997 says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Limit less is awesome πŸ˜€
    I love the light blue or sea green bag. Why someone no gift em this one -_-

    Aree
    http://areewithumbrella.blogspot.com/

  48. Always Maylee says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:40 am

    I love that target dress and the gold skirt, so pretty!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  49. s says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:22 am

    oooh want almost everything here!!! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

  50. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture} says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:50 am

    oh i would love a pair of louboutins and diamond earrings! swoon!!
    xoamy
    enter my giveaway: http://www.cupcakesncouture.com/2012/12/fossil-boston-blogger-event-holiday.html

  51. Lily P. says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Really nice ideas Kelly!
    I’m in love with Dice Kayek gold skirt!
    Have a great day πŸ™‚

    http://alltimeclas-chic.blogspot.gr/

  52. Janice Lunes says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Now this is a helpful post thank you so much !!

    Love,

    Janice
    the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl

  53. Susie says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:06 am

    Such awesome gift ideas – love that starfish cuff!

    Sea and Swank

  54. Lauren says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I like so many of these items. I couldn’t pick just one!

    Fizz and Frosting

  55. TheTinyHeart says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Ahh Loubotins! Oh how I’d love a pair…a girl can dream!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Starbucks + Ad Space Giveaway!

  56. Carly says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:30 am

    That Tiffany bag is AMAZING!!

    Carly
    http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

  57. Valeria Alvarez says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:28 am

    too many cute things!! is a great list of ideas!

    Kisses
    <3 Val
    http://www.beautyval13.blogspot.com

  58. Jessica says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Love this picks!!! my fav is number 3 πŸ˜‰

    The Fashion Heels
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  59. VOGUECITA says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Love it!!
    kisses and have nice day dear!
    VOGUECITA
    http;//voguecita.blogspot.com

  60. CΓͺ says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Lovely stuff!! I would really like to be on an unlimited budget πŸ˜›

    http://semjeitonenhum.blogspot.pt/

  61. Heather says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:01 am

    I love these posts! I’m like you – there are a handful of people I spend more on so thanks for the budget advice! Love it πŸ™‚

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.Β  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles!Β 

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