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12 Days of Christmas: Gifts on a Tight Budget

12/02/12 | 12 Days of Christmas, Anthropologie, Apple, Christmas, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide, J Crew, Kate Spade, monogram, NARS, OPI, presents, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, WetSeal, Zara

This is my 12 Days of Christmas, Day Two! Yesterday I featured my favorite Christmas music (here) and today is my gift guide on a budget. 

Shopping for gifts is always difficult, both for very good friends, close family members, and relative strangers. If you are as Type-A as me you make a list of everyone you need to get a present for and then with your Christmas budget allocate a dollar amount to each person and then purchase presents according to these allocations.  There are many girls on my list and I have found my favorite gifts for under 10, 25, and 50 dollars this holiday season:  
Philosophy Peppermint duo bath gel / Picture frame /  Essie nail polish
Miss Selfridge Cross ring /Old Navy gloves / Top Shop Polar Bear socks / Gold ornament / Guess cuff / Mustache coasters

Mossimo  tank / Blu Bijoux Cocktail  ring  / Sephora OPI nail polish
NARS lipstick / WetSeal bangles /  All Eyes on Me scarf /  J. Crew 2013 Pocket 2013 datebook / Urban Outfitters elephant bank


Apple ipod / Bobbi Brown palette / Kate Spade iphone case
Zara gloves / La Mer watch bracelet
Payard macaroons / Capri candle  / Bosom  Monogrammed Tortoise cuff /Kat Von D perfume

Who on your list fits into this budget?  What is your favorite item?

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Comments

  1. My-cliffnotes says

    December 6, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I love the elephant bank

  2. Cylia says

    December 5, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I’m really loving your giftguides! Love how much effort you put into it:)

  3. EMILLANA says

    December 4, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Great ideas!

  4. Joana Leite says

    December 4, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Loved your gift guide under 25$ πŸ˜‰

    xoxo
    STYLE TRACES
    ST FACEBOOK PAGE

  5. Abbey says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Thanks for such a fun post with tons of awesome ideas! πŸ™‚ It’s nice to know what options there are for when we don’t have a ton to spend or have a limit on some people!

  6. Nicoline Berthy says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:31 am

    I love this post, you’ve found a lot of great stuff. πŸ™‚

  7. LoveT. says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:11 am

    Great Ideas! Love this Post ,good Work πŸ™‚

    kisses ♡

  8. Kdotorg says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Wow, really great picks! I’d be happy to get any of it.
    I adore your blog, would you like to follow each other?
    km-iamyou.blogspot.com.au
    xx.

  9. Fashion Stirred says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Awesome picKS! i WANNNTTT everrythinggg:)
    Do check out my blog and let me know if u wanna follow each other:)
    Hugs from India
    xo

  10. Brandy Saldana says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:31 am

    I want those Macroons! lol. So many wonderful gift options. Will be using this for as guides for my gift hunting! thanks Kelly!

    whattowearwithpandy.blogspot.com

  11. Allyssa says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Great picks! I really want the Kate Spade iPhone case!

  12. Megan, TfDiaries.com says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:33 am

    these are great picks, i love the $10!

    thanks for the inspo- now following
    Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com

  13. Wynne Prasetyo says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:17 am

    this reminds me i haven’t done my christmas shopping!

    http://WWW.FASHIONGEEKSCLOSET.COM

  14. Sarah Mira Park says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Great ideas for stocking stuffers! And thanks for visiting my blog πŸ™‚

    -Sarah
    The Weekend Diary

  15. Diana Marks says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    lovely and useful ideas! thanks for sharing!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  16. Aimee says

    December 2, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    So super helpful!! Thanks. πŸ™‚

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

  17. KERRIN says

    December 2, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    thanks for the comment pretty girl, super post. x

  18. Ashley of Southern (California) Belle says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Great post! I love the macarons!

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

  19. Cambria says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    I haven’t tested that Kat Von D perfume yet, is it good?! What kind of scent does it have? Love the Essie nail polish colour you picked out!

    Following your blog πŸ™‚

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

    • Kelly Ann says

      December 2, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      Thank you! It is amazing – it is my usual going out scent. The website describes it as “Light, delicate top notes of orange blossom, refreshing mandarin, and fleshy plum create a provocative, sultry heart. Rich jasmine blends seamlessly with a white-flower bouquet, beautifully tainted by the spicy warmth of cinnamon, an herb associated with ancient rituals of pleasure. A dark, mysterious back of earthy vetiver, patchouli, and woods enveloped in creamy vanilla and sensual musk lingers on the skin.”

      A very long description but it is actually that amazing!

  20. Eleonora Manzi says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    Great ideas!

    Xoxo

    Rouge and Chocolate Blog
    Rouge and Chocolate Facebook
    Rouge and Chocolate Twitter

  21. FierceandFashionable says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Loving your gift guides! πŸ™‚ The under $10 one is awesome! Perfect ideas.

    xo Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable


    LAST DAY to enter my Monogram Giveaway!

  22. Reen Reen says

    December 2, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    What a great set of gift guides! Very handy

    @PixelHazard | Bright Green Laces |

  23. Heidi-likes says

    December 2, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Macaroons and Essie nail polishes are PERFECT presents πŸ™‚
    I’m doing a dress giveaway and would love if you could enter x

    http://Heidi-likes.blogspot.co.uk

  24. Kacie says

    December 2, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Great gift ideas!

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

  25. Anthea Sanna says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    great selection!

    New Post!
    Anthea

  26. β˜† LAURA ELIZABETH β˜† says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    I’ll be keepig this in mind once I start looking for gifts :3
    thanks for sharing!

    x

  27. Kate says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    really nice gift guide, lovely picks:)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

  28. Ellie says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I love those Topshop socks! And the Capri candle sounds gorgeous.

    xx Ellie
    http://www.ellalogy.com 

  29. Lily Marek says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Great picks! I haven’t done any Christmas shopping yet, I feel so behind!

  30. Kacie Cone says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Some great ideas here, I’ve written some things down! Thank you πŸ™‚

  31. Lian says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    everything looks amazing here! i love all of these! i can’t wait for christmas!!
    have a nice week kelly!
    ♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  32. zhanna says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I love your picks!!
    XO,
    Zhanna
    http://www.lifeandbows.com

  33. Domestic Bella says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Loving the gold Mossimo top! But I’m not supposed to be shopping for ME at this time of year, right? haha Great lists. Thank you for sharing. I might snag a few of these items to give to a few people on my list.

    DB
    http://www.domesticbella.com

  34. CΓͺ says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Great stuff πŸ˜‰

    http://semjeitonenhum.blogspot.pt

  35. aree1997 says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I can tell you by my heart that I am on under 10$ haha , I am too young for giving gifts but this time I am going to act like a big girl for my little cousins πŸ˜€ I am too kind & generous hahahha πŸ˜€

    Aree
    http://areewithumbrella.blogspot.com/

  36. Laura Dragomir says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Great picks! Love your blog! Xx

    http://busyblouse.blogspot.nl/

  37. Rachel says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:22 am

    These are great picks- I love that it’s sorted by price. If I have a lot of people to shop for I have a lower budget but now I only buy for my family and boyfriend so I can spend a little more!

    Life Unsweetened

  38. Jessica Windle says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Love all your picks! Especially love any gift under $10!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

  39. K.I.S.S. says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Inspiring post dear. Would u like to follow each other?
    kisses,
    http://keepitstylishandsexy.blogspot.co.at/

  40. Tori says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Love everything on all three lists! πŸ™‚
    -Tori
    http://www.fashiontrendsmore.com

  41. GeorginaGoodman says

    December 2, 2012 at 9:25 am

    great ideas

    http://georginagoodman.blogspot.co.uk
    xxx

  42. Buttons Apart says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Some great ideas for all budget ranges!

    Sita xx
    http://buttonsapart.blogspot.co.uk

  43. Glaze says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:37 am

    Nars lipstick and opi by sephora Nail polishes are cool:) loved them!
    visit StyleGlaze

  44. Jenee C. says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Such a great idea to gift gloves for winter. These are so great! Thanks for the ideas.

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

  45. Abigail says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:30 am

    I love the Wet Seal bangles on the second set πŸ™‚ Great ideas!

    http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com

  46. Eva says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Super cute! Under 10$ is actually my favourite one of all three hehe πŸ™‚

    http://www.fashionistasdiary.com

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