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The holidays are just around the corner, and for those celebrating Hanukkah, the holidays have already begun! I’ve been getting into the spirit by wearing my fuzzy socks, drinking way too much tea and coffee, and excessively binging holiday baking shows (my go to’s are the Holiday Baking Championship and the British Baking Show Holiday Version).

With the Holidays comes gift giving. Some people love finding gifts for others while some struggle to figure out what the right price point is to spend on a present and what to get. Since I would consider myself a pretty expert and thoughtful gift giver, here are some of my favorite places to shop from.

1. Mejuri Jewelry

You can never go wrong with giving a good girlfriend, your mom or anyone some dainty, simple jewelry. I have been on the hunt for some cute rings to stack and luckily an ad for Mejuri came up on my Instagram feed. I was instantly obsessed. They have simple and beautiful delicate rings, necklaces and bracelets that will not break your budget. Mejuri makes shopping for gifts super easy with their Gifts section, which offers Holiday Kits, gifts under $150 and gift cards if you’re still stumped on what to get. For $100 the Minimalist Kit is absolutely perfect. It comes with a pair of small gold hoops and gold ball studs. The Stacker Kit is good for anyone who loves simple rings, I mean you can’t go wrong with that. Their site includes jewelry made from real gold, silver and gold vermeil if you’re looking for something at a lower price point. I promise you, Mejuri will not disappoint and you will definitely end up buying things for yourself.

2. Kiehl’s

Who doesn’t love some good skincare, lotions and balms? Kiehl’s has such great holiday gifts that range from $10-$100. These little goodies work as stocking stuffers or just a great gift for friends, a boss or coworkers. The Smooth Skin Delights is a trio of hand creams that can fit in your bag, so your hands don’t get dry in the winter chill. The Brighten Up and Glow is a cute little polka dot, patterned pouch that contains a four-step daily skincare routine.  

3. Crap Eyewear

Don’t be turned off by Crap’s name, because they definitely deliver on quality sunglasses that are trendy and not too pricey. I own several pairs of Crap glasses and I can attest that they shade the sun well, are comfy on your face, and they get tons of compliments. Even though the holidays are all about getting in the wintery spirit, feel free to give the gift of summer and warmth with these shades. Some classics are the Tuff Patrol, which comes in multiple colored frames and lenses, the Wild Gift, which is Crap’s take on the cat-eye glasses and the Conga Jet, a fun pair of basic square shades.

4. JCrew​

When I think of Christmas, I picture my family on Christmas morning in our matching plaid pajama sets. New pj’s are always in high demand, and what better way to celebrate cold weather than with some flannel pajamas? JCrew has a huge selection of different patterned and colored pj sets, but to me flannel screams Christmas. These jammies are a great gift for your significant other, family and friends! Get ready to be cozy!

 

Photo Credits: https://www.jcrew.com/c/womens_category/pajamas_intimates, https://www.crapeyewear.com, https://www.kiehls.com, https://mejuri.com

 

Emily Norfolk

Northwestern '21

Emily Norfolk loves to write about silly everyday amusements. She often gets an idea in her head and cannot let go of it, but that is okay because she just rolls with it. She is constantly thinking of the next story to tell and on which platform. Emily is a lover of multimedia and the digital age. She tells everyone that we are living in a cashless society and to keep up with the trends. Trends and trendsetting are her thing, she wishes she was an IG influencer because she loves vlogging.