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What to Get for Your Secret Santa for Under $25

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SMU chapter.

As the holidays get closer, the list of people you need to buy gifts for gets longer. If you’re like my friend group, you might choose to do a Secret Santa gift exchange or even a White Elephant type exchange. It saves money and you can focus on getting a really good gift without breaking the bank. Here are some Gift Ideas under $25 if you’re looking for inspiration and if you’re totally stuck on what to get.

1. Sephora

Around the holiday season, Sephora will have tons of great deals and prices on their products. Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, Sephora online even has a “Gifts” tab that will let you customize your search even by price! Choose the $25 and under section and you are one step closer to getting the perfect gift. Here are some of my favorites that make you actually seem like Santa. For a limited time you can get metallic, satin, matte, or high shine finish colors for just $8.50

2. Charlotte Russe

Charlotte Russe is always my go to when it comes to shopping for cute, but super affordable clothing. Whether you want to buy jewelry, clothing, shoes, or anything in between Charlotte Russe will have it. Charlotte Russe has a section for $14.99 and under which will let you buy something super cute and still be well within your limit. With the Over-the-Knee boot trend so popular this season, you can get a pair for just $14.99!

3. Kendra Scott

Yup, you definitely read that right! Although Kendra Scott jewelry is not known for being a bargain and most of their most stuff is over $25, for just $18 you can get an Earring Supply Kit for that creative friend. Both a thoughtful and lovable present, it’s sure to make the receiver very excited to get started on their Winter Break activity.

Happy Shopping!

Ruhi Deshmukh is a freshman at Southern Methodist University on the Pre-Business Track. Ruhi loves to eat and is always down for a food run. When she's not eating, napping, or watching TV she spends an embarrassing amount of time on Twitter laughing at memes.
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