The Best Accessory Gifts For the Holidays

Options for Women Who Love Makeup, Film, Fashion

Nov 14, 2009 Lindsey Michelle

Accessories make personal, affordable and chic gifts.

Accessories are fantastic gifts for the holidays because they’re personal and special without having to know someone’s particular size (which can be why buying clothes for someone else is difficult.) Accessories also have a varied price point – they can range from inexpensive to lavish, and often it’s hard for the recipient to tell how much was spent. The following five options are perfect presents for various women:

Perfect for: The Makeup Lover

Buying makeup for a woman often requires knowing their preference of colors and brands, but a set of makeup brushes is always needed and appreciated. Quality makeup brushes, as opposed to the foam kind that come with most makeup palettes, not only help makeup look better but also make it easier to apply.

Sephora has a wide range of makeup brush options, from $15 five-brush sets that come in a folding case to a $45 “Complete Starter Brush Set” that features ten brushes. There’s also the $42 “Smokey Eye Brush Set”, which omes with six brushes intended for creating the ideal smoky eye.

Perfect For: The On-the-Go Woman

A Filofax organizer is both chic and practical. There are various colors and sizes to choose from, from options such as a standard sized black organizer to pretty ones such as a mini pink or green organizer. The buyer can also choose what type of papers to include inside (calendar, note pages, address book pages) and the recipient can easily go to the website to order refills or additional page options.

There are accessories as well, such as pens, rules, pouches, etc. to add to the Filofax.

Perfect For: The Jewelry Wearer

A Tiffany box isn’t required for luxurious looking jewelry. Retail stores such as Banana Republic and J. Crew routinely offer seasonal jewelry that mixes classic ideas with current trends. Most necklaces, bracelets and earrings currently resemble the popular statement jewelry look (think chunky stones or multiple strands.)

Prices vary, from pieces around $40 to $300+.

Perfect For: The Film Buff

Most movie theaters offer gift certificates; many of them come in a booklet so that each certificate includes admits one to a film. These can usually be used for any showing (check limitations before purchasing the certificates).

A cute way to present these is to purchase a small basket, add the ticket book and surround with small boxes of candy or treats.

Perfect For: The Fashion Expert

Clutches are a trendy and affordable handbag option. A woman can always use a clutch for evening or even to dress up a daytime look. They’re usually less expensive than a regular handbag, especially depending on the designer or brand, and it’s easier to find low-cost options that still look chic.

Any of these presents will add a little cheer to the holiday season.

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Movie theaters offer certificates