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Holiday gifts used to be an easy, one-size-fits-all task. We’d wrap some cute mugs or candles, bake some cookies, sign the cards and cross off our to-do list. Now the gift bar has been raised. Thanks to daily online sales, social apps promotions and higher prices, gifting can easily break your budget … unless you shop with a list. Here are the best bargains, splurges and stocking stuffers from $10 to $80 for every woman on your 2021 list.
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1. The trend seeker
(Left to right) Women's L.L.Bean 1912 Sweatshirt, Sherpa-Lined Cardigan in Oatmeal Heather; Dluxe by Dearfoams Women’s Fernie Genuine Shearling Slippers in Gray; J.R. Watkins DETOX Bath & Shower Aromatherapy Tablets
L.L.Bean; Target; Ulta Beauty
She’s always first to do and wear anything from shag haircuts to sock booties. That’s because she shops what’s new — just like millennials do — and the phrase “age appropriate” never enters her mind. Retro dazzle will keep her 50-plus influencer vibe going, so give her the Zara Sequin Shirt in Dark Red ($70, zara.com/us/en), a holiday entrance-maker over jeans or black pants; the Time and Tru Women’s Slouchy Shoulder Bag in Trailblazer Brown or Hunter Lodge ($25, walmart.com), a squashy baguette style worthy of the Sex and the City sequel; or a purse-size Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Travel Spray ($30, sephora.com), a head-turning mix of lavender, orange blossom and vanilla that makes everyone say, “You smell fabulous, what are you wearing?”
(Left to right) Zara Sequin Shirt in Dark Red; Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Travel Spray; Time and Tru Women’s Slouchy Shoulder Bag in Trailblazer Brown
Zara; Sephora; Walmart
2. The hip homebody
Whether she works from home or just has a full calendar of book clubs, gardening, yoga and cooking, comfort style is her mantra. Take her everyday basics up a notch or two with the Women's L.L.Bean 1912 Sweatshirt, Sherpa-Lined Cardigan in Oatmeal Heather ($79, llbean.com), a soft shawl collar twist on her usual hoodie; the Dluxe by Dearfoams Women’s Fernie Genuine Shearling Slippers in Black or Gray ($42, target.com), suede moccasins with a rubber tread sole that work for errands, too; or the J.R. Watkins DETOX Bath & Shower Aromatherapy Tablets in Turmeric and Citron ($15, ulta.com) with muscle-soothing oatmeal for tub or shower (just place in a corner of the stall) that also clears the mind and senses with energizing ginger and citrus. It’s great way to rev up in the a.m. or wind down before bed.
(Left to right) Athleta Tugga Scarf in Fog Camo Metropolis Grey; Beloved Grapefruit Oil & Red Ginger Body Mist; Madewell Colorblock Quilted Scuff Slippers in Recycled Faux Fur in Light Sand Multi
Athleta; Target; Madewell
3. The natural
She’s a vegan who likes beauty and fashion with a clean, green, sustainable twist. Follow her altruistic lead with gifts that are Fair Trade Certified, organic or made from recycled materials — like the Athleta Tugga Scarf in Fog Camo Metropolis Grey ($68, athleta.gap.com), a camp print neck warmer made from recycled water bottles; the Madewell Colorblock Quilted Scuff Slippers in Recycled Faux Fur in Light Sand Multi ($40, madewell.com), recycled from post-consumer plastic; or the Beloved Grapefruit Oil & Red Ginger Body Mist ($10, target.com), an energizing, vegan scent that’s cruelty-free and packaged in recycled plastic.
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