Stylish Gifts For All Budgets
No matter who's on your holiday gift list or how much you can afford, People SyleWatch magazine Online Editor Angela Matusik shared many of the periodical's suggestions on The Early Show Monday.
UNDER $25
Antoinette Earrings: The antique jewelry trend is hot right now, so why not give some antique-inspired earrings. $9; www.fredflare.com
Gold Clutch: A clutch is a perfect gift for holiday season, especially in fashionable metallic colors. $14.95; www.nyandcompany.com
Striped Scarf: Stripes are big this season especially in accessories. $24.50 (for men); www.gap.com
Chunky Wool Cap: another big trend is chunky knits. $19.50 (men); American EaglesStores
Picture Frame: a great all-around gift for just about anybody. These 3" x 3"' frames are from Z Galleries and available in a variety of colors. $6.95; Zgallerie.com, 800.908.6748
Prince & Wooster Stationary Set; includes 12 cards and envelopes, a silver pen and an address book. $25; arzurugs.org
Elephant Puzzles: Surprise kids with a toy they won't see in every other store. Zebrahall.com's Web site has a fantastic selection of gifts for kids, whether it's for their quality, style or fun factor. $13; www.Zebrahall.com
UNDER $50
Poker Set: Michael Graves is designing for Target, adding coolness to everyday things, including this poker set. A popular choice for those who enjoy the card game. $40 (men); Target
Crystal Domino Set: For the girl who has everything, a domino set in a fun cheetah-print-fur-topped box. $38; www.shopkitson.com
Lacquered Jewelry Boxes: "Happy Fortune Boxes" with mirror inside $28 (small),$48 (medium); Anthropologie
Fashion Plates: Fun plates made of durable plastic from a web site that offers sensational gifts that are original. $40 for set of 4; www.wishingfish.com
Cologne Gift Certificate with samples: Sephora kit with deluxe samples of 10 bestselling fragrances for him to try and a gift certificate for the full-size bottle of his choosing. A great option to allow guys to pick their own scent. $50; www.sephora.com
Makeup Brush Set: Bobbi Brown limited-edition set with a removable change purse great for hairpins, etc. $45; www.bobbibrown.com
UNDER $100
Leather Wallet: Embossed-Anchor Single-Fold Wallet from Jake Spade. $85 (men); www.jackspade.com
J Crew Messenger Bag: "Great Point" cotton canvas and leather bag. $95 (men); www.jcrew.com
Organic Cotton Tee: Edun "Wills Dragon" organic t-shirt made with safe labor for the socially-conscious buyer. $60; www.nordstrom.com
Merino Wool Capelet: This small knit cape is a great fashion trend piece. $89.50; www.esprit.com
$100 PLUS
Charm Necklace: Helen Ficalora's stunning 14K gold charms and or necklaces make a great gift for any gal on your list. Katie Holmes recently received a "mom" charm. $65 for chain + $95 for charms; www.helenficalora.com, 877-754-2676
Cashmere Wraps: luxurious White & Warren printed wraps. $198: www.whiteandwarren.com
Louis Vuitton Change Purse Key Chain: a classic brought back; can be monogrammed, too. $245; Louis Vuitton boutiques
KleinReid Pillow: Hand-creweled linen pillow from Apartment offered by the Web site MaxwellSilverNY's, which gathers housewares from high-end designers sold at some of the best boutiques. $128; www.maxwellsilverny.com
Silk Tie: For the guy who wears a suit, add some personal style with these fun Psycho Bunny ties. $110; www.neimanmarcus.com
Silver-Locket Cuff Links from Charles Tyrwhitt. $110; ctshirts.com