Gift Guides

Have friends and family who love the finer things in life? This is the gift guide for them – all items priced $250+!  For the Luxe Lover, we have suggestions that are ultra luxurious that they’ll be sure to enjoy. (more…)

You always know who’s the hostess with the mostess – usually because you love being a guest at their soirees! This gift guide has six items that they’ll love this holiday; plus, it’ll help guarantee some invites coming your way in the upcoming year! (more…)

Know a girl who always makes a stop anytime she’s near a Sephora to check out the latest beauty products on the shelves? She’s definitely a beauty junkie – and proud of it! We put together a list of a few favorites for this holiday season that she’s sure to love. (more…)

Know someone who’s always on the go? This gift guide is chock full of suggestions perfect for them! Any frequent traveler will appreciate the gift on their next trip – and then on at least dozen more after that. (more…)

If you’re gravitating towards clothing and accessories for holiday gifting this year, finding the perfect and versatile item can be tricky business. But fashionista or not, your friends and family will love these picks!   (more…)

We’re kicking off our gift guides this year with Frugal & Fab options – six obsession-worthy and luxury-looking products that your loved ones will adore!  The recipient will think you spent a fortune, but you’ll be happy knowing that you only spent $30 and under. Make sure to check out our picks and share your own with us! (more…)

Philosophy has created some fantastic gift set options to choose from this Holiday season, that are of the edible and non-edible scent variety, and beautifully packaged for low maintenance gift options, none of which cost more than $40! Their theme this year is  old time Christmas movies, with packaging that is extremely evocative of the Holiday season, and vintage inspired pictures that remind me of TMC Christmas movies like A Christmas Story, containing home baked scents you would find in Grandma’s kitchen.  Below are my top picks:

1.  Philosophy Classic Cookbook - Great for gifting to a true Philosophy lover, this has 6 different versions of their luscious, signature 3 in 1 shower gel, bubble bath, and shampoo.  The 6 included scents are among their most delectable, with Pumpkin Spice Muffin, Red Velvet Cake, Double Rich Hot Cocoa, Warm Pear Cobbler, Gingerbread, and Cinnamon Buns.  I know from experience that the Pumpkin Spice Muffin and the Cinnamon Buns are some of their most scrumptious scents.  The set currently costs $35. (more…)

A modern mama has not only adorable children, but still looks effortlessly chic herself – despite the fact that she’s holding down a 9 to 5 job, running countless errands and still manages homecooked meals for her family. (Yes, these women exist – and boy, are we impressed!) Make sure to pick up one of these gorgeous gifts that will enhance her life and maybe, make her busy lifestyle even more manageable and stylish.

ONE. Rockabye Baby! — For the rocker chic mom, she’ll love having a set of these Rockaby Baby lullaby albums. These albums transform rock songs into instrumental lullabies that are soothing enough to lull baby into naptime, but just as enjoyable when baby is awake! She’ll also love being able school her new baby in her favorite bands – from Coldplay to The Rolling Stones. - thedailyobsession (more…)

Every girl I know has a difficult time buying a gift for the men in her life.   This season, I’m making it a little easier by breaking down some fabulous grooming gifts that your guys may enjoy year-round.

Despite the fact that countless beauty products come through my door every year, my significant other could not care less about them.   After years of pleading, I’ve finally broken him down and finally got him to use a daily moisturizer.  What made him change his mind?  It’sYSL’s Healthy Look Moisturizer, made for men.  This man-friendly bottle pumps out the perfect amount of moisturizer, which is slightly scented, sinks in quickly and light in texture (so he won’t complain about any oiliness, etc.). Get him the matching deordorant stick and shower gel for the perfect skincare gift.

However, if your man has never even seen a men’s beauty product, then gift him with this starter kit from Every Man Jack.  The Beginner’s Luck Kit comes with a bath and body set, including shave gel, shower gel, face scrub, moisturizer, three body bars and even a case for when he needs to travel. Ringing in at $25 at Target, your wallet won’t be suffering…and is affordable enough where your guy might actually start buying the products regularly.

For the hair-obsessed men (there’s always someone you know, right?), we adore the Strength & Style Gift Set by Redken. It includes Redken For Men Go Clean Shampoo and Redken For Men Grip Tight Holding Gel – both of which smell fantastic. They also happen to be extremely efficient!

For the man who leads a jet-set lifestyle, we recommend Jack Black’s On-The-Road Travel Pack to help him get refreshed and  keep his skin looking amazing while he’s away from home. This kit contains six of Jack Black’s bestselling products – from an all-over wash to moisturizer with SPF.   Jack Black is almost an instant hit with men; almost every man that i know that has tried it, ends up loving products from the line.

Lastly, if you’d like your guy to…well, smell a bit better, fragrance is obviously the way to go.   Here are two that recently debuted that all of us at TDO think are good choices:  POLO Modern Reserve and Patrick Dempsey Unscripted  for Avon.  Modern Reserve is crisp, rugged and earthy – perfect for a man who enjoys the outdoors.  Unscripted is clean and citrusy to start, but unveils a spicier undertone.  It’s sexy, yet sophisticated. We love both!

There’s always someone in your life who’s hopping from one fabulous locale to the next! For this hip globetrotter, make sure that she’s traveling in style by gifting her with one of these fabulous items. She’ll be able to add it to her must-pack list for every trip!

ONE. P.J. Salvage Sushi Print Flannel Pajama Set — No matter how luxurious the hotel room, there’s one universal truth: that it’s never the same as home. Even the most seasoned globetrotter sometimes gets a little homesick; there is nothing better at the end of a long day of sightseeing or working, then slipping into these comfy PJ Salvage Sushi pajamas. These 100% cotton comfy pajamas are printed with a quirky sushi print, and looking at them will always put a smile on anyone’s face. For that travel expert on your list, this gift is a picker-upper that will conjure up happy memories such as hot chocolate with marshmallows in the winter, snuggling under the covers on a rainy day, and make her feel as good as if she were at home surrounded by her loved ones. - joie  (more…)