In case you are on the hunt for last-minute Christmas gifts, I wanted to offer a selection of items with different price ranges. These are all items that I already own, so obviously I liked them enough to spend my own money on them. Sometimes we need just a little extra-something for a loved one around the holidays, and I think one (or two) or these may just be the thing to wrap under the tree.
The luxe option with the highest price point would be this Valentino cardholder. A festive red would also be a great alternative…especially since I can no longer find this vibrant pink color way anywhere other than re-sale websites like Tradesy or Fashionphile. Nordstrom offers the best color selection by far. In case you love a bubblegum shade as much as I do, this color way is called Giacinto. These cardholders retail for $295.00, but Nordstrom offered over $100.00 off for Black Friday. I expect similar deals to launch, following Christmas Day.
There was also an amazing Chloe cardholder, at a slightly lower price, but the logo covered the entire cardholder, so I thought the Valentino version was more classic and versatile.
Next up is a much more affordable option…a semi-practical one with a fun twist. I am so over the moon with my mini beauty fridge. I found it at T.J. Maxx and grabbed it immediately. It would work for someone who likes to have cool refreshments at-hand at the office, or a beauty and skincare junkie like myself.
I am using it for its designed purpose…to keep my skincare products cold, for a refreshing spa-like experience at home. It could fit several mini sodas, and would be also a cute option for a teenager. I have seen the mini fridges in black and grey, but I have never before seen it in this gorgeous lacquered, glossy baby pink.
Ulta has their own version, though they are charging $89.99, and I got my cute little pink version for $39.99. The pink version I found on FaceTory has a fun retro vibe, but costs $99.00. The rose gold beauty fridge from vanity planet is the net-a-porter version as far as mini fridges go, but will cost you $127.99. I’ve included several other links to mini fridges. The Cooluli version has the most similar look to the one I have and it comes in baby pink, baby blue, hot pink, and even cow print!
For one big gift, I think a mini beauty fridge stocked with a skincare product or two would be perfect. This allows you to really customize the gift according to the gift recipient. Choose a beauty fridge in their favorite color and select a few beauty (or skincare items) from their favorite beauty brand.
I loved this gift idea so much that I decided to wrap it under the tree for my mom. She loves bubble baths and skincare products, so I stocked her beauty fridge with a few products for a luxury bath experience. Because the items I chose were larger, I removed the shelf in the beauty fridge to fit them both in. That’s another advantage to this specific beauty fridge…the shelf is removable.
Speaking of beauty, what girl doesn’t love a luxurious lipstick?
It may be the smallest and most affordable gift all…but good things come in small packages. Of course, this is another item that would fit perfectly in a mini beauty fridge, or you could put it in a sachet bag and hide it on the tree for the recipient to find.
This is is the 2018 holiday lipstick from Nars in Siouxsie. It is a deep, dark red. The bullet feels luxurious, with metallic and magnetic packaging.
Any lipstick in festive packaging will work great as a stocking stuffer, or a little extra something tucked inside another gift. I will list a few lipstick options from current collections below.
I hope these ideas assist you in finishing up your holiday shopping. Instead of buying so many gifts, I think it’s important to consider who you are buying for, what their interests are, and what type of gift they would appreciate. A good rule of thumb when gift giving, is to give something that you would love to receive.
Lately, these beauty fridges have become a bit of a trend, so I would explore your local Marshall’s or T.J. Maxx or explore the links above.
The “beauty” of this gift is that you can customize it for your loved one and give something that can be used and enjoyed on a daily basis. Now that I own a beauty fridge, I look forward to reaching for my chilled moisturizer every morning and evening.
Happy Christmas Shopping!
