Every week I blog about something new that I’m dying to get my hands on and add to my closet, but because it’s the holiday season, I’ve decided that this entry will be different.
So here we have The College Girl’s Guide to Fashion Gift Guide. If you guys are anything like me, then I bet you’re also struggling to come up with the perfect gifts for your friends and family that will still work for your college budget. For me it’s way easier to shop for my mom, sister , and friends who have tastes similar to me (I already know I’ll be getting my sister one of the Deborah Lippmann nail polishes I blogged about a few weeks ago). It’s my dad and brother who make things a little tricky. However, this year I think I’ve come up with some pretty good ideas that could be for anyone and that are also inexpensive.
1. Magazine Subscription- Magazine subscriptions are only around $15 for an entire year. Whoever you give this to will be able to enjoy the gift all year and have something to look forward to every month. There are so many different options out there that there has to be one for everyone. I know my dad has been wanting a subscription to House Beautiful (We just moved & ever since he’s been obsessed with fixing up the house) & my brother would probably like one about videogames.
2. Kodak Calendar- This is one of my favorite ideas! On Kodak’s website you can create your own calendar by choosing one of their designs (they have so many!) and adding your own pictures of you and your friends or family. This is great for friends’ dorms or for your parents to hang up around the house or their offices. I think that everyone would like a gift this personal and thoughtful. Also, the cost is less than $20!
3. Mix CD- This gift idea is probably the least expensive, as long as you already have a variety of music on your computer. Just remember to put a little thought into the project. Design a CD cover, choose songs that are specific to the person you’re giving the CD to, and maybe even write a little blurb about why you chose the song, maybe there’s a memory related to it or you just heard it and thought they’d like it too!
4. When all else fails: A Gift Card- Although everyone loves gift cards, I think that they should be the last resort because they’re a little impersonal. However, the positives about them are you can get them for almost anywhere and spend however much or little as you’d like.
Just remember, there’s no need to stress out about holiday shopping. Anything that’s from the heart and has a little thought put into it will definitely be loved by your family and friends. Happy Holidays!
Gift cards no longer be impersonal. These days there are so many gift card options that you can give one that's tailor-made for everyone on your list. Also, you don't necessary need to visit every retail outlet on your list; Duane Reade and Walgreens, for example, sell a multitude of gift card options, from iTunes to Outback Steak House. If all else fails, which college kid isn't going to be psyched about receiving $50 on an AMEX card -- it'll certainly come in handy when they go back to school.
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