Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide – fo da ladies

It may seem a bit early for Christmas shopping, but I personally like to get my shopping done before usual because I love giving that perfect gift. With a mostly female family, I absolutely love getting those little feminine gifts with a pop of originality. Here are my top favorite stocking stuffer ideas for the 2013 holidays.

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1. Capri Blu Jar Candle – Anthropologie $28. If you’ve ever smelled this candle, you understand why I put it numero uno on my list.
2.Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 – Sephora $22.50. I recently discovered this gem and I love it! Sheer Petal is the perfect color and the balm is ultra moisturizing.
3. BAGGU Medium Leather Zip Pouch – Urban Outfitters $40. This little pouch comes in six gorgeous colors and is a great size for all a girl’s little carry-alongs.
4. Botticino Marble Coasters – Anthropologie $40. There are multiple sets with different adorable patterns. I chose these ones because who wouldn’t love to have some Scotties & plaid on their coffee table?
5. TARTE Pure Maracuja Oil mini – Sephora $17. I cannot express how much I LOVE this oil. In the short 2 months that I’ve applied it at nighttime before bed, I have noticed my skin is much smoother and clearer.
6. Mini Etched Enamel Bangle – JCrew $35 (25% off 2 or more until 11/24!). The simplicity of this bangle makes it one of my gifting favorites this season.
7. Flannel PJ Pant – JCrew Factory $25.50. My family has a Christmas jammies tradition and these are just right. Love me some navy.
8. Butter London Nail Lacquer – Sephora $15. Gorgeous nail polish. Can’t go wrong with this one.
9. Shina Stud Earrings in “ivory pearl” – Kendra Scott $29.97. Simple and beautiful. I love the minimalist beauty of ivory pearl.
10. Champagne Bottle Coin Purse – Kate Spade $68. I know, I know its a bit expensive, but I’ve saved the best for last. Champs is my favorite drink and the new Kate Spade line is perfection.

Whether shopping for your sister, best girlfriend, mother, or lover these are some great hand picked items to stuff their stockings!

October Birchbox

A little late this month, but I finally picked up my Birchbox from my mom’s house! Each month its so exciting opening up the little box – feels like a mini Christmas. If you haven’t heard of Birchbox, (listen up, beauty product lovers) it is a monthly subscription that delivers various high end beauty product samples. You never know what you’ll get each month until the little pink box arrives at your door. Learn more here.

This month’s box came with this deluxe sample of UK’s Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. This cute little blue box reminded me of a jewelry box.

The box also included Chapstick, Folle de Joie perfume sample, Miss Jessie’s Creme de la Creme Conditioner – which I have already tried, smells amazing and made my hair super silky soft, Pop Beauty Aqua Lacquer, and some coupons! I’m a sucker for my coupons.
Excuse the blur. (Pup nose not included)

My favorite part of Birchox’s subscription is the card they include which has a colorful marketing collage that promotes that month’s theme on one side, and on the other side is a list of what is included in the box – as well as how to use the product, where to purchase, and how much a full size costs.

The products each month follow a theme and are randomized. Here is an example of all the possibilities that could’ve been in this month’s box! What do you think? Would you like this subscription or maybe gift it to a friend?