12 cheap and very chic gifts for your style-obsessed loved one
From the The ultimate 2020 holiday gift guide: Here's something for everyone on your list series
Serious style isn't about how expensive something is; it's more about the impact that it makes.
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If you're stuck on what to get the fashionista in your life and looking for a gift that looks like a splurge but didn't break the bank, we've got you covered.
Serious style isn't about how expensive something is; it's more about the impact that it makes. Case in point: Zara's over-the-top cool beaded glass rose earrings or designer Matteo Monni's whimsical take on the classic stovetop espresso maker. Both make a big statement at a small price, and both are guaranteed to be a big hit.
Alleviate some of the stress — and cost — of finding the perfect, stylish holiday present this year with our list of small but special gifts that pack a punch, starting at just $12.
Zara Beaded Rose earrings
Zara's statement-making glass bead rose drop earrings stand out even when you're social distancing. $25.90, zara.com
Graf Lantz felt key fobs
Add a bright spot to your day with Graf Lantz's whimsical merino wool felt key fobs. $12 each, graf-lantz.com
Il Profumato Silver Vinegar
Giuseppe Giusti's balsamic vinegar is aged in French oak barrels from the 1900s then combined with balsamic vinegar extracted from centuries-old casks. If that isn't enough, the beautifully designed bottle on its own is enough to make it a showstopper of a present. Lettuce never had it so good. $28, hudsongracesf.com
Blair Hera Pearl Initial pendants
Make it personal this year with Blair Hera's chic freshwater pearl initial pendant on a gold-tone paperclip chain. $48, nordstrom.com
Pat McGrath Labs Mini Matte Trance lipstick trio
Makeup legend Pat McGrath has bundled mini versions of her best-selling shades in her chic surrealist packaging, all for less than the price of one of her signature lipsticks. $25, sephora.com
Wyeth Flat Brim Felt Fedora
This classic, soft wool fedora will become a staple in her wardrobe. The elongated brim and grosgrain ribbon at the base add extra style; but best of all is its hip, laid-back vibe. $39.99, tillys.com
Cocca Moka espresso pot
Matteo Monni's Cocca Moka Espresso Pot adds serious style to your kitchen. Plus, the colorful pot brews three cups of espresso in less than two minutes. $32, store.moma.org
Chanel No. 5 and Coco Mademoiselle bath soaps
It may not be a quilted, chain-strapped Chanel bag, but the iconic French brand's luxurious bath soaps scented with their classic No. 5 and Mademoiselle fragrances make the ultimate stocking stuffers. $26, nordstrom.com
HAY Bottoms Up vase
When it's not holding flowers, HAY's elegant Bottoms Up Vase can be flipped upside down to use the smaller base as a dish for jewelry or other small items. $63.75, us.hay.com
Zara Pearl Hair Clips
Big style can come in a small package. Zara's gold-tone and pearl applique hair clips add a simple, chic touch of style to your holiday look. $17.90 for three, zara.com
Anthropologie Agate Cheese Board
Anthropologie's colorful serving board made from pieces of natural agate makes a chic perch for charcuterie, cheese and hors d'oeuvres. $78, anthropologie.com
Macon & Lesquoy beaded pins
French designers Marie Macon and Anne-Laure Lesquoy create a new collection of beaded pins each season based on recent trips that range from Rwanda to Detroit. The pins are made of bullion thread embroidery, a technique borrowed from military badges that appeared in Europe and Asia in the 17th century. Daisy Paradise, $44.49, Feather Phoenix, $46.99, and Comet, $59.49, trouva.com
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Here's an idea for almost everyone on your list — whether your budget is less than $10 or unlimited.
Many retailers including WalMart moved doorbuster deals online to deter large crowds that in the past made Black Friday the busiest shopping day of the year. Plus, browse our popular gift guides.