Can you guess which of the bracelets below costs 3 times as much as the other (even on sale)? Click either image to find out!
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Cheap Last Minute Gifts That Won't Look It
Still shopping for last minute gifts? (It's OK, I am too!) Avoid the mall and hit one of these alternative shopping hotspots for fabulous, affordable gifts you'll be proud to give.
IKEA: This is a great place to shop for a unique, tasteful gift that won't cost a fortune. Especially cool if the recipient doesn't live near an IKEA and hence can not treat themselves. Ideas: Blown glass vase; frame with photo; dishtowels and kitchen gadgets; a cozy throw; toys for kids; Swedish treats like ginger snaps and sparkling cider.
Whole Foods: Find organic and natural bath and beauty products, kitchenware and tasty snacks to please the pickiest people on your list. Ideas: Burt's Bees gift set; bamboo cutting board; Le Creuset ramekins; a pretty apron; gourmet snack basket filled with goodies like dark chocolate, wasabi peas and balsamic almonds.
Drugstore: Create a theme-based gift basket based on the recipient's personality or favorite hobby. Ideas: Movie buff basket with a classic DVD, popcorn and candy; Cupcake lover kit with cake mix, frosting, cupcake tin, liners and doilies; Stress-relief pampering kit with tea, nail file, polish, bubble bath and mud mask.
The Packy aka Liquor Store: For the friend or couple who has everything, a nice bottle of wine or champagne is a thoughtful gift you can share together. Ideas: A bottle of Prosecco; a nice bottle of Scotch; wine from a local/regional vineyard; Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blancs 4-pack, Veuve Clicquot (half bottle); wine vacuum pump and wine notes notebook.
AutoZone: If your guy loves cars, get him a bucket filled with things he needs to take care of it. Ideas: Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner, a brush for cleaning rims, glass cleaner, and microfiber towels.
IKEA: This is a great place to shop for a unique, tasteful gift that won't cost a fortune. Especially cool if the recipient doesn't live near an IKEA and hence can not treat themselves. Ideas: Blown glass vase; frame with photo; dishtowels and kitchen gadgets; a cozy throw; toys for kids; Swedish treats like ginger snaps and sparkling cider.Whole Foods: Find organic and natural bath and beauty products, kitchenware and tasty snacks to please the pickiest people on your list. Ideas: Burt's Bees gift set; bamboo cutting board; Le Creuset ramekins; a pretty apron; gourmet snack basket filled with goodies like dark chocolate, wasabi peas and balsamic almonds.
Drugstore: Create a theme-based gift basket based on the recipient's personality or favorite hobby. Ideas: Movie buff basket with a classic DVD, popcorn and candy; Cupcake lover kit with cake mix, frosting, cupcake tin, liners and doilies; Stress-relief pampering kit with tea, nail file, polish, bubble bath and mud mask.
The Packy aka Liquor Store: For the friend or couple who has everything, a nice bottle of wine or champagne is a thoughtful gift you can share together. Ideas: A bottle of Prosecco; a nice bottle of Scotch; wine from a local/regional vineyard; Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blancs 4-pack, Veuve Clicquot (half bottle); wine vacuum pump and wine notes notebook.AutoZone: If your guy loves cars, get him a bucket filled with things he needs to take care of it. Ideas: Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner, a brush for cleaning rims, glass cleaner, and microfiber towels.
Off the Rack: William Rast for Target
Yesterday I visited my nearest Target store to check out the newly launched William Rast for Target collection. The selection was pretty limited but I can say that the jeans fit true to size and the styles are fresh so if you need a new pair of jeans, these are worth checking out. They're made out of that really soft stretchy denim, similar to a designer brand like Chip & Pepper. There's also a great pair of skinny cargos, the rise isn't perfect and they were too short on me but the styling is undoubtedly hot and a great buy for $39.99. My other observation is that some of the tops seem to run a bit small, I was an XS in the tank tops, S in the khaki jacket and a M in the studded denim shirt. Try on in person if possible. I'm hoping to check out more pieces at other Target stores. No one at my Target seemed to blink an eye as they walked past the display so I'm sure I will be able to get a few things on clearance. It's all very wearable, it's all cool. But I can't help but think that wearing head-to-toe William Rast would mean I'm not even trying...then again, maybe that's a good thing?
More photos after the jump. Did anyone see the leather jackets in person? What did you buy?
The Look for Less: Steve Madden Caryssa Glitter Platforms
Steve Madden's 'Caryssa' Multi-Glitter platform pumps are like a disco ball for your feet! Available for $145 at Kitson.
Get the look for less from Kohl's - these Candie's Glitter Pumps are on sale now for $35.99. I saw them this morning in person and I think they look every bit as good as the Steve Maddens. The perfect New Year's party shoe!
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Get the look for less from Kohl's - these Candie's Glitter Pumps are on sale now for $35.99. I saw them this morning in person and I think they look every bit as good as the Steve Maddens. The perfect New Year's party shoe!
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Win Cool Stuff: Limited Edition Swarovski Crystal Jar of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
Vaseline is celebrating their 140th Anniversary by launching the official Vaseline Facebook page and offering fans a chance to win cool prizes!
Share your favorite use for Vaseline by tweeting it alongside #Vaseline140 for a chance to be randomly selected as a winner of a Limited Edition Bedazzled Swarovski Crystal jar of Petroleum Jelly! (Worth around $100)
To enter:
Follow @bloggerhandle, @Vaselinebrand and @budgetbabe on Twitter and tweet #Vaseline140 http://on.fb.me/azUAD2 along with your favorite use (for example, "I use Vaseline 2 soothe skin after shaving #Vaseline140 http://on.fb.me/azUAD2").
For more chances to win, submit your use or video to the Official Vaseline Facebook page and you could also win the grand prize! (No Pur Nec, Ends 12/31, Void where prohbt, for full rules see http://bit.ly/f26UGL )
Good luck!!
*FTC Disclaimer: *Vaseline is providing prizing. Hosts are not being paid to participate in this campaign, but are receiving forms of compensation such as product. Winners are being selected randomly by Rocket XL by 12/23 and will be directly notified via Twitter.