The Best Last Minute Gifts for Everyone On Your List

You’ve made your list, you’ve checked it twice, but have you crossed anything off of it yet? With a few days left before Christmas, it’s time to get those gifts for all your friends and family! Below are the best last minute gifts for just about everyone on your list:

best last minute gifts

Clockwise, from left to right:

iPhone Olloclip – If you know someone who loves taking great photos and has an iPhone 4/4s, this is the perfect present. The Olioclip is a 3-in-1 attachment lens for the iPhone 4/4s with a fisheye, wide angle, and macro lens. Get it from Neiman Marcus for free rush delivery (with promo code “NMQUICK”) and returns.

Azure Jeweled drops –  No one will ever know these gorgeous earrings were $26. Find it on BaubleBar and receive free shipping and get $10 off when you create an account. You can also create a $50 gift set, here, that includes your choice of carrying case filled with an Essie polish you choose with a matching bracelet, and two more bracelets of your choosing.

Diptyque “Baies” Scented Candle – Give your friend a luxury scented candle from Paris. “Baies” is a candle scented like a “bouquet of roses and blackcurrant leaves” according to the description at Nordstrom.

Boo – the World’s Cutest Dog – Who wouldn’t want this little sweetheart pup? Everyone loves Boo. Get it from Amazon for a better price than other retailers. Click here to take a look at their holiday shipping dates and cutoffs.

Milly geometric print iPhone 4/4s case – For the fashionable woman, nothing else is better than a stylish phone case. Get it from Saks Fifth Avenue for free shipping and free returns with code “holiday” in checkout. You can also request a free gift box and bow in checkout. Order before the 22nd, 4pm EST to get it on time!

Bormiolo Rocco “Giara” bottles – These colorful bottles are a perfect add to anyone’s home for use in the kitchen to hold water or other liquids, or as decor to hold flowers.  Find them at Bloomingdales and receive free shipping through 12/20.

NYC Globe – This musical globe features NYC’s landmarks. It’s perfect for the man or woman in your life who loves to travel or just loves NYC. You can also find more musical globes featuring other American cities like Dallas, Boston, Chicago, and more. Find them here.

2018-02-16T20:33:01-08:00December 20th, 2012|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , |0 Comments

5 Things I Loved (& Hated) About the Gossip Girl Series Finale

Last night marked the end of six fabulously fashionable seasons of Gossip Girl. I’m sad to see it go, but glad at the same time because the plot seemed to be running in circles. Nonetheless, the series finale tied everything together with some romance, a huge reveal, and fun cameos (one from none other than the voice of Gossip Girl: Kristen Bell). So with that, here are the 5 things I loved and hated about the series finale.

If you’re a Gossip Girl lover and have yet to watch the finale (do it!), then don’t read on unless you want to be spoiled.

 

What I loved:

  1. That Chuck and Blair FINALLY got to be together and have their wedding, although not as extravagant as I always imagined, it was perfect.
  2. Blair’s Elie Saab dress. No words. Elie Saab is a mastermind when it comes to his designs and this dress was perfect on B.
  3. That I totally received closure from this finale. I have nothing else to question or wonder about what might happen because, somehow, everything fell perfectly into place.
  4. Rachel Bilson and Kristen Stewart’s cameo of them rehearsing lines for the movie version of Dan’s book. Loved this.
  5. The ending where everyone and everything is in place: Nate running for mayor, Chair with the cutest son named Henry, and Georgina and Uncle Jack are together (this is odd, but they’re perfect for each other – such a scheming duo).

What I hated:

  1. Dan and Serena getting married. Am I the only one who believes S really should have been with Nate the whole time?! I always wanted them to get back together.
  2. Nothing else!

What I’m undecided about:

  1. Dan is Gossip Girl. Let’s just let that sink in for 5 seconds. I have no idea how I feel about this, especially since I really wanted GG to be Dorota or Eric, but that’s okay.

And my favorite quote from the night:

 The good thing is we can do the same thing we did last time Bart died.” – You go Lily.

 

And so that ends six seasons of the hit TV show Gossip Girl, where we fell in love with the characters, the city, and all the drama that came with it. 

XOXO, Gossip Girl. 

What did you think of Gossip Girl’s reveal? Did you love or hate the series finale? Tell me in the comments below!

2018-02-16T20:33:12-08:00December 18th, 2012|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Chicisms is now on Pinterest!

For all you Pinterest addicts (like myself), you can now follow chicisms on Pinterest!

I’m completely obsessed with the website and will definitely be spending a lot of time pinning cool, creative, yummy, and stylish things onto my boards.

For those who don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s basically an online bulletin board where you can “pin” pictures, recipes, outfit ideas – basically anything you want – to each “board” you create. Everything you pin, when clicked on, goes directly to the source so whenever you’ll always be able to go back to that great cookie recipe.

Now that you know, start pinning away!

Happy pinning!

xo, Leila

2018-02-16T20:33:17-08:00December 17th, 2012|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: |0 Comments

Holiday Gift Guide for Men — Under $50

The most difficult person to buy gifts for? The men in your life.
So to make things a little simpler and help you out with your gift shopping, here are 8 totally cool and sure-to-be-loved gifts for your men – all for under $50.

Holiday Gift Guide For Men

 

1. Volcom V-neck Sweater, $49.50 – Because every man needs a great sweater.

2. Perry Ellis 3-Pack Socks, $20 – Because socks should be fun and these are just that.

3. Stainless Steel Ice Cubes, $24.99 – For the man who doesn’t like his drink watered down. Plus, these look super cool in a glass cup.

4. Sephora Fragrance Sampler for Him, $50 – For the man in your life who loves to smell good (or should be smelling better than he currently does). The fragrance sampler also includes a voucher so once the recipient falls in love with one of the samples, he can redeem the voucher and receive that fragrance!

5. iPad case with Bluetooth Keyboard, $49.95 – For the tech-lover.

6. Tabletop Foosball, $20 on sale – Because what guy wouldn’t want foosball at his fingertips whenever he wanted? Also available in an air hockey and pool table tabletop version.

7. Moccasins, $44.95 – Pamper his feet in these fuzzy kicks because we all deserve some fuzzy shoes to slip our feet into at the end of the day.

8. Bubble Sphere, $39.95 –  For the guy entranced by cool things or who just needs a great add to his place.

 

2018-02-16T20:33:37-08:00December 11th, 2012|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Holiday Gift Guide — Under $50

Still having trouble finding the perfect gift — in a reasonable price range — for the ladies on your shopping list? Grab some great items and ideas from my holiday gift guide with items less than $50 that any woman on your list will love!

holiday gift guide

1. Chandelier Wall Decal, $12.99 – for someone who would love to add a little decor to her room/house.
2. Sephora by O.P.I. Tinsel Town Collector’s Set, $49.50 – for the nail-obsessed.
3. Tasha Bib Necklace, $28 – for the show-stopper.
4. Tracy Reese Dessert Plates, $39.99 – for the entertainer or hostess.
5. Rabito IPhone 4/4S case, $32, or Boston Terrier IPhone 4/4S case by Marc by Marc Jacobs, $48 – for the funny one.

6. Holga Camera, $48 – for the photographer.
7. Home for the Holidays philosophy Gift Set, $38 – for the girl who loves to smell great.
8. Lightweight Scarf, $29.95 – for everyone.

2018-02-16T20:33:44-08:00December 10th, 2012|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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