I always like gift guides because it’s fun to see what others’ consider “gift-worthy.” I wanted to take a slightly different approach, and I’ve listed items I’d actually give, have given, and/or have purchased and loved myself.
They’re all beauty-based, except some of the travel guide - but organization is a BEAUTIFUL thing!
Anyway, I’ve linked everything on my LTK page if you want to shop the items. Many are on sale through 11/27 or 11/29, so act fast to get the best deals…and don’t forget you can combine that value with Rakuten cash back! In fact, I just had $150 dumped into my account, so it’s the best way to shop.
Shop Small Guide
So I have to toot my own horn here, and I also want to quickly shout out some of my favorite, local merchants that ship. Let them know I sent you!
Electra Lane Holiday 2021 Makeup Kits
Last year I made several of the same holiday kit, this year I made a few different ones. Here’s a blog post with everything you need to know, or you can just purchase them HERE. There are only three kits left, so grab one soon!
Dmaran Design Headbands * UPDATDE! *
I love these beautiful, comfortable headbands and own several. This year, I’m gifting super sparkly ones to my nieces! AND, she was kind enough to give us an exclusive 15% off discount code:
DMGGELEC15
How generous, right? But there’s more - if it’s your first purchase, you get an additional, automatic 10% off, and if you spend $75 you also get free shipping. Wins all around! Shop the website HERE.
The Mints
Two of my favorite, local shops are Mint Condition, a luxury consignment store, and Mint Collective is right next door with on-trend clothing and gifts.
Misha’s
I have no vices except this. It’s the best coffee I’ve ever had, and there’s always a line at Misha’s Coffeehouse and Roaster. If you want to impress a coffee lover in your life (including yourself), give them a bag of this deliciousness with a cute mug. We brew the Route 66 blend every day, and go to the actual shop once a week. The Super Beagles even know the way because they also have doggo cookies! You’ll love every last sip of this coffee.
Travel Solutions
Many of these items are currently 25% off, so I want to make sure you don’t miss this once-a-year sale.
If you’re looking for a great brush set, this one is phenomenal because it’s everything you need, it comes with a travel case and is small enough for travel, but you can of course use them every day and store them in the case. The best part? They’re currently 40% off + 3% cash back on Rakuten as I write this!
Wearing a mask all day or on a flight can wreck the delicate skin on your lips. This lip product is the best one I’ve found to hydrate AND protect lips with an applicator - meaning you don’t have to dip your potentially-dirty fingers into a pot.
Think about your collection of eye shadows. What’s the predominant color you use? If you’re anything like most of my clients, it’s brown. With this palette, your entire face is covered because you can use it not only as contour and bronzer, but also eyeshadow and potentially eyebrow powder.
Everything else in this collection is from Calpak, and their current sale is 25% off - the most I’ve seen all year. Even if you’re not traveling just yet, I cannot recommend these products enough. Both my husband and I consistently use these travel bags; they’ve been all over the world, we’ve had them for years, and they’re all still in fantastic condition. I would definitely take advantage of this sale!
The packing cubes are a game-changer, and this large toiletry case holds all of my hair products and tools (everything from dry shampoo to my straightener to curlers). Or, if I won’t be washing my hair on the trip, hair products fit on one side with toiletries on the other. The smaller version is new, and I don’t have it yet, but it would be perfect for anything from holding your in-flight essentials to makeup to hair accessories. I haven’t flown without this under-seat bag - which, by the way, counts as a personal item - and holds ALL the things. It’s unbelievable how much you can store inside. Finally, I loved this roomy duffle bag until my husband stole it! It’s large enough for a weekend of his clothes and toiletries, and he can fit two pair of his size-12 shoes in the bottom compartment.
Bougie Bestie
These are just delightful goodies that no one really needs but are super indulgent, little luxuries!
Here’s a link to everything in this guide. It looks like quite a few are sold out, but I’m listing alternate links for you here:
Pat McGrath is having a sale where you’ll get at least 25% off plus 4% cash back from Rakuten (as of when I’m writing this), so check out that sale for sure
Another Sigma makeup brush set
BeautyBlender sponge set
A try it kit from Glossier (more on that sale below!)
Obsessed with everything in this La Mer set
Charlotte Tilbury never fails to dazzle her customers, so THIS SET and THIS SET are sure to please
Spa Day
After this year, I don’t know about you, but a week at the spa still wouldn’t undo all the damage. Instead, I’ve been taking little snippets of time when I’m feeling overwhelmed to indulge in a bath or pop on some eye patches I’ve kept in the fridge.
Again, many of these items are sold out (you can be notified when they come back in stock), so I want to direct you to three Amazon picks that are both affordable and amazing.
Daily Remedy reached out to me on Instagram to see if I wanted to try their bath soak - I’m so glad I said yes because this was a wonderful experience. I did a high-impact workout just before the bath, soaked for 30 minutes, and my legs weren’t as sore as usual.
While you’re in the bath, use this bath pillow to really get comfy - it also dries quickly! Finally, once you’re out of the tub, lather your skin with this glorious lotion. I’ve used it for years and, while it’s not necessarily glamorous, it WORKS.
Glossier Black Friday
Admittedly this is more for me as I keep a list of my favorites then stock up during this yearly sale, but there’s definitely something here for everyone on your gift list.
I’m including a video below in case you want to check out why I love all of these particular items, but just know this weekend the WHOLE site is 20% off plus (as I write this) 2.5% cash back from Rakuten.
Finally, I want to wish you a wonderful holiday season and thank you, sincerely, for being here. There’s so much in store for next year, and I’m looking forward to it with a heart full of hope. Appreciate you, mean it. -JY