Do you feel panicked when it comes to buying your wife a Christmas gift? You are not alone. Even if you have a strong connection with your life partner, it can be difficult to deliver when the pressure of gifting is on. How can you wade through the endless selection of pants? What if you offend her with the wrong size sweater? What if she cries when she opens the kitchen gadget you thought she'd love? Relax. Turn your attention to easy, fool-proof gift options she'll love: beauty products and accessories.
Beauty Products Make Great Christmas Gifts for Women
This time of the year cosmetic companies have all kinds of beauty sets packaged and ready to set under the tree. Some of these packages make great gifts. Others are not as good. For example, the grouping of lip glosses, eyeshadows and other make-up palettes for the face are not great choices. Women have so many different skin tones, eye colors, and hair colors that these little sets are sure to contain many products that are useless to your wife, because they won't look good on her. Skip these sets.
Instead, opt for make-up brushes, which can mean the difference between passable and spectacular make-up application. Bobbi Brown has a great set of brushes which are long lasting and work beautifully. Splurge for a case to store them in and some gentle make-up remover to keep them clean. If your wife is eco-conscious, try the NVEY eco make-up brushes. These brushes have handles that break down in the compost bin and bristles made of recycled plastic. Sets of nail polish are another good option. These usually feature small bottles of the latest, trendy colors, which your wife may enjoy trying. Try NARS for a great mini nail set at an affordable $30.
Perfume is a Romantic Holiday Gift
Perfume is another holiday gift idea that shows love and compassion yet is easy to buy. If your wife is sporty or likes a clean scent, go to the perfume counter and ask to try Bliss, Philosophy Eternal Grace, Prescriptives Calyx, or Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio. All of these perfumes have light, grassy scents with a hint of floral tones. If your wife is a sexy and confident woman who likes a stronger scent, try Herve Leger Femme, Guess Seductive, or Estee Lauder Sensuous Noir. These selections are bold and spicy. Test them out to determine which would smell best on your wife.
Accessories are Easy Gifts Women Love
Of course, no husband can go wrong by buying a woman jewelry. Jewelry can be bought in a variety of price ranges, which makes it a good gift no matter what the budget. This year, necklaces and bracelets are popular. For funky jewelry that appeals to the casual woman, look at Garnet Hill. Get your wife a trendy wrap bracelet, a stack of bangles, or several necklaces that she can layer together. (For layering, stick to longer lengths). Nordstrom is another good place to buy jewelry, as it is fashion forward and you can find a number of price points there. For more expensive options, try Tiffany's for the traditionalist and check out Robert Redford's Sundance Catalog, which features artisan jewelry for the casual, chic woman.
Beyond jewelry, think bags, clutches for evening, metallic belts, scarves, and wide, stretchy belts to wear over dresses or sweaters. To find current looks your wife is sure to love, see Boden, which carries a lot of unique dressy and casual accessories. Buy the glittering clutch for nights on the town or the Pop Spot Shopper for mall runs. Help her dress up a plain sweater with a sequined or printed scarf.
Unique, Fool-Proof Christmas Gifts for Women
Even the most confident male may feeling skittish when it comes to purchasing gifts for his wife. Make sure the drama on Christmas morning is from sheer joy and contentment, not a gift bought in error. Stick to easy gifts that are sure to please by focusing on beauty products, jewelry, and fashion accessories.
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