Comments on: 10 ways to give the gift of style this Christmas http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/ Look fab, feel fabulous. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:50:23 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nicole http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37797 Nicole Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:52:16 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37797 My 12 year old daughter's all time favorite gift was a gaggle of funky and unusual socks. She prefers to wear mismatched socks, so it was right in line with her funky style. When I buy her socks, I'm inclined to buy her packages of matching socks because they last longer and it makes laundry day easier. So getting crazy socks was a special treat. She's also into painting her fingernails really obnoxious colors (and whenever friends with young daughters visit, she likes to paint the little girls fingers and toes too). So when asked what would be a good gift idea for her, I suggested a nail polish in unusual colors. I have 3 20something women to buy for, all three are getting iTunes gift cards and an individual gift that I think will suit their lifestyle. The Harvard Divinity Grad Student is getting a set of Enviorsax that Angie blogged about, The Leslie College Grad student is getting the Grey Patent Gap Tote that Angie blogged about, and the Paralegal living in New Hampshire is getting a hoodie to keep her warm in her apartment. I also love to give gifts of costume jewlery to my female friends. I think it's fun to wear something you might not pick out for yourself--and maybe open up a new style for yourself. Another standby gift for me this year is scarves. I'll be giving several out as well. Women are so much easier to buy for than men, aren't they? The men in my life are getting weird things like solar powered battery chargers, jigsaw puzzles, and messenger bags. (yawn) My 12 year old daughter’s all time favorite gift was a gaggle of funky and unusual socks. She prefers to wear mismatched socks, so it was right in line with her funky style. When I buy her socks, I’m inclined to buy her packages of matching socks because they last longer and it makes laundry day easier. So getting crazy socks was a special treat.

She’s also into painting her fingernails really obnoxious colors (and whenever friends with young daughters visit, she likes to paint the little girls fingers and toes too). So when asked what would be a good gift idea for her, I suggested a nail polish in unusual colors.

I have 3 20something women to buy for, all three are getting iTunes gift cards and an individual gift that I think will suit their lifestyle. The Harvard Divinity Grad Student is getting a set of Enviorsax that Angie blogged about, The Leslie College Grad student is getting the Grey Patent Gap Tote that Angie blogged about, and the Paralegal living in New Hampshire is getting a hoodie to keep her warm in her apartment.

I also love to give gifts of costume jewlery to my female friends. I think it’s fun to wear something you might not pick out for yourself–and maybe open up a new style for yourself. Another standby gift for me this year is scarves. I’ll be giving several out as well.

Women are so much easier to buy for than men, aren’t they? The men in my life are getting weird things like solar powered battery chargers, jigsaw puzzles, and messenger bags. (yawn)

]]> By: joelle http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37774 joelle Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:35:57 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37774 I'd love to receive anything on that list, however I probably would not opt to give any of the more intimate ones, like the bra fitting, to people outside my family for fear of it being taken the wrong way. The person might think that I have a low opinion of how she looks. Accessories however are a great way to contribute to someone's style quotient without being too obvious about it. I’d love to receive anything on that list, however I probably would not opt to give any of the more intimate ones, like the bra fitting, to people outside my family for fear of it being taken the wrong way. The person might think that I have a low opinion of how she looks. Accessories however are a great way to contribute to someone’s style quotient without being too obvious about it.

]]> By: Fab50Plus http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37767 Fab50Plus Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:25:07 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37767 I love the idea of gifting a haircut! Along with a properly fitting bra, a good haircut can work wonders for your looks! But like getting a good bra, it's often overlooked - mostly because you often feel too over booked to take time to get one! I love the idea of gifting a haircut!

Along with a properly fitting bra, a good haircut can work wonders for your looks! But like getting a good bra, it’s often overlooked – mostly because you often feel too over booked to take time to get one!

]]> By: Jane http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37726 Jane Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:33:04 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37726 Great list and some good reminders. I am a fan of giving experiences as well...for my nieces & nephew's birthdays we take them out somewhere to a play or sporting event they would like to give them something different and to spend time with them individually. It's fun and hopefully gives a memory, rather than stuff. Great list and some good reminders. I am a fan of giving experiences as well…for my nieces & nephew’s birthdays we take them out somewhere to a play or sporting event they would like to give them something different and to spend time with them individually. It’s fun and hopefully gives a memory, rather than stuff.

]]> By: Chris http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37703 Chris Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:49:22 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37703 I am so glad you published this list. I was already planning a gift of time to my mom, aunt and sister instead of a material gift. My thought was a "coupon" for a day or two of closet or other cleaning and reorganizing. I am good at it (easier to do others than my own) and since I will be laid off Dec 31 I will have time to give (and money to save). I am so glad you published this list. I was already planning a gift of time to my mom, aunt and sister instead of a material gift. My thought was a “coupon” for a day or two of closet or other cleaning and reorganizing. I am good at it (easier to do others than my own) and since I will be laid off Dec 31 I will have time to give (and money to save).

]]> By: Anne http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37701 Anne Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:09:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37701 I think they are all great ideas - I'd be happy to get any to them :-) I plan to give at least 2 people workout gear and I am giving my daughters those flower broaches. For many people who don't or can't spend much money on themselves, these present would be lovely. I have appreciated gifts to have my hair done ( I usually colour it myself), nightwear, tops. My brother never buys any clothes for himself - relies on the gifts of female friends and rellies! Year ago someone gave me a style book, and wrote in it something like, "not because you need it, but because you'd like to read it" which was thoughtful. Another fashion related idea idea is to give magazines, either a sub or a single issue, if it is for someone who likes reading them, but would never buy them. I think they are all great ideas – I’d be happy to get any to them :-) I plan to give at least 2 people workout gear and I am giving my daughters those flower broaches.
For many people who don’t or can’t spend much money on themselves, these present would be lovely. I have appreciated gifts to have my hair done ( I usually colour it myself), nightwear, tops.
My brother never buys any clothes for himself – relies on the gifts of female friends and rellies!
Year ago someone gave me a style book, and wrote in it something like, “not because you need it, but because you’d like to read it” which was thoughtful.
Another fashion related idea idea is to give magazines, either a sub or a single issue, if it is for someone who likes reading them, but would never buy them.

]]> By: Joy http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37678 Joy Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:28:52 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37678 I've been thinking that some microfishnet stockings or the reversable Spanx tights would be a good gift for a couple of women on my list. I don't think they'd get them for themselves. I’ve been thinking that some microfishnet stockings or the reversable Spanx tights would be a good gift for a couple of women on my list. I don’t think they’d get them for themselves.

]]> By: chelle http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37670 chelle Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:21:45 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37670 I've been stuck thinking of gift ideas for my teenage nieces. I have boys so I forget about lipgloss, accessories, fun socks. Girly stuff! Thanks for the reminder. I’ve been stuck thinking of gift ideas for my teenage nieces. I have boys so I forget about lipgloss, accessories, fun socks. Girly stuff! Thanks for the reminder.

]]> By: Maya http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37668 Maya Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:52:55 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37668 I don't think I'd be comfortable giving some of those things for the reasons you mentioned, but only a few. A bra fitting is a bit awkward for me, even among my closest friends and family, and to be honest, I'd be disappointed if that's what I got. Same with neglected items. I guess it's nice that *I* don't have to spend money on them, but if I'm going to get all excited for my Christmas gift, I don't want to be disappointed with practicality! I guess it depends what you think of practical gifts. Personally, I'm not a fan. A haircut is a really nice idea, especially if it's for someone who isn't happy with their hair or unable to maintain it. I know so many people who don't regularly cut their hair. At least this way they can't use cost as an excuse! I also love Audrey's idea of a makeup session. In fact, I would be very happy to get that on Christmas. I would like to start wearing makeup again, but I am utterly overwhelmed by the choices. I used to wear it when I was younger, but I got lazy and just didn't see the point after a while, and now knowing all the things I know about cosmetics, I don't think I could go back to using the usual drug store brands that I used then. It would be nice to have someone narrow my choices down a bit. I don't typically give fashion-related gifts so I have no other advice to offer. Interesting ideas though. I don’t think I’d be comfortable giving some of those things for the reasons you mentioned, but only a few. A bra fitting is a bit awkward for me, even among my closest friends and family, and to be honest, I’d be disappointed if that’s what I got. Same with neglected items. I guess it’s nice that *I* don’t have to spend money on them, but if I’m going to get all excited for my Christmas gift, I don’t want to be disappointed with practicality! I guess it depends what you think of practical gifts. Personally, I’m not a fan.

A haircut is a really nice idea, especially if it’s for someone who isn’t happy with their hair or unable to maintain it. I know so many people who don’t regularly cut their hair. At least this way they can’t use cost as an excuse!

I also love Audrey’s idea of a makeup session. In fact, I would be very happy to get that on Christmas. I would like to start wearing makeup again, but I am utterly overwhelmed by the choices. I used to wear it when I was younger, but I got lazy and just didn’t see the point after a while, and now knowing all the things I know about cosmetics, I don’t think I could go back to using the usual drug store brands that I used then. It would be nice to have someone narrow my choices down a bit.

I don’t typically give fashion-related gifts so I have no other advice to offer. Interesting ideas though.

]]> By: Sal http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-37666 Sal Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:40:39 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/12/10-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-style-this-christmas/#comment-37666 I have so many friends whose closets I'd love to clean out! What a great idea, Angie. I have so many friends whose closets I’d love to clean out! What a great idea, Angie.

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