Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Stocking Stuffers under $100!

Amanda Mull

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Dec 20, 2011

You’ve made your list, you’ve checked it twice and…you’ve found some gaps. If you’ve already checked off most of your holiday list but still have a few people to acknowledge, small gifts can be the most useful kind. Naturally, though, you don’t want to go overboard; not only do we all have budgets, but buying something too lavish for a casual friend or colleague can be a faux pas.

That’s where this last-minute installment of our Holiday Gift Guide 2011 comes in: Stocking Stuffers!. This selection focuses on gifts that feel polished, practical, and nicely priced. Hurry up and order, though – shipping takes time, which is something you’re running out of quickly.

The best stocking stuffers often solve a problem, add a bit of pleasure to everyday routines, or offer a little luxury in a compact form. It’s a functional choice in the most popular print of the season. Buy through ShopBop for $80.

The common thread is that each one feels considered without being overly extravagant. Best of all, Nixon makes them in a veritable rainbow of colors. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $60.

It works as an everyday carryall and makes a simple gift when you want something useful that still feels current. Crew Crystal Enameled Bracelet is a strong vintage-feeling piece with a hand-enameled exterior.

Let’s say the person on your list has champagne tastes that don’t match up with your beer budget – CHANEL by François Baudot and François Aveline is a set of three hardcover books that will meet both of your requirements. For someone who likes sporty accessories, the Nixon Time Tell Rubber Watch offers a clean, casual look that works well with everyday outfits.

Keeping up with a journal is hard, but the Keel’s Simple Diary Volume II makes it surprisingly easy – every page of this chic little tome has a handful of questions about each day that let you reflect for a moment without any melodrama. Buy through Taschen for $15.

If you want something a little more decorative, the J. ), it holds small items in a big, disorganized handbag, it’ll work as a makeup bag. Crew Crystal Enameled Bracelet brings a vintage-inspired feel to the wrist. Plus, patterns never show wear. Buy through ShopBop for $62.

For the book lover or polished office-gift recipient, CHANEL by François Baudot and François Aveline is an elegant choice. The Deborah Lippmann Get This Party Started set includes one of her previous hits (Happy Birthday) and two cool new variations. Someone buy this for me, please. A boxed set of hardcover volumes feels substantial and special, while still remaining appropriately giftable.

It took me a little while to get on board with such spendy candles, but I bought a Jo Malone Blue Agava and Cacao Scented Candle last week and haven’t regretted the expenditure for a moment. This scent is my favorite of Malone’s – warm, inviting and totally luxurious. Keel’s Simple Diary Volume II adds structure without feeling intimidating, making it a good fit for anyone who wants a low-pressure way to reflect. It’s not even close. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Printed Pouch is one of those gifts that is easy to repurpose.

The Wool and the Gang Snood Dogg DIY Wool Scarf Kit is the perfect gift for the crafter in your life who can’t tear herself away from Pinterest. It includes everything you need to make a gorgeous scarf (Net-a-Porter has pictures of the finished product! A pouch with a durable finish and generous size is the kind of item most people end up using far more than they expect. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $95.

i love the J. Deborah Lippmann’s Get This Party Started set is a playful option for someone who enjoys nail color and likes a little variety in their collection. Please santa bring me this!

Great selection!!

Love the Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Printed Pouch, perfect santa present for me!

For a more indulgent present, the Jo Malone Blue Agava and Cacao Scented Candle brings a luxurious note to a room.

wool wool for ever

I love that Nixon Time Tell Rubber Watch… I saw it in blue and love it

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