The Holiday Season: The Chic and Cheap Gift Guide 2024
Or, the under $50 gift guide of cheap thrills that are guaranteed to impress.
Welcome to the latest installment of this year’s holiday gift guide, featuring ten obsessively curated collections of joyful discoveries and new classics. From gifts small enough to fit inside a stocking to ones best worn by a fire, thoughtful essentials with an elevated twist, irresistible scents, foolproof personal touches, out-of-the-box crowd pleasers, playful conversation starters and hidden gems they’ll want to repurchase — this year’s holiday gift guide includes the extravagant, the understated, the eclectic, the timeless and everything in-between. Every installment contains an assortment of my most coveted items and it won’t take long to find something for most everyone on your list, including (and especially for) yourself. While every collection has a theme (we love a theme), they’re intended to be mixed and matched, combed through and delved into, explored and bookmarked for all of your gift-giving needs this holiday season and throughout the year. New collections will be ready to unwrap over the coming week and you can find every installment of this year’s gift guide here. Let’s get gifting.
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Treat yourself with the collection of chic and cheap finds that make an impact far greater than the price point would suggest.
Few gifts are guaranteed to impress more than this limited edition holiday set that will delight even the pickiest beauty lover on your list. With some of my favorite products included, I purchased a few sets to gift to my loved ones this holiday season. — save w/ natalie15
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this fan favorite gift is luxurious, remarkably abundant and a true classic that makes an impact. Not only is it one of my must haves but it will truly last the recipient all year long and the limited edition packaging is undeniably stunning.
While this absolutely delightful set of bestsellers would be the perfect gift for the fragrance fanatic and the candle connoisseur, add a holiday bow and gift each item in the three-piece set individually — crossing three people off your list. — save w/ natalie15
Go above and beyond for the host that truly does the most and gift an endlessly charming and easy to use matchbox that doubles as decor. I always have one or two on hand to gift throughout the year so I never show up empty-handed. — Nat Note: Currently 30% off at checkout for BFCM!
Little luxuries like these masterfully designed clips are a foolproof gift for a reason: No one wants to splurge on hair accessories for themself but would love to have them. With an extra row of teeth hidden inside each clip, you can be sure that they’ll always keep hair in place. Don’t believe me or the seven pairs of clips I have? The most recent review on the site is literally titled: “Outstanding Gift.” — save w/ natalie15
And while you’re there, I cannot recommend this purse-friendly luxury more. I purchased two and will undoubtedly grab another one before they sell out. — save w/ natalie15
My go-to gifts are the ones I hope to receive (or have already gifted to) myself and this absolutely delightful glassware set that adds character to every sip. From my morning coffee to my nightcap, these glasses truly spark joy for me whenever I use them. — Nat Note: I have two sets and both arrived undamaged thanks to the brand’s effective and pretty packaging!
Look, there’s only one gift included in every single collection of this year’s gift guide and it’s one of my favorite gifts ever — and I don’t say that lightly. I can almost always make an excuse to purchase another one of these little luxuries for myself (my husband also loves them) or for a loved one. While it may not seem like the most memorable gift at first glance, it’s a sick day essential and the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Trust me. — save w/ myskinterest
For the beauty lover, gift them this limited edition, dazzling lip gloss duo that comes in a gift box you don’t even need to wrap. The comfortable and hydrating formula adds a subtle sparkle and is bound to become their signature lip. — save w/ natalie20
Of course, the beauty aficionado in your friend group will also adore my favorite blush that’s beautifully blurring and is easy to apply without overdoing it. French Rosé is easily most used and most loved shade, and it’s *finally* back in stock! — save w/ myskinterest20
Are you shopping for your coworker who (somehow) has an aesthetically pleasing stapler and perfect handwriting? Consider gifting this versatile notepad set and these colorful liners that will be a meaningful addition to their desk. — Nat Note: I have both and *love* them!
Go ahead and gift them one of my favorite weekly rituals when you buy this luxurious and abundant scalp cleanser and these effective massagers. I’m still baffled by how inexpensive (a mere $36.55 with my discount code) these are given how lush they are to interact with but I guess that’s exactly what makes them a chic and cheap gift! — save w/ myskinterest15
For some recipients, only a designer brand will do and this stunning compact will fill them with holiday cheer — and the complimentary free shipping and holiday packaging won’t hurt either.
Still stumped? A yearly subscription is a great idea, particularly when it’s for my favorite word and logic games.
Tis The Season
What’s your favorite gift in this collection?
Is there someone on your list who you can’t seem to find the perfect gift for?
Can you guess the gift guides coming later this week?
What gift(s) have you purchased for yourself so far?
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As for what I’ve bought for myself, the Elemis cleansing balm set, a Crown Affair set, Dr Whitney Bowe skincare from Dermstore, U Beauty eye cream. It’s embarrassing!
One favorite from this list is the scalp cleanser and scalp massagers. They will make great gifts for family. Really there is not a bad choice in this guide. Love the matches too!