Color Crush Holiday Gift Guide Part 6 — The Blue Period
The holidays are inching closer and closer, but don’t panic if you’re behind on your gift shopping. We’ve got plenty of ideas in our Color Crush Holiday Gift Guide! So far, we’ve showcased some pretty magical goodies in shades of red, green, gold, silver, pink, purple, black, and white — and, today, it’s all about azul.
These gifts may come in shades like navy, turquoise, cobalt, teal, and aquamarine, but they won’t give anyone a case of the blues — just the opposite! Check out our latest round-up of cheer-spreading gift ideas!
Furla Metropolis Crossbody Bag in Turquoise, $238.40. Available at US.Furla.com
It’s hard not to be mesmerized by the dazzling turquoise hue of this calfskin Furla Metropolis bag, which features a gold-toned chain so that this piece can be slung over the shoulder or worn as a cross-body style.
Shashi Sophie Fan Earrings in Cobalt, $46. Available at ShopShashi.com
Fringe earrings are hardly a fringe phenomenon (get it?). These fun-loving earrings represent a coquettish take on the current obsession with tassels and fringe, with strands of cobalt-colored thread arranged to form fan shapes. The pink geometric embroidered details at the top, meanwhile, add contrast while underlining the earrings’ Bohemian feel.
Jeffrey Campbell Coyne Booties, $155. Available at JeffreyCampbellShoes.com
Two classic all-American style elements — denim and cowboy boots — come together in this Jeffery Campbell bootie, which features a snipped toe and a 3.25″ heel. The floral embroidered motifs on the boot’s uppers, however, add a cheeky twist that instantly conveys who the queen of the O.K. Corral really is.
Baublebar Mona Necklace, $68. Available at Baublebar.com
- Haute gypsy style reaches new heights with the Baublebar Mona necklace, which features two strands of round epoxy stone beads in a light blue hue, with marble-like vein details that lead to five elaborate pendants arranged in a V-formation. Each of these clustered pendants features a diamond-shaped sky blue glass stone at its center, almond-shaped glass stones along its two upper edges that create an upside-down”V” shape, and blush pink rectangular stones and grayish taupe teardrop-shaped stones adorning the lower two edges. The necklace, which measures 19″ in length, then culminates with a horn-shaped pendant featuring a raw, cylindrical-shaped, turquoise-colored stone and a clear, rectangular glass stone placed horizontally along its rounded top edge.
B.Tempt’d B.Provocative Front-Close Wire-Free Bra, $32. Available at Wacoal-America.com
Not only is this lace bralette incredibly sexy, but it’s also surprisingly practical. For starters, it features a secure barrel closure at the front, so there’s no need to reach behind your back and try to blindly loop a clasp through a hook (or to hook your bra closed at the front and then turn it around to its proper place). Second, it features a racerback and a deep front plunge, making it the ideal undergarment for dresses and tops with tricky necklines.
First Aid Beauty FAB Beautique Gift Set, $48. Available at Sephora.com
Consider this your trust emergency kit for fighting dryness, redness, wind-chapped or flaky lips, and dull and lifeless winter skin. The kingpin of this set is FAB’s beloved Ultra Repair Cream, which contains colloidal oatmeal to soothe any irritation or inflammation, as well as hydrating and skin-softening shea butter, antioxidant-rich white tea extract, brightening licorice root extract, and ceramide 3 to strengthen the skin’s barrier and lock moisture within. The set also includes: a 2 oz. tube of the ultra-gentle FAB Face Cleanser, as non-abrasive creamy face wash that removes dirt and debris while hydrating and soothing the skin thanks to ingredients like camellia extract, aloe, and allantoin; a 0.5 ml tube of the Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum, which contains hyaluronic acid to immediately moisturize the skin and give it a plumper and smoother appearance; a 28-count jar of the Facial Radiance Pads, which feature glycolic and lactic acids that exfoliate the skin, lemon peel and licorice extract that help to even skin tone and remove any acne-causing bacteria, and soothing cucumber extract; and a 0.34 oz. tube of the Ultra Repair Intensive Lip Balm, a non-greasy treatment that contains honey, sweet almond oil, safflower seed oil, shea butter, cocoa seed butter, and colloidal oatmeal to soothe, moisturize, and soften the pout.
Make + Model “Naughty” Knit Eye Mask, $25. Available at Shop.Nordstrom.com
Sure, Santa makes a list and checks it twice, but the big guy understands if you’re just a little bit naughty — girls, after all, just wanna have fun. This padded eye mask is the perfect gift for any gal with a mischievous side and a love of beauty sleep!
Hard Candy Party Pop All You Need Eye Collection, $4.88. Available at Walmart stores.
You don’t need to break the bank to score some great holiday gifts. This Hard Candy gift set comes in at less than $5 and yet it’s certain to be a crowdpleaser. The gift set features 9 eye shadow hues ranging from nude and cocoa brown to violet and navy blue, a black mascara, and a black kohl liner — all packaged in a metallic blue tin with a watercolor floral motif decorating the lid.
Brixton Indiana Fedora, $52. Available at Brixton.com
Whether you pair them with free-spirited maxi dresses or monochromatic pantsuits (think Lady Gaga at the American Music Awards), fedoras can be an ensemble’s perfect finishing touch. Available in this deep indigo blue shade, the Brixton Indiana fedora will complement everything from black leather biker jackets to camel- and olive-colored trench coats, gray boucle coats, and navy military jackets.
Boscia Japanese Favorites Gift Set, $35. Available at Sephora.com
Packaged in a sky blue windowpane box with whimsical illustrations of hearts, flowers, diamonds, yellow lemons, and orange slices, the Boscia Japanese Favorites holiday set features four deluxe-sized products designed to keep skin clear, soft, and radiant. On the quest to glowing skin, you can start with Boscia’s Exfoliating Peel Gel, which contains orange oil, pomegranate extract, geranium oil, bilberry extract, jojoba seed extract clove leaf oil, sugar cane extract, lavender oil, sugar maple extract, and turmeric root extract, and which is designed to both physically remove dull surface skin cells and to penetrate the deeper layers of the dermis and thereby promote cellular regeneration. Those with oily or combination skin, meanwhile, will love the Detoxifying Black Cleanser, which unclogs pores and removes any dirt and impurities therein via such natural ingredients as charcoal powder, licorice root extract, and artichoke leaf extract, thereby preventing acne breakouts and minimizing the appearance of pores over time. When it’s time to hydrate, there’s the Boscia Tsubaki Glotion, which moisturizes and nourishes the skin thanks to ingredients like camellia oil, rice bran oil, sunflower seed oil, mango seed butter, and jojoba oil while also giving the complexion an immediate radiance boost thanks to light-reflecting pigments that give the visage a natural glow. To truly achieve a more even skin tone and banish pesky dark spots once and for all, there’s the Sake Bright White Mask, a peel-off mark in a pearlescent white shade that not only helps to diminish any signs of hyperpigmentation thanks to the sake extract in the formula (a natural anti-melanogenic), but which also reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. With this fabulous foursome of Boscia products, dull winter skin can become a distant memory — and what woman doesn’t crave that?
DVF Love Power Tipped Fox Puff Bag, $198. Available at DVF.com
Forget Bubbles and Blossom! Any woman carrying this DVF evening bag will earn the title of the ultimate Power Puff Girl. The shaggy rounded purse is made of fox fur in a blackened ink blue hue, with the tips of the layered strands dyed an electric cobalt hue shade that creates a sense of both contrast and dimension.
imPress Manicure Holiday Nail-spirations Press-On Manicure Kit, $6.99. Available at Bejour.com
Do all your nail art attempts end as a #PinterestFail? Then let imPress Manicure come to the rescue! For Holiday 2016, the brand has released some fun and festive press-on nail designs such as this adorable icy blue kit. The kit contains 30 nails, with some nails being a solid blue hue, others featuring white icicle and snowflake designs, and, for some holiday sparkle, a few silver nails chockfull of holographic glitter. All you have to do is find the nails in the proper size to fit each of your fingers, remove the plastic backing along the back of each faux nail, then press it onto your own nail’s surface until it’s secured.
UGG Duffield Throw, $98. Available at Shop.Nordstrom.com
When the weather outside is frightening, there’s nothing more comforting than lounging on the couch under a plush blanket and sipping on hot tea or cocoa. This soft blanket, measuring 50″ x 70,” is practically a necessity for those cozy winter night spent relaxing at home.
Addison Weeks Middleton Bottle Opener, $102. Available at LaylaGrace.com
The Hostess with the Mostest wouldn’t whip out her keyring holder when she needed to open her guests’ Sierra Nevada IPA bottles! With this 4.5″-tall bottle opener, featuring turquoise gemstones lining the handle, she can get the job done with panache.
Rebecca Taylor Plaid Dress with Lace Trim, $329. Available at RebeccaTaylor.com
New York-based designer Rebecca Taylor knows how to play with trends and experiment with different motifs while staying true to her distinctive flirtatious and ladylike aesthetic. As a nod to the revival of ’90s grunge fashion, Taylor created this maxi dress featuring a digital plaid print. But adding a scalloped lace hem and a high front slit, she transformed the garment into a feminine piece with just a touch of edge. Genius!
