2019 Holiday Gift Guide
This season, deck the halls with loads of presents, catered to every personality type. From cooking supplies to airplane essentials to beauty innovations, the following list features products for everyone. Behold the 2019 Carrie’s Chronicles Holiday Gift Guide, guaranteed to spread holiday cheer...
For the Fashionista…
1. Be Brilliant Bags On-the-Go Tote ($129 per bag)
Ideal for a girl on the go, this large tote contains protective neoprene-lined pockets that can carry your iPad, smartphone, laptop, and even a pair of shoes. The organized interior is complemented by a chic exterior, as the bag is produced in shimmery hues of cobalt, bronze, black, and pewter.
2. Lele Sadoughi Baby Blue Velvet Headband ($49)
Let your loved one know that he/she deserves to be treated like royalty with this Cinderella-inspired knotted headband. Pre-packaged in the brand’s signature striped dust bag, the gift reigns as the ideal fashion accessory of the new year.
3. Visitag Heavy Duty Tags ($11.95-$15.95)
Dress up your tote with a customizable keychain, available in 144 color combinations and endless text options (phrases can differ on each side). It can be attached to a suitcase, duffel, purse, backpack, and more using either an elastic, snap, or grommet.
4. SHEIN Shirred Neck Balloon Sleeve Floral Print Top ($15)
Get in the spirit of Christmas with this bold blouse, produced in a red and green floral print. The ruffle neck and balloon sleeves add a sense of flair perfect for any holiday party.
5. 8 Other Reasons Staycation Earring in Gold ($26)
Who says stars are reserved for the top of the tree? These gold-tone drop earrings are elegant and chic, guaranteed to take center stage at your winter festivities.
6. ASOS DESIGN Christmas Embellished Oversized Jumper (£30.00 or $38.81)
Cozy up by the fireplace in this oversized jumper, adorned with slogans such as “Holiday” and “Ho ho ho.” It is designed to look baggy, ideal for any relaxing staycation this season.
7. Forever 21 Christmas Light-Up Sweater Dress ($34.99)
The brand has created the ultimate “ugly Christmas sweater,” featuring a tinsel garland design and even an interior on-off switch that lights it up. Although a bold choice, the sweater screams “holiday spirit” to any Christmas-obsessed consumer. (Note: $1 from every purchase in the Ugly Sweater Collection will be donated to Boys & Girls Club of America.)
8. Susanna Chow x Carrie’s Chronicles “Carrie” Heart Beaded Bag ($195-$245)
Made with over 1,100 individual woven beads, this exclusive heart-shaped bag spreads love to anyone who carries it. Both the short handle and crossbody styles feature faux pink pearl detailing, an elegant, timeless touch.
For the Beauty Buff:
1. KISS Rouge Cordless Flat Iron ($49.99)
On-the-go styling has never been easier, and it’s all thanks to the first-ever USB charging flat iron. Packed in a red-lipstick-shaped tube, the cordless tool evenly distributes heat to straighten strands and smooth frizz.
2. Too Faced Christmas Cookie House Party ($58)
’Tis the season to embrace Too Faced’s tour de force of makeup. The limited-edition collection contains a large palette with 20 multi-finish eyeshadows, a medium-sized palette with a combination of matte and glitter shadows, a small palette with three face products, Better Than Sex Mascara, Melted Matte Gingerbread Man, and Shadow Insurance 24 Hour Eye Shadow Primer.
3. Winky Lux Holiday Bloom Ornament ($16)
Deck the halls with the brand’s gift-friendly holiday set, packaged as a sparkly ornament. It includes a ph-color-changing Red Flower Balm, which transforms its hue to a personalized shade of pink.
4. Tarte Cosmetics Chrome For the Holidays Paint Shadow Pot Quad ($24)
Adorn your eyelids with one of the four deluxe chrome paint shadows from this kit. From the brand’s staple shades Frosé and Wild at Heart to the never-before-seen Citrine and Pink Diamonds, the set ensures your eyes will be shining brighter than a string of Christmas lights.
5. Lancôme Définicils Mascara Holiday Set ($35)
Santa Claus has concocted the ultimate Christmas gift: a set of three full-size Lancôme bestsellers, including a full-size Cils Booster XL and Définicils Mascara, as well as a mini Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover. With these three items in tow, eye makeup goals are instantly made easy.
6. P.S. x Danielle by Danielle Priano Clip & Card Kit ($12)
Priano--who has styled the strands of Jennifer Lopez, Gigi Hadid, and more stars--has created the ultimate hairstyling duo: no-crease clips and cards, which create a barrier over the hair to combat dents. The set contains eight of each product, and it is easy enough to fit inside a purse to get ready on the go.
7. Madam Glam Soak-Off Gel Polish ($9.98 per polish)
Adopt Madam Glam’s variety of at-home, soak-off polishes to achieve a long-lasting manicure sans a trip to the salon. The company features over 600 colors of regular soak-off gels and variations; not to mention, each formula is vegan, cruelty-free, 9-free (free from nine toxic chemicals), and gluten-free.
8. VELVE KIM Lashes ($15 per pair)
The application of false lashes has never been easier: this pair is thin, weightless, and contains a flexible band, making it particularly easy for beginners to use. KIM has a barely-there feel, and it is even reusable up to 30 times.
For the Travel Enthusiast:
1. PlaneAire Surface & Air Purifying Travel Mist ($14.99)
Counteract germ-infested airports by spritzing this plant-based mist, formulated with 100% certified organic essential oils and organic fruit ingredients. The blend can be sprayed on any surface--including seats, hand rests, tray tables, seatbelts, and air vents--and kills 99.99% of illness-causing bacteria after just one or two sprays.
2. Scentered I Want to SLEEP WELL Holiday Gift Set ($49.50)
Receive adequate rest on road trips with this portable travel essentials kit, complete with a therapeutic balm, an oriental floral lavender blend of fourteen essential oils, and a candle. Plus, the products are 100% natural and specifically catered to those with active lifestyles.
3. Cabeau Evolution Cool® Travel Pillow ($59.99)
Combat airplane dehydration with this comfortable cushion, complete with breathable, cooling mesh vents that promote airflow. In addition, its design can be inverted either top to bottom or back to front to suit your individual needs.
4. Béis Travel The Carry-On Roller ($198)
Travel in style with this chic carry-on, featured in former Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell’s exclusive travel line. The luggage contains easily-rollable wheels; a trolley handle with a cushioned, silicone grip; and an interior that provides an extra two inches for any last-minute items you want to squeeze in.
5. UncommonGoods Women’s Organizing Travel 4-pack ($48)
Vacation organization is made easy with these fashionable pouches, printed with black-and-white images specific to what fits in their interior. The bags can be used to stow shoes, a blow dryer, lingerie, laundry, and more.
6. Luckies Scratch Map™ Rose Gold Edition ($17.50)
Keep track of your most memorable vacations (and plan future ones!) with this scratch-off chart, designed with a removable foil layer. Each map is detailed with countries, states, cities, oceans, islands, capitals, and town landmarks.
7. Tumi Voyageur Just in Case® Nylon Travel Backpack ($100)
Looking to pack all the essentials for your winter vacation? This nylon backpack has ample storage, with a large two-way zip opening, spacious interior, and front pocket, as well as an Add-a-Bag sleeve that can be placed over suitcase handles.
8. Axel & Ash Swept Away by WANDERLUST (AUD 39.99 or $27.60)
Track your travel adventures in this cloth journal, which includes questions, writing prompts, and ‘To-Do’ notes. It even contains a bucket list to fill out along the way so that you can look back on the most exciting memories.
For the Foodie:
1. Hello, Cookie Dough by Kristen Tomlan ($28)
Indulging this cookbook exposes readers to a myriad of safe-to-eat cookie dough recipes. Plus, the author—founder of sweet shop Cookie DŌ—shares over 100 tips on how to decorate your dessert in both sweet and savory ways.
2. Cookie DŌ Holiday Cookie Dough Taster 6-Pack ($40)
The company serves up the ultimate dessert spread in time for the holidays, complete with two taster packs and three jars of its best selling cookie dough flavors: signature chocolate chip, holiday cake batter, sugar cookie, chai crème brûlée, gingerbread man, and peppermint bark.
3. Pop-Tarts® Personalized Photo-On-A-Box ($20.95)
Sweets lovers rejoice: Kellogg’s is selling personalized Pop-Tarts® boxes with your favorite flavor (frosted blueberry, chocolate chip cookie dough, and more are offered) and photograph, as well as a message of your choice. Not a Pop-Tarts® fan? The company customizes Frosted Flakes®, Corn Flakes®, Honey Smacks®, and Cheez-It® packages as well.
4. Keurig® K-Duo™ Single-Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker ($169.99)
Looking to save time when preparing your morning cup? This coffee maker contains a 60 oz. single water source shared between single-serve and carafe brewing, calling for fewer water refills. Plus, if you don’t want to wait for the entire carafe to fill up, the machine can be stopped mid-brew for 20 seconds so fresh coffee can be poured immediately--there’s even a Programmable Carafe Auto Brew so that it’s ready whenever you please!
5. Pressed Juicery Unsweetened Oat Milk ($8.75)
Kickstart your healthiest year yet with the brand’s new, nutrient-packed oat milk. Just one bottle provides a boost of protein and fiber, sans added gums or stabilizers.
6. Williams Sonoma Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte, Star Wars BB-8™ ($30)
To honor the release of the new Star Wars movie, adopt a BB-8 mini cocotte, adorned with the droid’s iconic orange markings. The cooking device itself can be used for baking and serving meals such as pot pies, pizzas, and desserts.
7. American Kitchen® 8-inch Premium Nonstick Frying Pan ($101.99)
Ensure easy flipping, frying, and folding when preparing your dishes with this stainless steel, nonstick pan. The tri-ply design--two layers of stainless steel wrapped around a layer of aluminum--allows for effective heat conductivity while the PFOA-free Eterna® surface eliminates the need for any excess butter and oil when cooking.
8. The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook by Annie Gray ($21.49)
Are you a superfan of the British drama series? Take your obsession to the next level by cooking up one of the 100 recipes inspired by meals made in the Crawley kitchen, from oysters to soups to pies.
For the Art Addict:
1. Bluprint Premium Annual Subscription ($199 per year)
NBCUniversal’s digital subscription service offers classes, projects, and supplies catered to over 20 crafting hobbies. Each season, subscribers can choose from five project boxes ranging from quilting to knitting to crochet, each containing specific instructions on how to complete the artwork.
2. Leonard by Leonardo by Martin J. Kemp ($71.84)
The book includes 192 pages with hundreds of images of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork, as well as details and preparatory drawings from his creative process. By exploring his most famous paintings and reading reflections written by da Vinci himself, those who possess the book are effectively transported into the past.
3. Desenio Golden Tropical Leaf Poster (8.95€-25.95€ or $9.99-$28.98)
Cure winter wanderlust by decorating your bedroom wall with a gold-colored tropical leaf design. The artwork is sold in three different size options, and buyers are permitted to select a frame color of their choice.
4. Crayola Watercolor Tutorial Kit ($9.74)
Eager to tap into your inner artist in time for the new year? This set is perfect for painting novices, featuring 40 washable watercolors, a watercolor pad with 20 pages, a paintbrush, and a step-by-step watercolor tutorial guide.
5. Scribbler NANO ($99)
3D printing is taken to the next level with this device, complete with an LED screen so that you can check and adjust the temperature of its tip. The smallest 3D pen on the market--well-suited for both PLA and ABS plastic filaments--it makes for efficient, easy use.
6. ChattyFeet Artists Socks Gift Set (£30.00 or $38.72)
If holiday-themed socks aren’t your cup of tea, try taking the most iconic artists to your toes. This set includes four socks inspired by Andy Worhol (“Andy Sock-Hole”), Picasso (“Feetasso”), Frida Kahlo (“Frida Callus”), and Vincent van Gogh (“Vincent Van Toe”).
7. MoMA Design Store Andy Warhol Campbell Soup Can Mugs ($15)
Your cupboard has never looked more artistic. Savor a hot cup of soup with the Museum of Modern Art’s exclusive mug, inspired by one of Andy Warhol’s most iconic works.
8. Pottery Barn Teen Keith Haring Earth Pillow Cover ($26.99)
Adorn your couch pillow with this statement-making cover, manifesting artist Keith Haring’s message of unity and universal peace. Made of a soft cotton and linen blend, the bold doodle is destined to instantly dress up your space.
For the Animal Lover:
1. Petsies Pillows ($49-$69 per pillow)
Cozy up with your kitty or canine no matter where you are with a personalized pillow featuring a pet photo of your choice. The cushion comes in custom shapes as well as three different sizes: 12 inches, 16 inches, and 18 inches.
2. Printy Pets Custom Pet Print Fleece Blanket ($49.95)
Ensure you and your pet stay warm this season with a personalized, soft fleece blanket available in a puppy bed size, twin/full bed size, and king bed size. Upload any picture of your canine, and the company will create a custom pet artwork to be printed on the blanket.
3. Haute Diggity Dog Furcedes Pet Bed ($249)
Canines are encouraged to rest fashionably in this Mercedes-inspired pet bed. The lounger is made of soft, snug material, and it even contains a zip-off cover that allows for easy cleaning.
4. Sweater Hound Custom Dog Wearing Sweater Sweater ($98)
You can now take your dog to your winter travel destination thanks to this customizable knit sweater. Simply upload a photo of your canine, and the brand will create a personalized sketch of him/her in a sweater to put on your own human-sized version.
5. Susan Alexandra x Katie Kimmel Animal Tees ($40 each)
Allow your animal to celebrate the Jewish holidays as well with a variety of graphic tees. Each one has a printed Yiddish phrase, either “boychik” (“little boy”), “matzoh ball” (“delicious orbs of delight”), and “shayna purim” (“pretty face”).
6. Make Custom Gifts Custom Cat Photo Pillow ($19.95-$69.95)
Ensure ample cuddling time with your feline friend by purchasing this customizable pillow. The cushion--which allows you to upload any photo of your pet--comes in six sizes: 12”, 15”, 18”, 20”, 24”, and 28”.
7. Dog Tales: In-the-Moment Memories with Your Beloved Pet by Harvard House Publishers ($8.40)
Did you recently adopt a new pet? This book keeps track of notable first-year memories--including your canine’s unique characteristics--so that they last a lifetime.
8. Best Friends Animal Society German Shorthaired Pointer Dog Hallmark Ornament ($9.99)
Adorn your Christmas tree with this ornament, featuring the canine known for its loyalty and spirit (the brand sells versions of other breeds as well). The logo printed on its collar is to honor Best Friends Animal Society, an organization dedicated to saving the lives of pets in animal shelters across the United States.