One of my favorite ways to give gifts is by filling up a stocking full of fantastic items. It’s so fun to hand over a stocking full of things you’ll know someone will love versus just a gift card or a sweater. Don’t get me wrong, you can include such things…. but the stocking fancies it up and when you add in a few extras makes it that much more special.
First you want to find the most special stocking you can. To make it special you have to pick one up that would best suit your girlfriend. Does she like frills? Sports? Fur? Clearly if you’re reading this she’d be more the glam/frilly type – high-maintenance but worth it 😉
Next, find your inspiration. Marie Claire magazine is loaded with gift giving ideas for the beauty lover, the fashionista, the fragrance aficionado…. just go ahead and use this as your shopping Bible while you’re out and about and buy all the things.
After you find the items you want to include in the stocking you can wrap a few, leave a few unwrapped… do all, don’t do all… whatever you’re into. Presentation matters (why would you want to give a beautiful stocking with beautiful gifts and have the items shoved and stuck all around in there?! No. Just don’t.
I picked up a few items recommended by Marie Claire in the Beauty Workbook – She’s All That – the OPI Nail Polish, the Chanel Joues Contraste (which is covered by the plant but it’s seriously gorgeous) and a red lip which is the MAC Dita Von Teese Lipstick – not on this particular listing but they did speak to Dita Von Teese briefly in this issue and I just love her… and did I mention it’s red?!… so it’s in there. I also like to put in some yummy things that I know they’ll love… think luxury and decadence!
Because Marie Claire helped you along make sure to also include a copy in the stocking. The magazine is loaded with how-to guides, workbooks, editorials, fashion, tips… a ton of fashion and beauty education resources as well as seasonal trends that your girlfriend will definitely enjoy.
What would you like to get in your stocking from loved ones?
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I would love this curated stocking! We always got Tic-tacs in our stocking growing up.
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I’d be thrilled to get OPI in my stocking!
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Ack… that Dita lippie… gorgeous.
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I would love to find your stocking stuffers in my stocking. 😉 Hint.Hint. (Just kidding!) hahaha What a fun idea and I’m definitely going to grab a copy of Marie Claire to help me shop!
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If only I could get my husband to read this post… 😉
I would love that Dita lippie. It would probably KILL my lips but it’s so gorgeous. I think it would be worth the pain. lol
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Marie Claire has some really cute ideas!
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Fancy! I used to send links to the stuff I liked to my hubs back when we were dating as sort of a hint 🙂
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I love OPI polish, great stocking stuffer idea!
I just resubscribed to Marie Claire during a Black Friday special. I stopped for a year but I missed it.
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I love the stocking, is it Juicy Couture?
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Yes! It’s my daughters but it’s so perfect for a glam gift =D
I’ve been reading Marie Claire for years. Love it.
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I haven’t read Marie Claire in a long time but their photos and your photos make it look so appealing. And your pink stocking is beyond adorable
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Yes! I am totally stuffing stockings with Marie Claire!
I’ve found a few gift ideas in my Marie Claire as well! So good.
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This is an awesome gift idea!!
I love Marie Claire! I love your stocking too, so girly!
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I love that stocking! I keep promising myself I will not buy red ones with Santas on them… maybe one year.
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we used to go to Hawaii after Christmas a lot and my husband would get me like ten pounds of candy…right before having to be in a swimsuit. lol
He’s just trying to beef you up for all those steep hikes up the volcanoes 😉
I love Marie Claire. While I’m out of their demo, it gives me great ideas for trendy things for my daughter.
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I would absolutely LOVE to get a stocking like this! So fun!
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That is a great idea!
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how fun is this??
I need to read magazines more!!
xo,
Sandy
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A magazine subscription would be a great stocking stuffer!
I love that nail polish color! I need to get it now!
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I love me some Marie Claire and a nice bubblebath! I am so overdue for some me time!
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I love Marie Claire!
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I WOULD LOVE THE DITA LIPPIE!!
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