During the holidays, it's natural to want to give the world to those we love.
After all, nothing is too good for our parents, siblings, spouses, and dear friends. But a smart shopper never financially overextends himself at the holidays.
So how exactly can you impress your giftee without blowing your entire budget? It's all about perceived value, sentimentality, and need.
These notions are subjective of course, but we've found that the following gift ideas have the ability to make your giftee think you splurged on their holiday present, when you really just shopped wisely.
Designer Products at Mainstream Retail Chains
The whole idea behind high-end designers producing an accessibly-priced line of products available through a mainstream channel like Target or Sephora is to make money off the cachet attached to the brand name.
And it works, as exemplified by the immense popularity of Target's designer capsule collections. Currently, the retailer is promoting its exclusive Neiman Marcus collection, which includes wares from designers such as Marc Jacobs, Lela Rose, Oscar de la Renta, and more.
Many of the price tags however are a bit high to be considered inexpensive, but a few items are priced just right. Like this Tory Burch Lunch Box ($19.99 with $5.18 s&h), which can serve as a makeup bag and will delight any fashion-loving lady on your list.
Pearl Jewelry
Regardless of how easily this gem is now produced, the pearl still exudes an air of class and elegance over other jewelry.
(For some though, it might just seem stuffy, so make sure you know your audience with this one.) We periodically see inexpensive options — like this 9mm White Freshwater Pearl Necklace ($14.99 via coupon code "dealnews25" with free shipping, a low by $9) — that still have the luster and weight of pearls that the average person will associate with a much pricier product.
Skullcandy Headphones
Considering how much we rely on portable music these days, extra pairs of headphones are always appreciated.
But if you can't afford to spring for an acclaimed pair of Bose or Diddybeats ear phones, you can at least opt for something snazzy; Skullcandy regularly discounts its brightly-colored headsets to well under $20 via its eBay store, and the everything-but-standard-black hues will make these phones seem like a special purchase.
Currently you can score the Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones($15.99 with free shipping, a low by $7) in purple.
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