Today’s holiday gift guide is all about you, you lovely little last minute shopper, you. More specifically, last minute gifts for the ladies in your life that are all under $50 because if you’re still struggling to find the perfect guy gift (we do have an amazing Gift Guide for Men), you’re on your own at this point. We gave you the tools (reference dude-centric gift guide again) and lead you to the promise land on that one, and now hold zero responsibility if you’ve decided to procrastinate on ordering a gift for the absolute hardest person to shop for. On the planet. Of life. EVER! But for real I hit the J.Crew store yesterday in hopes I’d find one fun, random last minute item for the Mr. and that place was picked so bare it looked like the men’s department was ravaged by vultures. You want socks? Yeah. They have socks.
We digress. We have a hard time even saying that it’s the “last minute” right now because Christmas is a solid SIX days away if you’re counting today, but the reality is that if you’re ordering anything, today and tomorrow are basically your deadline, outside of Amazon Prime items. So if you’re thinking to yourself right now, “Man I really need something awesome to gift my wife/sister/co-worker/mom” you’re in luck, friends! We love a good well-intentioned procrastination here on Love & Specs and in that spirit, we’re bringing you yet another awesome last-minute gift guide, and bonus, it’s all under $50 and all about the ladies. Check out all of our picks in the list below, which we conveniently paired with shipping deadline information because WE GOT YO BACK!
Free Standard Shipping: Order by Wed. 12/20 @ 11:59pm ET. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
First, candles are just great gifts – one of those little luxuries that not everyone will buy for themselves, but will be oh-so-happy when someone buys it for them. I’m a firm believer that every home needs a candle or ten to keep it cozy, and when they smell like French desserts, something magical happens. I’ve personally smelled every single one of Illume’s four candles in this set, and they’re my absolute favorite of all of the candles in this line.
Free Standard Shipping: Order by Wed. 12/20 @ 11:59pm ET. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
Apparently, sleeping on silk helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and improves the overall appearance and texture of skin. Soooo, I’ll take four of these, please. But seriously, this is just another one of those awesome little luxuries that any lady will love you for gifting her because beauty sleep is never overrated.
Order by 3am on on Tues. 12/19 for standard shipping. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
Repeat after me: “Jewelry is always a good idea.” I’m absolutely in love with these sweet blush fan drop earrings because they’re just so much fun! Statement earrings in this fringed fan shape are having a serious moment right now, and these affordable beauties in the prettiest pink hue would look amazing on almost any lady, and I’ve seen them in the store and they look like they should be way more pricey than they are.
Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Collection
Free Shipping. Order by 12pm ET on 12/22. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
Ok I know that it probably seems like I always include a Laura Mercier item on these lists, but that’s because it’s so beloved by every single woman I know. Every time someone gifts me one of her scented lotions or body washes, I want to cry tears of joy. This particular scent, Ambre Vanille is my absolute favorite of her scents, with a soothing, subtle vanilla smell that’s not gross and obnoxiously candy-like. Slow clap.
Bow Hair Tie Set (UPDATE: SOLD OUT but SIMILAR HERE)
Free Standard Shipping: Order by Wed. 12/20 @ 11:59pm ET. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
These are one of those unexpected little treasures that every girl really needs. They’re the perfect way to polish off an outfit while putting in minimal effort on the hair front, and trust me when I say that every woman is all about that life. They sell them in a bunch of super cute color combos so if pink palettes aren’t her thing, there are more to choose from! Seriously affordable, seriously awesome.
Captain Blankenship Lime & Coconut Salty Sweet Body Scrub
Free Standard Shipping: Order by Wed. 12/20 @ 11:59pm ET. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
This perfectly exfoliating and also gentle body scrub smells like a Caribbean getaway – like it was a gift straight from the beauty gods. And bonus, it leaves the skin baby soft. Any woman, I don’t care who she is, should and will adore you for making her showers the best part of her day.
Free Standard Shipping: Order by Wed. 12/20 @ 11:59pm ET. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
In case you’re wondering, the answer is yes, I’m slightly obsessed with scents. There’s something about good smells that sticks with you, which is why I never forget a scent I love, and Tilly is one of the scents I just can’t get enough of. This perfect little perfume has subtle notes of fresh flowers and coconut (the coconut is really amazing here), and it’s unexpected, delicate, romantic and relaxing all at the same time. Someone get me a hammock, stat!
Free Shipping. Order by 12pm ET on 12/22. – Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
If the lady in your life loves a great beauty buy, has ever worn lip gloss or balm in her life and has yet to try this product, get it. Like now. Every lady loves it and if they haven’t tried it, they may have chapped lips.
Rosé All Day Carry On Cocktail Kit
Free Standard Shipping: Order by Wed. 12/20 @ 11:59pm ET. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
I feel like this one doesn’t really need any justification. This airplane-approved kit carries Sugarfina Rosé gummy bears, elderflower syrup, a bar spoon and a jigger. All she has to do is add the booze and she’ll have two perfectly prepared in-flight cocktails. Genius.
Free Standard Shipping: Order by Wed. 12/20 @ 11:59pm ET. Also Has In-Store Availability Check on Website.
I may be biased (I wore these in this post here on the blog a couple of weeks ago), but these cute and cozy striped mittens are the perfect thoughtful gift for the lady who lives in a cold climate and doesn’t want to sacrifice style when she bundles up. Hey, I don’t even live in a cold climate and I still find any excuse to put these babies on! They also come in other color combos and there’s a matching pom beanie, too!
Bonus Round:
Origins Delete Dullness & Energize Collection
Moravian Ginger Spice Cookies Tin
Pink & Purple Slopeside Beanie
What a great gift list! I wouldn’t care how late they were purchased, I would love to get any of these. Especially the mittens….hint, hint to my hubs!
Hahaha I love that, Meaghan! This was basically one HUGE hint to Chris, too 🙂 Happy holidays!
I’ll have one of each! 😉 Love Sugarfina candies so much (yuuuuummy) and those hair ties are adorable!
Those hair ties are my go-to accessory these days! I’m so glad you love them! Happy holidays, Chelsea!
I love those silk sleep masks! They are seriously one of my faves!
I can’t wait to try one, Kara! I have heard rave reviews. Thanks for letting me know that they’re amazing!
I’d love any of these gifts! Great post!!
Thanks, Diana! So excited that you love these! Happy holidays!
I was intrigued by what number 3 was and never would have guessed they were earrings!!! haha, I guess my fashion doesn’t extend that way, but they are really lovely! And the gummy bears, I make these myself and can see why they would be a lovely gift to give and/or receive.
Hahaha it is kind of hard to tell what they are just from their photo. I absolutely gummy bears – I’m so impressed that you make those yourself! That’s so cool! Thanks for stopping by, Nita!
Those earrings are gorgeous! I always brag that I can fit into my earrings from high school– haha!! 🙂 And I love the cocktail kit! I want to buy it for me and save for April– LOL! Great choices, girl!
xxoo
Mary
http://www.BelleOnTrend.com
Aren’t those earrings SO fun?! When I saw them in the store I was so surprised – I don’t usually think of LOFT as a great place to buy fun earrings, but these are so good. Hahaha you totally need the cocktail kit so you can store it up for April and have a drink (or two) after baby arrives! Happy Holidays, Mary!
These are the kind of things that I love but would never buy for myself. I think I may send this link to my husband – especially since he still has time to order (Thanks for including that crucial detail!)
Wendy
http://www.behindthescenesbelle.com
That’s awesome, Wendy! And I totally agree – so nice to get these things as gifts. Thanks for stopping by!
Definitely sending this to my husband for some last minute hints because you know, he hasn’t bought a christmas present for me yet lol TYPICAL!
Hahaha that’s totally typical, Katriza! I’m sure he loved getting the help & hints. Happy holidays!
I love these! Let me know when the hair ties are back in stock. I def want to pick those up. Love a cute hair tie.
Hi, Tonya! Some colors of the hair ties are back in stock and I linked them in the post. Hope that helps – they’re my absolute favorite hair accessory!
I love those hair ties! They are so cute. My daughter would love something like this.
I’m sure your daughter would absolutely love them, Rachel! They’re essentials in my hair routine now. Some colors are back in stock and I linked them in the updated post. Thanks for stopping by!
Great list! I’ve been on the look out for a good sleep mask and these are soooo pretty!
Thank you, Kate – we’re so glad it was helpful! The sleep masks are divine and I love mine! Happy holidays!
Those eye masks are one of my favorite gifts ever!
Aren’t they awesome, Kara? I know so many women who were gifted those this year. Popular item!