Give the Gift of Pretty

By on December 2, 2011

Christmas is just around the corner, and buying pricey presents for everyone is daunting. Why not get your best friend, your sister, and the other important girls in your life a little stocking, and stuff it with some finds that fit them to a beau-T?

The Bookworm
This girl spends much of her time buried in her books, but when she’s not studying, she likes to ditch her reading glasses and thinking cap for a sparkly dress and red-hot heels. She stands out with class, and she’s not afraid to show that smart girls know how to have a good time.

Beauty Radar: Sparkles
Makeup Product: NYX Cosmetics Glitter Cream Palette, $17 (ulta.com)
Nail Polish Color: Rainbow Connection from OPI’s The Muppets Collection, $5 (amazon.com)
Fragrance: Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift, $50 (ulta.com)

 

The Comedian
A funny girl is full of jokes, but she wants others to see her beyond the humor. She loves to brighten people’s days, so you’ll catch her sporting all colors of the rainbow.

 

Beauty Radar: Bright Colors
Makeup Product: CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Spellbound, $6 (target.com)
Nail Polish Color: Yellow Brick Road by Deborah Lippmann, $16 (beauty.com)
Fragrance: SJP NYC by Sarah Jessica Parker, $25 (kohls.com)

 

The Fashionista
Everyone looks up to the fashion-forward girl when it comes to knowing what the latest trends are. She’s ready to try the best and brightest, so help her out with these fashionable finds.

 

Beauty Radar: What’s Hot Now
Makeup Product: 6 Snowglobe Eye Shadows/Cool by MAC, $38 (macys.com)
Nail Polish Color: Winter Berry by China Glaze, $4 (nailsuperstore.com)
Fragrance: Live in Love by Oscar de la Renta, $58 (oscardelarenta.com)

 

The Girl Next Door
This plain Jane doesn’t strive to throw jokes at the table or make a scene with her jaw-dropping dress. She enjoys hanging with you but digs watching a game with the guys too.

 

Beauty Radar: Light Colors
Makeup Product: Sweet Love of Mine Lip Gloss by H&M, £3 (hm.com)
Nail Polish Color: Ballet Slippers by Essie, $8 (target.com)
Fragrance: Princess by Vera Wang, $70 (target.com)

 

The Hippie
This girl has her own style, and she doesn’t mind what others have to say about it. She dresses casually, and she probably listens to old-school bands like Led Zeppelin and The Who. Her life’s motto? Peace, love and happiness.

 

Beauty Radar: Au Naturel
Makeup Product: The Natural Eye from Too Faced’s Neutral Eye Collection, $36 (ulta.com)
Nail Polish Color: Clear Nailgrowth Miracle by Sally Hansen, $5.50 (drugstore.com)
Fragrance: Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs, $88 (ulta.com)

 

The Party Girl
One word: Flashy. This girl wants all eyes on her 24/7, so you’ll catch her wearing low-cut dresses, stilettos and statement jewelry. She’s the one you spot dancing on tables, and she’ll be the last one to leave the club.

 

Beauty Radar: Sexy
Makeup Product: MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in New Temptation, $14.50 (maccosmetics.com)
Nail Polish Color: Russian Roulette by Essie, $8 (beauty.com)
Fragrance: Purr by Katy Perry, $36 (kohls.com)

 

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