A Guide to Shopping for Holiday Gifts

A Guide to Shopping for Holiday Gifts
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One of my favorite times to head north of the city is in autumn. The foliage is lit up in a spectacular array of colors, the air is crisp and cool and there are plenty of places to stop for a warm apple cider donut paired with a cold cup of cider. And who am I kidding? Of course, I also love to hit up the Simon Premium Outlets. I mean, have you seen the stores there?! Celine, YSL, Chloe, Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, J.Crew? What girl isnโ€™t going to want to stop there?! Of course, Iโ€™ve found that itโ€™s easier to โ€œsellโ€ a shopping trip to the hubs as a โ€œletโ€™s-go-look-at-foliageโ€ฆoh-weird-we-just-so-happen-to-be-passing-the-outletsโ€ tripโ€ฆya know, whatever gets the job done. A few weeks ago we took just such a trip to the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Although Mr. RC would never admit it, I think he secretly was happy we stopped as it allowed us to get a head start on our holiday shopping (and letโ€™s be real, what guy doesnโ€™t want to go into a Nike outlet store?!) We scoped out all kinds of great deals on fabulous gifts for everyone in our lives. Of course, gifts are more fun when youโ€™re giving them, so I thought Iโ€™d give you all the gift of the deals we scoped out so you too can get a head start on your holiday shopping.

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Sleepwear || Getting pajamas under the Christmas tree has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember, so of course I couldnโ€™t help but check out the pajama selection at the outlets. These that I picked up at J.Crew are both soft and comfortable, and of course I couldnโ€™t resist picking up a few of my favorite socks while I was in the store (donโ€™t socks just make the greatest stocking stuffers?!). Another great sleepwear gift (and stocking stuffer idea)? A luxe sleep mask. This lavender filled silk one I picked up at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH would be perfect for any ladies in your life.

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Basics || The outlets are the perfect place to stock up on premium basics at not so premium prices. These Rag & Bone jeans that I grabbed would make a perfect gift that will last for more than just the holiday season.

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Luxe Gifts || The holidays are the perfect time to spoil loved ones with luxe gifts, be it a fancy pair of shoes (like these Christian Dior ones I scored at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH) or a beautiful handbag (like this one that I snagged at Kate Spade New York).

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Hostess Gifts || Of course, the holidays bring with them a host of gatherings and parties. I like to stock up on small things that I can grab as Iโ€™m running out the door to gift to the hostess with the mostest. Candles, like this incredibly scented soy one I found at Saks OFF Fifth, are always a great option. Lindt Truffles are another favorite item, because, letโ€™s be honest, who doesnโ€™t like chocolate?

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Now, Iโ€™d love to know, have you started your holiday gift shopping?

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