Shop This, The Holiday Edition

Let’s get right to it folks. Here are some of my picks for the fab, the fun, the unusual sites as far as gift shopping goes.

The Fun: Birchbox

You have seen many sites like it I am sure, subscription programs that allow you to pay a teeny tiny price in order to get samples of best-selling beauty products. Relatively new to the scene, Birchbox Beauty brings the beauty lovers in your life (including you!) beauty samples, exclusive discounts, and a fabulous blog.

Don’t believe me? Here are the contents of October’s Kit:

I spy Deborah Lippmann , Laura Mercier, and Perricone- oh my!

At only $10/month, a subscription to Birchbox is a fun gift for the indecisive beauty in your life. To partake, visit the Birchbox website today.

The Affordable: Neiman Marcus Last Call

Luxury lovers know that it doesn’t get any better than Neiman Marcus in terms of shopping.

Neiman Marcus is bringing their fabulous designer looks to our computers via Lastcall.com, their new e-commerce site that provides designer must-haves at a discount. Not only is the designer selection amazing, but gone are the days where those who don’t have a store nearby have to miss out, because the stores and the web site will have almost identical inventory. Not too shabby!

LastCall.com also has some great features, designed to enhance the shopping experience. First, there is Fashion Dash , where registered Last Call shoppers can receive timed sales on the hottest trends in store. Another fun freebie? You can sign up today to be entered to win $3,000. Make sure you bookmark LastCall.com and check in regularly, I know I will.

The Eclectic: AHALife

The question is as old as time itself, what do you get the guy or gal who has everything? Well according to AHALife, the options are endless! A website that specializes in bringing the best, the brightest, the most eclectic items to your computer screen, AHALife features one special item a day. The items are curated by a select group of tastemakers, and are often the most unique (and sometimes unusual items) that you would never in a million years find on your own. Trust me when I say that AHAlife is a daily must-visit, and an amazing gift shopping destination when you are looking for something that is both unique, and beautiful.