I am so excited about today’s post – The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for BLING Lovers, as well as a BLINGY giveaway!! My friend Kristin from Yellow Bliss Road proposed that a big group of bloggers and tastemakers should get together to do a bunch of holiday gift guides. There are 23 of us, and each of us chose a different area of focus based on our lives and tastes. Not surprisingly, I chose to compile gifts for the BLING LOVER! Annnnnd now I have a very long Christmas list. 😉 Before we jump into that, let me show you who is involved in this awesome blog hop, plus the list of their individual gift guide’s focus.
Gifts for the Baker | Stocking Stuffers | Gifts for Jewelry/Bling Lovers | Gifts for the Cook | Gifts for Little Girls (Ages 0-6) | Gifts for the Little Artist | Gifts for Ladies | Gifts for Little Boys (Ages 0-6) | Gifts for Big Boys (Ages 7-12) |Gifts for Big Girls (Ages 7-12) | Gifts for Teen Girls | Gifts for The Decorator | Gifts for the DIYer | Gifts for the Foodie | Gifts for Men | Gifts for the Host/Hostess | Makeup/Beauty Gifts | Gifts for the Entertainer | Gifts for the Aspiring Photographer | Gifts for the Crafter | Non-Clutter Gifts | Gifts for the Blogger | Health/Wellness Gifts
What an awesome group of ladies and list ideas, right?! I am honored to be working with them! NOW ON TO THE BLING!!
When I started compiling ideas I asked a few friends for ideas and they started throwing out some serious bling. Like, oh, DIAMONDS! Ummm….yeah. Diamonds hadn’t even crossed my mind! I should be ASHAMED of myself, right?! What kind of a “bling lover” am I?? Oh, that’s right, a cheap one. 😉 Since my husband is eternally in school and training we are still in the stage of life when I am spotting things in magazines and then turning to Target for the knockoff version. Gotta love Target!
I waffled back and forth on budget area, and I decided to just use a mix! There are VERY affordable things and VERY splurge-y things on this list. I think the prices range from $5 – $450 ish. I didn’t go for the gold — a.k.a. diamonds and truly fine jewelry — but if your spouse is going to go the route of true blue BLING then skip this silly list and just send him the link to Tiffany & Co. instead. 😉
Generally speaking, when I want to spend significant money on something nice for myself I head to Anthropologie, Nordstrom, and JCrew. However, most of the time I spend my money at Target, Nordstrom Rack, H&M, and even Old Navy. I’ve had blingy success with sales at Ann Taylor Loft and Express as well. The juniors section at the regular Nordstrom stores is also a well-kept secret. SUPER cute stuff and WAY cheaper! Some of the clothing is too small and too juvenile for me at this stage, but the accessories and cardigans rock my world.
Now let’s get inspired for some gift giving! (There are no affiliate links in this post, FYI. I have nothing against affiliate links, I am just too unorganized to use them.)
Fantastic Glittery Party Shoes (All Found on Zappos)
Badgley Mischka, Michael Antonio, Touch Ups, Ivanka Trump
Functional & Fun Gold Flats
J Crew, Target
Bombshell Bling Jewelry (A shameless plug for my Etsy shop!)
Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver Bracelet, Blue Agate and Crystal Necklace, Vermeil and Swarovski Crystal Chandelier Earrings
A Gorgeous Set of Napkin Rings for Entertaining from ZGALLERIE
(Gorgeous lips are a MUST if you are rocking mega heels and/or jewelry, so embrace the classic red lip this year! I adore MAC lipsticks and Lipglass. My favorite red lipstick there is called Dubonnet, and my favorite (purpley) Lipglass is called Desire.)
Custom Henna Candles from Henna Your Way
A Fabulously GLITTERY Printable from Pretty Print Shop
(To be framed for home decor – maybe using the frame below!)
Head Wraps from Nordstrom (BP – Junior Section!)
Ideas Journal from Urban Outfitters
Some FABULOUS Statement Earrings!
Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters
Tadpoles Mini Chandelier Table Lamp
Diamond Dust Signs from Diamond Dust Designs
(I got a Grinch one and a Nightmare Before Christmas one last year and they are UNREAL. There is no way a picture could capture this glittery joy! Perfect for holiday decor or a little girls’ room!)
Gorgeous Glassware for Entertaining from Anthropologie
(Left Picture, Right Picture)
Tulle Party Skirt from Shabby Apple
A Subscription to a Beauty or Fashion Magazine
(These are three of my favs – Allure: Beauty, Vogue: Fashion, Glamour: A little bit of both!
And all featuring my girl, TSwift. Love it!)
A Pair of “Movie Star” Sunglasses!
(These are Dolce & Gabbana glasses from Sunglass Hut, but I usually get mine in the juniors’ section at Nordstrom!)
Some Delicately Lovely Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. Bracelet
Gold Necklaces from Charmed Collections (THIS ONE IS UP FOR GRABS IN THE GIVEAWAY!!!!)
Rhinestone Cyclindrical Vase and Votives from PinKy Jubb Accessories
Sequined Basket Weave Scarves, Hats, and Gloves from Charming Charlie
Glittering Accent Pillows from Wayfair
(Left, Middle, Right)
Sequin Pencil Skirts
Alice + Olivia at Bloomingdales, DownEast Basics Knockoff
Pink & Gold Retro Polka Dot Josephine Apron from Jessie Steele
A Gorgeous Golden Clutch
Michael Kors, Anthropologie, AliExpress, Amazon (not pictured)
Jamberry Nail Wraps!
My friend Emily sells these awesome things, and these Snow & Ice nail wraps are the PERFECT gift for any FROZEN lover out there! This particular set is in the Jamberry Juniors line, so it is made for kids, although I can still get most of them to work for me. But no guarantees that they’ll work for grownups. Lukcily, there are similar ones, glittery and festive in nature, in the regualar wrap sizes as well! AND GUESS WHAT?! A SET OF THESE FROZEN INSPIRED WRAPS ARE UP FOR GRABS IN THE GIVEAWAY!!
If you are NOT a fan of nail wraps, go the more traditional route and bling out your nails with the
Sally Hansen GEM Crush Polish! (I hear amazing things about the SH Miracle Gel Nail Polish too!!)
“She Leaves a Little Sparkle” Mug from Pretty Chic
STUNNING Splurge-Worthy Necklaces (OR ANYTHING!) from Alexis Bittar
(Left, Right)
I had never heard of Alexis Bittar until today. I will never stop dreaming of this jewelry. Every. Single. Piece. Unreal…
I also wanted to include in the list something for DIY/Crafty folks who are bling lovers. Here are several ideas for those folks. (Like yours truly!) 🙂
GLITTER TAPE and Anything Else from American Crafts
American Crafts makes the most AMAZING glittery craft supplies – glitter, glitter glue, glitter papers and cardstocks, glitter stickers, and, most of all, GLITTER TAPE!!! I am crazy-obsessed with that stuff!! And GUESS WHAT!?!??! There is a box of $50 worth of glittery goodies from American Crafts in the giveaway! Score!
Iron-On Glitter Vinyl from Cricut
Cricut doesn’t have the most colors for glitter vinyl, but I have found that it stays put through washing better than the other brands.
Glittery Goodies for Hair Bow and Headband Making from Fleuriste Craft Supply
When I discovered this place was five minutes from my house I was in BIIIIIIIG trouble!!!! I now pretty much own my own store’s worth of supplies. I am not kidding! 🙂 Fleuriste has glitter elastics, bows, sequined appliques, flowers, rhinestone buttons, and on and on. It is AWESOME and has great prices! AND GUESS WHAT?!?! A BOX OF GOODIES FROM FLEURISTE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY TOO!!!! YAY!
I hope you are feeling blingy and inspired to do some holiday shopping! Now on to the giveaway!
Here is what is up for grabs in the giveaway:
$50 Gift Certificate to Bombshell Bling Jewelry (from yours truly, obviously)
A Mystery Box of Glittery Bow-Making Goodies donated by Fleuriste Craft Supply
$50 of Glitter Goodnesss donated by American Crafts
A Gorgeous Gold Airplane Charm Necklace donated by Charmed Collections (see pic above)
A Sheet of “Snow & Ice” Jamberry Mini Wraps donated by Emily Southerland (see pic and details above)
(Hopefully I will get a picture up later in the week once I receive all of the items.)
GOOD LUCK!!!
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Dana Everett says
November 3, 2014 at 9:46 amScented fall candles
Julia M says
November 3, 2014 at 10:01 amHalloween Fav Things: cute pumpkin themed candles and ceramic tchotchkes; hanging spiders and bats; autumnal wreath…
Andria Broom says
November 3, 2014 at 10:15 amAsked for Halloween favorite thing, but thinking you meant Christmas? I love kitchen supplies, jewelry, and chocolate in my Christmas stocking 🙂
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 3, 2014 at 3:35 pmHaha. yes. Sheesh – I need to pull it together!
Sarah J. says
November 3, 2014 at 10:38 amI’m itching to try to nail wraps- they look so fun!
Andrea says
November 3, 2014 at 10:39 amAll kinds of things to decorate with and to gift.
Lindsey says
November 3, 2014 at 10:44 amLove the gold bling!
Cailey Barton says
November 3, 2014 at 11:20 amI would love to have more bling this holiday!:)
Amy M. C. says
November 3, 2014 at 11:41 amPhilosophy beauty products would be tops on my holiday gift and wish list!
Nicki M. says
November 3, 2014 at 12:46 pmOoh, these are some great ideas. Jewelry would be my number one. Sunglasses with some crystals on them. And a purse or wallet.
Lisa Mothersead says
November 3, 2014 at 2:26 pmI would like anything a nice witch would wear. And, of course, wonderful chocolate treats.
Ivone Rocha says
November 3, 2014 at 3:12 pmchocolates!!!!!
Sally says
November 3, 2014 at 3:58 pmI LOVE nail wraps. I’m pretty hard on my nails, but these stay on for a week or better!
Bethany M says
November 3, 2014 at 4:07 pmNail polish
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
November 3, 2014 at 5:23 pmWow what a great gift guide! I love everything! Ok so on my list would be a piece of your jewelry! And maybe that pink and gold apron. That was awesome! 🙂
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 3, 2014 at 8:41 pmThat thing screams your name! You need to go to that site. The CHRISTMAS one! You need it. We BOTH do! 🙂 Still wanna do a jewelry for Elf hoop swap? I need to organize the jewelry hop too. I’m scattered. And rambling on a blog comment…. 😉
Rachel Zimmerman says
November 3, 2014 at 7:34 pmNice boots!
DAWN RENEE' says
November 3, 2014 at 8:37 pmAll things shiny make me happy, yes I am a total bling girl lol! Hair pretties, nail pretties, jewelery is all happiness to me!
Terry says
November 3, 2014 at 9:22 pmAnything gold.
Alison says
November 3, 2014 at 10:19 pmCan’t choose my favorite! Everything is so pretty!
Jennie says
November 3, 2014 at 10:59 pmToo much fun! My favorite Christmas item would be some black and brown riding boots, or man, that adorable Jesse Steele apron. And now I am thinking that I need some sparkly J Crew flats…hmmmmmmm
Catherine says
November 4, 2014 at 7:47 amSuper sparkly Butter glitter polishes
a pave cuff
diamond studs
Alina says
November 4, 2014 at 10:40 amOooh, nail wraps and champagne flutes surrounded in glitter.
Sean C says
November 4, 2014 at 10:41 amSome half gold dipped vases for my living room and some make up.
Joyce Carter says
November 4, 2014 at 10:59 amI would love to have some jewelry.
Sarah Page says
November 4, 2014 at 12:12 pmemerald cut garnet stud earrings
Jamie Stowe says
November 4, 2014 at 1:17 pmMy daughter and I love the sparkly stuff!
Jansie says
November 4, 2014 at 1:29 pmDefinitely some blingy sun glasses and a new necklace. 🙂
Ashlee says
November 4, 2014 at 5:58 pmthose SKIRTS, the tulle and sequins! and the shoes! dying, def what I need in my life
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 4, 2014 at 6:25 pmYes, you definitely do! 🙂
Diana Rinzema says
November 4, 2014 at 5:58 pmI would buy a stylish new watch and some drop diamond earrings.
Mary Somerville says
November 4, 2014 at 6:18 pmSome shiny red heels!
Rebecca B says
November 4, 2014 at 7:04 pmNail polish and rhinestones.
Kimberly says
November 4, 2014 at 7:24 pmA glitter skirt for the holiday!
Sarah Grace says
November 4, 2014 at 10:50 pmI would LOVE LOVE LOVE those Anthropology earrings! Dying!
LinhC says
November 5, 2014 at 6:41 amA blingy dress
Loretta says
November 5, 2014 at 7:20 amA big statement necklace!
SandyN says
November 5, 2014 at 8:20 amI’d love a diamond tennis bracelet or a gold bangle bracelet!
Sara Richter says
November 5, 2014 at 11:10 amI love the blingy nail polish! I’d also add glittery/shimmery scarves.
Christy Brandl says
November 5, 2014 at 2:49 pmNail wraps, free printables and endless ink/paper of variousness and bling to bling out my printables 🙂 that’s just a few of my favorite things
Marion says
November 5, 2014 at 2:57 pmI would love the nail polish.
Marion
jovana says
November 5, 2014 at 3:25 pmI love the sparkly skirt!
Mary Beth says
November 5, 2014 at 3:33 pmOh Goodness!! My Christmas budget was shot before I got halfway through this post!! I’m gonna need to buy 3 of everything and then one for myself too!!
Claudia says
November 5, 2014 at 5:10 pmI love me a nice sparkly red top.
Sharon says
November 5, 2014 at 7:38 pmwoww!! All that glitters doesn’t have to be gold. That’s a wonderful collection.. Here’s to Bling!!
Lisa Keeney says
November 5, 2014 at 9:06 pmAnything I can use on paper crafts!
Nicole Hulst says
November 5, 2014 at 9:09 pmThose nail wraps would be on my list, or the Tiffany jewelry.
Sheila says
November 5, 2014 at 9:56 pmwristwatch
beverly e says
November 6, 2014 at 12:35 amSome gold, glitzy chargers for Christmas Dinner!
Sandra says
November 6, 2014 at 4:23 amA nice new camera bag!
Emily C says
November 6, 2014 at 6:35 amSome statement earrings for sure!
Renae says
November 6, 2014 at 7:01 amA silver or gold dress for new years and holiday parties!
Renee says
November 6, 2014 at 7:01 ammmmm, such wonderful gifts!
Raina DelRio says
November 6, 2014 at 7:21 amBlingy craft supplies-fabric, vinyl, glitter, gold spray paint
Clothing-maybe a blingy necklace or earrings, gold sequin scarf or shoes
Cindy says
November 6, 2014 at 7:22 amEverything in this giveaway is awesome. Love it.
ericka says
November 6, 2014 at 7:38 amEvery girl needs some sparkly shoes!
Margie Visnick says
November 6, 2014 at 7:56 amI love the glittery shoes!
Taya says
November 6, 2014 at 8:08 amJewelry, Earrings, and necklaces
Ashley Outland says
November 6, 2014 at 8:13 amBlingy vinyl & blingy necklaces!
mona says
November 6, 2014 at 8:20 amI would love bling earrings
theresa krier says
November 6, 2014 at 10:03 amhi, a blinged out kitchen aid mixer, heehee, thanks so much, great fun!
LAB says
November 6, 2014 at 10:06 amLove the bling!
Sallie says
November 6, 2014 at 12:30 pmBoot jewelry, earrings, ring
Cherie says
November 6, 2014 at 12:31 pmMy favorite blingy thing?? I’m so b-o-r-I-n-g!! that’s why I subscribe to your blog…so I can learn bling through osmosis. 😉
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 7, 2014 at 12:08 amHaha I love it!
Ivana says
November 6, 2014 at 1:00 pmMy blingy wishlist? There it is, scroll up! 😀
Jennifer says
November 6, 2014 at 1:29 pmDiamonds of course!
Brandi B. says
November 6, 2014 at 1:58 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE the blingy sunglasses, the ideas journal, the jewelry…..eek, there is too many gorgeous things for me to pick just one!! Love this awesome giveaway!!
Tatyana says
November 6, 2014 at 5:45 pmI would love to have sparkly shoes 🙂
Thank you for great giveaway!
Lori Morton says
November 6, 2014 at 6:24 pmOooooh! LOOOOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE aillll the Blingy Glitter things on your list here…NEEEED them!! Especially the Glitter sign & Mug!! I looooove Glitter! giggle
Adriana A. says
November 6, 2014 at 8:05 pmJewelry!!
Laura says
November 6, 2014 at 9:14 pmI need some sparkly, glittery shoes! So pretty.
Missy says
November 6, 2014 at 9:43 pmDiamonds…or the sparkle mug:)
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 7, 2014 at 12:00 amHaha – that’s quite the price difference! 😉
mang h. says
November 6, 2014 at 9:54 pmI think every girl needs a pair of blingy shoes!
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 6, 2014 at 11:59 pmAGREED!
shanna Uptergrove says
November 6, 2014 at 10:02 pmNew earrings!!! Ohh. and a diamond star necklace!
BrieAnn S. says
November 7, 2014 at 7:56 amMy Bling list would include a new “fancy” outfit, great shoes and awesome jewelry to go with it. And if I’m dreaming, some nice hair extensions so that I can add some length and volume to my very thin hair.
Jill R says
November 7, 2014 at 8:49 amI would love some fun nail polish.
Mary D says
November 7, 2014 at 8:59 amI would love a tennis bracelet.
Penelope says
November 7, 2014 at 9:17 amLove those sequin skirts and the tulle one!
Licia says
November 7, 2014 at 9:45 ama pretty necklace
Chrissy says
November 7, 2014 at 9:47 amI am in LOVE with the champagne bubble glasses from anthropologie
Whitney H. says
November 7, 2014 at 10:18 amSparkly shoes!!!
Mary Ann says
November 7, 2014 at 11:42 amLove that glitter tape and those nail wraps are fabulous!
Jennifer says
November 7, 2014 at 2:14 pmThose blingy head wraps would be on mine!
Emily Lambert says
November 7, 2014 at 6:21 pmOn my Blingy Wish List, I’d wish for a gorgeous bracelet or a pair of blingy earrings! You can never have too much jewelry!
Jennifer L. says
November 7, 2014 at 6:58 pmJewelry
Pauline says
November 7, 2014 at 10:35 pmEverything in this giveaway is gorgeous – hard to think of another blingy thing I would put in the basket! I LOVE the velvet robe, the glittery shoes – nail polish and everything. As a quilter I would say some glittery fabric would be great.
Pauline
Rhonda Tinker says
November 8, 2014 at 6:43 amunique jewelry and craft supplies!
Dezi A says
November 8, 2014 at 7:30 amProbably nail polish- I’ve never had sparkly nails but those look SO fun!!
Ruth W. says
November 8, 2014 at 7:39 amJewelry would be on my list or that beautiful robe!
Ruth Griffeth says
November 8, 2014 at 8:30 amOn my glittery blingy wishlist would be a beautiful pair of heels Hot Pink with a beautiful flower like setting right in the middle of the shoe. I would also have to have a cute sparkly Pink dress (have to match now)! and some blingy jewelry! I could go on just give me the nod by the way what a OMG give away!
Leann Lindeman says
November 8, 2014 at 10:00 amA blingy purse would be nice!!
Leann Lindeman says
November 8, 2014 at 10:18 amIn your favorite things giveaway I am excited about all the crafty stuffs!!! I am a scrapbooker so I would totally use all these things.
Erica says
November 8, 2014 at 4:24 pmDiamonds, of course!
Hannah Ross says
November 8, 2014 at 5:32 pmThose Anthropologie glasses!
naomi says
November 8, 2014 at 7:08 pmjewels
Kim says
November 8, 2014 at 8:02 pmSome type of jewelry would be on my list.
Liz says
November 8, 2014 at 8:19 pmLove the sparkly shoes!
Dita says
November 9, 2014 at 12:41 amI’d love a necklace for a bling!
T Manahan says
November 9, 2014 at 1:07 amMy blingy wishlist would have to include your gorgeous Triple Strand Blue-Gray Cornflake Pearl Necklace!
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 9, 2014 at 10:54 pmOh yay!!! You are the only person who has named one of my items! You made my day! 🙂
T Manahan says
November 11, 2014 at 2:47 amThat really surprises me; your jewelry is so lovely!
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 11, 2014 at 9:49 amThank you! 🙂 xoxo
Cami says
November 9, 2014 at 11:34 amI would definitely include a bling headband.
Chrissy says
November 9, 2014 at 11:46 amLove the clutch and all the jewelry
Kamri Clark says
November 9, 2014 at 6:06 pmearrings and necklace set
Phyllis says
November 9, 2014 at 6:10 pmA blingy bracelet
Trish F says
November 9, 2014 at 6:30 pmLove vintage costume jewelry. I wouldn’t mind a nice vintage broach. Thanks for a great blingy giveaway!
Angelina-JoJoandEloise says
November 9, 2014 at 7:21 pmWhat an AMAZING giveaway!!!!
Sara says
November 9, 2014 at 7:56 pma handstamped silver necklace with my kids names 🙂
Cheyanne says
November 9, 2014 at 8:05 pmAnything from Tiffany & Co! (:
Susan Broughton says
November 10, 2014 at 12:13 amOf course jewelry, bath and body, facial skincare, candles, chocolates, and electronics
Katie says
November 10, 2014 at 12:42 pmBeauty products would be in my wish list.
ellen beck says
November 10, 2014 at 5:20 pmOn my nlingy wish list would be an anniversary ring- this cooming year will be 40 years I hope my husband remembers!
Julie says
November 11, 2014 at 12:10 pmLove metallic shoes!
Angela says
November 11, 2014 at 12:57 pmPink Diamond Earrings 🙂
Erin says
November 11, 2014 at 1:22 pmi LOVE bracelets!
Rachell says
November 11, 2014 at 4:14 pmA new necklace
Pam R says
November 11, 2014 at 6:03 pmLove that Tiffany bracelet and the earrings are gorgeous!