Are you stuck trying to figure out what to get your favorite people for the holidays? We were too! But then we sent our fashion expert out to the best local boutiques to find the hottest holiday gift trends from the runways to the shops. Whether you are shopping for little ones, impossible teenagers or picky in laws, we’ve literally found something for everyone on your Holiday gift list this year!
Oversized Scarf:
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ot from the runways at NY Fall Fashion week from Chunky knits and long skinny scarves wrapped and draped in a whimsical fashion. This is a great accessory for that impossible teenager or a fashionista mom. Look for textures and prints that are fun and work well with multiple styles. Or go for the comfy and classic feeling of cable knits and plaid. Our Favorites include this Bohemian Woven Knit Scarf from DailyAccessoriez a boutique shop on Etsy, which retails for $28 plus shipping. We also fell in love with the smorgasbord of scarves over at Wish in Stony Brook. They offer a wide array of styles that are perfect for any fashion style.
Mermaid and Shark Blankets
These are just too much fun to pass up. This trend has become such a big hit with younger kids and a few grown up ones that patterns to crochet them yourself are easily available online. For those who have no time to DIY there are plenty of options for purchase. The average mermaid or shark blanket retails between $30 – $50 depending on the materials. We love the selection from FadFay, available on Amazon. They offer a variety of sizes and adorable patterns that are fun for everyone.
Mens Fashion
The rugged Alpha Dog look is the hot look for men this season. Stylish gifts on the dapper wish list include knit cable cardigan, parka or bomber jackets with faux fur collars and plaid prints you are dying to borrow. Banana Republic, American Eagle and Ralph Lauren are all excellent brands that offer reasonable prices and quality fashion guaranteed to last through the years.
Tech Trends – the Action Camera
Everyone loves the action cam this year. From Marathon runners to extreme sports nuts, everyone loves to document insane feats and share them with the world via youtube. In fact, even film students and budding directors are going crazy for Action Cams. These little camcorders are a fantastic tool to cut down on production costs in the film industry and serve as a great gadget to give to someone who is passionate about capturing life in real time. The average action camera retails between $100 and $400. If money is no object, we highly recommend the GoPro HERO5 ($399 at Best Buy), which has been ranked as one of the top Action Cameras in the market. If you are shopping for a novice, we recommend the Polaroid Cube ($88.99 at Best Buy) which is a great starter camera for younger action nuts.
Hot Home Gifts
It’s all about the conversation starter piece for the home. Hot trends for the home include customized copper mules and serving trays, oversized serving platters, chunky arm-knit throws and raw material home accents. We love the copper monogram serving tray and Moscow Mule Mugs from Pottery Barn to gift a new homeowner or newlywed. We highly recommend shopping online at Etsy.com for one-of-kind items like a custom slate cheese board ($25 at Slateplate) and chunky knit, Alpaca wool throw blankets.