Jessica Andrews’s Holiday Gift Ideas

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If you saw my closetYou won't be surprised to know that I spend way too much time shopping. Long before I became senior style director at PopsugarI considered myself somewhat of an expert in retail because I really treat it like a sport. When I shop, I don't just look for the perfect option. gift for a loved oneI need to get it on a major sale with the store credit I've saved up and an extra gift with purchase thrown on top. That's the equivalent of a touchdown to me. My first love is fashion and I have the aforementioned closet to show off, but my shopping list has expanded to include everything from furniture to travel products to spa services. My mission? Find investment items and experiences that are truly worth buying – and even better if I can get them for half the price.

This holiday season I'm more into shopping than ever before and saving time by waiting until the end of the season to shop. I mean: yes, mine gift ideas it will be last minute, but they don't do it feel at the last minute. To get around the time conundrum, you can invest in gifts that feel personalized and special, even if they were quick purchases. A few examples? Gifts that reflect your loved one's personal interests and hobbies, like travel pillow for my sister's frequent business trips; yes, I got it at the last minute on Amazon, but it's a thoughtful gift so it feels like it was thought out and didn't need to be rushed. My favorite candle is from Harlem Candle Co. also applicable here; it's a delightful amber scent with a special backstory that seems very intentional for Harlem Renaissance lovers like my mother. Likewise, if you don't have time for a personalized gift, buy the digital photo frame I gave my dad as a gift and you can add photos regularly through the app.

Another way to get last-minute gifts? Go broke! As a person who has more Telfar bags more than I can count, from the classic shopping bag to the UGG mini collage, I'm gifting the viral Telfar shopping bag to my cousin as a bag she can carry with her on those days when she has to commute to work. I was very happy to find out that some colors are available on Amazon which means fast shipping. Samsung Frame TV This is another waste of money: a last-minute gift that will look incredible in my brother's living room, alternating between the basketball games he watches and gorgeous paintings in art mode. No one will bat an eyelid if your last-minute gifts are an investment they will always treasure.

Keep reading to shop the best last-minute gift ideas from retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom and more.