Little Luxuries: Pretty Things in Small Packages

Dec 8, 2009

We've been hearing the "p" word a lot lately when it comes to holiday gift shopping ... "practicality," that is. This year, load up your loved ones' stockings with practical gifts that come with a side of luxury. Here are our picks for practical and pretty stocking stuffers priced at $20 and under.

Nostalgia Organics My Deerest Holiday Soap, $8, nostalgiaorganics.com. A petite peppermint soap chocked full of nourishing botanicals. Packaged in green and pink and tied up with a bow.

Tweezerman FileMate, $5, sephora.com. Seems you never have a nail file when you need one so be sure to stock up on a few yourself. Protected in a snap-close case, this on-the-go emergency mani kit comes with two pretty nail files.

Sorority Kiss Kiss Lip Balm, $6, notsoapradioshop.com. Give your sorority sisters a gift of Greek with these moisturizing balms illustrated with sorority mascots and colors like think Delta Zeta's pink and green turtle.

Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve, $6, sephora.com. This beauty favorite melts on and soothes even the driest lips. Leaves behind a subtle, sweet scent and touch of pink.

Pacifica Solid Perfumes, $9, pacificaperfume.com. Bright, cheery tins hold organic soy and coconut wax infused with exotic Pacifica fragrances. 21 exclusive, layer-friendly flavors available.

Soap & Glory Hair Supply Hair Mask Treatment, $9.99, target.com. Super glossing treat for dry, frizzy tresses. Won't weigh style down and comes in cute, retro-chic bottle.

Priti 3 Free Nail Polish, $12.50, spiritbeautylounge.com. Choose from a rainbow of long lasting, colors free of harmful chemicals and additives. We like the holiday-esque red Rain Daisy.

Too Faced Glamour To Go II, $19.50, toofaced.com. Give the gift of portable glam with eight shadows, four glosses and a bronzer. Mini portions sit pretty in slick compact and come in universal hues of pink and chocolate.

Remington Leopard Printed Straightener, $19.99, target.com. All-over leopard print adds fun to any morning routine and one inch size makes travel a cinch.