Blow ‘Em Away with These Holiday Gift Ideas
New York City is full of some incredible places to shop for the holidays. The Market NYC in the Meat Packing district is a weekend-only mecca for emerging designers selling their latest merchandise at discounted prices. An added bonus: bargaining is totally acceptable!
Another great holiday gift hot spot is the Union Square Holiday Market. Located in the south section of the park near 14th St., over 100 vendors gather in this outdoor bazaar, selling jewelry, candles, pottery, as well as many different delectable sweets and savory treats.
Can’t get to the city or don’t have time to shop around? Buying online couldn’t be easier. One of our favorite places for unforgettable and often one-of-a-kind gifts is etsy.com, where you can find a plethora of independent designers eager to sell their handcrafted merchandise. It is full of unusual and original pieces that are sure to wow your friends and family. Need a truly special gift? You can commission a custom made-to-order piece from many designers on the site.
For your Best Friend: Architectural jewelry is all the rage this season. From cuffs, to rings, to headgear – geometric designs are modern and fun gift ideas. This geometric necklace by Jamie Spinello Metalworks is an edgy statement piece that your best friend is sure to appreciate. It can be dressed both up and down, and will look good all year-round.
For your Gay Boyfriend: Forget boring old scarfs and skin care products. Jacket Chains spruce up, and edge up any man’s worn in leather jacket. The Chainmaille Gothic Dragonscale Jacket Chain by Silver Fox Chainmaille adds a little special something. The brand creates metal accesories for jackets and boots, as well as jewelry pieces.
For your Mom: Why not make your mama cozy and warm this holiday season by updating her Christmas sweaters with a chic knit. The Boyfriends Sweater from Nihan Altuntas looks cuddly and effortlessly fresh!
For Your Brother: Let’s face it. To straight men, sneakers are a safe fashion fetish. But who wants to fill your bro’s closet with yet another pair of standard Nikes? Wow him with a customized pair of kicks. These Silver Wings high-tops by WHATs SHOP are definite show stoppers.
Union Square Holiday Market
Union Square Park at 14th St.
November 17 through December 24, 2011
11am-8pm
The Market NYC
328 W 14th St
Fri-Sun; 11am-7pm
- Tagged: Accessories, Etsy, Holiday Gifts, Necklaces, Sneakers, Sweaters
About the Author
Yevy Y.
As an aspiring editorial journalist, Yevgeniya Yelkina is inspired by fashion everywhere she turns. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, she is currently channeling her bilingual, multicultural experiences into voicing her opinions about fashion and beauty.
A raised East-Coaster from New Jersey, she is studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with a Minor in Russian Studies. An avid blogger, she hopes to one day work internationally in the field of publishing, international business, and fashion journalism.
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