Who says you can’t give your friends and family a chic Christmas or holiday? Here are some of my favorite picks all of which are $25 and under~

1-Crabtee & Evelyn Wisteria of the Valley Sampler: Have a pal that misses summertime in the garden? Give her this elegant fragrance gift which includes 1.7 fl oz Wisteria Bath & Shower Gel, 1.7 fl oz Wisteria Body Lotion, 1.7 fl oz Lily of the Valley Bath & Shower Gel, and 1.7 fl oz Lily of the Valley Body Lotion. You can purchase this gift set at Crabtree & Evelyn for just $15.00.

2-Birchbox Membership: Do you know someone who loves to score beauty samples in the mail? Treat them to a Birchbox membership(starting at $10) and they can look forward to receiving a box every month that’s filled with deluxe-sized samples from brands like Stila, Smashbox, Kerastase, and more. Birchbox also has membership programs for men that include grooming products and bonus gifts he will love(like Skullcandy earphones). Unfortunately, they’re currently accepting backorders right now for $45 but you can join the waitlist and/or signup for their upcoming mailing list.

3- Fairisle Cowl Neck Sweater Poncho: Never let your sister choose between style and warmth again! Give her a beautiful fairisle print poncho that features a pointed hem and ribbed cowlneck design. This trendy poncho retails for just $24.80 at Forever 21.

4- Leopard Print Slippers: Keep their feet warm and toasty this Christmas with a pair of super cute slippers! These shoes feature a chic leopard print design and a single pom-pom on each shoe. These retail for just $24.50 at Ann Taylor Loft.

5-*Fragile Skinny Jeans: If you have a fashionable teen in your life, why not get her what she really wants? A great pair of new jeans. These super skinny jeans feature a low-rise fit, contrast stitch detailing, three pockets, and two faux pockets. You can purchase these jeans at Kohl’s for just $24.99.

6- Striped Scoop Neck Mickey Mouse Nightshirt: Who wouldn’t love a Disney gift that’s chic? This cute cotton sleep tee features a scooped neck, short sleeves, grey horizontal stripes, and four dancing Mickey Mouses on the front. You can purchase this tee for just $24.50 at Disney Store.

7- *Contour & Blush Palette There really is no need to purchase a lot of expensive makeup when you can buy one quality cosmetic palette from BH Cosmetics for less. This kit includes six shades of matte powders that you can use for blushes, contouring, even eyeshadows! During their Black Friday weekend special, this kit is priced^ at $10.42. After the sale, the kit is still affordable at just $18.95!

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It’s almost that time of year again where we probably spend way more money than we should. That’s why we should cut corners on things we need(okay want) as much as we can right now. To help you save this week, I rounded up some of the best drugstore beauty buys from Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy, and Rite Aid. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

*indicates a coupon is necessary for saving and you will need an actual copy of the ad.

CVS/Pharmacy and RiteAid require shopper cards for discounts but signing up for them is absolutely free.

Walgreens

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools

*Coupon for Garnier Nutrisse or HerbaShine Hair Color just $4.99 a box

Select Designer Fragrance Gift Sets from $9.99 to $29.99

Earn $1.00 in Register Rewards with a purchase of Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Hair Colo Foam or Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Perfect 10 Hair Color

*Coupon for L’Oreal Preference or Feria Hair Color

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Nexxus Hair Care products

Save $10 off select Designer Fragrances like Curve by Liz Claiborne or Forever by Mariah Carey

Earn $7.00 in Register Rewards with purchase of $15 or more of select Olay skin care products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% select Almay and L’Oreal Cosmetics

Conair Heat Styling Tools just $14.99 each

Save 20% off L’Oreal Skin Care Products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Pantene Hair Care and Pond’s Skin Care Products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off select Dove, Caress, and Lever 2000 products

*Coupon for Crest 3D White Whitestrips just $36.99

Q-Tips Cotton Swabs just $1.99

CVS/Pharmacy

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Sally Hansen Nail Care, Cosmetics, and Hair Removing products

Earn a Free $10 Gift Card when you purchase $30 or more of select items.You can earn up to 5 gift cards(totaling in $50) per cardholder a week. You can choose from seven cards including American Express, Gap, Macy’s, and CVS/Pharmacy

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Cover Girl cosmetics

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Hotel Spa Collection Robes

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Rimmel Cosmetics

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off select Essence of Beauty products

Earn $2.00 ECB when you purchase Gillette Cartridges or Shave products

Earn $2.00 ECB when you purchase select CVS Facial Cleansing products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Revlon cosmetics

Earn $4.00 ECB when you purchase $10 or more of Almay cosmetics

Buy 2 boxes of Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color for just $5.00

Earn $3.00 ECB when you purchase $10 or more Suave, Dove, or Caress products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off CeraVe Skin Care products

Earn $5.00 ECB when you spend $50 or more on beauty products

Olay Facial Hair Removal Duo just $22.99

Buy 1 Olay ProX Advanced Cleansing System and get free Olay skin care product

Olay Complete or Age-Defying Moisturizers just $9.49

Earn $10 ECB when you purchase La Roche Posay Effaclair

Earn $5.00 ECB when you purchase $10 or more Noxema or St. Ives Skin Care products

Earn $5.00 ECB when you purchase $20 or more Burt’s Bees products

Rite Aid

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off select Olay skin and bath products

Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color just $4.99

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Revlon cosmetics and beauty tools

*Coupon for $5.00 off Crest 3D Whitestrips

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Oxy Skin Care products

Get 2 select Dial products or 2 Tone Body Wash for $8.00

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Phisoderm Skin Care products

Dove 12 oz. Body Wash Just $3.99

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Nair Depilatory products

Buy 1 Get 1 50% of L’Oreal Skin Care and Sun Care products

Did I miss any deals worth a mention? Let me know!

Calling all glamour girls…we have something to get excited about! The Lancome 2011 Holiday Color Collection by Kate Winslet is nothing short of glamorous. The packaging(that features her signature and a gold hat design), the rich warm shades, it’s all so fresh and feminine. All three products in this collection are limited edition and they won’t last long, so I’d highly recommend snatching up these terrific products now before that the holiday rush begins.

Golden Hat Illuminating Smooth Powder in Goldnescent Glow

Get a natural looking glow with this fabulously elegant powder. I love how this pressed power creates a healthy and natural looking glow because frankly I’m not really into matte. Its got a hint of color but its not like your everyday summer bronzer that gives you a full-colored faux tan. Did you know that you can also use this powder to substitute eyeshadow?

Golden Hat Illuminating Smooth Powder in Goldnescent Glow, $42.00 at

Lancome

L’Absolu Rouge

Not all lipsticks were made the same and L’Absolu Rouge is one of those outstanding products. This rich lip color was enriched with Pro-Xylane, Vitamin E, and SPF 12. It comes in four shades(see color chart above) and a base product. This lip color is creamy and it actually lasts!

L’Absolu Rouge $29.00 at Lancome

Le Vernis

Long lasting color and high shine, Le Vernis Limited Edition Devine Lasting Color and Shine was enriched with shield plasticizers to protect and Methyl-Sulfoynl-Methane to promote natural nail growth. This comes in four fantastic shades(see color chart above) including a glittery metallic shade.

Le Vernis $29 at Lancome