Hey blogosphere – this one’s for you! I wanted to pull together some practical gifts for your blogger friends, relatives, and loved ones. When I first started blogging two years ago, I had no idea the investment and daily needs bloggers have (case in point – pop-up pods so you can change on the street instead of a dirty Starbuck bathroom, lol.) So what would a blogger appreciate as a gift during the holidays? Check out the collage below for a few ideas:
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Let’s start with one of the more surprising things on this list – Kiss Impress Nails (#4). These are a LIFESAVER! My nails naturally suck and are usually not painted. I may end up having an impromptu sponsored post requiring me to take a picture like yesterday, or have weekend plans to connect with bloggers for a photo exchange. These nails are super easy to wear and can stay on for up to a week!! I love the gel manicure look of these nails and I’ve gotten rave reviews on how natural they look. Buy a few in different colors (I LOVE a classic red nail color!)
On to the more fashionable items! A stylish camera bag (#7) is a must. I’m obsessing over cognac brown leather accessories lately, and the camera bag and leather tech gloves by Coach (#9) are MUSTS. Bloggers brave the cold for photos and are always connected. I definitely enjoy having a beautiful pair of gloves that doesn’t need to be taken off so I can respond to comments, DMs, and emails.
I added in the Amazon Echo Look (#6) because I think this is such a cool way to plan outfits! It’s also selling for $49.99, a $100 discount. I think this would be a fun, interactive gift to give someone who is always coming up with different outfits that still has the technology of Amazon Alexa.
Let’s also look at the travel essentials (#5 and #10): Pinch Provisions creates the cutest mini emergency kits, and I cannot tell you how this could come in handy for bloggers! Many a time I have left the house in a rush to find that my blouse needed extra reinforcements (aka safety pins) or an earring gets caught in my hair and I lose the back of the earrings. UGH. This teeny kit easily fits into a purse and has all the emergency essentials a blogger could possibly need all in a sparkly little baggie. A suitcase is definitely a splurge, but the justification is that bloggers often carry 2-4 outfits on a photoshoot day, and a rolling case definitely comes in handy! I like this one by Vince Camuto because it’s stylish and carry-on sized.
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P.S. My second giveaway is going live TODAY! Make sure to keep an eye on my Instagram account (@mintandthrift) to enter! Everything up for grabs was revealed on the blog last week, and you can refer to this post to see it all. Hair care is up next!