Golden Girls: 10 Shine Bright Gifts for Your Girlfriends (Under $50)

 It’s holiday season!

Christmas & New Year’s are just around the corner and you’ve gotten gifts from everyone from the kids, your boo and even your boss. But don’t forget your ladies…

Here’s a list of golden fabulousness that will suit every kind of girlfriend you have (and your wallet). From the glamorous girls to the fit girls and even the girlfriend that lives for #manimonday, there’s something for everyone.

S’well Bottle in Sparkling Champagne, Glitter Collection $45

Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Card Set $25

Nuxe Hulie Prodigieuse Dry Shimmer Oil $39

OPI Gwen Stefani Don’t Speak 18K Gold Top Coat $18

Instant Happy Polaroid Photo Album $12

Kate Spade New York Leatherette Notebook $18

Beyoncé “Flawless” Mug Set $25

Sephora Collection  Gold Star Skinny Brush Set $39

Happy Plugs Earbuds $30

Gentle Reminders Pencils, Set of 6 $12

DIY Project: Hot Pink Jewelry Tray

So I won’t ever call myself a domestic diva or a master DIY’er but I definitely like to dabble in DIY projects here and there. Late last year, I made it my mission to make our bedroom comfy, cozy and cool. More recently, my focus in the bedroom has been my decorating my dresser top. While I rely on home decor from Target, IKEA & Urban Outfitters, I also love to scour the Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg, Bklyn and I’ve found some pretty cool stuff like my 22 carat gold tea pot and this light pink petite jewelry tray (pictured below). Bonus: It only cost $4.

Materials:

• Tray of choice
• Rust-Oleum Spray Paint (I used the Ultra Cover 2x, it’s also a primer-paint all in one.)
• Newspaper or Cardboard
• Sandpaper

Steps:

1. Lay out newspaper or cardboard in an isolated, well-ventilated area.
2. Use the sandpaper to sand the surface areas of the tray evenly.
3. Spray one side of the tray evenly by holding the can 6-8 inches away from the object.
4. Allow to dry (20-30min).
5. Spray other side.
6. Allow tray to dry completely overnight (for best results & proper handling).

Voilà! Now you have a beautiful jewelry tray to throw all of your gorgeous pieces on.