The holidays are fast approaching, are you ready? Do you know what you want or what your friends/family wants? Well I might have the solution!
I have put together a list of nail polish/manicure gift ideas for you! These polish collections are all ones I have swatched and personally endorse. The manicure ideas are all products I currently use and love.
You can find pricing and where to buy these products at the bottom of my posts. The links under the “Other Manicure Ideas” section will take you straight to their website to purchase.
Classic Holiday Nail Polish Collections
- China Glaze Loves You Snow Much collection
- Diamond Cosmetics holiday 2009 collection
- Color Club Wonderland collection
Other (non-Christmas colors) Collections
- Essie winter collection
- BB Couture For Men (2nd collection)
- China Glaze Wizard of Ooh Ahz collection
- Nubar Chocolate Truffles collection
- Jessica Baby It’s Cold Outside collection
- Urban Decay Apocalyptic
- CND Colour & Effects
Other Manicure Ideas
- CND Almond Hydrating Lotion (search under “Creative” category)
- CND Almond Soothing Creme (search under “Creative” category)
- CND Solar Oil (search under “Creative” category)
- Nubar Foundation base coat and Diamont top coat (my two favs)
- Sephora glass nail file
- Essie Matte About You top coat
- Jaqua Pink Buttercream Frosting Guilt-Free Treats gift set
Happy shopping!
-VV
12/10/2009
Today is my moms bday and she insisted that i not spend any money on her. So im gonna give her a manicure. Im schlepping the best of my stash (about 30 colors) over to her house this afternoon. Im really interested to see what color(s) she chooses. She never wears np, last time she had a mani was prob 6 years ago for a wedding. And when i ask her if she likes mine she gives me the standard mom answer – very nice honey. Im excited to show her how good my painting skills (and np selection) have gotten – shes gonna be amazed at Seche Vite! I cant wait to share my love of np with her on her bday!
12/8/2009
These are ALL fantastic ideas! Thanks for posting this
12/8/2009
Thanks for compiling this list and for all the effort you put into designing this website. With winter here now, my cuticles are getting super dry. Here’s hoping I get some CND solar oil in my stocking. Do you have a preference between the oil or the balm?
12/8/2009
Hi Tabula Rasa,
I prefer the oil. I had the balm but one day in the summer my purse got really hot, and so did the balm. It got all waxy and weird, so I had to toss it! It is easier to use, but I prefer the oil.
12/8/2009
These are all definitely gifts that I would want, I don’t have any polish-crazy friends (like me) though. Sigh.
12/8/2009
Hi Sonya,
I know I don’t really either!
12/8/2009
For the polish fiend who is hard to buy polish for, I have to recommend GingerKittyDesigns on Etsy! She makes nail polish jewelery! They’re gorgeous and sparkles like mad. I adore the pair of Starry Starry Night earrings that I got.
(http://www.etsy.com/shop/GingerKittyDesigns?section_id=6264554)
12/8/2009
Hi arkanefyre,
Very cool I love it!
12/8/2009
Extremely helpful. Thank you.
Btw I just have to comment on your twitter comment about the British and tea. I’m not a twitterer but I saw your twitter on your home page.
Earl Grey should be served in a porcelain cup and it is simply not the done thing to permit the tag to be visible. Naturally one serves leaf-tea at home so there would be no tag.
You may think the Japanese have intricate tea-rituals but there is a great deal to be mastered about tea in England. It’s a matter of class, don’t you know? You are the mistress of varnish. I claim to be a mistress of tea. ;o)
12/8/2009
Hi Jen,
That was a bone china cup, which I think is probably good enough. Didn’t know about the tea tag, but I’m only joking anyway, so I’m not too worried that I won’t be let back into the country ever, LOL!
12/8/2009
Jaqua’s Pink Buttercream Frosting is my all time favorite lotion. It smells good enough to eat and leaves my skin so soft and hydrated but not greasy. Good call!!!
12/8/2009
Hi Alison,
Isn’t it fab? My hubbie hates the smell of it, too sweet for him, but I LURVE it!
12/8/2009
AH! Thank you SO much for coming up with a list of ideas!!
12/8/2009
Hi Kristen Williams,
You are welcome
12/8/2009
Thank you so much for organizing this! Its so hard to keep things straight sometimes when so many collections keep popping up!
12/8/2009
Hi Amy,
Sure thing! I had a hard time figuring out what to out on there because there are so many cool collections!
12/8/2009
What about Zoya’s Color Lock System? Always a good gift idea and it comes with sooo many things for $48.
12/8/2009
Hi Tacola Mae,
You are right, that would be a great one on there.