Jenn Falik

You don’t have to spend a lot to give a gift that looks like a million bucks. Here are some of my favorites, all ringing in at under $50 a pop.

Wet N Wild’s Festive Flirt Nail Enamel – $1.99 at mass retailers and drugstores
These mini polishes have high performance, seasonal color. Cute names like Ho-ho-ho, Holly and Blitzen will be a big hit when stuffed inside any stocking.

Old Navy Ruffled Faux-Leather Wristlet Clutch – $14.50 at OldNavy.com
Ravishing ruffles lend this chic faux-leather clutch stand-out style. Features a wristlet strap and foil floral-print woven lining.

philosophy the gingerbread man gel- $16 at www.philosophy.com
he’s back and ready to draw you a relaxing bath. the gingerbread man foaming bubble bath and shower gel pampers you with an ultra-rich, moisturizing lather that leaves your skin feeling clean and soft.

Limited-Edition DKNY Rollerball/Lipgloss Duo- $20.00 at department stores nationwide
DKNY Be Delicious EDP, in a portable rollerball form, is conveniently paired with a scented pearlescent pink lip gloss that is sheer and lightweight and adds sparkling dimension and glossy shine to lips.

Lands’ End Kids Down Vest- $25.50 at www.landsend.com
Comes in tons of colors and works for kids in any climate- it is light enough to be comfy and versatile but substantial enough to keep you warm.

Crystal Cuff- $29.99 at TJ Maxx
Truly a timeless style- this is something you would find in stores now but can scoop up at TJ Maxx for half the price!

Lilly Pulitzer Cocktail Shaker- $39.95 at www.lillypulitzer.com
A fun gift for the preppy that likes to party- a limited edition offering that serves up a fun twist on the classic shaker.

L’Occitane Sweet Cherry Temptation and Shea VanillaCaress Gift Boxes - $46 ($54 Value) at www.loccitane.com
Gift sets offer the best values- and this one comes wrapped ready to give in an exquisite keepsake box.

To anyone who has spent any amount of time with me lately, or follows me on Twitter, me stating that I am on the hunt for the perfect motorcycle jacket will not be news.  It is kind of all I can talk about. Well, that and how much I love my dog Norman and how excited I am about the Today Show segment I just booked for November 2nd.

But, I digress…

So- I am convinced that the perfect motorcycle jacket is going to complete my fall wardrobe in one fell swoop. A lot of pressure for one item, I know. It is going to take a strong, tough, edgy, durable piece o’ leather to handle all that responsibility- and I think I may have found “the one.”

This William Rast Jacket (I don’t have a JPEG, so you are gonna have to click to see it in all it’s glory) fits perfectly- I should know since I tried it on at Saks today when my husband wasn’t looking. Close to the body, soft but not too soft, with just the right amount of zipper detailing and a nice, angled floppy collar.

If I continue to fantasize about it for another few days, I am gonna give in and buy it. But then, what will I have to talk about? I am sure I’ll think of something. Over-the-knee boots, perhaps?