HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
PERFECT PRESENTS
Check out this guide to great gifts for everyone on your list , all from local stores .
BY NEWPORT BEACH MAGAZINE STAFF
EVERY YEAR , IT ’ S A MAD DASH TO GET HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE IN TIME — not to mention finding the perfect gifts for friends and family . But this season , there ’ s no need to stress . We ’ ve compiled a gift guide with recommendations that will put a smile on everyone ’ s face . And these items are all from Newport Beach stores , so you can feel good about getting great gifts and helping the local economy by supporting shops and brands that are based in town . Read on for holiday shopping tips that are sure to spread some joy this season .
Art Lover Anyone who appreciates the fine arts would no doubt find joy in a PAINTING to hang in their home . For example , Carin Gerard ’ s “ Harmony ,” a one-of-a-kind oil painting on 36-inch diameter canvas , brings the beauty of the garden inside , $ 12,000 , with other similar options in the series also available at SCAPE gallery , Corona del Mar . ( 949-723-3406 ; scapesite . com )
Fashionista With a smocked bodice and semi-sheer sleeves , the stylish FLORAL RUFFLED HEM SMOCKED DRESS is a great winter option . The longer sleeves are ideal for cooler weather while the subtle floral print goes with accessories of many hues . But it ’ s the details that really shine , from the ruffled hem to the button closure with a keyhole design on the back , $ 89 , at Stevie Sister , Fashion Island . ( 949-640- 5477 ; steviesister . com )
Beauty Junkie Making a hair appointment during the holidays can be difficult , with many salons booked up throughout the month of December . Gift your favorite beauty enthusiast the COLOR REVIVING GLOSS by Madison Reed for a touch-up that will leave your locks with a brilliant shine . It can also refresh faded color or highlights and reduce brassiness . Choose from a universal clear shade or seven semipermanent colors , like the brunette Espresso and the golden Prosecco , $ 25 , at Madison Reed , Fashion Island . ( 949-867-4277 ; madison-reed . com )
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