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Gift the Trend: Perforated Details

June 4, 2013    |    By +
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One of my favorite trends that are back for spring and summer is perforated fashion pieces. From bags to shoes, dresses to tops and even jewelry, all of which have rounded out my favorite perforated looks for summer. Why do I love perforated stuff so much? Well, because it’s trendy and fun to wear... Read more »


Gift the Trend: Zebra

May 17, 2013    |    By +
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It seems like every season the trend experts say something like, “animal prints are back!” I’m not sure how they can be “back” if they are always in, but the bottom line is that a splash of animal print will always make an outfit more fun. If she is sick of the same old... Read more »


Owl Theme Party: Have a Hoot!

April 29, 2013    |    By +
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I love a good theme party. There’s nothing more exciting than a celebration filled with people you love, great decor, fun gifts and some yummy cake, all of which coordinates to make one amazing theme. While searching for the latest and greatest in trendy kid birthday events, I couldn’t help but squeak with excitement as I... Read more »


Gifts for the Zombie Fanatic

April 4, 2013    |    By +
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  Know someone who can’t escape the zombie trend? You aren’t alone! The zombie apocalypse has taken over books, television, movies and the minds of our friends and relatives. Whether you love zombies or are just shopping for zombie aficionado I created a unique list of my favorite zombie gifts available right now. From... Read more »


Spring Beauty Trend: Bright Eyes

March 28, 2013    |    By +
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Even though it’s technically spring, this time of the year it can feel light years away. Here in New York City, home base to the Gifts.com Gift Gurus, it’s still way too cold. While we are yearning for spring dresses and shorts, it’s still more appropriate to stay bundled in coats and scarves. The... Read more »


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Spring Trend: Succulents

March 15, 2013    |    By +
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When it comes to gardening, I lack three major ingredients to make it happen: 1) a backyard 2) sunlight 3) a green thumb.  Luckily, one of the latest greenery trends, succulents, allows me to fill my apartment with thriving plants without those prerequisites. In layman’s terms, succulent plants usually have meatier leaves & shorter roots... Read more »


Spring Beauty Trend: Brilliant Braids

March 12, 2013    |    By +
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Braided hair has been a huge trend in the last few years. Tired of the simplest of braids, fashionistas and designers alike have championed the newest and freshest hair looks by twisting hair in unthinkably amazing ways. All over the spring runways were unique looks inspired by the classic hair plait. Fishtails, the milkmaid... Read more »


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Phablets: what are they and why do I want one?

February 27, 2013    |    By +
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With the tech and gadget world evolving at a dizzying pace, it’s sometimes hard to keep up with all the products and technology. But a new and quickly growing class of products is actually pretty easy to understand…although it’s not that easy to say. The “phablet” is a hybrid device that combines the utility... Read more »


Trend Alert: Black and White

February 25, 2013    |    By +
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One trend that we can’t wait to see more of in 2013 is Black and White geometric prints. Everything from decor to fashion will be covered in the most high-contrast color combination there is. In case you haven’t noticed, black and white patterns have been popping up all over the place from the costumes... Read more »


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Trend Alert: Indoor Play Tents!

February 22, 2013    |    By +
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One perk of being a kid is being able to create your own world where your thoughts and imagination can come to life. My hideaway when I was a kid was a fort that I made out of bed sheets and two desk chairs. I kept some snacks in there, my favorite dolls, a... Read more »


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Dana H.
Dana is Editor in Chief at Gifts.com. She loves helping make every occasion stand out with her unique gift ideas, handy tips & special touches. She has over a decade of experience with matching fabulous products with fabulous people.

Dan T.
As the Men’s Gift Editor, Dan is fortunate to be able to blend his work week with off-hour hobbies. Dan’s marketing background goes back over a decade, but he's always been passionate about the “guy” things like sports, electronics and grilling.

Gillian J.
While Gillian oversees Merchandising & Content for Gifts.com, she focuses on Women & Home Gifts. Prior to Gifts.com, she spent over a decade honing her gifting skills in the retail industry.

Michelle D.
Michelle is the Gifts.com Gift Guru who specializes in Teen and Beauty gifts. For the last half-decade Michelle has been refining her teen and beauty gifting expertise by working for Urban Outfitters and obsessing over social media.

Liz T.
Liz is the children & baby gifts trend editor at Gifts.com. Prior to Gifts.com she spent several years matching people with products while working retail. Her niece and nephews give her the inside scoop on kids. She also knows the best gourmet gifts for every occasion.

Felicia W.
Felicia works as a "Gift Guru" with a focus on pet and flower trends. While she is still learning the art of gift giving, Felicia loves focusing her attention on pet gifts. She is always on the lookout for the best and most unique items for our lovable cats and dogs.

Donna K.
Donna is Gifts.com's very own Editorial Assistant. You have her to thank for all of our fabulous Facebook posts and for making sure the blog is up every day. She is a "Gift Guru" in her own right.