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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 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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Teen Trend Alert: Seapunk

February 21, 2013    |    By +
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To those readers unaware, I am the Guru for all things “Teen” here at Gifts.com. That means I spend a good portion of my time scouring the web to find the coolest blogs and inspiration for the newest and hippest stuff in youth culture. When I started seeing a variety of ’90s inspired iconography and... Read more »


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Gifts.com Editor in Chief Talks Valentine’s Day Gifts

February 6, 2013    |    By +
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If you are a morning news fan, then you probably caught me on your local station recently talking you through some fun ideas for all types of relationships whether you’re spreading the love to your best friends, or reconnecting with your ‘happily ever after’. It’s never easy to think of a Valentine’s Day gift... Read more »


7 Beauty Products to Pack for Paradise

January 21, 2013    |    By +
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  If anyone has been to New York City during wintertime, they know how cold and dry it can get. This year, my friends and I have planned a trip to Mexico to escape the dreary winter and catch a few rays! We plan on doing a lot of lounging on the beach, snorkeling... Read more »


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Unbelievable Beauty Ingredients

January 15, 2013    |    By +
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As the beauty editor at Gifts.com, I spend a lot of time checking out the latest trends, fads, and collections to find the best gifts. And, every once in a while, I’m blown away by the ingredients in the hottest beauty products on the market. You are not going to believe what the “secret... Read more »


Breast Cancer Awareness Month Gifts

October 3, 2012    |    By +
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we’ve picked out some of our favorite products that raise awareness and donate funds to the search for a cure. The trend this year is definitely with beauty products that show your support while making you more beautiful than ever whether you’re a survivor, supporter or both.... Read more »


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Fall Beauty Trends

September 18, 2012    |    By +
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With Labor Day having come and gone, it’s finally time to get excited about fall fashion! There is no easier way to zip up a bland autumn look than with fresh make-up. I have scoured the web to find the newest beauty trends of the season and I cannot wait to try them all!... Read more »


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Beauty: Summer Trend Report

June 21, 2012    |    By +
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The summer solstice is this week and that means that it’s time to update our wardrobes, decor and gift selections to reflect the warm weather and sunshine! To honor this transition, our editors are taking you on a tour of what’s “hot” for summer in their areas of expertise. As the beauty editor at... Read more »


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New Guru: Welcome Michelle!

June 11, 2012    |    By +
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New Guru: Welcome Michelle!

On May 14th our new Teen and Beauty guru, Michelle D., joined our editorial team. We’re so happy that she is helping make Gifts.com your favorite place to find gift ideas. I feel like nothing helps you get to know someone better than an interview. I had a lot of fun interviewing Michelle for... 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.