‘Tis the season! The season for twinkling holiday lights, spiked eggnog, and cocktail parties. ‘Tis also the season for giving and, is it just us, or does it get harder every year? Finding gifts that are both unique and personal but easy on the wallet can send anyone into holiday hibernation. Before you give up hope and pick up a mountain of gift cards, check out our gift guide, one for guys and one for ladies, with an emphasis on shopping local! Go forth, shop, be merry! Happy Holidays! – Guest Blogger Iris of Style of Iris.

FOR HER:

The Girl Next Door
Fun, friendly, and casual, this is the girl we want to borrow a cup of sugar from (and then have a drink with). She has a laid back attitude and an ever-expanding crew of friends. Always feminine but never overdone, the perfect outfit consists of a pair of killer jeans and a worn in sweatshirt.

Brace Yourself – Update a classic and pick up friendship bracelets with a little bling for some fun flare. Fashion tip: buy in bulk so your girl has the chance to mix and match and load them up like bangles. Check out this assortment from Things & Fashion, Winter Park, $24-55. Click here for more info.

Get wrapped up – Your casual girl will love these cozy and easy-to-wear cardigans. A pair of jeans, some personalized friendship bracelets and your girl next door is ready to go. Check out our favorite boyfriend cardigan at Filthy Magic. Click here for more info.

The Fashionista
The fashionista is a guaranteed yes to attend the most sophisticated gala, four star dinner, or chic cocktail party. Although her closet is about to burst in a clothes explosion, she never has anything to wear. Her favorite reads are Vogue and Vanity Fair and she loves staying on top of trends… then ignoring them all to make her own style.

Ring her up – Sure, there are probably a few cocktail rings stacked up in her jewelry box but she can never have enough. Avoid the tired old department store and hit up a local boutique for a one of a kind addition. Check out these sparklies from Things & Fashion, Winter Park, starting at $25. Click here for more info.

Two faced – How’s a girl supposed to keep up with her appointments without a watch? Ditch the old standbys and go for watches with a modern look. Pick up one of these Geneva metal watches at Through the Looking Glass, Winter Park, $20. Click here for info.

Hold on tight – Sparkle is a big trend this season and you can’t go wrong with giving her one of the most wanted items – a glittery clutch. Check out this dazzling option from Things & Fashion, $98.

The Eco-friendly Girl
Green is the new black and this girl knows how to rock it while saving animals, the planet, or a natural resource. She starts her shopping trips by walking instead of driving (because carbon footprints aren’t sexy), she always pays close attention to the materials used in the production, and she knows every vendor at the local farmer’s market by name.

It’s in the Bag – Not only are these Escama Studio clutches hand-made using recycled materials, they’re also tres cute. Your eco-friendly girl will also love that with one simple click of her mouse, she can learn about the artisan who stitched her bag, from start to finish. Find them at Earth Inspired Living, Winter Park, $42-$89. Click here for info.

Rub-A-Dub-Dub – Keeping the environment clean is dirty work! Lavish your girl with Lush’s organic bath products: luxurious, indulgent, and guilt-free. Try the gift packages – because every girl needs options. Lush $44.95. Click here for info.

The Sporty Girl
This girl’s DVR is set to record ESPN not Gossip girl. She’s either at the gym, on the court, or as part of the team. Hobbies include playing, doing, running and her favorite dessert is a fruit shake with an added protein boost.

Watch this – These Geneva watches are stylish, sporty, and comfortable enough to wear while breaking a sweat. Pick them up in a variety of colors (to match every jersey) at Through the Looking Glass, Winter Park, starting at $16.50. Click here for info.

Phoning it in – What better motivator at the gym then music? Let her rock out in these stylish headphones. Pick one up at Skull Candy, starting at $30. Click here for info.

Not your brother’s gym bag – Who wants to carry that boring old thing? Make her gym experience complete with this stylish bag from Under Armor $35. Click here for info.

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FOR HIM:

This collection of holiday gift items was a contribution from @FaceMafia, Hellbrand Leatherworks, and a few Culture Climax writers. And let’s face it, guys aren’t that complicated so splitting up their types isn’t necessary like we did for the ladies.

Kickin it old school -Every guy can rock a pair of Nike’s. Galactic G has a huge selection of kicks, we liked these Nike Janoski’s released this month $75. Click here for more info.

Learn something – For the reader of the family this gift fits perfectly in the back pocket. Orlando’s own Hellbrand Leather created these Field Notes covers made specifically for the Field Notes brand of notebooks. Comes with one free notebook.  4″x6″ $30. Click here for more info.

Set the scent -@FaceMafia suggested this new scent make the Holiday Gift Guide. It’s always good to switch up your scent. Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Eau De Toilette is one YSL’s top selling colognes. Available at any cologne counter or on YSL’s website for $45-$75. Click here for more info.

Listen up – The Roots released their new album Undun this month and it is fire! There’s nothing better than the gift of music. Park Ave CDs has a great collection, plus that new Black Keys album is out too! At Park Ave CDs – The Black Keys El Camino $12.98 and The Roots Undun $14.98. Click here for more info.

Action Packed – Family Guy x Kid Robot action figurines available at PXL Plus Gallery in Winter Park (off of Forsyth/University) starting at $9.99 each. Click here for more info.

Look good, do good – These wood frame glasses not only have the look but they’re “green” too! Handmade from 100% natural wood and they donate a majority of proceeds to various non profits around the world. You can cop these and that fly wood watch at The Bodhi Tree in Ivanhoe Village (off Princeton and Orange). Sunglasses $90-$130, watches start at $150. Click here for more info.

Tee’s galore – On Lock Skate Shop in Downtown Orlando has some great brands and apparal for both men & women! Their mens inventory is packed with great underground brands such as Jedidiah, who donates to homeless children across the U.S. This particular tee is $24.99. Click here for more info.

And last but not least….. A Climax Tee! Click here to purchase.

Other shops we recommend checking out in Orlando:

Sam Flax
The Beauty Spot
Twenty Four Seven Style House
Sophie & Trey
Current
Thread
Hellbrand Leather
Kathmandu

Thanks for checking out our last minute holiday gift guide! Thanks to Iris of Style of Iris for providing us with the intro and ladies version of the guide. The men’s section was a collaboration of suggestions from @FaceMafia, Hellbrand Leather, and Culture Climax writers.

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