Holiday Gift Guide - Fitness Lover

Next up in the Holiday Gift Series - gift ideas for the fitness lover/sporty gal. Athleisure is such a popular trend right now. All the items below are great pieces for a fitness enthusiast, or someone who just wants to look the part :) Picture the outfit: black leggings, a cute workout top, cool sneakers, bomber jacket, baseball hat and backpack. The perfect sporty girl look!

Bonus? Everything is under $100. AND if you shop at Carbon38, use code MSAUER50 for 25% off your first purchase of $100+.

FITNESS LOVERS GIFT GUIDE UNDER $100

FAUX LEATHER BACKPACK - $88

WHY I LOVE IT: Backpacks are a hot trending item right now. I love this one because the leather details add a cool, athleisure vibe. 

STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLE - $35/$45

WHY I LOVE IT: A cool water bottle is the perfect gift for a fitness enthusiast! This one comes in two different size offerings. Plus, this gold color is so cute!

HIGH WAIST LEGGING - $54

WHY I LOVE IT: Black leggings are a fitness staple, actually more like a wardrobe staple in general. I love these because both the fit and quality are fantastic for the price.  

CAMO SNEAKERS - $50.98 (on sale!)

WHY I LOVE IT: I have a serious sneaker obsession. They're obviously perfect for athletic lovers, but also look cool for everyday wear. I love how these are super lightweight with a fun pattern and totally fall into the athleisure vibe.

NYLON BASEBALL CAP - $28

WHY I LOVE IT: Black baseball hats are a necessity. I wear mine ALL THE TIME. So easy to throw on after a workout to cover sweaty hair and instantly look cool. There are other colors available if black isn't for you

HIGH TOP SNEAKERS - $89.95

WHY I LOVE IT: How cool are these? They totally fall into the athleisure vibe. Throw these on with your leggings, baseball hat, and backpack and you instantly look cool after a workout. 

BOMBER JACKET- $74

WHY I LOVE IT: The perfect layering piece to throw on after a workout class. It's sporty-chic and instantly adds style to keep you looking cool after a sweat sesh.

FITNESS KIT - $22

WHY I LOVE IT: The cutest little kit to keep in your gym bag. Has all the essentials you need and makes a perfect gift.

WATERPROOF GYM BAG - $88

WHY I LOVE IT: Speaking of gym bags - every fitness gal needs a good gym bag to hold all the necessities. This bag is durable, great size, has cool leather detailing and the right amount of style. Who says gym accessories have to be boring and ratty?

STATEMENT CREW NECK - $79

WHY I LOVE IT: Nothing better than throwing on a comfy sweatshirt after a workout class. This one is versatile and can be worn with anything. Plus, a fun statement makes it just that much cooler.

SWEATPANTS - $89

WHY I LOVE IT: Comfy sweatpants for after class or lounging are a must. These are super cute and say "Nama'Sleep" on the side. I know expensive sweatpants seems silly, but I recently caved and bought a pair on the pricer pair and I'm so glad I did. Even though they're baggy, fit and style is still important. Plus they can easily be styled and look cool for a day of errands or running around. 

GRAPHIC POUCH - $38

WHY I LOVE IT: Throw your necessities or secret things in this pouch and either throw in your gym bag or carry on its own. How cute is the graphic and design? As a fun gift, you could stuff this cute little pouch with fun goodies that the recipient loves (candy, gift cards, lipgloss, etc.)

GRAPHIC TANK - $48

WHY I LOVE IT: Graphic tanks are so cool right now. There are so many fun graphics and phrases - so fun for a workout outfit. I love the message of this one and the tiny hits of shiny gold - instant cool factor. Tip: Spiritual Gangster (brand of this tank) tends to fit on the tighter side. For a looser/more baggy fit, size up (sometimes I even go for a large when I want an extra baggy fit).

 

Holiday Gift Guide - Beauty Edition!

Holy cow, can you believe the holiday season is already here?! I don't know about you guys, but I am such a procrastinator when it comes to holiday shopping. In fact I'm pretty sure that the most of my gift shopping was done on Christmas Eve last year. Talk about stressful. It's funny because I actually really enjoy shopping for the perfect gift for the special people in my life, but my lack of planning gets in the way and I'm not able to enjoy gift shopping as much as I'd like. This year my goal is to break the habit! I'm going to start my gift planning early so my shopping isn't so manic.

The good news is, you all get to benefit from my early gift planning! I'm putting together gift guides to share on Sweet & Sauer to help you with ideas and holiday shopping before things get too crazy.

Here's a little secret, I'm a beauty junkie. I love trying new beauty, makeup and skincare products and have an overwhelming collection of things I've tried. With that being said, I checked out all the gift sets Sephora and Ulta have to offer this year and picked my ten favorites that I thought offered a lot of value and make perfect gifts. I love beauty gift sets for the holidays because they offer variety at great price points. They also give beauty lovers, like myself, the opportunity to try out new products without committing to the full size thing just yet. All these sets I chose are such good deals, I want all of them for myself!

So here it is! The first guide from my Holiday Gift series - my favorite beauty gift sets under $50. I wanted to get this one out first with the Sephora VIB sale going on! If you're a Sephora VIB, you can use code 20VIB at checkout to receive 20% off your entire purchase! I'm working on getting one gift set out a week so you all have plenty of time to snag some goodies before it's crunch time. If there's a specific guide you'd like to see, let me know!

HOLIDAY BEAUTY GIFT SETS UNDER $50

GLOW FOR IT - Makeup Highlighters - $30

WHY I LOVE IT: Highlighted, glowy skin is such a hot beauty trend right now and this set gives you a sampling of awesome products to achieve that perfect glow.

BEAUTY SLEEP - Overnight Skincare - $30

WHY I LOVE IT: Skincare is something I'm really big on lately. I want to do everything I can to keep my skin healthy and prevent aging. This set gives you great products to use overnight so you wake up with gorgeous skin! A variety of brands offered and perfect for all skin types. 

GLIMMER IN HER EYE - Eye Makeup Brush - $22

WHY I LOVE IT: I think makeup brushes are a great gift - something I love to ask Santa for. This is an affordable set that has all the essential brushes you need for the eyes. Plus they have cute glittery handles - perfect for gifting!

DON'T BE FLAKY - Skincare Regimen from Belief - $38

WHY I LOVE IT: Perfect for dry skin in the winter. You get a full size product and two smaller (but still decently sized) products to round out this regimen. This set is normal, combo, and dry skin friendly and promises solutions for dryness, pores and lost elasticity. 

BOSCIA FAVORITES -  Skincare Set - $35

WHY I LOVE IT: Boscia is a great skincare line and this set offers the brand favorites. This is a set I personally want to try because all the products included sound amazing. Friendly for all skin types and promises to deliver solutions for dullness/uneven texture, pores and dryness. 

READY, SET, STYLE - Hairstyling Set - $29

WHY I LOVE IT: This set is great for any hairstyling junkie (like myself). It's the perfect combination of styling products from some of the best haircare brands, that deliver volume, texture and hold. 

FAB BEAUTIQUE - Skincare Set from First Aid Beauty - $48

WHY I LOVE IT: First Aid Beauty is known for delivering products to keep your skin hydrated and youthful looking. This set gives you the essentials, including a full-size product (ultra repair cream) that retails at $30 on it's own. Perfect for all skin types, and a great value that provides solutions for dryness, dullness, and uneven skin tone and texture. 

TARTEIST PAINT PALETTE - Makeup Set from Tarte - $49

WHY I LOVE IT: This is perfect for the makeup lover. You get 24 eyeshadows, a highlight/contour set, lip color, mascara and brush from a great makeup brand.

SUPERHERO BRUSH SET - Full-size Makeup Brush Set - $50

WHY I LOVE IT: As I said earlier, makeup brushes make a great gift. This set covers all the essentials and comes with a case. Six full-size quality and durable brushes at a great price.

JE NE SAIS QUOI PALETTE - Complexion Palette from It Cosmetics - $42

WHY I LOVE IT: This face palette has everything you need. After applying foundation and concealer, this is the only palette you need to finish your face. It includes setting powder, highlight, blush and bronzer - perfect for contouring. 

 

Hope you enjoyed my first gift guide! Taking requests for other gift guides now :)

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Gift Ideas for Him (Under $100!)

Need some fun gift ideas for your dad, brother or boyfriend? Here are some of my picks for the guy in your life (and they come boyfriend approved)! Best part? They're all under $100.

1. Watch

2. Chunky Infinity Scarf

3. Card Holder

4. Portable Speaker

5. Shaving Kit

6. Charging Phone Case

7. Slippers

8. Freezable Whiskey Glasses

9. King Cube Ice Cube Tray

What other gift ideas would you like to see? 

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