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20 GIFT IDEAS UNDER $150

From scents to sweet treats and toys that spark glee, our holiday gift guide has something for everyone

 

Aveda

Now that the holiday season has begun, our boutiques are filled with all kinds of goodies, whether it’s that “little something” hostess gift, a present for the family member who always says, “I don’t need anything,”  a fun stocking stuffer, or an item for your stash of just-in-case presents. Check out our curated collection of gift ideas all under $150 — and check off your list. 

HOME, SWEET HOME

There’s always room for a gift that makes a home a little cozier or a little more glamorous. From a throw that’s supremely soft to the touch, upscale scents or that home-décor piece you won’t find everywhere, this grouping of gift ideas has something for an office colleague, friend or loved one for whom home is a sumptuous sanctuary.

 

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CB2

Level 3, Crate and Barrel Wing
949.308.7100

Chic and minimalist, the gift-boxed Reed Scent diffuser by CB2 is available in a variety of upscale fragrances, including Oak + Grapefruit, seen here. The set includes hand-poured fragrance oil, an unlacquered brass vessel that develops a lovely patina with each use, and a set of reeds to deliver the scent throughout the home.

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UGG

Level 2, Carousel Court
714.551.0750

Who doesn’t love a cozy throw on cold winter nights? Available in a variety of colors and prints, including Stormy Grey Panther shown, the Duffield Throw II by UGG is easy to care for and can match any décor theme. 

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Z Gallerie

Level 1, Macy’s Home Store Wing
714.850.1081

When words are not enough, you can say it with the Love Snow Globe by Z Gallerie, which features the ASL sign for “I love you” on a gleaming gold hand housed within a glass globe on a white pedestal, with LED lights to cast a warm glow.

 

PLAY TIME

Is anything better than a child’s smile when they open a present they absolutely love? Or the smile of a parent who knows a gift will be played with or worn with glee? That’s the thought behind this selection.

 

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Pottery Barn Kids

Level 3, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.641.8835

Soft and sweet all at once, the Santa Baby Gift Bundle by Pottery Barn Kids combines an heirloom baby blanket that can be personalized with a hat and bootie set.

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Crate and Barrel Home Store

Levels 1, 2, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.825.0060

For the child who loves practicing the pas de bourrée, Crate and Barrel Home Store’s Moulin Roty Ballerina Mouse Trunk Set includes an adorable mouse that can be dressed up in three charming tutus, all housed in an elegant carrying case with handle and mini luggage tag.

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Anthropologie

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.540.9001

The holiday season is a great time to keep or start a new tradition of board games with family and friends, including classics such as Chinese Checkers. Marbles in brilliant hues add to the fun of the Colorplay Chinese Checkers Game at Anthropologie.

SWEET TREATS THAT SLEIGH

The holidays are never complete without something sweet. Take your pick from chocolate, gummies or a combination of various confections in special themed boxes.

 

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Läderach Chocolatier Suisse

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
949.594.2280

New to South Coast Plaza and filled with sweet delights, Läderach is a premium chocolatier that offers freshly made delicious chocolate produced in Switzerland. This Christmas Tree Hazelnut Milk is filled with caramelized hazelnuts from Italy’s Piedmont region.

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Williams Sonoma

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.540.1397

Can’t beat a classic with a cult following. Williams Sonoma’s Peppermint Bark is the stuff of holiday candy legend. This Peppermint Bark Sampler features a trio of flavors — Original Peppermint Bark, Salted Peppermint Bark and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark — housed in stacked collectible tins.

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Sugarfina

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.472.9529

Give this Sugarfina 8-Piece Candy Bento Box a shake and watch the snowflakes float in the snow globe on the cover. Inside are eight cubes filled with classic best sellers and the newest seasonal sweets: Champagne Bears, Winter Berry Sparkle Pops, Espresso Martini, Merry Berries, Cranberry Cocktail Bears, Holiday Presents, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel and Sparkling Rosé Bears.

A FEW GOOD MEN’S GIFTS

Guys of every age can be especially tough to buy for. If your husband, father or uncle has ever demurred when asked if there’s anything he would like, you understand all too well the challenges of buying something he’ll love and use. We curated this selection of well-priced ideas with that in mind:

 

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Scotch & Soda

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
657.600.9980

When his style tends toward relaxed and casual, this gift of two pairs of Cotton Socks with stripes or geometric patterns from Scotch & Soda will add cheer to his wardrobe.

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Lacoste

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.641.1730

Go figure: Bucket hats are the surprise must-wear headgear this season. This Unisex Vintage Lacoste Badge Cotton Bucket Hat in durable cotton twill features the brand’s vintage 1927 embroidered badge on the front and its iconic green crocodile on the side.

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Fossil

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.966.5395

When it’s time for something rugged, Fossil’s Bronson Chronograph Brown Eco Leather Watch is an easy go-to. The watch features a quartz chronograph movement in the 44-millimeter Bronson case on a leather strap.

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AllSaints

Level 1, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.955.4448

For those cool winter days and nights, the Ash Wool Blanket Scarf in 100 percent wool by AllSaints comes in a timeless red and black plaid with a fringed edge and includes a signature leather patch.

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Tumi

Level 2, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing
714.429.0997

If he prefers fresh, green and woodsy scents, Awaken, the latest fragrance from Tumi, hits all the right notes – bergamot, grapefruit, fir needle and cedarwood. It’s a combination designed to be refreshing and is housed in a glass bottle with a unique top.

THOUGHTFUL GESTURES

These are designed for those who love plush textures from head to toe, the subtle flash of a designer logo, a splash of holiday sparkle on the wrist, or beauty products that evoke that spa-day feeling.

 

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Coach

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.979.1771

Keep those feet warm and cozy in Coach’s Ulla Slide, featuring an ivory shearling upper and coated canvas logo footbed, available in whole sizes.

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Tory Burch

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.689.0450

Tory Burch designed her Merino Fair Isle collection with vintage après-ski style as inspiration. Choose the playful hat or mittens in Dark Roast Mountain, embellished with an ivory pattern and the designer’s logo.

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Fresh

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.549.7086

Keep those lips soft and moisturized with a trio of Fresh treatments — the signature Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm and a pair of pink-tinted lip balms infused with sunscreen — all packaged in a lovely gift box.

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Aveda

Level 1, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.540.2423

In one of the season’s best beauty collabs, Aveda partnered with designer Phillip Lim to create a collection of exclusive products inspired by the wonders of nature. These gift sets combine luxe hair products with a limited-edition hair towel wrap or detangling comb, all with a tropical getaway vibe.

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Pandora

Level 2, Din Tai Fung Wing
714.850.1449

Fans of Disney® and charm bracelets will love the combination of the two in the latest from the Disney x Pandora Collection, the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Present Charm, in sterling silver and red enamel, at Pandora.

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kate spade new york

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.662.3956

Keep those AirPods and keys close at hand with this stylish-meets-practical case by kate spade new york. Available in two colors, including the black seen here, each case is emblazoned with the Kate Spade logo.

A GIFT EVERYONE CAN USE

Not all gift cards are created equal – and ours is a standout for the holidays. The South Coast Plaza Gift Card is available in any denomination up to $2,000 per card and can be used all South Coast Plaza boutiques and restaurants, as well as Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory and The Westin South Coast Plaza. Gift cards are available for purchase at all Concierge locations. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, cash, checks and debit cards are accepted.

 

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THE NEW IT BAGS

Three Top Fall Trends: Chain Links, Fuzzy and Saddle Style

 

Fendi

Handbags are, quite simply, seductive this season, as designers explore ideas of glamour, texture and vintage appeal. To inspire your accessories strategy, here’s our spotlight on three of the season’s hottest handbag trends.

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CHAIN LINKS • FUZZY • SADDLE STYLE

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CHAIN REACTION

Bold chains can be found on many of the season’s most coveted bags, a detail that immediately makes a statement of style and strength. When putting together your look, make this detail the star while keeping other accessories more subtle to ensure a chic balance.

 

 

Chloé

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.481.0308

Juana is the latest collection of bags from Chloé that feature bold chains as the dominant detail. That’s especially true of the Juana Mini Bag, seen here in burgundy leather, with its gold metallic links the focus of this statement accessory.

Longchamp

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.436.1963

Change up your chain strategy for fall with Longchamp’s Roseau Top Handle Bag XS, which features an oversized chain shoulder strap crafted from acetate. The iconic bamboo clasp on this mini bag in cowhide also plays with proportions with its generous sizing, creating a look that’s equal parts classic and forward-thinking.

Prada

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.338.2200

Miuccia Prada blends the padded trend that’s become so popular in statement bags with this season’s must-have chain detail to create an instant icon. Also take note of the triangle-shaped quilting, which is designed to subtly evoke the Prada logo — and for those moments when you’re in the mood for a clutch, the gold statement chain is removable.

Stella McCartney

Level 2,Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.338.2200

A substantial gold chain instantly modernizes the ladylike structure of Stella McCartney’s Small Chunky Chain Bag in cream-hued faux leather, key to McCartney’s cruelty-free philosophy in her designs. Featuring a logo-embellished clutch closure, this Italian-made bag is a perfect pairing with ultra-feminine or sleek looks.

Valentino

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.751.3300

Rockstud continues to rank high among sought-after details that instantly communicate luxury. For fall Valentino has combined its Rockstud signature with a bold use of its VLogo to create the Stud Sign Grainy Calfskin Shoulder Bag. Equally perfect with a sleek sheath dress or a crisp white shirt with jeans, maxi studs adorn the 13.8-inch chain drop in antique brass-finish metal, which matches the VLogo on the bag’s magnetic closure. Inside, one more surprise awaits – Valentino’s signature red nappa lining.

 

PLUSH & POSH

Perhaps no handbag trend is more alluring than the shearling and faux-fur bags that are everywhere this fall. These are bags you simply long to touch and feel, and many designers embellished them with coveted logo details. Pair your fuzzy bag with jeans or a tailored suit for an instant style update.

 

Max Mara

Level 1, Jewel Court
714.754.7900

Fans of Max Mara’s hugely popular Teddy coat will love that it’s been interpreted in the label’s Marine M top-handle bag for winter. Crafted in Italy, this plush carryall tote is exclusively offered in a beautifully neutral camel-toned wool, accented with the brand’s signature initial treatment.

Jimmy Choo

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.327.0644

The latest from Jimmy Choo’s growing Madeline collection, the faux fur bag in a brilliant yellow hue ranks high among entrance makers. The Soft Madeline Mini Bag pairs beautifully with solid tones and prints alike and features a 20.5-in. silver chain strap and the label’s signature crystal-embellished buckle.

Tod’s

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.556.0239

Refined merino sheepskin is used to create the soft yet structured texture on Tod’s Mini Shopping Bag in shearling. The double handles in shearling make this a supremely comfortable bag to carry on the arm, while a leather strap is also included to wear on the shoulder or crossbody style. The oval Tod’s logo adorns the front, while an oval-shaped pouch is tucked inside.

Saint Laurent

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.429.0101

The softest lambskin shearling is used to craft Saint Laurent’s Puffer Small Bag in deep fuchsia, a standout color that’s sure to make a statement with any look. This monogram shoulder bag is adorned with the YSL initials in silver-toned metal, while the 20.5-inch silver chain strap can be doubled for versatility.

Fendi

Level 1, Jewel Court
714.751.1111

Kim Jones quickly put his stamp on Fendi when he signed on as the Italian brand’s new artistic director last year, updating the handbag collection to include his take on the label’s initial: Dubbed Fendi First, the bags combine the relaxed styling of soft merino-wool sheepskin with an oversized metal F clasp wrapped in tone-on-tone beige nappa leather. Carry the bag as a clutch or on the shoulder or as a crossbody with the detachable strap.

 

BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN

Any girl who grew up in the 1970s will tell you that the saddlebag was the must-have style for every woman from 13 to 83. The trend’s return has been met with nothing less than delight by those who carried the bags as young girls, and now can explore the variety of modern updates as powerful, confident women. Where the bags hung down from the shoulder back then, today, women wear them crossbody-style. Seek out the sleek designs to wear for more polished moments and look to the more casual saddlebags to pair with denim or boho-chic dresses.

Loewe

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.464.7420

The iconic saddle-stitched knotted leather strap is the perfect adornment on Loewe’s Mini Gate Dual bag. Seen here in black calfskin, the bag gets its name from the metal pin that latches on its side, while the removable strap in calfskin and jacquard allows the bag to be worn as a shoulder or crossbody bag or as a sleek belt bag.

Isabel Marant

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.708.2690

Fans of Isabel Marant are sure to love her interpretation of a saddlebag, dubbed the Botsy. This crossbody bag is crafted in burgundy-toned leather and features an adjustable strap, while its chicly simple styling is a perfect pairing with the easy French sensibility for which the brand is known.

Dior

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.549.4700

The iconic French house has debuted a new saddle-style bag for fall: Dubbed the Bobby East West Bag, the Italian-made design is seen here in amber-toned calfskin leather with gold metal hardware. Details include a suede interior, removable strap that can be worn on the shoulder or as a crossbody bag, a decorative CD monogram, and an embossed “30 Montaigne” peeking out from the bag’s back pocket.

Coach

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.979.1771

Among the season’s best interpretations of this hot trend is Coach’s Beat Saddle Bag, crafted in a luscious glove-tanned leather that only gets better with age. Featuring a removable shoulder strap with 24-inch drop, this bag inspired by the energy of New York City living features gold-tone hardware, including Coach’s signature C-shaped buckle. Chances are your mother or grandmother carried a Coach saddle bag in the ‘70s. This modern update is a piece you’ll treasure for years as well.

Furla

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.617.9629

Furla’s saddlebag hits all the right notes, including color, in this case a coveted shade of green – Edera  – ivy in English. Available in two sizes, the Amazzone is styled to work perfectly with boho-chic looks. Crafted from soft Roma calfskin, this Italian-made bag features a decorative buckle and a metal twist closure with a Palladium finish on the flap, while its wide strap can be worn on the shoulder or across the body.

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MULBERRY ASKS: CAN A HANDBAG SAVE THE WORLD?

The iconic British brand has put sustainability in the spotlight as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Fans of the Bayswater and Alexa handbags at our newly opened Mulberry boutique—the first from the legendary British brand on the West Coast—have new reason to believe their beloved accessories will last a lifetime, thanks to a just-debuted program.

As part of its 50th-anniversary celebration throughout 2021, on Earth Day the label launched the Mulberry Made to Last Manifesto, an innovative and ambitious program that reinforces its commitment to eco-conscious practices and sustainability. “This is the evolution in 2021 of something started 50 years ago,” Mulberry CEO Thierry Andretta said, referencing the now-famous story of founder Roger Saul crafting the first designs at his kitchen table in Somerset, England in 1971. “The brand began by using offcuts and the remains of the shoe-leather industry from Somerset. So, since day one we have offered lifetime service and focused on sustainability.”

A PASSIONATE COMMITMENT

Mulberry Made to Last takes a multi-pronged, circular approach to create both a forward-thinking product and comprehensive supply-chain experience, and all with an eye toward the brand reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.

That starts with resourcing low-carbon leather from regenerative and organic farms across the U.K. and Europe and working with accredited tanneries likewise committed to sustainable practices; the result is a collection of “farm to finished product” British bags Mulberry is due to launch this year.

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THIERRY ANDRETTA, CEO, MULBERRY

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HANDBAGS THAT LIVE FOREVER

If you’re on the hunt for a pre-loved or vintage Mulberry bag, the brand is making that easy as well: Mulberry Exchange, a resell and buyback program, launched in-store in 2020 and will expand to a digital presence this spring. Each bag in Mulberry Exchange has been authenticated and refurbished by the artisans in Somerset, allowing its lifecycle to continue for new and longtime fans of the brand alike. (Several of the brand’s craftspeople also have been asked, alongside global sustainability experts and other advocates for responsible sourcing, to serve as ambassadors of the program.)

No-waste, recyclable packaging is also key, with Mulberry committed to 100-percent curbside recycling by the end of 2021. And as the final element of Mulberry’s manifesto, the brand has not only committed to a genuine Living Wage program for all of its employees, it’s extending that mandate to its network of global suppliers as well.

THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD ACCESSORY

Fold each of these elements together, and the result may be the ideal combination of an iconic product from a luxury brand that’s wholly transparent about its craft and practices. With sustainability the conversation every fashion brand is exploring these days, Mulberry is setting a stylish tone that’s also steeped in feel-good philosophy. “Whilst we are at the beginning of this transition, I am immensely proud of my colleagues and the work done to launch the Made to Last Manifesto,” Andretta said. “We look forward to the challenges ahead.” 

Mulberry

LEVEL 1, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.435.9600

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VISIT OUR EXCLUSIVE GUCCI 100TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT

in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court from October 1-23

Rare is the luxury fashion house that continues to be significant, relevant and exciting after 100 years of existence. Gucci has reached this major milestone, celebrating its centennial in spectacular style with a special collection and an exclusive exhibit in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court October 1-23. The exhibit and our Gucci boutique will feature Gucci 100, a collection of ready-to-wear and accessories that pays homage to the history of the house, with a focus on music.

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It isn’t a revisionist attempt to rummage through the past: if anything, mine is a ‘reverse’ revisionism of the house’s history, stitched back together by a piercing note, a melody, a refrain.

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ALESSANDRO MICHELE, GUCCI CREATIVE DIRECTOR

FROM THE ARCHIVES

The capsule collection also showcases the history of the maison, including prints and fabrics from the archive.

STRIPES

Gucci 100 bags with reimagined red and green colors and stripes pay tribute to Gucci’s history.

100 YEARS OF GUCCI IN MUSIC

Gucci 100 manifests a deep connection between two universal languages, the language of clothing as an expression of personal identity and the language of music that recalls a collective memory. It all begins with reflections on a number: 22,705. This is the extraordinary number of songs in which the word “Gucci” appears among the lyrics from 1921 until today, according to Musixmatch, the music data company that manages the world’s largest archive of music lyrics and has collaborated with the maison for this research. 

“It isn’t a revisionist attempt to rummage through the past: if anything, mine is a ‘reverse’ revisionism of the house’s history, stitched back together by a piercing note, a melody, a refrain,” Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele said. “Also because, if I were to depict Gucci, for me it would be an eternal teenager who hangs out at places where music is heard and played.”

Ready-to-wear and accessories feature the Gucci 100 logo or are adorned with verses from three songs chosen by Michele from among the tracks that mention the brand, including “And The Men Notice You With Your Gucci Bag Crew” by Amy Winehouse in 2003. 

“The R” (1988) by Eric B. & Rakim

“Music is Mine Gucci Seats Reclined”, from the song “The R” (1988) by Eric B. & Rakim

You Got Good Taste” (1983) by The Cramps

 The last song is also from the ’80s, “This One’s Dedicated To All You Gucci Bag Carriers Out There It’s Called You Got Good Taste” from “You Got Good Taste” (1983) by rock band “The Cramps”

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The centennial, for me, represents an opportunity to bear witness to Gucci’s eternal vitality that year after year, is reborn, it renews itself, reestablishing an unusual relationship with contemporaneity as a boy, forever young, observing the world with a powerful vision. I recognized the manifestation of its youth in its having intercepted and traversed, for one hundred years now, popular culture in all its forms. Above all, in music: the only medium, aside from fashion, more reactive to the times that mutate and mark the new, the today, the now.

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ALESSANDRO MICHELE, GUCCI CREATIVE DIRECTOR

GUCCI 100

ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT OPEN OCTOBER 1-23
LEVEL 1, JEWEL COURT

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