The holidays are here, and great gifts are just up the road. Here are some suggestions from the eclectic group of stores at Rye Ridge Shopping Center.

 

By Georgetta L. Morque

 

The holidays are here, and great gifts are just up the road. Here are some suggestions from the eclectic group of stores at Rye Ridge Shopping Center.

 

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Fashion Finds

Fur, leather, and glitter are the buzzwords for ladies this winter. At Z Life Denim Lounge, fur cosmetic bags are hot sellers, along with fur hats and earmuffs. Other popular gift items are G-Shock watches, fingerless gloves, and candles with the popular skeleton motif. The men in the family will love the flannel shirts and retro tees, and for the office or den, how about a suede and leather football?

For fur vests and glittery tops, Indigo Chic is the place to go. For trendy headbands and scarves, head to Mixology, where you can also pick up the ever-popular iPhone cases and portable chargers.

Value seekers, take note, there is still a sale at Shoe-Inn during the holidays. In addition, popular gifts this season are touch-screen gloves that keep texting fingers warm. 

At LV2BFIT, new gift items are wrap-around bracelets that can also be worn as necklaces and ribbon bracelets with initial charms. Comfortable and cozy sweatshirts for the gym and out-and-about are also hot sellers.

 

Something for Everyone

 

Pop in Pink on The Plaza and find a holiday wonderland of colorful seasonal table décor, festive gifts and candles. Popular are Mariposa’s reindeer tray and cocktail napkins holder, Shiraleah’s trays and platters, and Two’s Company’s holiday home gifts. For candles and diffusers, Thymes Frasier Fir is a perennial favorite, along with Archipelago, Nest, Cypress & Fir, Seda, and Lafco. There’s also a large selection of fashion jewelry and accessories such as Echo scarves, hats and gloves, Pia Rossini wraps, Pandemonium faux fur scarves, vests and gloves, Claudia Nicole cashmere toppers and scarves, and lots of clutches and handbags.  

At Domestic Dry Goods Company, men will go for shaving kits made with grape seed oil, hand-painted T-shirts by Brooklyn artists, cool guy lunch bags made from reclaimed materials, and sterling silver handcrafted cuff links. For the home, there are throws, pillows, linens, fun magnets, soy candles, handmade napkin rings, and custom nightlights. Don’t miss the handcrafted children’s toys, garden kits, and design-your-own necklaces.

 

Sparkling Treasures

There’s nothing like a gift from Landsberg which offers a dazzling array of designer jewelry. Popular this season is the Miriam Salat line of funky and colorful earrings and necklaces at mid price points. For more brilliant gift ideas, check out the Royal Asscher Company Stars of Africa Collection trunk show on December 6 and 7, and the Phillips House Collection trunk show on December 13.

 

Gift of Wine

Stumped in choosing a gift wine? Head to The Wine Cellar’s holiday tasting on December 14 from 12 to 8 p.m. and sample some of the store’s favorites. Check out holiday specials, such as discounts on luxury 6-packs through January 28, and a Cellar Select Sale of 25 percent off six bottles, 35 percent off a case, and 50 percent off two cases. Store experts can also recommend gift wines and provide gift bags for your purchase.

Don’t forget GoWireless, Family Discount & Ace Hardware, Dusty Rose, All Dressed Up, European Wax Center, Coco Nail Spa, and more. For a complete directory and current promotions, visit www.ryeridgeshoppingcentercom.