The weather is appropriately downtrodden, the windows were changing at Bergdorf’s when I walked by today and Barney’s is hosting its holiday window party this Sunday. Yes it’s that time of year again when turkeys, cranberries, distended waistlines and shrunken wallets rule the roost. In past years, there might have been a cushiony bonus to fall back on, but in these bare bone times, shopping for affordable luxury is much more chic. The phrase might be an oxymoron but let’s face it, nobody likes to come off cheap. Here to help a girl/guy out are some selections for your holiday gift list that’ll be easy on your budget, but will still look pretty in that bedazzled box under the tree. 

Louis Vuitton Papillion Bandeau $145.00 at Eluxury.com, LV for under $150 and 100% silk. Can’t beat that.

Smashbox Lip Gloss set, limited edition at Sephora, $29

Take advantage of all the early sales, Oak NYC has fall pieces from 20-30% off

orthodox- orwell shirt $158

Henri Bendel, Debutante ring $68

Let others fight at H&M, Comme des Garcons wallet, $110

Bri-N tank, Brian Lichtenberg at Welcomehuntersla.com, $50

The best coffee table decor, the latest issue of Arkitip by artist Ryan McGinness, $125.

Pick one of Six Scents, the newest fragrance collab by Soho boutique Seven New York and Symrize and Metaproject. Each year, six artists and perfumers are selected to develop limited edition scents for charity. Edgy and giving, that’s the holiday spirit.

Fragrance No. 4 “Diagonal” by Gareth Pugh, $85, Meant to convey CONTRAST, AMBIGUITY, DUALITY, the unique blend includes notes of dill, black pepper, black tea, amyris, white amber and musk.