GG's Official Holiday Gift Guide!

Nothing feels better than finding the perfect gift for a loved one. You anticipate the smile on their face and their excited reaction and you just can’t wait to give it to them. But sometimes this is easier said then done. Ever have that person who you just can’t find the perfect gift for? I know I have! So here’s my guide to help you out this holiday season. Orangefish.ca has got amazing and thoughtful gifts for every person on your list.

Little Rascals: Don’t know what to get your young ones on your list? Check out these ideas.

Crayon Carrier: The perfect way to organize all their colouring supplies for road trips, or long sits in the waiting room

Aprons: Get the kids involved with cooking your holiday dinner with these adorable aprons.

Cupcake necklace: Trying to cut down on the sweets the kids are eating? This cupcake necklace is a sweet gift for the young girl or teenager with no sugar required.

Moni Poni: These hair accessories make it easy to do hair, and look super stylish too!

Women: Fabulous gifts for a gal pal, girlfriend, wife, or sister

Bra Bag & Panty Pak: Just in time for holiday vacations. The Bra Bag and Panty pack keep your delicates protected and looking good.

Key Finder charms: Give the gift of sparkle, and no more lost keys!

Purse Hook Bangle: A stylish 3-in-one accessory and purse hook

Lotus Ring or Necklace: This ring comes with 30 interchangeable marbles. Perfect for the indecisive fashionista!

Chic Buds: The sparkly way to accessorize your iPod

Men: Show a little love for the men in your life with these great gifts

Star Wars USB Keys: These usb keys are geek-chic

Grid It: Give the gift of organization.

Sport Cufflinks: men need some style too. These cufflinks inspired by sports are a great addition to any suit.

Sport Bottle Openers

 Rock Buds: Banish boring headphones with these babies

Podmates: Gifts to impress anyone at your office

USB Keys: Bring some extra fun to the office

Business Card Cases: these cases help to keep all your business cards organized. A great gift for the entrepreneur!

Check out even more gift ideas at Orangefish.ca!

Holiday Party Etiquette 101

With the holidays comes the holiday parties. These can either be the best or the worst part of the season. Awkward, drama-filled parties are no fun for the host or the guests but exciting and friendly ones can be a ton of fun. So here is my guide to surviving the holiday party season.

1. Don’t be late!

I love being fashionable. But in this case, being fashionably late is not very stylish. This is especially true of dinner parties. Chances are, the host has carefully planned every second of the party, and has made sure that all the food would remain warm and fresh. A good host also knows to wait for all the guests to arrive before serving the food. So, if you’re late, everyone will be sitting impatiently (and probably very hungry) waiting for you. Nothing is more awkward then showing up late and having a tablefull of angry, hungry faces staring at you. And when the food is finally served it will probably either be cold or overcooked. So please, don’t be fashionably late, be fashionably on time.

2. Holiday Fashion

One of my favorite parts! There’s nothing like getting dolled up for a glamorous cocktail or dinner party. The usual rules of clothing etiquette apply here. You’re not going to a club, so watch how short your hemlines are and how deep the v-neck is (especially if it’s a family friendly party). Here are some stylish outfits I put together for casual, semi-casual, and formal parties. I’ve used some ultra chic Orangefish accessories to add some extra bling. The holidays and new years is a great excuse to add sparkle to your outfits!

Holiday Outfit by Galaxy Girl featuring wool pants

Holiday Outfit by Galaxy Girl featuring sleeveless tops

Holiday Cocktail Party by Galaxy Girl featuring strapless dresses

Casual Outfit by Galaxy Girl featuring knit tops

3. Table Manners

Please, I beg of you, use basic table manners. I’m sure we’ve all seen people eating with their hands, double dipping, reaching across the table, or picking their teeth and wondered “what were you thinking”. Of course you don’t have to act like you’re out for tea with the Queen of England but you also don’t have to eat like you’ve never seen a utensil before.

4. Hostess Gifts

Though this may seem like a small detail, it makes a huge difference. If someone is gracious enough to invite you over, its polite to at least bring a small gift. This can be a a bottle of wine, or a home decoration. If you are staying at their house overnight, consider purchasing a larger gift.

These Napkin rings are a great hostess gift that is both practical and stylish: http://www.orangefish.ca/products/bargainbuys/$25.00/1/blackandrednapkinrings

These winestoppers are a great alternative for the typical wine gift. Attach them to a nice bottle of wine with a pretty ribbon and you’ve got a perfect gift! http://www.orangefish.ca/products/bargainbuys/$25.00/1/heartwinestopper

Just relax and have fun at this years holiday parties. As long as you don’t make any comments about your aunt’s bad haircut, or point out that someone has been eating a few too many Christmas cookies, you’re sure to have a great time. The Holidays are about friendship and family so banish the drama and bring on the laughter!