The holidays are here, along with the rush, rush, rush to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Here you’ll find beautiful things for him, for her, and for your home. And while we can’t do the shopping for you, we’ve selected items for just about any budget. Below you’ll find a list of some local businesses that offer special gifts. (See sidebar for a list.) Happy shopping!
For her
For the lady on your list are items to make her feel and look beautiful.
Aspasia’s Boutique in Jersey City has glamorous clothes for extra holiday glitter. Special this season are stunning handmade crystal belts ($80 to $200) in a variety of colors by Deepa Gurnani. For truly pampered feet is a rich lotion by Miss Opps: the “pedicure in a bottle” solution ($18) for dry, cracked skin. There is also a wide selection of holiday dresses that will take you through the New Year, like the glamorous black dress with white flower overlay by Jenny Han.
Shoe Fetish in Jersey City has heels, boots, and bags for the shoe lover on your list. Hot this season: wedge open toe high heeled shoes and large, colorful tote bags in soft leather. There is a wide selection of shoes ($50 to $350) by Lui Chinny in holiday colors (red, shiny black, and sparkling) and bags ($85 to $230) by Latico in several varieties (clutch, tote, and cocktail).
Ruby Collection in Hoboken has every kind of bling for the Fifth Avenue girl on your list. They offer handmade jewelry (semi-precious/precious) in necklaces, bracelets, and rings. The price range for the goods is $200 to $2,500. If that is a little out of range, they also have inexpensive jewelry starting at $10. They also sell wraps in a variety of colors and fabrics from $15 to $200.
For him
Tia’s Place in Jersey City has a wide selection of clothing for men including clothes for the metrosexual in your life. The selection includes: shirts by 7 Diamonds, jeans by Big Star, zip-up sweaters by Penguin. They also sell a large selection of hats by Goorin ($28 to $38) in many styles (caps, fedoras, and more).
Sarar in Secaucus sells European men’s fashion wear. Their selection of designer clothing includes suits, topcoats, dress shirts, and more.
For the photographer in your life, Hudson Camera in Jersey City has a wide selection of digital and SLR cameras. In addition, they also carry darkroom supplies, photography paper, and frames.
The Guitar Bar in Hoboken will help get him in touch with his inner rock star! They sell a wide selection of new and vintage guitars and offer lessons seven days a week.
Specialty items
Empire Coffee & Tea in Hoboken has a large selection of gift baskets including, coffee, tea, or chocolate baskets and more. This makes the perfect hostess gift and is reasonably priced from $20 to $100.
Battaglia’s Housewares & Gifts in Hoboken has everything to get your apartment looking festive including: stockings, candles, holiday plates and more. They also sell beautiful handmade ornaments ($5 to $30) that make a nice stocking stuffer.
For pets
Don’t forget your pet! Fetch-It, located in Hoboken and JC, and Canis Minor in Jersey City are just a few of this area’s pet stores offering a large selection of animal items.
Most of the stores listed carry gift cards too.
LOCAL STORES
Aspasia’s Boutique (clothing and accessories), 302A Grove St., Jersey City (201) 432-7600
Battaglia’s (home goods, holiday items) 319 Washington St., Hoboken (201) 798-1122.
Canis Minor (pet supplies), 31 River Drive South, Jersey City, (201) 626-5545.
Empire Coffee (coffee, tea, gift baskets) 338 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, (201) 216-9625.
Fetch-It (pet supplies), stores in Hoboken and Jersey City, (201) 659-2880.
Guitar Bar (guitars, instruments, lessons) 160 First St., Hoboken, (201) 222-0915.
Hudson Camera (cameras, accessories, frames) 130 Newark St., Hoboken, (201) 332-7834.
Ruby Collection, (jewelry, accessories) 265 First St., Hoboken, (201) 216-0078.
Sarar (European menswear), 20 Wood Ave., Secaucus, (201) 866-8800.
Shoe Fetish (shoes for men & women, handbags), 514 Jersey Ave., Jersey City, (201) 433-4440.
Tia’s Place (clothes for men and women), 277 Grove St., Jersey City, (201) 451-9358