Oh, Shop It: The Ultimate List of Detroit Gift Guides

The holiday season is finally upon us. This means searching high and low for the perfect gifts to make all of your loved ones happy. We've compiled a list of all of the local gift guides to make your life a little bit easier during this stressful time.

Styleshack: Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide 2016

This gift guide is broken up into every category possible. There's everything from gifts for outdoors-loving people to new and expecting moms. As the name says, everything is available to purchase in the Metro Detroit area. If you're having trouble of coming up with gift ideas for someone, this is definitely the best place to start.

Eater Detroit: The 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Detroit Food Lovers

We all have a self-proclaimed foodie in our life, and we're pretty sure people won't complain about getting food for a gift. These gifts are perfect as stocking stuffers, for hosts or  just for anyone. You won't have to head to the crowded mall either since you can order most of these online or head to their respective store.

DIA Shop: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

The DIA Shop is the perfect place to pick up gifts for art and Detroit lovers alike. You probably never thought to head there for holiday shopping, but they offer a great selection with everything from eclectic home decor to fun children's gifts. The next time you're at the DIA, make sure to head to the shop afterwards.

Detroit Free Press: A Michigan Craft-Beer Lover's Gift Guide

If you have a craft-beer lover in your family what's a better gift to give than beer from a local brewery? This guide gives you all the information you need on picking out the best beer. There are also gift cards and glassware on it -- you'll be the best gift giver.

Visit Detroit: 21 Gifts for Detroit Enthusiasts

This is the gift guide for you if you have family who lives in another state but still loves Detroit. However, we're sure anyone would love the American Coney Island Kit or gift cards to a local restaurant.

Guest Blog: Holiday Shopping with Versatile Warrior

The team at the Versatile Warrior is guest blogging on Style Factory, and excited to share its 2015 men's holiday shopping guide! Founded in 2009 by brothers James and Jonathan Martone and based in Metro Detroit, the Versatile Warrior is an up and coming men's clothing company, featuring clothes with a modern, silhouetted design, comfortable fabric, and  the "always conquer" lifestyle branding. Sold through local stores such as the Claymore Shop in Birmingham, as well as its online boutique (www.versatilewarrior.com), Versatile Warrior clothing has gained popularity amongst many, including being worn by several professional athletes, including National Hockey League players Chris Summers and Jason Wooly, and gold and bronze medalist Olympic athletes including Michael Phelps, Peter Vanderkaay, and George Buvell. The company and its products have also been featured in several style blogs and publications throughout the country. Enjoy a look at gift ideas for last-minute giftspiration through the eyes of Versatile Warrior.

DG3’s Gift Guide for Guys: Part 2

This is part 2 of a gift guide that has been curated to feature a list of items that look sleek and fit well in a guy’s life.

1. Mobile Phone Bike Mount, $16, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.

A great accessory for anyone with a bike who loves to ride and talk.

2. Billy Jealousy Beard Envy Kit, $25, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

Guys with beards can take them pretty seriously so if you know a serious beard dude, the Beard Envy Kit will be his most favorite gift.

3. Stick-n-find Bluetooth Location, $50, Brookstone, 248.637.2866.

Do you know a guy who is constantly losing his keys? This location device is exactly what he needs.

4. Leather Gloves, $30, H&M, metro Detroit locations.

You don’t want him to touch your bare skin with cold hands, so these leather gloves are as much for him as they are for you. 

5. Areaware Wood Phone Stand for iPhone 5/5S $35, J. Crew, 248.649.2739.

This old-school clock with a unique tech twist is a great gift for the man who uses his phone as his alarm clock and has a retro taste in home décor.

6. Cyberoptix Tie Lab, $30, Peacock Room, 313.559.5500.

Cyberoptix Tie Lab has so many different ties and bowties, you will be sure to find the right one to fit the styles of your dad, cousins and significant other in a single shopping trip.

7. Roll Up Travel Charger, $49, Restoration Hardware, 248.614.6984.

For the traveler in your life, this easy-to-pack item will give him one less thing to worry about when getting ready for a trip. 

 

DG3’s Glamorous Gift Guide for Fabulous Females, Part 2

Part 2 of the DG3 Gift Guide includes a list of beautiful items that your work BFFs, girlfriends and motherly figures will love that won’t break the bank.

1. Luxe Faux Fur Tech Cases, $49, Restoration Hardware, 248.614.6984.

This iPad case is a great buy because it can double as a stylish clutch. Use it to tow your tablet around during the day and then fill it with all of your nighttime essentials when you go out on the town.

2. Pave & Pearl Studs, $38, C. Wonder, 248.649.6536.

The fashionista in your life will appreciate a pair of these gorgeous and unique pear studs.

3. Big Mouth Toys ‘Glass a Day’ Bottle Wine Glass $18, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

This is the most perfect gift for either your favorite wino or for that white elephant party you go to every year.

4. Salon Gift Card

If you know where your best girl goes to get her hair done, get a gift card! We know gift cards aren’t always the most creative gift to give, but imagine the fun she’ll have getting her hair beautified and only having to tip.

5. Set of 3 Bracelet set, $38, Alex and Ani, metro Detroit locations.

Beautiful bracelets with good energy that will go with any outfit; this is a no brainer.

6. DCI Chalkboard Travel Tumbler, $13, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

Great for the girl who knows exactly how she wants her coffee and drinks it often.

7. Make-Up Secrets by Jemma Kidd, $25, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.

Know a woman who is obsessed with makeup? You’ve got her covered with this useful book by makeup artist and model Jemma Kidd. 

Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

Sometimes, it’s the smallest gifts that are the most difficult to find. Stocking stuffers, while they can certainly be merry and bright, can also turn into a waste of money and effort as gift-givers search for cheap, often throwaway items to fill up loved-ones’ stockings. Give an abundance of small gifts that are fun and/or useful with our curated guide of stuffer essentials.

1. The Wine Deck Cards, $16, C. Wonder, 248.649.6536.

2. Starbucks VIA Ready Brew $8, Starbucks, metro Detroit locations.

3. Nail Color Trio $5, Forever 21, metro Detroit locations.

4. Kate Spade ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ Business Card Holder, $20, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

5. Pinch Provisions Minimergency – For Her, $16, West Elm, 248.593.8200.

6. Lint Roller, $3, H&M, metro Detroit locations.

7. Burt’s Bees Essential Burt’s Bees Gift Set, $10, Macys, metro Detroit locations.

1. Marled Knit Beanie $4, Forever 21, metro Detroit locations.

2. Shinola Colored Pencils in Tin, $15, Shinola, 313.285.2390.

3. UO Custom Waterproof iPhone Pouch, $12, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.

4. Jason Markk ‘Essential’ Shoe Cleaning Kit, $16, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

5. Stuff Every Man Should Know Book, $10, C. Wonder, 248.649.6536.

6. Sports Wristband, $13, H&M, metro Detroit locations.

7. Lucky You Bottle Opener, $12, West Elm, 248.593.8200.

DG3’s Gift Guide for Guys: Part 1

Guys can be hard to shop for, unless they tell you they specifically want a game for their new PlayStation 4 (which, let’s face it, you’d be on the fence about getting for them anyway). When choosing something for your dad, brother or significant other, it’s good to think about what they do on a daily basis, the kind of tech accessories they have and what their homes look like. For this gift guide, we’ve assembled a collection of items that not only look sleek but also fit into a variety of our menfolks’ lifestyles.

1. Banksy: You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat, $35, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.

A great coffee table book for an artistic guy, who has an affinity for graffiti.

2. Wooden Watch Box, $60, Brookstone, 248.637.2866.

Every guy has his “thing”, and for some men, those things are watches. If you know a guy who seems like he’s wearing a new watch every time you see him, chances are he needs a place to store them, and what better way than a classic wood storage box.

3. Glass Bottles with Wood Stoppers, $19, West Elm, 248.593.8200.

A whiskey bottle with a wooden stopper is a great addition to a man’s bar collection. This bottle also can be monogramed to make it extra special.

4. Shinola Screw Driver Set, $65, Shinola, 313.285.2390.

Great for the handyman in your life, this set is both useful and stylish.

5. Detroit Hustles Harder Tiger Face Tri-blend tee, $32, Division Street Boutique, 313.285.8887.

Buying clothes for anyone is tough, but a Detroit Hustles Harder t-shirt is becoming a universally adored product.

6. Easel Stand for iPad, $69, Restoration Hardware, 248.614.6984.

Great for a dude with a home office—this iPad accessory makes the tablet look even more elegant than it already does.

DG3’s Glamorous Gift Guide for Fabulous Females: Part 1

Giving gifts can be stressful, but a good rule to keep in mind is to give something the recipient wouldn’t necessarily buy herself but would still cherish – such as a great pair of earrings or a luxurious faux-fur blanket. This gift guide is all over the place – but that’s the point. We wanted to ensure there is something here for everyone, from an acquaintance who enjoys wine to your best friend who has everything. We also wanted to keep it reasonable. The gifts below are affordable, can easily be paired with other items and work with many different tastes. Here, we present our selection of great gift ideas that won’t break the bank.

1. CyberOptix Tie Lab Pashmina, $44, The Peacock Room, 313.559.5500.

This scarf is a great way to keep warm and rep your city. With a ton of different styles to choose from, you can give one to all of your friends.

2. Loulou De La Falaise, $65, Barnes & Noble, metro Detroit locations.

Fashionistas everywhere will be on the hunt for this fab coffee table book, and you will be the favorite who gifted it.

3. Tie Tea Mug, $20, Nora, 313.831.4845.

Those who love tea drink it every day, so why not gift them with a mug just for the occasion? Pair it with her favorite tea bags or loose tea to make this gift exactly what they have been craving.

4. Large Square Glass Shadow Box, $39, West Elm, 248.593.8200.

We all know everything looks better when it has a place so this beautiful shadow box is just right for the neat freaks in your life. If that neat freak happens to be your best friend, put in a great vintage bracelet to show her how she can use it.

5. Detroit Scroll Stemless Wine Glasses, $46, Detroit Historical Museum, 313.833.7935.

Detroit lovers will love this set of wine glasses. They are unique and a perfect excuse to host a wine and cheese party after the holidays.

6. Lux Faux Fur Wine Bag, $12, Restoration Hardware, 248.614.6984

This wine bag is so luxurious, the receiver of this gift won’t even look at the kind of wine you put in it.