As the year comes to a close and the holidays draw near, the bliss of holiday cheer can quickly turn to panic as you frantically search for the perfect gift for friends and family. To make the process a bit easier, whether you’re on a budget or looking to splurge, here are a few gift ideas for the fashionista in your life.

Watches are a staple in everyone’s wardrobe. These make an excellent and versatile gift, and they can be worn for many seasons to come. The ubiquitous Michael Kors “Runway” watch retails for $250 at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade also offer similar watches in the same price range. However, Betsey Johnson has a line of more affordable watches at Macy’s. Most watches come packaged in a lovely gift box, so all you have to do is wrap the box and place it under the tree.

For the fashionable bookworm, consider a coffee table book about fashion. This is a great budget-friendly option that can be enjoyed for years. Scour Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com for some great titles.

My favorite fashion books are “Bringing Home the Birkin” and “Fashion: 150 Years of Couturiers, Designers, and Labels.” Anything with a fun, catchy title and lots of photos will do the trick.

A luxury passport holder is a gift that is both thoughtful and useful for the jet-setter. Seek out a rich leather for a gift that can last a lifetime. Vivienne Westwood has a beautiful leather passport holder in a soft lavender color. Any fashion aficionado will bask in the glory of being able to flash this lovely gift at the airport check-in counter.

Lastly, never underestimate the power of a monogrammed item. People are egocentric by nature and love seeing their names or initials. Any average household item can become an extra-special, personalized gift by embossing it with a monogram. K&J Monogram at the Mall of Louisiana offers monogram services to make your gift one to remember.