Nail Polish Gift Ideas 2012

What's more fun than unwrapping a present that's full of surprises? The Ciaté Caviar Mini Mani Month ($58) features 20 different polishes, four caviar balls, and a funnel. The advent-style box makes this a gift that keeps on giving.

The scintillating shades in the Deborah Lippmann Sugar Plum Fantasy Trio ($42) are pretty variants of pinks and purples for the Winter season. She'll easily be wearing these well into 2013 and beyond.

Perfect for a stocking stuffer or gift exchange, the Illamasqua Nail Varnish Duo ($25) pairs two complementing holiday shades that look wonderful on their own or together.

Any polish maven can appreciate the Kur by Londontown Nail Treatment Set ($125), which gives her often-polished tips some much needed TLC. The lacquer remover, cuticle oil, nail hardener, nail cream, and top coat all work together to repair, strengthen, and nourish even the most dry, brittle nails.

The rich jewel tones in the Nails Inc. The Crystalized Collection ($48) are all accented with coordinating rhinestones on the cap. They're easy-to-wear shades with a luxe packaging update that she'll love to use every time she lacquers up.

Whether she's into art, polish, or both, she'll appreciate the Nars Andy Warhol Photo Booth Nail Polish Gift Set ($35). Based on Warhol's belief that a signature look was necessary to achieve superstardom, these polish classics will be ones she reaches for time after time.

Finger painting takes on a whole new meaning with The New Black The Digital Underground by Madeline Poole ($24) polish set. Inspired by the City of Light, the five shades represent elements of Parisian life and work well together to create an array of nail art designs.

Unsightly cuticles can sabotage any manicure, so help her keep her hands in tip-top shape with the Butter London Cuticle Miracle ($25). This duo includes a cuticle softener and oil, so she can prep her nail beds and keep them healthy.

The Tweezerman Holiday Manicure Kit ($15) transforms ho-hum nail tools into ho-ho-ho nail fun.

Deck out her manicure with the Pixi Nail Colour Trio ($12). It features classic holiday shades that look great alone but can easily be applied over her favorite polish for a festive update.

This Julep Favorite Things 2012 Nail Color Jewelry Box ($168) made Oprah's list of favorite things, and it's easy to see why. The white lacquer boxed set comes with 12 full-sized polishes picked by the TV mogul herself. Plus, the box is reusable for storing anything from jewelry to polish and makeup essentials.

The jewelry-lover and the nail trendsetter will both fall weak at the knees over the Bijules Nail Ring ($186). This takes the accent nail concept to a whole new level.

If she's already mastered the art of doing her own nails, then she'll truly appreciate the Red Carpet Manicure Starter Kit ($80), which allows her to create her own long-lasting gel manicure at home.

This sweetly packaged trio combines three unexpected shades that go oh-so well together. You can gift her the Topshop Glitter Metallic Set Nail Trio ($28) by calling Topshop Personal Shopping at 212.966.9455 to order.

The Kate Spade New York Sprinkles Mini Nail Polish Set ($28) features two solid classics sandwiched between sparkling nail confetti for a touch of cheer.

This budget-friendly present gives her multiple ways to shine. The Sonia Kashuk Precious Gems Lip, Liner, and Nail Set ($13) features silver and gold polishes and a coordinating eyeliner and lip gloss.

Who knew nontoxic polish could have so much personality? The NCLA Nail Lacquer Trio in The Glitz ($39) includes three girlie shades of sparkle, and they were all made in the US.

No matter how many varnish shades she has, she always needs manicure essentials to keep up with her polish habit. The Deborah Lippmann Fast Track Kit ($40) comes with everything she needs to prep, prime, and polish her digits every time.

Why just get her a few polishes when you can get her 17 in one set? The Sephora by OPI Tinsel Town Collector's Set ($90) features 16 miniature-sized polishes ranging from creams to glitters, as well as a full-sized bottle of Only Gold For Me top coat.

The festive Sally Hansen Salon Effects Holiday Collection ($10) makes nail art a cinch. She'll love how fashionable they are and the fact that the application process is a breeze.

Let her have some fun with the Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura Nail Color in Royal Beige ($18). She'll be able to dress up her nails with the Mon Shu girl designed by Lagerfeld, and once the nail stickers are gone, she'll still be left with a classic nude to wear at any time of year.