Here's Where Lauren Conrad Looks For an Affordable Holiday Party Outfit This Time of Year

"I think it's fun to mix in a few really personal items and kind of silly things, and then also a couple of things you know the people will love. I like getting things like socks in my stocking because it's not something you always think to buy because it's something that you need. Actually, that's why I wanted to have socks in our clothes line, and we did some really, really cute ones this year. They can be dressed up and actually worn and layered with a heel, or just worn at home."

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"When it comes to holiday dressing, I feel like ASOS is actually a great place to look. I just got a jumper that I'd wear to a cocktail event . . . For a splurge, I'm obsessed with Zimmermann, so I've kind of been eyeing different pieces. We're planning on taking a trip to Hawaii in the new year. So I'll probably request a dress as a Christmas gift from my husband."

"When it comes to girlfriends, you want to think of the things that people don't necessarily get for themselves but maybe they need. I tend to think spa. I have bath soaps, salt soaps, scrubs, and even a spa gift box [in my line] that includes a candle you can customize by scent. And you can also add a personalized message on any of our candles, which is fun. Everybody needs a little pick-me-up. Or slippers. I know it's not the most glamorous gift, but I did it last year — I gave everyone slippers!"

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"My husband's really particular. So if it's electronics, he really puts a lot of thought into everything he buys. So I don't ever want to buy him the wrong model or size. So I always reach out to his friends. He's also someone who gets an interest and really dives in, and it's always changing. I usually end up getting him some sort of nice coffee book on whatever his current interest is."

"Around the holidays, I tend to give more gifts that are for the parents, so really cute children's accessories fall more in the clothing category. At Little Market, we have these really cute little sets that include knit animal hats with the ears ($28). I'd probably tie those in with a toy. I always loved getting cute little things like that for my son."

"We have great ruanas. I've always called them kimonos, and I didn't realize I was incorrect in that. But they're ruanas, and they're basically blanket scarves — super cute to layer over an outfit with jeans and a tall boot. And we have them in lots of different plaids and prints at a good price point."

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"I think monochromatic dressing is so chic. I think for a while, everything got really wild with print mixing and no rules. But I'm someone who tries to adopt a uniform so that I can look put together without putting too much effort into it. So I love when I get to do a head-to-toe color, especially in forest green and plum. It's really nice this time of year, even coordinated with a coat.

"I don't think it's really going away, but my Christmas wish is that all these tiny sunglasses will go away. Maybe it's just me. I can't pull it off, so that's why I want it to go away. I have a couple girlfriends that wear it, and I'm like, 'OK. I get what you're doing there, and you look very cool.' But I just can't."