There is nothing like the holidays in Milwaukee. VISIT Milwaukee is here to share your top shopping destinations, must-see holiday shows, where to meet Kris Kringle and local gifts you can't resist. Tune in all month long and 'tis the season!
This story originally ran Dec. 14, 2016. Only applicable links have been updated.
From Midtown to Bayview, it’s holiday time in Milwaukee! Whether you have a "nice list" that spans three pages long or is limited to just a few close friends, it’s time to start your holiday shopping if you haven’t already. Here are 50 darling gifts that even the fussiest of Secret Santas can’t complain about. The best part about this list? Each gift comes in at under $100!
Gifts under $25
Heartbeat Necklace, $18
Urban Laundry Boutique (Tosa)
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Bag-All Makeup Bag, $24
Stephanie Horne Boutique (Third Ward)
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Lip Mineral Lipstick Trio, $16
Urban Outfitters (Kenilworth Square)
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Dainty "True Lovers" Knot Rings, $12-$15 each
GetNoticed (Milwaukee-based Etsy shop)
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Two of a Kind Jeweled Bottle Stopper, $25
Kate Spade (Tosa)
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elizabeth W Petit Parfum, $19
Lizzibeth (Third Ward)
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"How to Tie a Scarf: 33 Styles," by Potter Style Press, $12.95
Milwaukee Art Museum Gift Shop
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Clary Balm, $16.50-$21
The Waxwing (East Side)
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Pretty Persuasions Socks, $12 per pair
Urban Laundry (Tosa)
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Handmade Plaid Infinity Scarf, $22.99
ChicThreadsbyAmy (Milwaukee-based Etsy shop)
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"Be Brave & True" Pocket Knife, $18
Hot Pop (Third Ward)
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Calm the F-ck Down Beaded Bracelets, $15 - $16 each
SconnieLife (Milwaukee-based Etsy shop)
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Fantastic Mr. Fox Buttons, $8
Hot Pop (Third Ward)
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Gifts Under $50
December’s Wantable Makeup Box, $40 ($36 for each additional month)
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Christian Siriano Halle Point Pumps, $34.99
Payless (Various locations throughout Milwaukee)
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Lizzibeth (Third Ward) and Urban Outfitters (Kenilworth Square)
Rifle Paper Co. 2017 Jardin de Paris Agenda, $36
Broadway Paper (Third Ward)
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"Just Between Us" Gold Faceted Flask, $40
Kate Spade (Tosa)
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Davines Award Winning NouNou Conditioner, $30
Tailored Salon (Walker’s Point)
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Brooks Brothers (Glendale)
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Custom Map Necklace, starting at $28
SalvagedStudioMKE (Milwaukee-based Etsy shop)
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Women’s Faux Fur Capelet with Satin Lining, $39.99
Target (Various locations throughout Milwaukee)
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Light Blue Butterfly Necklace, $35
Sparrow Collective (Bayview)
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Street Level Leather Clutch Crossbody, $46
Hyde Park Milwaukee (Tosa)
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Hearth Mittens, $38
Anthropologie (Third Ward)
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Ice Pyramid Perfume Bottle,$40
George Watts & Son (Downtown)
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Gifts Under $100
Large Leather Wristlet, $58
Permanent Baggage (available on Etsy and a variety of brick and mortar locations)
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Mid Rise Moto Skinny Jean, $54
Target (Various locations throughout Milwaukee)
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Indiana Jones Vest, $60
House of Fashion (Midtown)
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Pit Amsterdam Floral Blouse, $65
Stephanie Horne Boutique (Third Ward)
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Gold Triangle Necklace, $72
Milwaukee Art Museum Gift Shop
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Superga 2224 High Top Polywool Sneakers, $99
Shoo (Third Ward)
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Floreat Wintergarden Pajamas, top: $68, bottoms: $68
Anthropologie (Third Ward)
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Fur Poof Hat, $68
Lizzibeth (Third Ward)
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Geometric Brass Prism Necklace, $60
CIVAL (Milwaukee-based Etsy shop)
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Jessica Simpson Sequin A-Line Dress, $98
Boston Store (Brookfield and Downtown)
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Quilted Vest, $88
Luci Boutique (Downtown, Mequon)
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Joh Plaid Capelette, $76
Hyde Park Milwaukee (Tosa)
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Shining Star Dress, $70
House of Fashion Boutique (Midtown)
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Tyler Jacobs Champagne Nights Tank, $99
Stephanie Horne Boutique (Third Ward)
Toms Deia Suede Wool Booties, $98
Shoo (Third Ward)
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Ice Vanity Tray, $100
George Watts & Son (Downtown)
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Great Wrap Coat, $59.99
Target (Various locations throughout Milwaukee)
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Jet Pant, $98
LuluLemon (Third Ward)
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Felted Wool Fedora Hat, $88
Brooks Brothers (Glendale)
Cozy Draped Sweater Cardigan, $88
Lizzibeth (Third Ward)
Cowl Neck High Low Sweater and Camo Leggings
Get the complete outfit for $61.99. The sweater and leggings are $42 and $19.99, respectively.
JazzyRae Jewels (Vliet St.)
Clotille Velvet Infinity Scarf, $68
Anthropologie (Third Ward)
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