Tyra Banks' 7 Must-Have Holiday Gifts
The seven gifts Tyra says you should give this holiday season.
Dec. 6, 2011 -- Finding gifts can be hard work, but "Good Morning America" is taking the hassle out of holiday shopping.
When it comes to picking great products at great prices, no one knows how to spot them better than supermodel, author, talk show host and entrepreneur Tyra Banks.
Tyra appeared on "GMA" today for "GMA"'s Gift-Giving Survival Guide series with the seven must-have items on her holiday shopping list:
1. Nib Nobs Cake Truffles
Availability: Online at NibNobs.com.
Pricing: $19.95 to $24.95 per dozen.
Nib Nobs says their truffles taste so good because they, "Took cake and made it better." The tiny treats come in more than 15 flavors including red velvet, triple chocolate, birthday cake and candy cane.
2. Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System
Availability: Sephora retail locations and online at Sephora.com.
Pricing: $119; (Please note that the price of the Jaguar is $129 because it's limited edition.)
From the inventors of the Sonicare toothbrush comes the Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System, a portable device that cleanses the skin, and allows topicals such as serums, moisturizers and sunscreens to be absorbed into the skin. The compact Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System is especially handy for the gym or while traveling.
3. Photojojo Cell Phone Lenses
Availability: Online at Photojojo.com.
Pricing: $20 to $25 per lens.
These cell phone lenses turn your phone into a camera through a magnetic ring that can be applied directly on your phone or phone case. Tyra says these are a must have for anyone who relies on their phone for photos, or uses photo-based apps like Instagram.
4. Hobo Clutches
Availability: Available nationwide at Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and online at Hobobags.com.
Pricing: Wallets retail for $100, except for the olive color which retails for $118.
The Lauren wallet/clutch is Hobo International's signature style and has multiple compartments for all of the essentials. The Annapolis, MD-based company will open its first flagship store in its hometown next year, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
5. Salt Sunglasses
Availability: Online at Saltoptics.com.
Pricing: Ranges from $375 to $425 per pair.
All Salt sunglasses are designed in California and handmade in Japan using custom laminate colors. The sunglasses all have PFV Polarized lenses, including the brand's new aviator model.
6. Modelland
Availability: Online at Target.com and in Target retail stores.
Pricing: $17.99
Written by Tyra herself, "Modelland" follows the story of a group of girls on their journey through an elite school known as "Modelland." Drawn from many of Tyra's own modeling experiences, the adventure novel is the perfect gift for the teenage woman on your holiday shopping list!
7. Smokey Eye Kits by Bare Escentuals & Make-Up Forever
Availability: Sephora retail locations and online at Sephora.com.
Pricing: Ranges from $22 to $39.
The Smoky Lash Kit by Make-Up Forever, $22 and available at Sephora.com, features Smoky Lash, a must-have, ultra-pigmented mascara that adds volume, length, and curl to create a faux-lash effect, and a travel size Sens' Eyes' expert make-up remover for sensitive eyes.
The Wild & Chic Eye Shadow Palette by Make-Up Forever is a limited edition palette with six Make-Up Forever eye shadows, along with a miniature Aqua Eyes #0L liner in black. The shadows can be used to create five different holiday party-worthy eye make-up looks, and the outer box contains simple, step-by-step application instructions. The $39 kits are available exclusively at Sephora counters inside JC Penney stores nationwide
The High Shine Eyecolor Kit by Bare Escentuals, $26 and available at Sephora, is a cutting-edge collection created to look gorgeous on everyone. The smoky metallic and gilded chrome shades are perfect for daytime, nighttime or anytime. You can wear them soft and shimmery at the office ,or play up the drama for a night on the town.