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Gifts Under $20 That Look Way More Expensive

Giving gifts for the holidays is fun, but when you're on a budget-- it can be a challenge. That's why we rounded up these cool gifts under $20. The best part: No one will know how little you spent.
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Phone case

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Got a girl on your list who loves tech--and fashion? This iPhone case is perfect for her. Studded Heart iPhone case, $18, Etsy.com

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Stemless wine glass

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We've given these as gifts before and, trust us, they're always a hit. Chalk stemless wine glasses, $9.60 for four, Pier1.com

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50 Shades of Gray

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Fifty Shades</i> author E.L. James personally selected these classical tunes as sexy background music for--you know. Your friend who's obsessed with the book will freaking love it.  Fifthy Shades of Grey: The Classical Album, $10, Amazon.com

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Leather wallet

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We can't stop drooling over this leather wallet: it has several little pockets and looks way more expensive than it really is.  Small leather wallet, $13.50, Etsy.com

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Beer decal

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The beer fan in your life will flip over this hilarious wall decal, based on a Benjamin Franklin quote. Beer wall decal, $9, SweetumSignatures.com

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H&M bag

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We kinda want this black and gold H&M bag for ourselves. And at this price, we won't blow our budget;  Bag, $17.95, HM.com

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Necklace

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This necklace is a sweet gift for your friend, the hopeless romantic. Love you always necklace, $12, UrbanOutfitters.com

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Candle holder

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The slew of colors on this pretty candle holder pretty much ensure it'll go with anything. Votive candle holder, $13.50, Amazon.com

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Chimp poster

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Your guy--or your kid brother--will love this funny-slash-cool poster. Headphone Chimp Poster Print, $4.38, Amazon.com

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Beauty editors set

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Pretty much any beauty essential a girl could need is in this kit. Um, yes please!  Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings Set, $19, Sephora.com

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