In case you aren't already familiar with SheFinds...Well, get on the bandwagon! The folks at this hugely popular website make it their mission to cut down on your online browsing time by doing the work for you. Every day, they unearth the chicest items and fashion news on the web—from cute coats to wear over a party dress to Michelle Obama-inspired cardigans to can't-miss coupon codes—in order to keep you in the know (and save your lunch hour in the process).
When Michelle Madhok, founder and CEO of SheFinds, offered to help us identify some of the hottest (and therefore hardest to find) holiday gifts, we jumped at the chance to take her up on her offer. Here's what she had to say:
"Over at SheFinds, we spend a good part of the fall scoping out the hottest holiday gifts. To help you find them (and avoid the heartbreak of hunting for something that's sold out), we compile our picks into our Sold Out guide, a list of the 21 items our editors predict will fly off the shelves this year. But when (or before) these items inevitably sell out at stores, we suggest hunting for them on eBay—it's one of the only ways to guarantee you can cross off every item on your list. Here are the five hottest from our list."
1. FitFlop Shakoha (buy it now price, $249.99) "With this collaboration between FitFlop and Anna Sui is selling like crazy, you can apparently tone your tush and embrace the eskimo trend at the same time. It's a welcome way to sneak in exercise during the calorie-dense holidays."
2. Foley & Corinna Disco City Bag (buy it now price, $162.50) "Already sold out in most colors at many retailers, this under-$200 bag makes a great going-out accessory, and it's the perfect gift for the fashion-obsessed."
3. UGG Bailey Button Boots (buy it now price, $124.99) "These are the hottest UGG boots this season, bar none. We think it's because of the versatile fold-down top. Wear them like a classic UGG, or fold 'em into a cozy slipper."
4. Nintendo DSi (buy it now price, $149.99) "A hugely popular gift last season, the DS is back in a new model with new features (including a built-in camera). It's a good gift for almost anyone because the variety of games is amazing. With everything from yoga tutors to crossword puzzles, it's a fun way to play on the go."
5. Barnes & Noble Nook E-Reader (buy it now price, $499.99)
"B&N's new Kindle competitor comes with all kinds of fun bells and whistles. It's so in-demand that the retailer is already sold out through the holidays. You'll have to shell out for it, but if you can't imagine Christmas without a Nook, you can get one here."
