Who says good fashion has to come with an outrageous price tag? We found great buys - from T-shirts and hoodies to beauty gift sets and bath and body products - all priced at $50 or less. This season, your favorite stylistas will be proud to call themselves "recessionistas."

Pier1 Gingerbread Vanilla bath gift set

*Why it's cool: This yummy set of body butter, bath crystals and body scrub makes the perfect hostess gift.

*How much: $10

*Get it: Pier1

Indigenous winter warmers

*Why it's cool: We've fallen for this fair trade, organic company and are loving this gray cap and matching fingerless gloves.

*How much: $30-$44

*Get it: indigenousdesigns.com

Lisa Leonard initial necklace

*Why it's cool: Teenie tiny sterling pea-size initals are strung with a freshwater pearl.

*How much: $42 with two charms; $8 additional charms

*Get it: lisaleonardonline.com

Banana Republic cocktail rings

*Why it's cool: Flash a little bling at a reasonable price with these trendy statement pieces.

*How much: $49; $44

*Get it: Banana Republic

Hurley "Lowrider" vest

*Why it's cool: Unleash her inner indie tomboy self with this shrunken vest.

*How much: $48

*Get it: Hurley.com

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FASHION FOR KIDS

Prissy Poofs SantaPoof tutu

*Age: newborn to 7/8

*Why it's cool: C'mon. You know you'd melt at the sight of your little girl in this Santa tutu with matching headband.

*How much: $49.95

*Get it: prissypoofs.com

Uncommonly Cute Famous on Facebook baby T-shirt

*Why it's cool: You post your kids' pics on the site, now show off your cutie's status to the rest of the world. In sizes 3-6 months to 6.

*How much: $24

*Get it: uncommonlycute.com

Childish Kara-3 and Seth-1 hats

*Age: boys and girls sizes

*Why it's cool: Keep them looking cool in cold weather in retro hats from this hip line.

*How much: $38

*Get it: childishclothing.com

New Jammies "Apple of My Eye" pajamas

*Age: 12 months to 6

*Why it's cool: Made of 100 percent organic cotton, the Sunggly PJ's come in a cute travel bag and with a nighttime book.

*How much: $35

*Get it: newjammiesshop.com

Ralph Lauren Paint Your Polo Kit

*Age: ages 6 and up

*Why it's cool: DIY with this too-cool kit that allows kids to paint their own polo shirt. Comes with six paints, brushes, stamps and a classic white polo as the canvas. Bonus: All net proceeds from the kits will be donated to a pediatric art program when you buy at ralphlauren.com. Fifteen percent goes to the program when purchased elsewhere.

*How much: $50

*Get it: ralphlauren.com, Macy's, macys.com

Little Capers Pink Earth hero shirt

*Age: infant to 8

*Why it's cool: Made sweatshop-free in Los Angeles, these non-commerical Super Hero shirts come with a Velcro cape. Also look for big capes (for kids 4 and older) with Velcro around the collar.

*How much: $23

*Get it: littlecapers.com

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Crocs for moms and kids

*Why it's cool: Just check out these cute styles. The Nanook is a shear-lined ballet flat for mom in black and daughter in pink. Little brother gets the Mickey Mouse Mammoth and little sis goes glam with Nadia shear boots. See, Crocs can be chic. And don't forget the Jibbetz (sprinkled around the page) -- from Tinker Bell to Broncos to flowers, they're perfect stocking stuffers

*How much: Nanook women, $50; Nanook girls, $34.99; Disney Mammoth, $34.99; girls Nadia, $49.99; Jibbetz, $3

*Get it: crocs.com, Macy's

Jean Paul Gaultier Evian bottle

*Why it's cool: The limited edition Pret-a-Porter bottle is a must for any fashion lover.

*How much: $13.95

*Get it: shopevian.com

Royal Robbins henleys

*Why it's cool: For her: The Kimry printed style -- warm, comfy, cute. For him: the Autumn -- woodsy, yet cool.

*How much: $45 each

*Get it: royalrobbins.com

Homemade disc pendant

*Why it's cool: Personalize a cute necklace with this easy-to-make design from Rocky staffer and crafter Karen Ziegler, whose wares are available at kzoriginals.etsy.com.

*How much: Less than $5

*Get it: For a step-by-step slide show on how to make your own, go to RockyMountainNews.com.

Hello Kitty Limited Edition T-shirt

*Why it's cool: Celebrate the fashion cat's 34th birthday with this shirt -- $5 from each purchase goes to the Humane Society.

*How much: $30

*Get it: sanrio.com

Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Necklace

*Why it's cool: The cool necklace holds a cool perfume from the world's coolest designer.

*How much: $35

*Get it: sephora.com

Sweet Pea Designs nest necklace

*Why it's cool: Mothers will adore these locally made customized necklaces that represent her children.

*How much: $32

*Get it: Rejuvanest, 3719 W. 32nd Ave.

OP hooded pea coat

*Why it's cool: A styling double-breasted jacket at an unbeatable price.

*How much: $18

*Get it: Walmart

National Geographic peace T-shirts and book

*Why it's cool: Net proceeds from the shirts will help support the National Geographic Society's programs. The book pays tribute to the peace symbol as a cultural icon.

*How much: $26.50, $20, respectively

*Get it: Delias.com, nationalgeographic.com

Body Linens men's pajama pants and women's nightie

*Why it's cool: Made from 100 percent Egyptian cotton, you'll want to lounge around the house all day.

*How much: $50 and $45, respectively

*Get it: bodylinens.com

Sex and the City ornament

*Why it's cool: If she loved the show and the movie, she'll love this stiletto too.

*How much: $14.99

*Get it: hbo.com/store

Chic candles

*Why it's cool: Stylish women everywhere desire sweet scented candles. Three crisp, white faves this season: Banana Republic's Winter candle, Kukui's Sandalwood Verbena style and the Barbara Barry Holiday candle.

*How much: $24, $30 and $48

*Get it: Banana Republic, Kukuicandles.com and neimanmarcus.com

Earth Therapeutics Holistic Stress-Management gift set

*Why it's cool: Mellow her out with this aromatherapy set of anti-stress massage lotion, massage bar and eye pillow.

*How much: $19.99

*Get it: earththerapeutics.com

Bramble Berry Holiday Gift Set

*Why it's cool: Are you big on DIY? Each kit allows for 10 homemade gift sets including a bottle of lotion, a jar of sugar scrub, three snow flake soaps and two bath fizzies. Choose Cinnamon Sugar and Fresh Snow or Cranberry Fig and Christmas Forest scents.

*How much: $97.99 for the kit breaks down to less than $10 per gift.

*Get it: brambleberry.com.

The Happy Company Warming Scarf

*Why it's cool: Know someone who's always chilly? This fleece scarf comes with pockets with removable microwavable grain filled inserts.

*How much: $24.99

*Get it: thehappycompany.com

Lush gift sets

*Why it's cool: Perfect packaging: Snow Fairy holds shimmer shower gel, star-shaped soap and a massage bar; and the glittery Christmas Star box is filled with six bath time treats.

*How much: $19.95 and $39.95

*Get it: lush.com, Lush store, 1312 Pearl St., Boulder

MAC gift sets

*Why it's cool: Just read: Little Darlings (mini-set of five lipglass tubes), Passions of Red (jeweled compact with eye shadows or lip shades), Adoring Carmine (lip colors and brush sets in a red satin bag).

*How much: $29.50 to $49.50

*Get it: MAC stores and counters

Mirko red terry velour robe

*Why it's cool: A pretty, cozy robe just screams holiday.

*How much: $39.95, adult; $19.95 kids

*Get it: TowelBathrobe.com

Shepler's clothing and accessories

*Why it's cool: Urban cowboys will yell, giddyap! when they find Tony Lama women's floral cutout leather belt ($34), Ariat's Norwood women's reversible vest ($34.99) or Roper's men's quilted down vest ($29.99) under the tree. And don't leave out the little cowgirl on your list: the Giddy Up Lil' Cowgirl horse bank ($18) will be a pleaser.

*Get it: Shepler's

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