2016 Holiday Gift Guide: for your BFF
Aka the easiest person on your list, because usually you can buy something you’d like for yourself! Anyone else LOVE shopping for their best friends and the ladies in the family? I feel like it’s so much fun, and so much easier than shopping for the dudes. (We’ll get to that gift guide tomorrow.)
I thought I’d share some ideas for your BFF if you’re shopping or participating in a Secret Santa this year. These gifts are a mix of fun, fancy, and functional; perfect for so many of the ladies on your holiday shopping list! (and easy subtle ways to drop hints to partners and hubbies for yourself!)
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2016 Holiday Gift Guide for your BFF
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Cute sweater or top:
I feel like these are such great gifts because you can pick something you know they’ve had their eye on, or something a little difference or festive for the season.
Winking eye (LOVE this sweater but couldn’t justify the price)
Trendy velvet top (Is it weird that I’m obsessed with the fact that velvet is back in style? I haven’t worn it since like 6th grade, and many of the 90s trends that are back are freaking me out, but velvet? Yes. Yes yes yes.)
Slippers:
The perfect comfy winter hanging out shoe (even though I’m guilty of wearing them as real-life shoes.)
Personalized planner or stationary:
Erin Condren. I’ve been using an EC planner for years and it helps me keep my life (kind of) in order. You can customize the layout + bonus options -I’ll usually get extra stickers to indicate when the Pilot will be gone, if Liv has a school event, or I’m subbing a class- and they’re extremely well-made.
Kitlife Planner. The girls at Kitlife sent me a planner to check out, and it would likely be my #1 planner if I hadn’t already ordered a sugar skull one above. (I’m gifting it to a friend that I know would love it.) The planners are BEAUTIFUL, well-made (they seem sturdier than my EC planner) and they have additional spots for health and wellness goals + doodle breaks.
Gift card:
Fitness studio she loves. Buy her a class pack to her favorite studio or an opportunity to try something new that you could do together!
Spa treatment or Zeel massage. We’re HUGE fans of Zeel in our house, and will often get Zeel massages when we travel. The massage therapist comes to your home or hotel and brings everything along with them. I highly recommend it. (You can check out a full review I did in this post.)
Stitch Fix
! I’ve been using Stitch Fix for years now and absolutely love the convenience and excitement factor. It still feels like Christmas when I get a box! A stylist hand-picks clothes to suit your style profile and preferences, and I’m always blown away by the fit. It’s a great gift for women in the family (especially since it’s personalized but still gives them the ability to decide what they keep/request). It’s always been a huge hit, and a few people on my list are getting Stitch Fix gift cards this year.
Beauty products:
Shimmer and Shine gift set. This gift set contains body oil (with a light bronze and shimmer; it smells like the beach), sugar body scrub (with real sugar) and luxurious body butter. The charcoal gift set is another really popular one, since it has the cleansing bar and the famous charcoal mask.
Tarte palette (<— I have that one and LOVE it)
Jewelry and accessories:
Perfect opportunity to pick up something gorgeous she may not buy for herself. Here are some of my faves:
Mantra band. Love that these provide a little bit of inspiration and encouragement.
Letter necklace (only $22 right now)
Pave earring set (look expensive but awesome price point)
Stocking stuffers:
Festive drinking buddies drink markers
Hanky Panky 3-pack (you know you’re BFFs when it’s not weird to buy each other underwear haha)
Super cute sunnies (these ones are up to 30% off right now with the code SPLURGE)
Hair ties (where oh where do the lost ones go?)
Nail polish (The Sally Hansen gel is my current fave, or I’ll use Essie with the Sally Hansen gel clear on top)
So, tell me friends: what are you getting for your best friends, or the girls in your family? What’s on your personal wish list this year?
Leave a comment below and I’ll pick a lucky winner for a I Am Freaking Cold sweatshirt + a couple of surprise stocking stuffers from this list. All gift guide giveaway winners will be announced in next week’s Friday Faves. For an extra entry, follow me on Instagram and leave an extra comment to let me know!
xoxo
Gina
Everything on this gift guide was curated by yours truly, and companies are not able to purchase spots on my annual guides. The giveaway is sponsored by Liv and Penelope. Affiliate links are included, and do not affect purchase price. Thank you so much for supporting this blog!
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A new umbrella is on my list! Ha I live in Seattle so its that time of year…
I follow on IG too!
I’m both gifting and hoping for some bath bombs this Christmas, so relaxing and feels indulgent. (I’ve been meaning to try making your homemade ones!)
Also following on Instagram!
Love the sweatshirt idea.
I got the kate spade earrings when they went on sale at Nordstorm for friends gifts this year. Love them and the giving season!
I already follow you on IG =)
Great gift ideas! I love the sweatshirt. It captures my all the winter feels.
Following on IG too!
Cute personalized jewelry is always on my list to give to friends!
I follow you on IG!
I’m getting all the gals Alex & Ani Liberty Copper- so basically they’re getting a little piece of history!
I’m giving Bombas socks this year!! The best.
I follow on IG too! 🙂
My sister is my bff and this year I had a necklace made with our grandmother’s handwriting engraved on it…. hoping this gift brings in the waterworks!
Amanda-can you share where you had that done? I am looking to do the same thing for my sisters!
I love that sweatshirt! I’m always cold! The easiest people to shop for are my husband and my bestie. The hardest person is my boss! We’re only allowed to spend $5!
IG follower too!
Some great ideas, here, Gina! I’m getting plaid shirts for the girls/women in my life. I bought one for myself last week and I love it.
I follow on IG.
I follow on IG
I love that shirt. My mom is so hard to shop for
I love that sweatshirt! We are only buying for the kids this year- my kids, nieces and nephews, friends’ kids. Christmas is so special through the eyes of children!
Great list Gina! My sisters and I are channeling Oprah and doing a “favorite things” exchange this year- loving those sparkly slippers!
Oh, and even though I don’t really know how to use Instagram, I follow you! Seriously, I need a tutorial. 😉
Love the sweatshirt and the slippers look amazing too!
On insta too!
I love the mantra bracelet for my friends!
I follow you on IG!
I am still stumped this year, but loving the many gift guides floating around!
I also follow you on IG
My friends and I do a “dirty Santa” gift exchange. It’s so much “stealing” gifts from each other. We’ve been doing it for 10+ years. In the end everyone leaves happy!
I also follow on Insta 🙂
So many good ideas here! I love all the little stocking stuffers. I think those little surprises can be some of the best gifts to give and to get. So fun!
I follow on IG too! 🙂
Always need new planners…yes multiple lol
I follow on insta!
Planners are always a good idea!!
I love all of your lists!! Ordering one of those planners 🙂 xx happy Friday love!
I follow on insta.. oh and I AM always freaking cold 😉
love this list for ideas for one of my good friends – we work out together and try to motivate one another but sometimes love to ‘tie one on’ so these are some great gift ideas for her!
i also folllow you on instagram!
Definitely need that sweatshirt
I follow on instagram 🙂
Would love to gift and receive every last item on your list! Happy holidays!
I love the makeup suggestions! I need to replace and update my whole make up bag!
I follow on IG
Ooh fun!
I’m getting some home decor things for a few friends this year: calendar, candles, art, etc.
I follow on Insta too!
I’m getting them fancy chocolate bars, cozy socks, tea and a favorite cookbook.
On my list is some new beauty products.
I also follow you on instagram!
I’ve got slippers on my list! I was planning on getting my BFF a new scarf – can never have too many!