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Sugar, spice, and everything nice. We have a girlfriend that fits every category and more, which can make shopping a real hassle. We know the stress that can come with the holidays, especially when looking for the perfect gift. Not to worry—we’ve got you covered. Scroll through our gallery to find the perfect, outside-the-box gifts for your girlfriends this holiday season.
FOR THE SELFIE QUEEN
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Got a friend that likes to stay camera-ready? She’ll love this clip-on ring light for her phone. The Flawless Lighting Rechargeable Clip-On Selfie Ring Light ($25.00, flawlesslighting.com) comes in different colors and simply attaches right onto any smartphone, tablet, or laptop for on-the-go lighting. The rechargeable version comes with a USB cable, but you can also buy a battery-operated edition for next to nothing. The Clip-On Selfie Ring Light ($5.00, flawlesslighting.com) comes with three modes of lighting options for perfectly customizable photos. It’s the perfect gift if you’re sick of being your homegirl’s Instagram photographer.
FOR THE SELFIE QUEEN
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Taking all those selfies and “ayyyye”-filled videos for the gram sure does drain a girl’s battery. If your friend’s phone is always on “E,” considering buying her this phone-charging wristlet from MightyPurse ($89.99, mighty-purse.com). Made with high-quality genuine leather, she won’t have to compromise style for function. MightyPurse is compatible with Androids and iPhones, and comes with a built-in (but removable) battery that can bring your phone to full life up to two times. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
FOR THE SELFIE QUEEN
If photo albums and collages are more her thing, get your crafty friend the Prynt Pocket Instant Photo Printer ($134.99, amazon.com). In just 30 seconds, she can print her favorite photos straight from her camera roll or Instagram grid, and boom – cute keepsakes from the next girls’ trip! Photos print onto Zink (zero ink) paper, and turn instantly into stickers if you peel off the adhesive back!
FOR THE FASHIONISTA
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Rent The Runway’s Unlimited Subscription service ($99.00 first month, renttherunway.com) allows for unlimited access to over 500 designers and over 600,000 styles – it’s the ultimate gift that keeps on giving! Inventory ranges from tops, skirts, pants, outerwear, handbags, cocktail and evening styles, and more from designers like Marni, Derek Lam, Prabal Gurung, Rag & Bone, Gucci, and Jason Wu. Members can keep their items for as long as they want and swap them out whenever they are ready for something new, making it the perfect gift for any woman on the go. RTR is also plus-size friendly, carrying luxe designs in up to size 22 for fuller-figured beauties.
FOR THE FASHIONISTA
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The truly fashionable sleep in style, too! Gift your girlfriend this lovely Knee-Length Kimono Robe from Plum Pretty Sugar ($60.00, plumprettysugar.com). If she’s a pajama set type of gal, try this Jupiter Pretty PJ Shirt ($32.00, plumprettysugar.com) and matching Jupiter Shorties ($34.00, plumprettysugar.com), available in plus sizes up to XXL. It’s the perfect loungewear for the style-maven who’s never caught slipping.
FOR THE FASHIONISTA
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FOR THE SENTIMENTAL FRIEND
Let your friend know you’re thinking of her with the Long Distance Friendship Lamp ($85.00, uncommongoods.com). Wifi technology allows you to connect to your friend from afar. When you touch your lamp, its partner lamp glows in the same color to let the other person know they’re on your mind. One lamp goes for $85, but you’re obviously going to want the pair for it to work as designed. We all know it’s hard to keep in touch and those “let’s meet for drinks” plans always get cancelled. This way, you can stay in sync with your bestie even while separated.
FOR THE SENTIMENTAL FRIEND
Give your girlfriend a gem that says you really know her with a Tai Jewelry Birthstone Ring ($65.00, taijewelry.com). The gold-plated brass rings won’t break the bank, but your friend will still appreciate the thought—and the fact that you remembered her birthday. Bonus points!
FOR THE SENTIMENTAL FRIEND
You’ll get major points just for creativity on this one. This holiday season, give your girlfriend the gift of her favorite sound with a custom Soundwave Art Print ($49.00, soundwaveart.com). You can record yourself saying a special message for your friend, the chorus of her favorite song, or that years-old inside joke and turn the soundwaves into a custom art piece. You can even have the soundwaves printed onto jewelry like rings or necklaces, but a framed canvas with a special audio message from you will add a special loving touch to any home.
FOR THE HEALTH NUT
Support your friend’s health-goals—and the environment—with the Infusion Pro Bottle ($18.95, infusionspro.com). She’ll love being able to create her own flavorful fruit-infused water blends to make staying hydrated less of a chore.
FOR THE HEALTH NUT
Getting in shape is hard and it’s important to have support. Be your girlfriend’s accountability partner by gifting her the Fitlosophy Fitbook ($22.95, getfitbook.com) so she can keep track of all of her body goals. The Fitbook is a 12-week fitness and nutrition journal complete with inspiration and customizable goal sheets to help you create and follow through on a plan that works for you.
FOR THE NATURALISTA
If your girlfriend rocks her natural hair in a fro, chances are she’s given up all hope of rocking hats. She doesn’t have to with the CurlCap ($40.00, etsy.com), the satin-lined baseball cap designed specifically for fros, puffs, and pineapples. Not only will the satin lining keep her hair protected, but the CurlCaps come in a variety of finishes and colors to match any outfit.
FOR THE NATURALISTA
If you’re a fellow naturalista, you know how much of a pain wash-day can be. With the TubShroom Strainer & Hair Catcher ($12.99, tubshroom.com), there will be no more backed up sink or shower drains clogged with wads of shed hair. This convenient gift will make life so much easier, and cleaner, for every natural in your life.
FOR THE NATURALISTA
If sis is a proud natural, she’ll love this Curls Sweatshirt from The POC Brand ($50.00, thepocbrand.com). The college pride style sweatshirt also comes in a version bearing the word “Natural” for the same price. Keep her warm and fly this winter season.
FOR THE NATURALISTA
Cold weather means natural hair needs protection from the harsh air and snow. Buy your girlfriend a Grace Eleyae Slap or Satin-Lined Cap ($24.00, graceeleyae.com) so she can protect her strands in style. The slaps come in a variety of styles, from the original cap to the thicker, slouchier styles that resemble a traditional beanie. For ultimate winter protection, get her the foldover warm slap ($38.00, graceeleyae.com) to keep her warm all winter long. Slaps are great for all hair types and for naturals at all stages of their hair journeys, from the newly big-chopped rocking the TWA, to the full-grown fro.
FOR THE BEAUTY QUEEN
Yes, the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership V Bronze Seduction Eyeshadow Palette ($125.00, Sephora.com) comes at a pretty penny, but it’s so, so worth it. The palette comes with ten buttery shades of rich and glittery goodness that will get their fair share of use for all the holiday parties to come. Pat McGrath is the master of quality makeup, besides, isn’t it time your bestie retired that beat-up Naked 1 Palette? No judgement, we’ve all got one!
FOR THE BEAUTY QUEEN
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A good beat begins with a good base, and Tatcha skincare is the ultimate treat for your skin. Ideal for all skin types from dry to oily, the Tatcha Skincare For Makeup Lovers Obento Box ($64.00, Sephora.com) will work for any friend, and it’s the perfect present to keep skin looking flawless with and without makeup. The set comes with a full size of the cult-favorite Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist ($48.00, Sephora.com), and travel sizes of The Water Cream ($68.00, Sephora.com), the Silk Canvas Protective Primer ($52.00, Sephora.com), and the Violet-C Radiance Mask ($68.00, Sephora.com). This is a perfect bougie-on-a-budget deal for the woman who wants to be able to say, “I woke up like this.”
FOR THE BEAUTY QUEEN
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Part of ensuring that Black truly won’t crack is a good skincare regimen. For the friend in your life that wants to age gracefully, gift the Nyakio Cold Pressed Oils Discovery Kit ($19.00, ulta.com). The kit comes with a Marula & Neroli Brightening Oil, a Manketti & Mafura Anti-Aging Oil, and a Maracuja & Yangu Soothing Oil, all formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, petrolatum, formaldehyde, and butylene glycol. A few drops of these oils worked into the skin morning and night, and your friend won’t have to wonder who’s the fairest of them all.
FOR THE BEAUTY QUEEN
If your girlfriend is a makeup enthusiast, chances are she’s a Fenty fan. Gift her the Fenty Beauty Two Lil Mattemoiselle Lipstick Set ($19.00, Sephora.com). Not only will she receive two miniature versions of stunning shades “Griselda” and “Spanked,” but she’ll also get an adorable limited-edition ornament for the baddest tree on the block.
FOR THE SASSY GIRL
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For the girlfriend with a snarky sense of humor, try one of these Profanity Pillow Covers ($26.99, profanitypillows.com). Pick a favorite catch-phrase, from “Not Today Satan,” to something a little more aggressive. Don’t worry, these clever pillowcases come with a layer of sequins that you can fold over to hide the secret messages until the next girls’ night!
FOR THE SASSY GIRL
The Siempre Sucio Canvas Mantra Tote Bag ($20.00, jahmirs.world) is the ultimate conversation-starter. This urban twist on the familiar “thank you for shopping with us” plastic bag is an unexpected flip that will be sure to have people running up to your friend on the street to find out where she got her bag. The phrase also comes on basketball shorts ($20.00, jahmirs.world) as well as t-shirts ($25.00, jahmirs.world).
FOR THE SASSY GIRL
If your girl knows all the words to Princess’ verse on “Knuck If You Buck,” she might enjoy this Let Me Tell You Somethin’ Tee from Kashmir Viii ($45.00, kashmirviii.bigcartel.com). Featuring the now infamous image of Cardi B with a knot on her head from her infamous NYFW scuffle with Nicki Minaj, this tee is for the girlfriend with a sense of humor, but who also doesn’t play that mess! The image also comes printed on a cute clutch bag ($45.00, kashmirviii.bigcartel.com).
FOR THE ANXIOUS GIRLFRIEND
Weighted blankets are designed to put pressure on the body’s nervous system, simulating the feeling of being hugged. They can offer relief and comfort for people living with anxiety or depression by creating a feeling of safety while they sleep. If your girlfriend deals with anxiety or has trouble sleeping, buy her the BlanQuil Quilted Weighted Blanket with a removable cover ($169.00, amazon.com). It’s almost as good as a hug from you!
FOR THE ANXIOUS GIRLFRIEND
If your girlfriend suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, the bleak winter weather may hit her really hard. Show her you care with the Verilux HappyLight Light Therapy Energy Lamp ($99.95, amazon.com). HappyLight emits 10,000 lux of UV blocked, bright white light therapy. Light therapy helps improve mood, flooding the darkness with what appears like natural sunlight for increased peace of mind, and even better sleep.
FOR THE MUSIC LOVER
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If your girl loves a good jam session, bless her with these Sony Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones ($349.99, sony.com). She’ll appreciate the freedom of being cordless, especially if she loves to listen to music while she works out. An added bonus is the noise-cancelling feature, to drown out the haters!
Happy Holidays!
