What To Get Girls This Year

It should go without saying I would take one of anything on this list - so if you're reading, dear fiancé, I'm making it easy for you this year.

Whether you're shopping for your mom, sister, or best friend, I always say a good rule of thumb is to get them something that's either a little nicer than things they would buy for themselves. Spring for the cashmere instead of itchy wool, the luxe lip pencil or nail polish over a drugstore buy, or a showstopper necklace that makes any outfit special.

Oasap Plaid Coat  |  Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Bag |  Nordstrom Cashmere Infinity Scarf  |  NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cythere |  NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Train Bleu  |  Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush  |  Sam Edelman Petty Boots  |  Deborah Lippmann Mini Neutrals Set |  Loren Hope Carina Necklace  |  Ray-Ban Thick Cat Eye Wayfarer Sunglasses  |  Drybar 100 Proof Treatment Oil  |  J.Crew Fair Isle Trouser Socks  |  Everlane Slouchy Cashmere Cardigan in Burgundy

WHAT TO GET KIDS THIS YEAR

I may not be a parent yet - but I abide by the golden rule when giving gifts to kids - for the sake of parents sanity everywhere, nothing that makes noise, requires batteries, or takes hours to put together.

I also like to encourage creativity, so I love toys that encourage kids to come up with their own stories and adventures. Fun playhouses, art sets, or books that teach them about cool cities they might want to travel to someday.

Twig Creative Mint & White Toy Camera  |  Hopscotch Kids Non-Toxic Nail Polish  |  Crewcuts The Dude Tee  |  Crewcuts Sequin Heart Tee  |  MacAlister Camo Boots  |  MacAlister Shearling Gold Boots  |  Land of Nod Campfire Smores Set  |  Land of Nod Black & White Stripe Teepee |  This is San Francisco Book

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WHAT TO GET GUYS THIS YEAR

Men. They are HARD to shop for, am I right? I start hassling the men in my life for gift ideas starting in October since I know it will take them that long to come up with even one little idea. For my husband-to-be, I've just given up on asking him. Instead, I wait for those little casual hints, come up with something fun for us to do - the experience gift, or I just buy a nicer version of something than he might buy himself.

I think that's a good route to take - the nicer than they might pick for themselves. We gals think nothing of dropping $25 dollars on quality hair care products, but for men? No sir. But a funny thing happens when you either just place it in their medicine cabinet or gift it to them.

"I like this new stuff you got. I mean, it's a little better than the old stuff I guess."

(It's always "stuff.")

And then they're converted, much like we are.

Original Chippewa Plain Toe Boots  |  Saturdays Surf NYC Kurt Cardigan  |  Everlane Crew Tee in Antique & V Tee in Pine  |  Imogene + Willie Leather Football  |  Abingdon Waxed Canvas & Leather Laptop Bag  |  Warby Parker Beckett in Evergreen  |  Michael Kors Scout Chronograph Watch  |  Crosley Portable USB Turntable  |  The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil  |  B. The Product Waxd Styling Paste

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WHAT TO GET GUYS

Aren't guys always the hardest to shop for? They usually don't want much, or they buy what they want, leaving you with no good ideas. If you have an athletic guy in your life, do I have the suggestions for you. I asked the most stylish and athletic male I know, Joel Corpus, to help us out. Here are his selections:

Every guy loves a basic tee. Why not tell him what you would really like to do with this awesome tee?

Help him stay warm on his way to the gym, hiking, or biking with the basic yet stylish jacket from Patagonia.

If he's in to running or just cool sneakers, these minimal barefoot running kicks from Inov-8 are not only lightweight but comfortable too - he'll never wear anything else.

For those bookworms, he'll enjoy learning life lessons with the book "Lone Survivor," a true story about Marcus Luttrell, a former US Navy SEAL that goes into a reconnaissance mission and ends up being the only one to make it out alive.

For the guy with a heart of gold, get him these Tom's Classic 101 sunglasses. Every purchase sends prescription eye glasses to someone in need.

If finding peace and tranquility is on the top of his list for the new year, help him out with a cool yoga mat and carrying strap from lululemon.