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

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - FOR THE LADIES

This might have been my favorite gift guide to put together. To make it on this guide, every single item had to pass the "would I want it if someone gave it to me?" test. And yes, I can say with certainty, that I would adore any item above. There's a little something for any special lady in your life, whether it's your mom, sister, best friend, or if you're one of my 8 loyal male readers looking for ideas for the women on your list (hi, dad!).

I've had so much fun pulling these together for you this year. Did you find the perfect present in any of them? I would love to hear!

1. PIECES Vinka Mittens $22 2. LA MER COLLECTIONS Wrap Watch $88 3. MADE HER THINK Rhinestone Ring $44 [ Talk about bang for buck, huh? ] 4.  MARC BY MARC JACOBS Too Hot To Handle Shopper $528 5. MOSSIMO Infinity Scarf $17 6. RUSSELL+HAZEL Leather Tassel Keychain $30 7. C.WONDER Fox Stud Earring $38 8. OLIVE DRAGON Christmas Tree Cards, Set of 5 $12 9. LAMY Fountain Pen $35 10. JULEP Nail Polish in Diane, Amber, and Keira, each $14 11. TOPSHOP Knitted Shawl Cardigan $110 12. VOLUSPA Branche Vermeil Candle $68 13. JENNIFER ZEUNER Loved Necklace with Diamond $220 14. RUSSELL+HAZEL Olive Leather Pencil Case $30 [ I use one of these to stash receipts + coupons in my handbag ] 15. MANE MESSAGE The Holiday Glitter Trio, 3 for $6 16. OLD NAVY Ankle Boots $25

WHAT TO GET GIRLS

Alright, yesterday we gave a lot of heat to the guys for being hard to shop for. Now that you have some great ideas for them, we have to admit that girls aren't so easy to shop for either. If you're a guy looking for something for your girlfriend, wife, sister, or mother, might we recommend some of these?

This necklace is both edgy and classic - a great piece that she'll have for years that defies trends as they come and go.

I own these booties in a taupe suede, but I've got my eye on this black pair after getting so much wear out of my first pair. These look great with jeans, leggings, or skirts.

The ultimate bag in the perfect shade of grey - she can use this every single season with any outfit.

If a shiny new iPhone is at the top of her Christmas list, make sure she's got a case to keep that precious new possession protected.

Every girl needs a leather jacket in her closet. This one's budget friendly but not lacking in the style department.

And for the girl who has it all, stationary is always a safe bet. We love this black and gold set that comes packaged in a gift ready box - for all you wrapping challenged men out there.

PS - Don't forget to listen to the Seventeenth and Irving Very Merry Holidays playlist while wrapping up your gifts!