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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2018 | GIFTS FOR HER

My highly anticipated Holiday Gift Guide for Her is finally HERE! Christmas is officially 2 weeks away and now is the time to finish up your last minute shopping. While doing research, I thought long and hard about which items to include on this guide. I only included things that I have specifically found to be extremely useful in my own life and that I find myself going back to over & over again. I can say with confidence that you can’t go wrong with gifting or adding any of these items to your own Christmas list. As always, I’ve included a description next to each item on this guide, elaborating on why I love each one of them. With that, let’s get started!!


  1. SPANX Faux Leather Leggings - I have raved about these over and over again this season. They are truly the cutest, comfortable and most flattering leggings on the market. SPANX leggings would make a great gift for your mom, sister, friend or better yet, YOURSELF. Trust me on this one, you will fall in love with these.

  2. Noise Sound Machine - I use this noise machine every single night. It sits on my bedside table and the white noise never fails to knock me out- I swear by this thing!! After using this my sleep game has completely changed. I not only fall asleep faster but also get a better nights sleep. This would make for a great, practical gift!

  3. Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot - This was on my Christmas list this year. You can’t go wrong with a cast iron pan. They will last forever and I swear the food you cook seems to even taste better. What I love about this one is the PRICE. Normally $229.99, now marked down to $76.99 - You can’t beat it!!

  4. Temperature Control Ember Mug - This is another item I put on my Christmas list this year. Keeps your coffee hot or water cool. You can control the temperature of your drink through an app on your phone. I think this would make a super cool and unique gift! They also sell a travel version of this mug.

  5. Apple Watch - This is one of the bigger ticket items on this guide but when considering items I use every day, this was the first that came to mind. I have the rose gold color and absolutely love it. Perfect gift for someone who has a full time job and can’t be on their phone all day.

  6. t3 Hair Dryer - This hair dryer changed the game for me. I purchased this back during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and I have seen a noticeable different in not only the time it takes to dry my hair, but also how my hair looks and feels. I also have the t3 curling iron and loveee it!

  7. Handbag Organizer - I just snagged one of these for both me and my mom. I saw a friend post about this handbag organizer and thought it was a genius idea. If you know someone who can never find anything in their cluttered handbag, this is the gift for them!

  8. Luggage Set - Gift for the travel lover. I also picked this up during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and absolutely love it. I have 2 sets of luggage and love changing things up with this pink set. It’s super cute and you’ll sure get tons of compliments when you travel!

  9. Gucci Crossbody Bag - This is the biggest splurge item on this guide but I had to include it because it is currently at the top of my wish list! Such a classic and timeless bag that will never go out of style.

  10. Ugg Robe - Just imagine taking a hot shower and slipping into this “cloud” like robe. A cozy robe is the perfect gift for someone who is hard to buy for. Not to mention Ugg products are always great quality and last forever.

  11. Essential Oils Diffuser - I absolutely love using essential oils and I thought this diffuser was just so adorable. Essential oils have so many amazing health benefits. You can find a few of my favorite essential oil recipes here.

  12. Dyson Wireless Vacuum - Ordered this on Black Friday and HOLY COW. I can just tell that I’m going to be vacuuming a lot more frequently now that I own this Dyson. This thing has thousands of positive reviews and now that I own one, I can see why!

  13. Nespresso Machine - I have heard great things about this Nespresso Machine and knew I had to include it on this gift guide. Any coffee lover is sure to love receiving this as a gift. I’m actually asking for a different espresso machine for Christmas but I felt it was a little pricey for this gift guide. If you’re interested you can check it out here.

  14. Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick - Everyone who has tried my CT lipstick loves it (not to mention we have the same initials hehe). The colors are so beautiful and it literally just looks good on everyone I swear. Great gift idea.

  15. YSL Perfume - This has been my favorite perfume for the last 3 years now. The scent is to die for, people always tell me I smell amazing when I wear this. It’s hard to describe how great the smell is in words but just trust me when I say it rocks.

  16. Classic Uggs - These have been a staple in my wardrobe all winter long. You can go wrong gifting a classic pair of ugg boots. They are the coziest, warmest things ever and make your feet super happy.

  17. Alexa + Smart Lightbulb Set - I was so excited when I found this bundle online! I’ve had my Alexa for 2 years now but I recently purchased the smart light bulb set to pair with it. It’s so convenient to simply say “Alexa, all lights on” when I get home in the dark and my hands are full. You can even give custom names to each individual light and dim them in multiple brightness levels. I seriously want a bulb for every light in my house. These things are the coolest!!

  18. Clarisonic Mia Prima - I use my clarisonic face wash tool every night after removing my makeup. I was so surprised to see how much extra dirt/makeup came off even after I thought my face was clean. This device has really helped me clear up my skin and I absolutely love it.

  19. Adidas Sneaker - I love these Adidas sneakers! My favorite part about them is that they not only look good with athletic attire/leggings, but also jeans! If you’re in the market for a new pair of kicks, these would be a great pair to grab.

  20. Simple Human Makeup Mirror - This mirror is seriously so cool!! It simulates natural sunlight, helping your makeup application look the best. When using this mirror, your makeup ends up looking how you think it did when you were inside (no bad blending, discoloration, etc.)

  21. Barefoot Dreams Socks - My mom purchased me a pair of these last month and I have worn them to sleep every single night since!! They make your feet feel like they are wrapped in a cloud, seriously. On that note, I actually recommend anything Barefoot Dreams makes. The comfort and quality just cannot be beat.