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For those who celebrate Christmas, stocking stuffers are usually a last-minute get because you totally forgot about them. Which is funny, considering that in some lores of Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas, the stocking (hung by the chimney with care) served as the original (and only) receptacle for gifts from ol’ Santy Claus.
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Wife, mom, daughter, girlfriend…we’ve got you coveredBut now with so many normal-sized gifts on your list, those smaller, stocking-sized goodies are often found on Dec. 23 at your local drugstore. This predicament is especially non-ideal when you’re stuffing the stocking of a woman you love dearly — that last-minute stick of deodorant doesn’t exactly scream romance (however, completely necessary, so still pick that up.)
It’s why I’ve handpicked some totally non-boring items that make for super thoughtful stocking stuffers or, just in general, great gifts she’ll love.
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Fancy hand cream is one of those simple little luxuries that makes the cold, bitter winter that much more bearable. Salt & Stone’s balm, infused with seaweed extracts and Vitamin B3, absorbs quickly into the skin for smoother, hydrated hands.
When I want to fuel my sunglasses obsession, I head to Quince. As much as I love a pair of expensive shades (I own pairs ranging from $150-$400), I also own a $50 pair from the giant e-commerce site and found the shades rival some $400 pairs I own. They’re weighty, stylish and I received no short of a thousand compliments on ’em this past summer.
The secret to shinier, healthier-looking hair on the go? Olaplex’s travel-size essentials set, which features the brand’s cult-favorite shampoo, conditioner and hair oil.
In terms of hydration, is this miniature-sized Hydro Flask as practical as, say, a full-sized reusable water bottle? No, it’s completely ridiculous. However, it is cute as shit — and would fit so snug in her stocking this holiday. She can clip it onto her bag, throw it in a small purse or fill it with a glass of wine for on-the-go festivities. And like its regular-sized counterparts, it’s made with Hydro Flask’s iconic double-wall vacuum insulation.
Remember that stick of deodorant we talked about? Time to help her restock that vital personal care item. Native, the clean personal-care brand, just launched a collection of festive products for her underarms. With scents like Winter Cashmere, Alpine Air and Frosted Cherry, the new lineup of deodorants smells as good as it sounds. (I know, I’ve swiped my pits with ’em.)
If you have the means to upgrade her self-care routine, I’d recommend starting with these luxury eye patches from Augustus Bader, the science-backed skincare brand favored by the stars. The hydrogel eye patches help to reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.
Never underestimate the fervent joy a fancy pen brings.
One of the best exfoliating bars I’ve personally tried, Soft Services recently released miniature versions of its award-winning buffing bricks, perfect for travel. Stored in a book-like box, the set includes three scents — Green Banana, Affogato L’Orange and Debaser — plus the brand’s OG fragrance-free microcrystal bar.
Add a little chunk to her stocking. Mejuri’s stackable hoops make a statement on their own or paired with her favorite pair of earrings.
A heavy-duty hair clip, reviewers say is “next-level” and stays put in both fine and thick hair.
Can’t decide whether to gift slippers or socks? Well, she can get the best of both cozy worlds with Lunya’s thermoregulating hybrid slipper sock, made from a luxurious blend of washable silk and organic cotton.
The winter blues are no match for this easy-to-apply tanning lotion from premier tanning salon Sugared + Bronzed. Just one lather and she’ll transform into a glowy, sun-kissed goddess.
Skip the drugstore chocolates and opt for a gourmet chocolate bar instead.
A precious pair of cozy gloves with sweet floral embroidery.
Gifting a special ornament is always a much-appreciated idea, and this custom ornament from Baublebar is a chic, dazzling decoration she’d love.
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