We actually love giving our besties gifts perfectly curated for their unique personalities. After all, there’s no better feeling than watching their faces transform from curious to delighted as they rip open the wrapping paper.
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But the lead up to that moment can be totally stressful because no matter how well we know someone or how much time we spend with them, our minds draw a pretty pink blank when we have to think about a gift for them.
Girlfriend wants to assure you that it’s only a temporary fuzz that is brought on by anxiety. We get it, happens to us too! You’re so concerned about nailing your task on the head and bringing as much joy to your friend as possible that it feels more complicated than it is.
Luckily, we have some full proof gift hacks that would put Santa to shame this Christmas.
First, think small. Don’t dream up grand ideas of Gucci bags and diamonds. Think bespoke and useful.
Second, get a pen and paper and brainstorm your friend’s favourite hobbies, interests, and aesthetics. Once you map that out and look at your results, you need to find a broad theme and shop in that area.
For example, your friend Liv is really into reading and the hit show Fleabag, well, at your favourite bookstore, they sell Fleabag play by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Voila, a gift she will literally squeal over.
Or say your friend Dina is really into Harry Styles and Doc Martins, then the perfect gift for her is a Hawaiian shirt, which is one of the singers most favourite fashion items.
Here is a wrap-up for each personality type to help you find Christmas gifts fit for the queens and kings you love.
The Reader
The Bell Jar, $22.80, Booktopia.
A Little Life, $18.25, Booktopia.
Norwegian Wood, $17.25, Booktopia. (Fun fact: This is Harry Styles’ favourite book).
The Sports Star
Everywhere Belt Bag, $45.00, Lululemon.
Hooded Define Jacket Nulu, $139.00, Lululemon.
PTP Microband + 3 Pack Resistance Bands, $34.99, Rebel Sport.
The Fashion Killer
Chocolate Wide Leg Pants, $189.00, Apres Studio.
Twist Tie Top Zebra, $70.00, Tuchuzy.
Remain Venus Pants, $215.00, Tuchuzy.
The Foodie
Chillibom Hot Sauce Gift Pack, $40.00, ChilliBOM.
From Crook to Cook, $33.90, Booktopia.
Chocolatier’s Selection Praline Gift Box, $59.90, Koko Black.
The Beach Lover
Beach Chair Peachy Pink, $89.99, Sunny Life.
Hammamas Towel, $39.95, Baku.
Wisteria Vacation Hi Tri, $130.00, Peony.
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