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Holiday Gift Guide: The BFF Edition

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Vic chapter.

It’s November, meaning it’s finally okay to start listening to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” again. The air may be getting colder but nothing can bum you out when you’ve got holiday cheer and your friends and family around you. While it may seem early, we want you to be fully prepped for giving back to your loved ones this winter starting with this handy BFF gift guide. Show her you care more than a $10 Starbucks gift card with one of these personalized presents!

 

The Fashionista

Everyone has that one BFF who has a perfect closet. When she isn’t nailing this season’s hottest trend, she’s starting her own. This winter blanket scarves a making a chic and cosy statement. As your friend probably knows, it’s looking like blanket will be the new black. After all, if Olivia Palermo is rocking it, you know it’s “in”. This trendy checkered one from ASOS will make a great addition to your stylish BFF’s wardrobe.

ASOS Oversized White Base Tobacco Check Square Scarf, $38.46

 

The Beauty Junkie

This chick basically started “eyebrows on fleek”. Her brow game, lash game and lip game have been on point since you met her. To be real, you’re not even sure if you’ve ever seen her without makeup on. This friend has been your makeup stylist since you can remember and it’s time to give back this year with this ultra cool, upcoming MAC collection. Come December, the cool-girl e-commerce site Nasty Gal pairs with MAC Cosmetics to make some high intensity lipsticks that would make the perfect gift for this BFF.

MAC Lipstick, $19 – Keep up to date on release here

 

The Tea Obsessed

Whenever you’re with this BFF, she always has a new brew going on. When you get sick, she swears by her favourite ginger-lemon tea as the best cure. She’s almost even converted you from coffee to green tea for your main source of caffeine. Surprise her these holidays with this three pack of festive teas from David’s Teas!

David’s Teas The Holiday Collection, $19.50

 

The Avid Reader

Although you have no idea how she does it, this BFF manages to be reading a new book every week. As you struggle to keep up with your course readings, this chick has been going on for weeks about how the Gone Girl novel was wayyyyyy better than the movie. She always has the best reading suggestions and when she’s not lost in a fictional, written world, she’s coming with her own great stories. Keep your girl entertained this season with this hilarious collection of essays from the funny and brilliant Amy Poehler

Amazon Yes Please by Amy Poehler, $18.56

 

The Gym Rat

If you’re anything like me, the closest you’ve ever come to being in an athlete is participating in a Netflix marathon. Your friend however has been on a sports team since she was 5. When it comes to working out, she can’t stop and definitely won’t stop. Despite the odds, she looks amazing in every gym selfie she takes. While you may not be in a position to help her out with her workouts, you can keep her hydrated with this self-filtering, BPA-free water bottle.

Bobble Sport Water Bottle, $11.99

So as you head out to do some festive Christmas shopping, refer to this guide to get that perfect gift for your BFF!

 

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Third year UVic business student. Lover of food, fashion, and photography.
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Melissa Guenette currently studies business at the University of Victoria's Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. When she's not studying for midterms or finals, Melissa enjoys reading Harry Potter, being out in nature, and considers herself a connoisseur for all things dessert related. With her dry sense of humour and charismatic personality, she often leaves a room in stitches, a quality she considers beneficial while working on HerCampus' UVic Chapter. Follow her on Twitter @MelGuenette.