Head’s up.  It’s officially holiday season!  And to celebrate, I’m going to be using a couple of my usual series here on the blog to offer helpful holiday gifting tips and tricks…  

Buying for friends, co-workers, boyfriend’s sibling, etc. can prove especially tricky – you want something relatively inexpensive but not cheap, one size fits all but not impersonal.  My advice?  Stay neutral and stick to the shoulders and up.  Earrings, headphones, or a cute hat?  All perfect.  See my top picks below.     

Nest: I love this photograph of donkey ears from The Animal Print Shop.  Pick up a frame from a thrift shop and it’s ready for the wall of your vintage loving best friend.  I’d hang it in an entry way with hat hooks below. 

Dressed: Perfect for your office mate who complains about a cold commute, this hat from the Gap is a gift that doesn’t take itself too seriously.  Wrap it up with a Starbucks gift card and she’ll be warm into the new year.  I’d wear it with a parka and ankle boots for a star gazing date. 

The Rest:  Earn some cool points with your boyfriend’s college age sister by getting her a pretty pair of headphones for the walk to class (this pair from iHome aren’t too girly or flashy).  Tack on a month’s membership to Spotify Premium and you’ll be exchanging playlists with her in no time.  

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