Even though Thanksgiving has not passed yet, it’s still that time of year! And who doesn’t love to start planning their holiday shopping a little early? It comes down to buying presents for your family, your extended families, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, and most importantly, your best friends. Save yourself some trouble because if you don’t have a clue on what to get your friends (specifically your girl friends or girlfriend), then don’t fret, because this list of gift ideas is going to help you narrow down your choices based on which type of friend you are purchasing a present for!
Clean Girl Aesthetic
The clean girl always has their life together. From their morning routine to night, they plan a perfect day for themselves while also getting everything done. This type of friend has her skincare routine down flawlessly, makes herself a nice cup of coffee or tea, works out, has a clean face of natural makeup, and always has her room organized. She would definitely be the type of person excited for a gift that fits her agenda and her aesthetic. Here are gift ideas for friends who fit the “Clean Girl” aesthetic!
- Skincare
- Face wash, hand cream, face serum, or even under eye patches
- Preferred brands- Glossier, Rhode, Drunk Elephant, Dr Jart+
- Haircare
- Hair oil, hair wax stick for slick back looks, a nice shampoo and conditioner, hair mask
- Preferred brands: Gisou, Amika, Odele, Living Proof, Kérastase, OUAI
- Gold Jewelry
- Minimal (not too chunky)
- Small gold hoops, dainty necklace or bracelet, simple rings
- Light Colored Nail Polish
- Pastels and neutrals
- Baby pink, baby blue, sage green, cream, white
- Stanley Water Bottle
- Self Care Books
- Candle
- Preferred brands- Makana Studios, Brooklyn Candle Studio, Apotheke, Anecdote, CaiCaiHandmade
Academia Girl Aesthetic
Who’s got a book lover friend? This friend is all about fitting the Harry Potter vibe. She dreams of going to university in Scotland or London, while romanticizing her very hard study grind. She loves hot coffee and fall weather. Think of Rory Gilmore, but also think of someone who loves going to the museum alone on their days off. She’s the type of friend who’s intellectual and passionate, and will write and read about anything that fascinates her. She will surely love these types of gifts!
- Gold Frame Paintings
- Paint it yourself or buy it and add a gold picture frame around it or buy in a local shop
- Books
- Preferably on topics she enjoys reading/ learning about
- Mary Jane Shoes
- For color references- black, brown, or red
- Stores to shop from: Madewell, Reformation, Sam Edelman, Doc Martens, Nordstrom, DSW
- Tote Bags
- Find a cool one from a local shop or bookstore
- Chunky Sweaters
- Neutral colors, of course!
- Stores to shop from: H&M, Modern Citizen, Banana Republic, Free People, ASTR The Label
- Coffee Mug
- Handmade or store bought, they can get enough of some cute coffee mugs to add to their collection!
European Girl Aesthetic
She loves to wander around big fields of flowers. She loves to sway in her long, flowy skirt down a cobblestone street in the old town. She loves the fresh summer air and the sounds of local artists playing guitar. She enjoys a radiant dinner outside with a glass of wine and some warm, fresh pasta. She dreams of riding a vintage car next to the ocean with her hair blowing in the wind. She soaks in the cold, clear water from the beach while eating some fruit she picked up from the market stands. This friend is the definition of a European girl. Her heart and mind scream city during the year, but countryside in the summer. She’s got a taste for fashion and food. She would just adore these gifts!
- Gift Basket
- Grab a nice bottle of wine, variety of dry pasta, her favorite sauce, a little charcuterie board, and voila!
- Linen Dresses or Shirt
- Nothing screams Europe without a little linen in your closet!
- Stores to shop from: Reformation, Everlane, Linen Handmade Studio, ASOS
- Silk Scarves
- Perfect to wrap around your hair, in your hair, or to add as an accessory
- Stores to shop from: Lost Pattern, Madewell, Cornelia James, Kate Spade, Sabina Savage
- Crochet Hats or Bag
- A nice crochet hat or bag to take along to the beach? Yes, please!
- Stores to shop from: Etsy, Wool and the Gang, Maisonette, Ssense, Elena Handbags, LoveCrafts
Rockstar girlfriend aesthetic
This girl is a cool girl. She may dedicate her life to attending concerts, listening to music, and making her persona fit Effy Stonem, Devon Lee Carlson, Penny Lane, and Alexa Chung, but she is the girl most people wish they were. She’s got a good taste in fashion and music. She probably smokes cigarettes, but it makes you want to do it, too. She’s got all the musicians’ eyes on her whenever she’s in a venue. Her lifestyle is fun and chaotic. She channels the music through her veins. She knows what she’s doing, and she has confidence in herself doing so. Here’s a list of gifts you can get your friends who fit this aesthetic!
- Sparkly Eyeshadow Palette
- They love a splash of glitter to fulfill their look and entice the artists they want
- Stores to shop from: Sephora, Morphe, MAC Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty
- Black Eyeliner
- Best brands for black eyeliner: ILIA Beauty, NYX, Urban Decay, Lakmé, Pat McGrath, Kat Von D
- Baby Tees
- Stores to shop from: Depop, Etsy, Dolls Kill, Garage, UNIF, Los Angeles Apparel, and THRIFT!
- Band/ Artist Posters or Merch
- Get them posters and merchandise relating to their favorite artist(s)
- Boots
- Long, knee-high boots (specifically leather material) is a must for their aesthetic
- Stores to shop from: Steve Madden, Stuart Weitzman, Aerosoles, Clark’s, Bloomingdale’s
- Leather Jacket
- Are you even a rockstar’s girlfriend if you don’t have a leather jacket in your closet?
- Stores to shop from: THRIFT FIRST!! Levi’s, ASOS, AllSaints, Zara, Revolve
- Red Lipstick
- Best brands for red lipstick: NARS, Huda Beauty, Dior, MAC Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, Tom Ford, Revlon
- Disco Ball Room Decor
- Check out small businesses in your area that specialize in home decor before shopping on Amazon!
old money/ classy girl aesthetic
This girl is living, sleeping, and breathing like Blair Waldorf. She’s made Gossip Girl and movies like The Devil Wears Prada, The Great Gatsby, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s her entire personality. She fully manifests this lifestyle so she could spend money as if it won’t hurt her bank account, have her summers at the Chateau or in the Hamptons, get whatever she wants by being pretty and rich, and has a keen eye when it comes to the wardrobe and places to be. Her inspiration definitely comes from Sofia Richie Grainge and Anna Wintour. Help her out a bit and get her the perfect holiday present(s) so she doesn’t end up going broke for real!
- Anything Designer
- If you can afford it, just buy it. You’ll make her day.
- Satin Dress or Skirt
- The satin/ silk look is always a classy, staple piece!
- Stores to shop from: Zara, Reformation, Abercrombie & Fitch, Express, Lulu’s
- Striped Button Down Shirts
- She’ll enjoy dressing in the coastal grandmother vibe with a nice striped button down along with her khaki shorts or skirt
- Stores to shop from: Everlane, J.Crew, Macy’s, Frank & Eileen, Saks Fifth Avenue
- Ralph Lauren Sweater
- Can never go wrong with this!
- Make sure to check out Depop, Poshmark, and local thrift stores for the best deals
- Blazer
- Iconic. Staple Piece. Yes.
- Stores to shop from: Banana Republic, Zara, Nili Lotan, Gap, & Other Stories, Neiman Marcus
- Gold Room Decor
- You know those old art museums with statues and lots of gold bordered paintings? Get her a dupe, and she’ll be appreciative!
- Check out local decor boutiques, flea markets, and Etsy!
coquette girl aesthetic
This friend is so Lana Del Rey coded, but in the way where she takes style inspiration from Sydney Sweeney, Madison Beer, Lily-Rose Depp, and Gracie Abrams. She loves everything pink and red mixed with some black and white. She’s the type of friend who wants to move to Paris so she can live out her coquette dreams being full of light and romance. She’s flirty but in a cute way where everything she does is from the heart. This friend is super smiley and shy at the same time. She’s clean and takes care of her things like it is her own children. She would give you the biggest hug and tell you how much she loves you if you bought her any of these gifts!
- Pearl Jewelry
- Brands to buy from: Vivienne Westwood, The Pearl Source, Evry Jewels, En Route Jewelry, Ana Louisa
- Heart Shaped Products
- From dishware to decorations to even little hearts on clothes, this is such a cute gift idea for a coquette girl!
- Hair Bows
- Where to shop: Anthropologie, Jennifer Behr, Target, Urban Outfitters, Amazon
- Anything lace- skirts, tops, dresses
- Where to shop: Depop, Meshki, Free People, Fleur Du Mal, Princess Polly, Bella Venice, For Love & Lemons
- Perfume (Miss Dior)
- The Miss Dior perfume is so coquette themed and would be perfect for her
- Candle Sticks
- Brands to buy from: Zara Home, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Love Only NYC, Virginia Sin
- Flower Vase
- Buy some pretty flowers for her, as well. She deserves it!
- Where to shop: local markets, CB2, Marimekko, Target, Anthropologie
it girl aesthetic
This is the girl everyone wants to be. Living in the big city, a fashion icon, and has every person wrapped around her fingers, she is the IT girl. She gets invited to all the niche events from New York Fashion Week to after parties. Brands send her PR packages because they want her to post about it, knowing many others will buy. Everyone wants to be friends with this girl because she is so inspiring and effortlessly chic. All eyes are on her whenever she walks down the street. She gives off the vibes of Bella Hadid, Alexa Demie, and Kate Moss. From simple to stylish, she knows how to dress. This girl could be the new Anna Delvey, and you wouldn’t even bat a lash because that’s how cool she is. Here are some It Girl items that she’d definitely give you a kiss on the cheek for!
- Black Sunglasses
- A staple statement to make her look glamorous and mysterious
- Where to shop: Prada, Studio Innovatus, QUAY, Farfetch, AKILA, Saint Laurent
- Shoulder Bag
- Can’t go around town without a cute bag to match her outfit!
- Where to shop: JW PEI, Coach, Ssense, Charles & Keith, Zara
- Lip Gloss
- With a bag in her hand, she definitely needs her lip gloss to make her shine!
- Brands to buy from: Glossier, Fenty Beauty, Tower 28, Dior, Tarte, Haus Labs
- Leather Blazer
- The perfect jacket for her nights out!
- Where to shop: Zara, Veronica Beard, Quince, COS, Revolve, Princess Polly
- Sequin Dress
- With all the events she is invited to, she needs an outstanding new dress to compliment her!
- Where to shop: Ramy Brook, Revolve, ASOS, Lulu’s, Oh Polly, Anthropologie, Wolf & Badger
- Baseball Cap
- Lastly, on her relaxed days shopping around the city or grabbing a cup of coffee, this is the perfect gift for her if she has a bad hair day!
- Where to shop: Alo Yoga, Pacsun, Free People, New Era Cap, Nordstrom
Hope this guide helps you curate the perfect gift for your friend based on her aesthetic. While this may be helpful as to what you can get a friend, real friends will appreciate anything you buy for them.
Anyways, happy holidays and happy shopping!