11 Amazing Gifts Your Best Friend Didn’t Even Know They Wanted

Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Winter Solstice — or not celebrating at all — chances are you will find yourself in a gift-giving situation this holiday season. So on top of all the extra social commitments the holiday season brings, you now need to find the perfect, most thoughtful gift for your best friend. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! From your picky pal to your bougie bestie, we’ve got something for everyone on your list.

Set of six festive stemless champagne flutes

Amazon

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For your bubbly bestie

There's no better way to celebrate than with your bestie and festive champagne flutes! These stemless champagne flutes are great addition to any holiday gathering, so pour the bubbly and celebrate.

Tossware Pop Stemless Champagne Flute, Amazon, $32

SKIN & CO ROMA

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For your bougie bestie

Is your bestie bad and bougie? Does her makeup table look like a Holt Renfrew beauty counter? Don't worry — we've got something she will love! SKIN&CO ROMA's Truffle Therapy Best in Glow Duo will give her that ethereal glow we’re all chasing. Made with Black Winter Truffle Extract and antioxidants, this cruelty-free serum and cream will become her new go-to skin routine.

Truffle Therapy Best In Glow Duo, SKIN & CO ROMA $110

Truand Truand

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For the socially conscious companion

Not only is Truand Truand a Canadian-based slow-fashion brand whose mission is to create ethically produced and sustainable womenswear (many items are made with recycled and organic materials and are distributed eco-consciously), but the clothing is ultra-comfortable, with stylish options to last you through this season, and beyond. Best part? The brand also donates a portion of its proceeds to the Canadian Women's Foundation. Crewneck, Truand Truand, $159

Sephora

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For your sidekick who loves self-care

This splashy Sol de Janeiro set will have your self-care obsessed sidekick smelling like a holiday snack. All in the iconic scent of Cheirosa ‘62, these luxurious products are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and come in recyclable packaging. It's a real treat for both the body and hair.

Sol de Janeiro Galaxy Gorgeous Set, Sephora, $81

A free standing towel warmer for your bathroom

Amazon

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For your chilly chum

Does your friend bust out her winter coat in September? Does she wear a blanket around her house even though it feels like a sauna? Does she have office slippers? Then she needs a towel warmer for her bathroom! Keep her cozy this winter with a Towel Warmer. That's right, pop your towels in this machine and you'll have a warm cotton hug waiting for you after every shower.

Live Fine Towel Warmer, Amazon, $200

Jenny Bird

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For your fanciest friend

Canadian jewelry designer Jenny Bird is a favourite among celebrity stylists and her work has been adorned by the likes of Taylor Swift, Bella Hadid, and Priyanka Chopra. Help your fanciest friend get red carpet ready with the brand's Faye Knockers — 14K gold-dipped brass and sterling silver-dipped brass double hoops finished in high polish. Dressed up or dressed down, these hoops steal the show!

Faye Knockers, Jenny Bird, $110

The book She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey

Indigo

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For your book-worm buddy

She Said is a page-turning New York Times best-seller that is sure to keep your book-worm buddy occupied this holiday season. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, this book is about how they broke the story of Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment and abuse of women in Hollywood. The investigation took months and helped shape the #MeToo movement.

She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement, Indigo, $37

Public Myth

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For your athleisure ally

For your friend who is always game to dress down with you, check out the amazing array of leggings by Vancouver-based company Public Myth. Their products are made out of sustainable materials, manufactured in North America, and come in locally made recyclable boxes for a guilt-free gift.

Plus, they have a line called Shame on Hate that donates partial proceeds of sales to the Heather Heyer Foundation. Breakout Leggings, Public Myth, $110

Indigo

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For the globetrotting girlfriend

Whether your friend is a master traveller or just likes carrying around their favourite products, this set of four silicone travel bottles is the perfect companion for their luggage or purse. Stylish and gold, this carry-on approved set is made of soft and durable silicone that can hold shampoo, conditioner, lotion or any hard-to-pack liquid.

Set of 4 Silicone Travel Bottles, Indigo, $28

Tiffany & Co.

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For the purrfect pet mom

For the friend that spoils her fur-baby, consider indulging her pampered pet with these Tiffany & Co. bone china pet bowls for cats and dogs. Crafted from high quality materials, these luxurious bowls can't be beat – not even by Santa Claws!

Cat Bowl, Tiffany & Co., $195

Dog Bowl, Tiffany & Co., $260

A green notebook by ban.do that says Make Mistakes Freely

Amazon

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For your composed colleague

60 percent of women say they have a close friend at work, so it's no surprise we meet some of our best friends in the office. Keep your work sister focused (when you're not distracting her with impromptu Frappuccino breaks) with ban.do's Little Buddy Reporter Pad. It comes with 80 lined sheets and a handy pen loop for note-taking that's fun!

Little Buddy Reporter Pad, Amazon, $22

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