The Soft Girl Holiday Gift Guide 2025.

The holidays in New York feel like something out of a movie — fairy lights delicately woven between brownstones, the comfort of warm coffee in freezing hands, cozy scarves and brisk walks, and that quiet, familiar magic that gently settles over the city as December draws near.

And if you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for thoughtful, soft, beautifully aesthetic gifts that feel deliberately chosen rather than rushed, last-minute purchases. This guide is for the cozy girls, the soft girl dreamers, the creatives, the travelers, and anyone who wants to give (or get) something that brings real joy.

Everything linked is something I’ve used, loved, or tested — so think of this as a curated, gentle, NYC-inspired gift guide from me to you 🤍

✧ For the Soft Girl (beauty, self-care, & glow)

The soft girl in your life loves little luxuries: a glossy lip, a hydrating mist, a candle that smells like vanilla and fresh laundry.
My favorites this season include:

• hydrating glosses (like the one from The Outset)

• soft glam palettes

• everyday clean-girl makeup

• gentle body care that smells warm, not overpowering

→ Shop the Soft Girl Edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3241562

Why it’s perfect:
People always re-buy beauty. These gifts actually get used.

✧ For the Cozy Homebody

perfect for her soft apartment era

If her love language is staying in, this is the category.
Think touchable textures, quiet luxury, and pieces that make a small NYC apartment feel like a hug.

• candles (vanilla, cashmere, cinnamon)

• soft blankets

• aesthetic mugs

• gentle lighting

• tiny decor pieces with personality

→ Shop Cozy Home Gifts: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/1040730

✧ For the Traveler

for the girl who books flights as therapy

Holiday travel is chaotic, but gifting doesn’t have to be.
My go-tos:

• travel skincare kits

• lightweight tote bags

• packable jackets

• portable chargers

• packing cubes

→ Shop Travel Essentials: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/879637

Why it works:
Every traveler needs better organization. These are useful, not random.

✧ For Your Best Friend

aka the easiest person to shop for… and the hardest

Best friend gifts need to feel personal.
These are things that make every girl feel special:

• lip balms

• hair accessories

• cute cosmetic bags

• simple jewelry

• photo-friendly gifts

→ Shop Best Friend Gifts: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/1040725

✧ NYC Winter Essentials

my actual, real-life must-haves

If you’re gifting someone who lives in a cold city (or is visiting one), these will change their winter:

• earmuffs

• gloves you can actually text in

• lip repair treatments

• daily tote bag

• warm, cute layers

→ Shop NYC Winter Essentials: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/2681128

✧ Gifts Under $25 / Under $50

budget-friendly, still dreamy

Perfect for coworkers, stocking stuffers, or the friend who loves little things:

• glosses

• claw clips

• home accessories

• travel minis

→ Shop Under $25 & $50: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/1057663

✧ The “I Want Everything” Edit

my personal cart

If you ever wondered what I’m buying (or debating lol), it’s here.
Think of it like a peek inside my digital brain.

→ Shop My Cart: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/827789

Holiday gifting shouldn’t feel stressful — it should feel like a warm, thoughtful moment. I hope this guide helps you discover something meaningful, beautiful, and wonderfully soft. Wishing you joyful giving, from my little corner of Harlem to wherever you are.

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