There’s a lot to love about the holiday season, but among my top five favorite things is stocking stuffers—buying and receiving them. Give me all the hair accessories, tiny travel gear, and miniature beauty products, and I’m in gifting heaven. But I’m well aware that stocking stuffers can be a bit of an afterthought for most. I think we’ve all done our share of panic buying to fill those oversized stockings on the mantel. So, to avoid that and protect our collective sanity, I put together a pretty epic stocking stuffer gift guide, if I do say so myself.
Whether it’s a show-stopping main event gift or an affordable trinket that they’ll love just as much, these 25 carefully selected stocking stuffer ideas will make you the gift-giving MVP in your crew. Keep scrolling to shop them now so you don’t find yourself braving the crowds at the mall on December 23—nobody wants that.
Trudon
Gabriel Petit Candle
This smells exactly like a winter candle should—no notes.
Any stocking that contains rhode is a good stocking.
Heaven Mayhem
Playing Card Set
A fancy deck of cards is extravagent in the best way possible.
J.Crew
Satin Jewelry Roll
Bonnie Clyde
Baby Sunglasses
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a more perfect pair of sunglasses.
Bottega Veneta
Intrecciato Credit Card Case in Barolo
A gift they’ll use forever (and think of you every time they do).
Le Labo
Santal 33 Perfuming Hand Cream
Another way to wear Santal 33? Say less.
LIÉ Studio
The Rita Earrings
A special piece of jewelry in the stocking is a welcome surprised 100% of the time.
Hermès
Plein Air Blotting Papers
I, for one, would be thrilled to find these luxurious blotting papers in my stocking.
COS
Merino Wool Triangle Scarf
If there’s one thing everyone needs this winter, it’s a triangle scarf.
CELINE
Candle Wick Trimmer in Steel
When it comes to gift giving, my main objective is finding things they’d never buy for themselves, but are so happy to receive.
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter Balm + Overnight Mask With Hyaluronic Acid Butter
The newest Rare Beauty launch is the perfect stocking stuffer.
Chamberlain Coffee
Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea Powder
I’m certain we all have a few matcha lovers in our lives.
On Me gift cards can be used at a slew of great retailers (Reformation, Nordstrom, and Zara included), and can be purchased in any amount from $50 to $500.
Souls.
Beige Flower Grip Socks
As a pilates-obsessed girl myself, I’d be thrilled to find these in my stocking.
’47 Brand
MLB New York Yankees Clean Up Hat
Even a non-sports fan would want this.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Wool & Cashmere Classic Cable Gloves
Gloves aren’t a boring gift when they’re Polo Ralph Lauren gloves.
CYKLAR
Vanilla Verve Mandelic Acid Brightening Deodorant Gel
A deodorant that’s as effective as it is chic is a rare find. (Oh, and it smells amazing.)
I’ve been using mine for years, and I swear it’s indestructible.
Fara Homidi
Soft Glass Lip Plumper Gloss Oil
There are a lot of lip oils out there, but this one is elite.
P.L.A.Y.
Blooming Buddies Sassy Sunflower Plush Dog Toy
A gift for my dog is a gift for me.
MACHETE
Slim Paris Barrette
The word elegant is an understatement.
J.Crew
Brushed Cashmere Headband
This is a winter essential, if you ask me.
For the person (like me) who’s always rummaging through their bag on the plane.
Sephora
Jet Lag Eye Patches
Trust me—you should buy a set for yourself too.