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The stocking has always been my favorite part of Christmas morning. Before the big gifts, before breakfast, there's something about pulling out one little surprise after another with a coffee in hand. But stockings can easily fill up with random things that end up in a drawer by January.
So this year I'm sharing the small gifts I'd love to find in my own stocking: the ones that slip right into her daily routine and get used all winter long.
Beauty Basics
1. e.l.f. Cream Glide Lip Liner in That Merlot Tho
A smooth, creamy liner that glides on without tugging, in a shade with a name worthy of its own stocking. It's the easiest way to make any lipstick or balm look more polished, and it's an easy one to double up on.
2. Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm in Glazed Donut
A little tube she'll use on her lips, cuticles and every dry winter spot. Pair it with the lip liner above for a two-step lip she'll wear on repeat until spring.
3. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
The hand cream that lives in every chic woman's handbag for a reason. Rich, non-greasy and the definition of an everyday luxury, especially when the winter wind starts doing its thing.
Shop the L’Occitane hand cream →
A Cozy Scent
4. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 71 Fragrance Mist
Warm vanilla and macadamia notes that smell like a cashmere sweater feels. It's light enough to spritz on her scarf before a winter walk, or mist on before curling up with a book.
Hair & Nails
5. Kitsch Satin Scrunchies in Cameo
Soft, pretty and gentler on hair than a regular elastic. They're perfect for messy buns, skincare nights and every Sunday spent at home. They look lovely on her wrist, too.
6. Glamnetic Press-On Nails in Lilac Gray
A soft, muted lilac gray that feels fresh in the middle of winter. It's a salon-worthy manicure she can do at home over the holiday break. (Send her my press-on prep routine so it lasts.)
Shop the Glamnetic Lilac Gray nails →
For the Reader
7. Dried-Flower Bookmarks With Tassels
Real pressed flowers make these feel almost too pretty to tuck between pages. Pair them with a gift card to her favorite bookstore so she can choose her next read.
Shop the dried-flower bookmarks →
A Sweet Finish
8. Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffles
Because no stocking is complete without chocolate. Tuck a handful into the toe and scatter a few among the gifts for a festive finishing touch (and a pre-breakfast treat).
Stocking Combos
Shopping for a few gifts at once? These pairings make it easy.
The Perfect Lip: e.l.f. lip liner + Lanolips Glazed Donut
Cozy Night In: Cheirosa 71 + Lindt truffles + dried-flower bookmarks
At-Home Spa: Glamnetic Lilac Gray + L’Occitane hand cream + Kitsch scrunchies
More Cozy Gift Ideas
Looking for something a little bigger to go under the tree? See my Cozy Gift Guide for gifts for the book lover, the beauty lover and the homebody. And if she loves a fresh manicure, my favorite press-on nails are all in one place.
What's the one thing you always hope to find in your stocking? Tell me in the comments.
