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HI FRIENDS, EXCITING STUFF TODAY!

Sam and I have spent the past few weeks putting together the first ever (!!!) Brightside gift guide. I forced her to listen to Christmas music, she almost killed me over last-minute edits to the categories this morning, but we ultimately agreed that this is one of the most fun newsletters we’ve put together so far. This carefully curated guide is jam packed with goodies for everyone on your list, from besties to bosses, so hope you enjoy. <3  

But before we get to the good stuff: Happy Thanksgiving! I know first-hand that the holidays can bring up a lot, so let’s just start with a big deep breath. Truthfully, Thanksgiving is always a tough one for me. So if you feel that way too, I see you girl. 

This is The Brightside though, and you knew I wasn’t going to let this holiday come around without at least acknowledging the way this season invites us to reflect. This week I’ve been asking myself a lot of questions like: Where were you a year ago? What were you doing? How are you feeling now? 

And because this year is such an insane, mind-bending contrast to November 2020, it’s actually kind of a trip to sit and reflect. So if you’re into it, make some space to journal or just sit without your phone for a little while and honor everything that’s happened. And if that’s not your jam -- that’s ok! You still have an excuse to binge all of the Gossip Girl Thanksgiving episodes ;) 

No matter what you’ve got on deck this week: be gentle with yourself, and remember: gratitude is a celebration we’re all invited to (Cleo Wade). 

With that: let's get into the gift guide! We designed this with a wideeeeee range of gals in mind and tried to find the cutest, weirdest, most random things we could. HOPE YOU ENJOY!!! xoxo
 

Help her flex for her gym crush in style 

1. Free People Shorties ($30) for your friend with legs for days 
2. Sakara Metabolism Powder ($45) for your friend who is always complaining about how she can't poop.
3. Bala Bangles ($49), for the friend that's always begging you to go on a "power walk" 
4. Hydroflask ($50) for the friend who is always looking for ways to relate to her Gen Z cousins
5. Dagne Dover Crossbody ($80) for your friend who is always leaving her phone in her other jacket 
6. Manduka Yoga Mat ($129) who never lets you forget about the YTT she did last year 
7. Theragun Mini ($179) for the friend who talks about Cody Rigsby like she knows him
 

Sugar, spice, and everything nice

1. Zippo Lighter ($18) because I've never seen anything chicer.
2. a chic matchstick holder ($25) for your friend with a casual altar
3. seda france candle ($35) that will make you think you're rich 
4. Slow Burn Candle ($39) so she can ritualistically cry to Kacey Musgraves 
5. Neon candlesticks ($40) for the friend that's like, really into dinner parties 
6. Diptique Candle ($68) bc LUXURY 
7. Legs Candle ($77) for the girl you're trying to make giggle 
 

Accessories, baby! 

1. Sparkle Socks ($13) for your friends that love a little glitter 
2. Be F*cking Nice Bracelet ($30) for the friends who help you wordsmith texts to your exes
3. Earrings ($44) for your friend who is always adding another chic piercing
4. Smiley Socks ($45) for your friend that just wants to be cozy
5. Gloves in her power color ($60) for your friend that's always "doing deals" 
6. A customized phone case ($68) for the Leo in your life
7. A bougie beanie ($105) for the gal who goes on the ski trip but just hangs in the lodge 
8. DIY Friendship Bracelet Kit ($125) for the friend that is always sending you crafting TikToks
9. Pink Bag ($150) for the friend that has places to be in 2022 

Bring some sugar and spice into your bestie's home 

1. WildOne x Outdoor Voices Dog Toy $16) for the friend that's always instagramming her dog 
2. Cowgirl Boot Bottle Opener ($18) because, HOWDY. 
3. Cook This Book ($20) for your friend that needs to break her takeout habit 
4. Tiny Lion Lamp ($28) for your friend that's seasonally depressed 
5. Rainbow Rug ($40) for your friend who's bathroom could use a little TLC
6. Daisy Mug ($65) for your friend who's like, really into ceramics 
7. Pour Over system for 1 ($65) for your friend that takes her coffee seriously 
8. Colorful blanket ($88) for your friend that's always chilly 
9. A beautiful dominoes set ($220) for a lifetime of picnics in the park playing Mexican Train 
 

SUSTAINABILITY 

1. Bowl covers ($10) for your friend that's nostalgic for the 70s even though she was born in '94
2. Baggu Resuable Tote ($16) for your friend that IG-lives her TJ's haul 
3. Compostable gift wrap ($20) for your friend that's looking to reduce her carbon footprint
4. Neon waxed food wrappers ($24) goodbye, plastic wrap! 
5. A compost bin for her countertop ($50) for your friend who has a plot in the community garden 

For the doodlers in your life 

1. Mini Squiggle Cards ($8) for the friend who likes leaving love-notes 
2. Affirmation Cards ($13) for the friend that could use a little love 
3. OG Gel Pens ($13.50) because DUH 
4. Lemon Pad ($17) for her frantic work-notes 
5. Smiley Stationary ($18) for your friend who's really into pen-pals
5. Personalized Stationary ($45) for your friend that likes to put her name on everything
6. NICE Markers ($98) for the friend that's really into adult coloring books

SUBSCRIPTIONS! For those that would prefer something non-material. 

1. The Cut ($8/month) for your friend that loves Timothee Chalamet 
2. A Year of Maybe Baby ($5/month) for your friend who's a little bit contrarian 
3. A Year of Culture Study ($5/month) for your friend who's really into cult-documentaries 
4. A year of Interview Mag (49.99) for your friend that's a scene girl 

SELF CARE BB 

1. Olive & June Press-Ons ($10) for the friend who needs a break from gel manicures 
2. A dry brush ($20) for the friend that takes lymphatic drainage really seriously 
3. Lucious body oil ($39) to be used after aforementioned dry brush
4. Travel Perfume ($40) for your jet-setting friend that always wants to smell nice
5. Yew Yew Bowl ($55) for your tasteful adult stoners 
6. Lord Jones Bath Salts ($65) for your friend that's a vibe queen
7. Gossamer Dawn CBD Tincture ($65) for your friend that needs to f*cking chill 
8. Dr. Dennis Gross Face Steamer ($149) for your friend that needs to break her HeyDay habit

Suffice to say, ALL of these things are on my "do not let me buy this" list this week.

Hope you found some fun inspo for the gals on your list -- let me know if you get anything ;) 
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