Get ready to deck the halls because it's officially the holiday season! One of the best parts of the season is giving and receiving a thoughtful gift. If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the special ladies in your life, or just brainstorming some things for your own list, you've come to the right place. Curl up with some hot chocolate, blast some holiday tunes and make sure you've got a pen and paper handy, because you'll want to write these down.

1. Sweaters

Sweaters are a necessity in any gal's winter wardrobe. Chunky knits are super in this season, and are the perfect way to stay warm while still looking stylish.

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2. Cold Weather Accessories

Just like sweaters, cute cold weather accessories like scarves, hats, gloves, ear warmers and thick socks are all vital to surviving the dropping temperatures.

3. Makeup

Sephora has the best gift sets around the holidays, so treat ya' girl to a new eyeshadow palette, a perfume sampler, or some bold lip colors. When in doubt, you can almost never go wrong with a gift card to Sephora and Ulta.

4. Books

The holidays are a great time to catch up on some leisurely reading without the pressures of school work weighing you down. Whether it's poetry, a biography, or something picked from the fiction section of Barnes and Noble, a book is the perfect present for any avid reader. Fun coffee table books, like these (1 ,2, 3) from places like Urban Outfitters are also a great option.

5. Jewelry

Etsy is the go-to place to find unique and special jewelry. Get a ring custom made with latitude and longitude coordinates that are important to you, or even order a necklace that is specialized with a good friend's first initial and birthstone. It's something they'll cherish.

6. Vinyls

For all the music lovers out there. For anyone who has a record player, vinyls make an awesome gift. Receiving one of your favorite albums on vinyl is super thoughtful.

7. Workout Clothes

Thank god that "athleisure" is having a moment. Splurging on things like Lululemon leggings are so worth it, but you can have this trend under your tree for less at places like Forever 21.

8. Coffee Mugs and Cups

A travel coffee mug is a essential for any girl to take her coffee or tea on the go to class or work. Cute mugs are also a great idea when paired with a Starbucks gift card. Reusable water bottles like these Swell ones or these fun Lululemon make for a great option.

9. Headphones

If you want to splurge, these wireless Beats headphones are awesome and would be make a seriously fantastic gift for anyone.

10. Stocking Stuffers

Cute little gifts like scrunchies or hair ties, mini beauty products, Redbubble stickers, and cool phone cases make for perfect stocking stuffers. Candy also makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone with a sweet tooth.