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These are the Gifts Your Girl Actually Wants

If you’re looking for the perfect present to treat your favorite lady this holiday season, the search is finally over. We put together the ultimate gift guide for your girl so you don’t have to guess what she’ll love to unwrap this year.

G Star Raw Aeronotic Hooded Knit
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G-Star Raw Aeronotic Hooded Knit
A classic cable knit pattern is given a high-tech bonded outer coating for a hoodie with a sleek, modern look that’s still classic enough to wear for years. It’s designed with a super soft interior, so she’ll be extra comfortable whether she’s wearing it to workout class or out with her favorite jeans and boots. $230, g-star.com

Alpha Industries Altitude W Parka
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Alpha Industries Altitude W Parka
The gift of warmth is the greatest gift of all, especially when it looks this good. Alpha Industries has been designing military-issue jackets since the 1950s, making them one of the most legit modern outerwear brands we know. This parka is water-resistant, has a soft faux-fur lined hood and plenty of utility pockets so she can stash her stuff on the move. $200, alphaindustries.com

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie Demiranda Shoulder Bag
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WANT Les Essentiels Demiranda Shoulder Bag
Built for the modern traveler — whether her destination is across the world or a few subway stops away — this streamlined bag is a perfect size to hold the essentials and not much more. It’s divided into two compartments: one that functions as a wallet with organized slots for cards and currency and another with an open space to store everything else. $486.50, wantlesessentiels.com

Ultimate Ears Roll Bluetooth Speaker
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Ultimate Ears Roll Bluetooth Speaker
This 360-degree wireless speaker is built tough, perfect for the adventurer who can never be without her tunes. It can play music from up to 65 feet away and has a rechargeable battery that gives nine hours of booming sound. It’s even hand-washable, so she can take it hiking through the mud or swimming in the ocean without worry. $99.99, ultimateears.com

E.-Shaw-Jewels-Fluorite-Cube-Bracelet
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E. Shaw Jewels Fluorite Cube Bracelet
Mother-daughter duo Eva and Elizabeth Shaw create uniquely stunning pieces, all designed with precious gemstones, gold and sterling silver. They make everything by hand and in America, so you know you’re getting a quality piece when you buy their jewelry. One of our favorites, this gorgeous cube fluorite, may actually glow under blacklight. $200, eshawjewels.com

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Queen
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Queen of the Night
If you find yourself in NYC, skip the standard Broadway show and treat her to an interactive dinner theater experience instead. Queen of the Night encourages all guests in attendance to embrace the unexpected, from following characters into secret rooms to bartering with other tables to get a variety of delicious food during the show. And they just launched a brunch matinee for fans of mimosas and other afternoon delights. $145 – $445, ovationtix.com

Henri Bendel Luxe Haircalf Slippers
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Henri Bendel Luxe Haircalf Slippers
Some of the best gifts are those the receiver would never think to buy herself, like these luxurious calf hair slippers that will make the simplest household tasks seem special. There’s always something exciting about seeing Henri Bendel’s signature brown and white stripes under the tree, and these are lined in the pattern so she feels that same happy nostalgia every time she slips them on. $118, henribendel.com

Sarah Magid Delaunay Choker
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Sarah Magid Delaunay Choker
If your lady loves her jewelry, Sarah Magid is one she needs to know. Her bold designs are inspired by everything from Modern art to the bright colors and prints her grandmother used to wear. We love this stunning statement necklace, fitted with purple agate, sandstone and Lapis Lazuli, set into two-tone plated brass. $498, sarahmagid.com

Maison Close Villa Satine Bleu Bra
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Maison Close Villa Satine Bleu Bra
We love buying lingerie because it’s the gift that keeps on giving to us too. She’ll feel super sexy in this bra, and we can pretty much guarantee you’ll love the way it looks. Designed to be equal parts chic and erotic, the French aesthetic will have her feeling gorgeous from the inside out. $115, maison-close.us

Amanda Gabriele
Amanda Gabriele is a food and travel writer at The Manual and the former senior editor at Supercall. She can’t live without…
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