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Just 15 Cool Gifts That Are So Impressive, You’ll Want To Keep Them For Yourself

The best gifts of the year.

by BDG Commerce
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Holiday shopping season is upon us and if you’re on the hunt for this year's coolest gifts, you’ve found yourself in the right place. As a shopping editor, I spend a lot of time researching trends and sifting through products to uncover the hottest finds of the moment — and the 15 gifts below are some of best I’ve come across this year. In fact, they’ve even landed on my own personal wishlist.

From adidas kicks that are having a moment to neurohacking gadgets, Coach bags, and buzzy looks from SKIMS, these little treasures are primed to earn you the title “Gift Giver of the Year.”

With luxe pebbled leather spangled in studs, this little bag packs an outsized punch. There’s a zip-top closure, interior zip pocket, and fabric lining. Detachable straps are icing on the cake — use just the chain to go shoulder-bag, or opt for the leather one to carry it crossbody with the chain as a blingy accent.

A Mushroom Lamp That’s ‘70s-Fab

This glowing mushroom lamp is home decor and lighting element rolled into one. Made of hand-blown, striated glass, it delivers a warm — and energy-efficient — ambience with the included LED bulb. When not in use it’s a chic milk-white, and looks just as lovely on your tabletop.

Take warm, fuzzy fleece and up the cozy-factor to 11 — that’s the story with this ultra toasty pullover. The cuffs and waistband are comfortably elasticated to keep things warm, while the two spacious pockets are also lined with that delightfully high-pile fuzz. The abstract pattern and bold coloring also make this not-your-average fleece.

The Wearable Designed To Help You Relax

This unique wristband wearable harnesses the power of vibrational touch therapy, which helps signify safety to your body (excellent during times of stress). It delivers soothing vibrations with different settings whether you want to relax in social situations, focus, or fall asleep. Connect it to the Apollo Neuro app to make your pick.

These Classic adidas Sneaks That Are Back In Full Force

Chances are you’ve seen the adidas Samba on feet belonging to everyone from footballers to supermodels. The iconic three-stripe logo is just flashy enough, and — more importantly — these bring the comfort with a nicely cushioned footbed and flexible leather-and-synthetic uppers. Durable rubber soles provide traction whether you’re on the field or the sidewalk.

An Aromatherapy Bundle For Day-To-Night Wellness

This aromatherapy set includes essential oil blends to bliss you up morning and night. The Think Straight roller is designed to invigorate the senses and stimulate mental focus with peppermint and black pepper oils. A Sleep Tight roller promotes relaxation and restful sleep with sandalwood and rose oil, while a revitalizing massage oil features spearmint and lemongrass.

This Hair-Reviving Set With A Hydrating Honey Blend

This hair-care set is brimming with botanical goodness. Infused with honey extract, there’s a shampoo and conditioner designed to both cleanse and hydrate, along with a nourishing hair mask that works at a scalp-microbiome level. A flexible scalp massager helps slough away dead skin and even promote hair growth, and the carrying case couldn’t be cuter.

A Mod Floor Lamp That Makes A Subtle Statement

This oversize floor lamp is simple yet statement-making. Measuring 18 inches high and 20 inches wide, this glowing globe makes a sleek and sizable addition to your lighting setup. It has an 8-foot cord for easy placement and looks sublime with a 100-watt LED (not included).

The Smiley Pendant Necklace That’s ‘00s-Approved

The aughts are still experiencing a total renaissance, and there’s no reason not to take that to statement necklace territory. This lightweight paperclip chain is made of durable, nontarnishing stainless steel with an adorable enamel smiley-face pendant. Though it’s designed for kids, it would make a fabulous choker for any smile enthusiast.

These Flared Leggings That Are Ludicrously Soft

Hitting all the trend marks with their high-rise and wide, flared legs, these bestselling leggings are also comfy as can be. Made of buttery soft fabric infused with spandex for stretch, they’re lightweight — yet not see-through — and feature a wide waistband with a unique crossover design for a little something different.

The Über-Popular Stanley Tumbler For Max Hydration

There’s a reason Stanley tumblers are so, so popular. They’re double-wall vacuum-insulated to help keep drinks cold or hot for hours, have a proprietary lid you can sip from three different ways, and feature a big, ergonomic handle. With its 30-ounce capacity and over 25,000 five-star ratings, this one’s a winner.

This Boy Smells Unisex Perfume Travel Trio

With three gender-neutral scents in perfectly travel-friendly — or experimental — sizes, this perfume set is luxurious and universal. It features three of Boy Smells’ “Best Smellers” including Woodforia (notes of fig leaf, sandalwood, and coconut water), LES (peony, pomelo, vanilla), and Hinoki Fantôme (cypress, hinoki, and oakmoss).

A Bluetooth-Enabled Polaroid For High-Tech Analog Fun

This isn’t your grandpa’s Polaroid camera (though it works with the same full-size Polaroid film). It comes with five lens filters to enhance your pics, while the Bluetooth-connected app allows you even more creative control — use it to manually control the aperture, create double-exposures, and even do light-painting. It’s tripod-ready and has a USB rechargeable battery.

The Sleek “Fits Everybody” T-Shirt From SKIMS

The viral reputation of SKIMS wares precedes them, and this popular t-shirt is no different. It has a classic crewneck, ultra soft fabrication, and a body-hugging fit that’s a SKIMS signature. It comes in a rainbow of classic flesh-tone shades and even some limited edition brights including a red poppy and Barbiecore neon orchid.

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