Holiday shopping for your BFFs can be a little daunting. You want to give gifts that they'll genuinely love, and that can take a little more effort than popping by the mall for an hour. To take off the pressure, we got shopping advice from a pro: Jeanne Grey, creator of "Grey Layers." The New-York-based blogger is a cult favorite for her effortlessly disheveled, icy-gray lob and ability to make minimalist, monochromatic looks look totally chic, and she always surprises with an unexpected pop or detail. We're seriously obsessed with her style, so she seemed like the perfect source for advice on what to gift your whole crew this year. Flawless 'grams = flawless gifts, right? It's just math.
In partnership with Swarovski, we asked her to lend a dose of her sensibility to our holiday shopping lists — and then decked her out in their brightest baubles for inspo. According to Grey, her gifting philosophy is simple and sweet: If she loves what she’s wrapped up under the tree enough to want it herself, her lucky recipient will love it too. From sparkly friendship bracelets to thoughtful gadgets, there’s something here for all of the girls on your list. Now, the struggle will be not keeping everything for yourself.
Featured: Fizzy Necklace, Fizzy Ring Set, and Fizzy Earring Jackets, all Swarovski
A Classic Leather Moto Jacket
Featured: Balfern Leather Biker Jacket, All Saints
There's no better time than the holidays to pull the trigger on a major gift for your BFF. A classic leather moto jacket will literally never go out of style, and you'll score more points than you ever knew possible. If the real deal isn't in your budget, opt for a faux version that your partner in crime will wear all season long.
Something Sparkly
Featured: Crystaldust Bangle Double, Swarovski
There's a reason jewelry is the quintessential gift. Beautiful, sparkly, and a total want versus need — aka everything you crave but can't always justify. This eye-catching bangle can be easily dressed up or down, and it comes in so many colors that you'll want to gift one to each bud on your list. Basically, it's the ultimate grown-up friendship bracelet.
A Dreamy Scent
Featured: Red Roses Cologne, Jo Malone
A clean, crisp fragrance is perfect for any girlfriend on your list. From your most down-to-earth bestie to the glamourous girl in your group, a sophisticated, garden-fresh scent is a no-brainer.
A Thoughtful Gadget
Featured: Artist Brush & Stylus, Sensu.
How cool is this little guy? This paintbrush stylus is the perfect gift for your artsy friend who appreciates both old and new mediums. Not only super useful, this gift will make you feel like you're living in The Jetsons — plus, at under $40, it's totally affordable.
Ambiance Candles
Featured: Mercury Moonglow Candles, Anthropologie.
Candles are the foolproof gift we need when shopping for the friend who has everything. A swoon-worthy scent and sparkle add instant life to any room, and you can never have too many.
This post is sponsored by Swarovski.
Images: Hannah Burton/Bustle; Hair: Akihisa Yamaguchi; Makeup: Tiffany Patton; Prop Styling & Set Design: Seth Brody; Wardrobe: Jeanne Grey
