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• Women are actually not so complicated. The special woman in your life is hoping for a gift she wouldn't buy for herself but would love anyway, just like everybody else. Make the search for holiday gifts for her infinitely easier with this stellar shopping guide. We thought about gifts to make her laugh, gifts to spark conversation, and gifts that will be on constant rotation. Give her a great gift she'll be talking about, long after the holidays have past.

Think About the Presentation Think About the Presentation

• There's a reason "present" can be found in "presentation" - looks count when it comes to gifts. Scout holiday gifts for her that are a complete package - from felted soaps washed in color to spa kits filled with pretty potions.

Make Her Laugh Out Loud Make Her Laugh Out Loud

• Maybe she's a super sarcastic gal or you're shopping for ladies who are a bit cheeky in their wise years. Celebrate her sass with lighthearted holiday gifts for her - like a snack tray designed after a bird feeder or gifts that poke fun at her affection for cats.

Help Her Survive the Winter Blahs Help Her Survive the Winter Blahs

• Holiday music seems to overlook the not-so-joyous elements of winter - endless days of freezing temps, less sunshine, and did we mention it gets dark so early? Look for get-happy holiday gifts for her to make it through winter - like a 60-hour candle to snuff out the chill.

Channel Her Inner Zen Channel Her Inner Zen

• Many women may be amazing multitaskers, but she needs downtime, too. Think about holiday gifts for her that help her slow down, like a speaker of relaxation sounds or tea delivered to her door.

Add to Her Stylish Home Add to Her Stylish Home

• Give your favorite party hostess something new-and-improved for her nest, like a fun serving dish or set of glasses.

If You Know Her Well, Play to the Details If You Know Her Well, Play to the Details

•  You two text daily and share deep conversations, so choose a gift that's unique to what she likes (since you know). If she's experimenting with cooking, give her a French cuisine cooking kit for fun. If you two ride bikes around town, find a stylish carrier bag for her bike. Make it about her.