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20 Gift Ideas For Your Squad

by Dacy Knight

The most fun you'll probably have gift shopping this season is picking up those special somethings for your group of girlfriends. To streamline the searching process, and open up your schedule to actually spending time with your girl gang, here's a roundup of 20 squad gift ideas your best friends will love.

You live your best life with your close-knit group of ladies, and you want to give gifts that celebrate that. You know them better than anyone, and they deserve the best. So while it might be easy to determine what they'd like, the pressure is on to make sure it's something they'll love, and also great enough to embody the bond you all share. Pay tribute to just how kickass they are in the workplace with office accessories made for a Girl Boss. Commemorate your dollar pizza or Sunday brunch habits with mementos they'll hold onto forever. This gift lineup promises to bring love, light, and laughter to your squad this holiday season by way of sassy accessories, brazen one-liners, and of course some beautiful bottle openers and edible '90s paraphernalia. Because your squad is your family, and if you're making personalized candy mix-tapes for anyone, it's for them. So without wasting anymore time, get your gal pals the gifts that will bring you guys even closer together, and show the world just how inseparable you are.

1. For your girls running the world

Deborah Lippmann 5 Piece Nail Lacquer Gift Set, $45, Revolve

Give your squad five electric hot nail lacquers for full-throttle fierceness while they're out there running the world. With names like Hollaback Girl, It Girl, and I Kissed A Girl, these sassy shades are sure to shock and awe in the best way.

2. For your girls drinking all the beers

Bottle Opener Ring , $2, Amazon

Think of your squad as the Planeteers, and these little gadgets as your magic rings to save the day. When the powers combine, they summon the greatest time you and your squad have ever had, involving a few beers.

3. For the music lovers (with sweet tooths)

Candy Mix-Tape, $30, Sweet Saba

Mix it up with these customizable cane sugar candy mix-tapes. Each girl can get her own personalized "playlist" title and color combo. Even without actual tracks, the experience will be pretty sweet.

4. For the long distance squad

Latitude Longitude Bracelet, $19, Etsy

If adulting has separated you from your favorite females, let these pretty bracelets bring you back to the place where you were all together. The gold bands can be engraved with the coordinates of your hometown, college campus, or wherever else you and your girls hold dear in your hearts.

5. For the ones who light up your life

Dot Monogram Flameless Candle, $22, Nordstrom

Let it glow this holiday season with flameless candles that make for the perfect personalized accent piece.

6. For the mean girls

You Can't Sit With Us Tank Top, $12, Etsy

Keep bystanders in check with these sassy tanks that tell it like it is. Great for your next group adventure, pajama party, or simply to wear as a camisole on days you need that extra squad support.

7. For the brunchers

I Attend Brunch Every Sunday Mug, $16, Nylon

Give your girls a meaningful mug they can enjoy their cup-a-joe in on mornings (and afternoons) when you aren't together brunching.

8. For the money makers

Dollar Sign Gold Finish Money Clip, $26, Zazzle

Keep your squad's cash money secure with this sleek clip. Not only does it also come in silver and gunmetal, but the background color and text are completely customizable.

9. For your squad to keep their looks in check nine-to-five

MacBook Air Compact Mirror, $8, Amazon

Here's the perfect "tech" gift for those quick touch-ups at the office. Switching screens has never been so fun.

10. For your squad to show the world who's boss

Girl Boss Desk Plate , $12, Amazon

Whether they're still breaking into their field or climbing that corporate ladder, give your girls the vote of confidence they deserve. The assertive desk plates also comes in variations like, "I'm not bossy, I am the boss" and "Talented Motherf*cker."

Talented Motherf*cker Desk Plate, $30, Nasty Gal

11. For your squad to tell the world what's on their minds

Various Projects Keychain , $15, Urban Outfitters

Give each of your besties a colorful key chain that speaks to their personality. A few of the other winning one-liners include "Rarely Sorry," "I Can't Even," and "Everything's Better With Tacos."

Everything's Better With Tacos Keychain, $15, Urban Outfitters

12. For your squad to keep together

Best Friends Acrylic Key Chain Set, $32.00, Bauble Bar

For a more in sync key chain game, let your inner middle schooler shine (and sparkle). These matching acrylic key chains will show the world you're best friends for life, and keep you from losing your keys.

13. For some squad bling that's not too matchy

4 Pairs Earrings, $13, H&M

With this statement earring set, each girl can rock her own rocks. The oversized stones are perfect for all the holiday soirées you'll be crashing together.

14. For the expressive squad

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 3-piece 1" Emoji Pin Pack, $4, Etsy

You and your friends can bring back flair in a relevant way with these emoji buttons. The Girls Just Wanna Have Fun pack says mani-pedis and a strong dance floor session are in your squad's future.

15. For keeping your squad in touch even when it gets cold

Texting Gloves, $14, Urban Outfitters

As we head into winter and your besties bundle up to brave the cold, make sure they can still chime in on your group text. With these texting gloves they'll never miss another opportunity to send the perfect GIF comeback.

16. For the last girls standing

Tiffany Ping Pong Paddle, $33, Zazzle

If some squad members are on leaves of absence from your group activities because of adult things like getting engaged, be a good sport and pass time with some ping pong — with a four-carat Tiffany touch.

17. For the girls who want to get inked together but aren't ready for the real thing

Nikki Tattoos, $22, Flash Tattoos

Your friendship will last forever, but that doesn't mean you have to declare it permanently just yet. Play around with matching tats that last only as long as you still want silver stars on your shoulder before you can all switch it up for black and gold arm bands.

18. For a look at love almost as great as your love for each other

Pizza Friendship Necklace, $8, Etsy

Up your friendship necklace game with these pepperoni beauties your whole squad will love. Each girl can sport a delicious slice solo, but when you come together prepare for pizza pie perfection.

19. For all your squad's memories

Throwback Thursday Glitter Picture Frame, $8, Urban Outfitters

Immortalize your history together with these glitter frames completely worthy of your most-liked Insta #tbt.

20. For if you want to really spell it out

Squad Sweatshirt, $19, Etsy

To leave nothing to question, get these cozy crewnecks for your lovely ladies to declare you're all a part of the same club.

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Images: Nylon, Revolve, Urban Outfitters (4), Sweet Saba, Etsy (5), Nordstrom, Zazzle (2), Fancy, NastyGal, Bauble Bar , H&M, Flash Tattoos