Happy December! Holiday season is now officially in full swing and it’s my favorite time of the year, if you haven’t noticed! Giving gifts is my very favorite part of Christmas, and I’ve spent the last few weeks and months making lists for my friends and family, deciding what to give them.

But because holiday shopping can be crazy and stressful and chaotic, I partnered up with Zappos this season to help me with my holiday shopping since they have everything from clothing and shoes to handbags and home goods — they even have sporting goods and kids items — so you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list! Plus, the Zappos promise is about as good as it gets (especially when it comes to holiday shopping): fast, free shipping, a 365 day return policy, and world class customer service. 

My best friend, Leanne, and I did a little secret santa gift exchange with Zappos.com, and it was so much fun looking through all their items and choosing some great gift items for her (and she did an amazing job of picking items for me!) Here’s a little peek at our exchange: 

Shopping for friends is the best because you can take liberties and choose more fun and unexpected items. So for Leanne, I chose a pair of classic white converse (since I knew she’d been itching for a pair for a while now), a pair of glam sunglasses, and floppy hat — cause hats are always a good choice, but an especially trendy choice this year! 

And we were totally on the same wavelength, because she picked the cutest pair of tan ankle boots, a gray floppy hat, and a pretty little clutch purse.