I Buy the Best Presents in My Family, and Google's Holiday Gift Guide Is Full of Things I Already Planned to Gift

I don’t want to brag, but I’m definitely the best giver in my family.

I pride myself on knowing all the popular, trendy, and hidden gifts of the season (it’s kind of in my job description as PEOPLE’s senior shopping writer) — and the Google Holiday 100 list just made my holiday shopping plan easier.

After analyzing search data from May through September, Google identified items that were frequently searched for, recently searched for, or trending over a period of time, resulting in the season’s ultimate must-have gifts. This year the list is full of items I’ve given, planned to give, or have already added to my wish list, including celebrity-inspired cowboy boots, luxe Diptyque candle sets, plush Brooklinen robes, and more.

To get you started, I’ve rounded up 10 Google Holiday 100 picks that deserve a spot in your shopping cart this season. Keep scrolling to shop the home, beauty and fashion essentials below.

Google’s Top 100 Holiday Gift Picks

• Brooklinen Super-Plish Robe, HRK 119; brooklinen.com
• Sam Edelman Toni Pumps, $98–$140; amazon.com
• Lands’ End Medium Canvas Large 5-Pocket Bag, $35; landsend.com
• Coach Quilted Tabby Shoulder Bag, $395; amazon.com
• Mix no. 6 Leeah Cowboy Boot, $49 with code BOOTSZN (orig. $70); dsw.com
• Rhode Peptide Lip Tint, HRK 18; rhodeskin.com
• Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Moisturizer, HRK 42; amazon.com
• Keenray towel warmer, HRK 107 with coupon (orig. HRK 151); amazon.com
• Diptyque set of 5 miniature candles, $100; nordstrom.com
• Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock, $169; amazon.com

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Brooklinen Super Plush Robe

Brooklyn

$119 at Brooklinen

I’m not surprised that plush robes made the Google Holiday 100 list: I actually got this very Brooklinen robe for Christmas last year and have worn it almost every day since. Its ultra-soft feel is great for those chilly mornings when blankets just aren’t enough, and its thick, high-quality construction makes my getting ready — or not getting ready — routine even more luxurious. Think: The best hotel bathrobe you’ve ever worn, but better.

Sam Edelman Toni Pumps

Amazon

$140 $98 on Amazon

While I love the look of pointy shoes, my 5’11 stature — and proximity to the subway — can’t handle high heels. So imagine my delight when kitten heels started making a comeback. This pair from Sam Edelman has earned a spot on my wish list this year thanks to its go-with-everything color scheme and polished gold hardware. Grab them in sizes 5 to 12 and one (or more) of six shades.

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Lands’ End Medium Open Canvas Bag with 5 Pockets

Land’s End

$35 at Landsend.com

My gifting philosophy is this: when in doubt, personalize it. That’s why I already planned to share this customizable Lands’ End bag with my loved ones this year (even before it was spotted on Katie Holmes’ shoulder). I love that I can choose specific colors and monograms to match the personalities of everyone on my list, while still giving them a practical bag that fits everything I know they’ll use – and the affordable price doesn’t hurt either.

Coach quilted shoulder bag

Coach

$395 on Amazon

It’s hard to go wrong with a Coach Tabby bag. This quilted option, which is available on Amazon, comes in 11 vibrant and neutral colors, including versatile black and modern cherry red. Its compact size is great for carrying essentials, and the adjustable chain strap can be worn as a shoulder bag or over the shoulder.

Rhode Peptide Lip Tint

Rhodes

$18 at Rhodeskin.com

The name (and gloss) on everyone’s lips this year? Rhode, a skin care line founded by Hailey Bieber, known in part for its peptide lip colors. I love finding slightly fancier versions of everyday products to give as stocking stuffers or gifts, and these lip colors more than fit the bill. Their sheer, buildable color is great for beginners and makeup artists alike, and they come in five stunning shades: sheer pink, crushed berry, taupe rose, rich brown, and a new limited-edition shimmery spiced brown.

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Mix no. 6 Leeah Cowboy Boot, $49 with code

DSW

$70 $49 at Dsw.com

Cowboy boots have become a celebrity favorite this year – Taylor Swift, Katie Holmes and Simone Biles have been spotted wearing some. This pair from DSW looks so similar to the ones Swift wore while cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, and they’re currently 30 percent off with the code BOOTSZN. Get them in black, silver metallic or tan.

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Moisturizer

Amazon

$42 on Amazon

Trying to get the men in my life to follow any skin care routine is a bit of a lost cause. That’s why I’m giving them all this moisturizing cream from Kiehl’s, which is full of powerful ingredients like vitamins C and E, chestnut extract and caffeine. The creamy formula helps to hydrate and protect the surface of the skin, increasing its shine, and according to reviews, it does not leave a greasy film.

Keenray Towel Warmer, $107 with coupon

Amazon

$151 $107 on Amazon

Some people are hard to shop for, and that includes my mom and dad. If the words to Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” “I want it, I got it” were two people, it would be them. So when I saw that towel warmers made it onto the Google Holiday 100 this year — one gadget they don’t have yet — I felt even more confident in my decision to get them this one from Amazon. Its quick heat setting warms towels in just 60 seconds, and its extra-large bin can also fit pyjamas, blankets and robes.

Diptyque set of 5 miniature candles

Nordstrom

$100 at Nordstrom

Think smarter, not harder with your gift giving strategy this year by joining me in picking up this pre-assembled Diptyque candle kit at Nordstrom. It is filled with five 1.2 ounce candles that “fill the space with [a] soothing scent,” according to one reviewer, and its festive packaging means no wrapping is required. Give it as a gift as a whole set or share individual candles.

Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise alarm clock

Amazon

$169 on Amazon

I’m not a morning person, so I’m automatically interested in anything that helps me wake up easier. This Hatch Restore 2 clock gradually brightens your room to mimic a sunrise, allowing for a more natural waking experience. It also comes with a bunch of extras, like soothing sounds, calm color tones, and a customizable nighttime routine that helped our writer kick the bedtime scrolling habit.

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