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By Alexandra DeRosa Updated Dec 17, 2015 @ 2:15 pm
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The countdown to the holidays is on and if you have yet to cross every name off your list, we're here to help. We tapped the editors at InStyle for gift suggestions for everyone—mom, dad, sister, brother, significant other, you name it. Consider your holiday shopping extravaganza done and dusted. 

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Add a new cashmere sweater and a new perfume to her mix. For the mom that loves adventure, gift a bike that will turn heads.

Republic bike, $400; republicbike.com. Uniqlo sweater, $50 (originally $80); uniqlo.com. Givenchy Dahlia Noir L'eau Eau de Toilette, $87; neimanmarcus.com.

MORE: 14 Personalized Gifts That Will Wow this Holiday Season

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Upgrade dad’s work gear with a beautiful briefcase, fun socks, and an Amazon Kindle. 

Amazon Kindle Fire HD, $230; amazon.com. Jack Spade briefcase, $378; jackspade.com. STANCE socks, $40; eastdane.com. 

More: 11 Cool Holiday Gifts for the Tech-Obsessed

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Gift your man something he will truly love and something that will gear his style in the right direction. 

Lanvin cufflinks, $315; mrporter.com. Motorola smart watch, $300; motorola.com. XBOX One Elite Bundle, $499; xbox.com. 

More: 6 Awesome Gifts That Will Jumpstart Your Guy's Morning

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When shopping for a friend, think of what you would want to receive! Statement earrings, a cheeky makeup bag, and an eye-grabbing iPhone case are no fail purchases.

Dogeared pouch, $28; shopbop.com. Gray Malin iPhone 6/6s case, $50; graymalin.com. J.Crew earrings, $78; jcrew.com.

More: Holiday Gifts for Your Sleek & Chic BFF

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Boost your sister’s style with a blouse and bag that were made for New Year’s Eve festivities, and a nail polish set that she can use all year round.

Topshop top, $95; topshop.com. Button LONDON  Limited Edition '12 Months of Manis' set, $68; nordstrom.com. Coach bag, $350; coach.com. 

More: 11 Great Holiday Picks from the Kardashian and Jenner Sisters

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The holidays are the perfect time of year to give your brother the items that he wouldn’t naturally buy for himself, like a luxe shaving set and cozy pajama bottoms.  

Derek Rose pajama bottoms, $105; mrporter.com. Herschel Supply Co. backpack, $70; nordstrom.com. The Art of Shaving unscented replenishment bundle, $80; theartofshaving.com. 

More: 16 Perfect Holiday Gifts for Every Man in Your Life

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For kids, you can’t go wrong with books and toys. And for the little girl that loves to play dress up, this sequined headband is the sweetest accessory.

The Day the Crayons Quit hardcover book, $9 (originally $18); amazon.com. Tutu Du Monde headband, $32; tutudumonde.com. Stack and Scare block set, $48; museumstore.hmns.org.

More: 12 Fashionable Holiday Gifts for Kids

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