The holiday shopping season is now in full swing! So if you're wondering what to get for your college buds, or want to drop hints to family and friends about what you want from Santa this year, check out our Holiday Gift Guide for the Busy College Girl, featuring recommendations from our Chic writers.

Starbucks Gift Card

Give the gift of caffeine this year--just what every sleep-deprived student needs! The cards come in denominations of $15, $25, $50 and $100. You can purchase them in-store and online.

Nisha Chittal says: "I think the most useful thing someone could give, especially in December with finals and whatnot, would be a Starbucks gift card. We all go there anyways, and a gift card just sweetens the deal."

Neighborhoodies

You're late for class, or meeting friends. You don't have time to put together a great outfit, but still want to wear something that shows off your personal style. Neighborhoodies' hoodie sweaters have flair, but are still comfy too.

Erica Strauss says: "You can customize undies, sweatshirts, shirts or bags with the name of your town, college, city or any other custom phrase. Prices range from $15-50. What color student doesn't need more hoodies for the cold winter days ahead? Some designs are cheaper than what you'd find at little stores around campus -- I know that the sweats on my campus can sometimes cost over $60."

MAC Holiday Royal Asset Eyeshadow Sets

Great for making the transition from the lecture hall to the bar scene, this product comes in four different versions: Warm, Cold, Smokey and Metallic.

Melanie Harris says: "I happen to be a huge fan of MAC cosmetics and this set of 6 shadows comes in a really pretty metallic case. It's great for the college girl on the go because all 6 shadows are in one portable case that can be tossed into your purse. The cost is $36.00 but MAC eye shadows are usually $14.50 per color. Just think, you are getting them for about $6 each!"

Holly Golightly Sleep Mask and Blue Tassel Ear Plugs

If you want to get the eight hours of sleep recommended by health professionals, these bedtime accessories will help you achieve sweet dreams. The sleep mask costs $14, and the ear plugs go for $2.99.

Hannah Kong says: "It's so hard to get a good night's rest with so many roommates with different schedules. These are amazing and honestly I couldn't sleep without them."

iTrip from Griffin Technology

Want to listed to your favorite iTunes in your car? The iTrip device was especially made for the iPod. By connecting the iTrip FM transmitter to your iPod, you'll be able to play your favorite music through any FM radio. Retails for $35-45, depending on the seller.

Allison Chandler says: "For Christmas this year I am asking for the iTrip. It lets you listen to your iPod through your car stereo and charges it at the same time! Perfect for all those long trips home!"

Engraved Monogram Stationary from Lauren Goessling Designs

E-mails may be quick, but they're also impersonal. A handwritten letter can communicate much more warmth and personality.

Phoebe Wu says: "I think an important thing for every college girl to have is nice, personalized stationery suitable for writing thank you notes to professors and family members, keeping in touch with friends from home, and other measures of correspondence. These are perfect because they're classy and versatile and you can get as few as 25 for $28."

Editor's Pick: Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World

Worried about landing your dream job after graduation? Lindsey Pollak has come up with a plethora of "action-oriented tips" to assist you in achieving your career goals.

Organized so that you can pick and choose among the chapters that most apply to your needs, the book offers advice on the importance of building a great resume and skill set--and building up self-confidence--before starting your first major job search.

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