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Hello all,
Now I think you realise that Christmas is just around the corner, whether you want it to be or not. So I'm just going to dive straight into one of the hardest tasks of the season: gift-giving. For teenage girls, to be exact.
I have researched the topic a fair bit and come up with a list of universal present ideas (for example, if you have a very alternative teenage girl this list may not work for you). These are some items I would love to receive/have received and loved.
1. Magazine subscription
A failsafe idea, especially if it's only for six months. My all-time favourite magazine is Teen Vogue, I read it like it's the bible. I think most teenage girls would. Here's the website!
2. Books! Lots of books!
2. Books! Lots of books!
(From bottom: Emma by Jane Austen, The Clique by Lisi Harrison, The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot, another Clique book)
This little pile is some great girly reads with a bit of substance, so you don't feel like your brains are going to fall out of your head with every paragraph. And Emma, of course. I have been reading it lately and the plot is not too hardcore for my likings. Use this only for avid reader teenage girls.
3. Cosmetics
(Clockwise from bottom: Burt's Bees lip balm, lip shimmer and deep pore scrub, Prestige Soft Blend Kohl eyeliner in brown, Lucas' Pawpaw ointment, Palmers' Cocoa Butter)
Teenage girls love cosmetics. End of story. Not all of them like the same ones, though, so these are some general products I use for every day. And pretty much every other girl who goes to my school.
TIP: When in doubt, go sample size! The smaller the better.
4. More books...
(From bottom: Fashionista: A century of style icons by Simone Werle, P.S. I made this by Erica Domesek, Fashion Illustration by Kolon books, What Shall I Wear Today by Fifi Lapin)
...Well this is a book blog. These are fashion/diy/hobby type books, not quite as universal as the other ones but I adore them. Find a hobby, find a book!
Hope these tips come in handy and you stress-less during the holiday season! Isabella X
You haven't listed anything that you DON'T have. Makes it hard for those of us who shop for you. Could you make a teen-aged wish list?
ReplyDeleteGood ideas! And someone could make a little basket filled with little cosmetic goodies.
ReplyDeleteIzzy, these are great gift ideas! And dare I say, great gift idea categories for grown-up girls too. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree--I stocked up on gifts for everyone I know, including my 9 year old niece, when Borders closed around here. I love giving a book as a gift--it's something they can come back to again and again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this great list with us at Rub Some Dirt On It!
+JMJ+
ReplyDelete"Find a hobby, find a book" is great gift advice in general. =)