Positive-Vibes-Only Friend: “Iluminate Candle”
One (or two) of these aesthetically-pleasing candles are perfect for the friend who is always preaching positivity and mindfulness! These happy colours will add to their bright personality, and the calming smells will bring a nice flare to their routine meditations. They can be found at Papyrus for $13 each.
The Nostalgic Friend: “Mini’s Van Set”
This make-up kit – including a mini mascara, a mini brow brush, and a primer – is perfect for your stuck-in-the-sixties friend who’s always reminiscing about “the good old days”! Not only does the tin give off very vintage vibes, but it can be used after the make-up is gone to keep her sentimental trinkets and Polaroids! You can buy it at Benefit for $20.
The Mom Friend: Pennyweight’s Charms
Pennyweights holds the perfect gifts for your friend with all the motherly instincts! A simple but elegant necklace with a meaningful charm and her birthstone is the perfect way to show her how much you care about her. The unique charm and birthstone is just what your easily-emotionally-touched friend needs. Not to mention a beautiful piece of jewelry to add to her collection! The charms, chains, and birthstones can all be found at Pennyweights (prices vary).
The Stressed Friend: “Make Your Own Happy Llama”
The “Happy Llama” is the best gift you can give to your friend who’s always super stressed about literally everything! Building this very happy llama will calm and soothe her, and every time your friend looks at it, it’ll turn that stressed frown upside-down! It can be found at Papyrus for $10.
The Perfectionist Friend: “Precisely My Brow Pencil”
Your perfectionist friend will love this glamorously packaged eyebrow pencil. Not only will this pencil bring perfect lines to her eyebrows, but the perfectly-styled packaging will wow her infinitely high standards! These pencils can be bought at benefit for $13 each.
The Always-On-The-Go Friend: “Mini Roller Lash Mascara”
Your friend who’s always rushing off somewhere will love this mini mascara from Benefit! Whether she’s travelling or just always running late, the portable size makes it perfect for stuffing into suitcases and fitting into tiny purses (since you know she’ll be doing her make-up in the car). You can it from Benefit for $13.
The Designer-Only-Friend: Kate Spade Notebook
If English wasn’t your friend-who-buys–all-of-her-clothes-in-New-York-City’s favourite class before, it definitely will be after you give her this high fashion Kate Spade notebook. Only the most fashionable of the most fashionable have designer school supplies! This notebook is from Papyrus for $30.
The Forgetful Friend: Pennyweights Earrings
We all have that friend who forgets literally everything. They go through so many water bottles, so many phones, and so. Much. Jewellery. These super cute Pennyweights studs are only around $5 each! This means that you can buy her more than one pair – for when she inevitably loses them. These studs can be found at Pennyweights (Prices vary).
The Theatre Friend: J.Crew “Star Print” Umbrella
We know that your broadway-bound-bestie has always dreamed of “Singing in the Rain”, and this super cute J.Crew Umbrella is perfect for the job (tap shoes not included). These star-studded umbrellas match their personality – and hopefully their future! They can be found at J.Crew for $29.
The Eco-Friendly Friend: A Reusable Starbucks Cup
One of these reusable Starbucks cups will make your tree-hugging friend feel like she’s saving the world (and the turtles), one decaf latte at a time. These stylish cups will ensure that she has enough caffeine to run – and save – our world. And it will perfectly match her portable metal straw! These cups can be found at Starbucks (prices vary).
