Welcome back everyone!
December is upon us and the holiday season is in full swing. If you’re in need of a gift idea for a teen girl, look no further! I pulled ideas from my own personal list as well as things I have/love, in addition to research about this year’s hottest gifts and trendy items. As a teen girl myself, I feel this is a pretty vast list with something for every type of teenager on it. If you’re a teenager yourself, this can give you some inspiration if you’re not sure what to ask for. There’s also a variety of different price ranges on here, so hopefully that makes this more realistic.
Since I have so many ideas for you, I’m going to keep this relatively short and sweet- if you need me to provide further explanation or a link for a specific item/idea, just let me know! However, since there are so many gift ideas on here, I won’t be providing links/in-depth descriptions for each idea unless I feel it’s absolutely necessary.
- Fjallraven Kanken backpack (mini or normal size)
- Weighted blanket to help with sleep
- Kendra Scott Elisa pendant (this is the classic Kendra Scott necklace)
- Pajama sets- Victoria’s Secret and VS Pink are popular for these
- Robe – also popular from VS and VS Pink
- Nike Air Force 1s – if they already have the original/plain white, custom ones from dripcreationz.com are also super cool
- Hoodies – popular brands are Champion, Shadow Hill, Brandy Melville, merch of different colleges/musicians/YouTubers
- Hydro Flask
- Stickers to decorate a laptop case or Hydro Flask – look on Redbubble for cute, cheap ones
- Phone case – look at Wildflower Cases or Casetify for pricier/trendy ones, or Amazon for cheaper
- Airpods or the new Airpods Pro for a splurge
- iPhone 11/iPhone 11 Pro
- A laptop
- Apple Watch or other smart watch (Fitbit, etc.)
- Google Home or Alexa
- Running shoes
- A gym membership
- Workout clothes (Lululemon and Nike are popular but pricey, Target also has nice ones)
- Leggings (same brands as workout clothes)
- Laneige lip mask
- Mario Badescu skincare products (facial mist, drying lotion)
- Bluelight glasses to protect eyes from screen/blue UV rays
- Facial jade roller
- Bath bombs (LUSH is a great spot for gift sets)
- Candles (Bath and Body Works and Yankee Candle are good brands, Homegoods has cheaper candles and sometimes Yankee Candles on sale)
- Slippers – UGG slippers are trendy but expensive, any will do
- Fuzzy socks
- Bath tray to place food/books/etc. on when taking a bath
- Diffuser with essential oils for their room
- Makeup mirror – there are fancy vanity mirrors on Impressions Vanity’s website, but you can also get them a smaller one at Target or somewhere else
- Pandora princess ring
- A new wallet
- Electric toothbrush
- Electric face brush – Clarisonic has good but expensive ones
- Tile so they won’t lose their phone/keys/purse/etc.
- Hairdryer, hair straightener, or curling wand
- Calvin Klein bra and underwear set
- Laptop case or Airpods case if they have either of those electronics
- Perfume (if they already have a favorite, get them a travel size or rollerball for on the go)
- Nice pens/stationary (Zebra mildliners and Muji pens are popular at my school)
- Planner – I’ve heard Day Designers are good, but there are tons of cheaper ones at Target
- Calligraphy set
- A “Comfy” – it’s a hoodie blanket thing, somewhat similar to the Snuggie movement
- LED color-changing/remote control lights for their room
- Color changing lightbulbs for their room
- Neon sign for their room
- Bluetooth speaker
- Glossier makeup products – Balm.com is a favorite
- Books – poetry books like Milk and Honey are popular, self-help or astrology related books are also trendy
- Doc Martens
- Crocs
- UGG boots
- Vans or Converse sneakers
- Birkenstocks
- A new purse – Target on the cheaper side all the way to designer brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci for the ultimate splurge
- A keychain/lanyard/card holder for a girl who drives’ keys – the Louis Vuitton coin pouch is popular but EXPENSIVE
- Candy
- Scrunchies – huge packs on Amazon are cheap
- Framed photos of you with them
- Disposable/film cameras
- Polaroid/polaroid film
- Digital phone printer that connects through Bluetooth to print your phone’s pictures
- Metal straws / other reusable straws – save the turtles!
- Gift cards to their favorite store
- Disney +, Hulu, Netflix, Spotify, or Apple Music subscriptions
- iPad and Apple Pencil
- Smart/reusable notebook that connects to your phone to upload your notes
- Jewelry box/holder – for a more all-out approach, there are mirrors that open up to hold jewelry
- Patagonia fleece or jacket
- North Face vest or jacket
- Portable charger
- New suitcase/duffle for someone who travels a lot
- Nameplate or initial necklace
- Hoop earrings
- Jewelry that includes their birthstone
- Teeth whitening products
- Gift cards to food places or services like nail salons/massage places/spas/movie theaters/Uber
- Money
- New comforter/bedding
- Throw pillows (Target and Homegoods have cute ones)
- Posters or photo collage sets for their room
- TV for their room
- Desk organizers
- Face masks/nice skincare
- Packing cubes or toiletry organizers for travel
- Drybar hair products
- Nintendo Switch for gamer girls
- Concert tickets (you can actually find great deals depending on the artist)
- Makeup – whether drugstore or high-end, there are good finds everywhere
- Milk makeup sets/products
- Victoria’s Secret/VS Pink underwear and bras
- VS/VS Pink perfumes and body lotions – usually you can get deals
- Puravida bracelets, anklets, and rings
- Custom necklaces from themjewelers
- Bralettes from Urban Outfitters or Free People
- Graphic tees – Urban Outfitters and Brandy Melville are popular for them, but you can get them at Target or even thrift stores
- Fluffy jackets – you know the ones
- Dainty earrings – look at Urban Outfitters, less popular jewelry sites, Francesca’s, and even Target/Amazon
- Turbie Twist – random but I think it’s a nice thing for your hair?
- Shower speaker
- Eyeshadow palettes – Jeffree Star x Shane Dawson’s Conspiracy palette is popular right now
- Some sort of little day trip/experience with them, can be bigger (theme park/Disneyland, going away for the weekend) or smaller (movies, beach, lunch)
- Writing them a long and sentimental card
I hope these ideas inspired you if you’re a teen unsure of what to ask for, or if you’re any other type of person struggling to find a teen girl a gift. I think I’m going to be posting a few other mini gift guides/holiday related content, but this will definitely be my longest one since it’s the one I have the most experience with.
-Brooke
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