Gift Guide: For the best friend

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter

 

UNDER $20

 

 

 

Prelude and Dawn

BOTANICAL CAR FRESHENER

US $6.50

These car fresheners are botanically infused with pure essential oils for a wildly wonderful aromatic experience. A thank you to the bestie that drives you around. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Marc Jacobs

LETTER PATCH

US $8

Technically it’s a tote bag patch, but I think they make a great addition to any iPhone case. Upgrade your iPhone without “upgrading your iPhone.” 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Cafe Con Libros

FEMINIST & BOOKISH MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION

US $20

The gift that keeps on giving! A monthly subscription of intersectional feminist books by, for and about womxn and girls. 

 

 

 

 


 

UNDER $35

 

 

 

Sweet Laurel 

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE KIT

US $21

When you just need to dance your heart out in your pajamas with your best friend while baking cookies.

 

 

 


UNDER $50

 

 

Mosser Glass

BATHING LADY

US $40

A place to store all the jewelry you’ve got your best friend over the years. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Roxanne Assoulin

TIE ONE ON BRACELET

US $45

If you’re not here for the furry phone patch, keeping on the personalized theme, go for this tie on bracelet. Inspired by Brazilian wish bracelets, you can handpick a message that rings true and as their website states, “Because sometimes we forget, tie one on to remember….” Don’t miss out on their red collection, which includes phrases such as “I LOVE YOU,” and “SPARK JOY.”

 


 

 

 

 

Klaede Kerchief 

BLACK AND WHITE FLORAL KERCHIEF

US $46

Hand-painted kerchiefs that give 15% back to the Loveland Foundation. Kerchief? Wear it as a headscarf, around your shoulders as protection against the breeze, channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and tie it around your neck — the thousands-in-one-ways kerchief is the most versatile accessory, making it your new go-to for any occasion. Want to get personal? Custom designs can be commissioned for a single kerchief.

 

 

 


 

Upstate

PLANT-BASED TIE DYE

US $48

A fun-loving activity for when you’re tired of the white tee. This plant-based dye kit comes in three all-natural colors: turmeric, indigo and rose. The kit uses a Japanese dyeing technique, shibori, to produce masterful patterns. 

Here are some Amazon whites to dye: hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts, tanks and socks.