Find Gifts for the Women You ❤️ : 9 Cute and Quirky Online Shops
What do you get for the girls who’ve got your back 365 days out of the year? The finest money can buy, of course (as long as it’s less than $30, right?). We’ve scoured our favorite online boutiques for special finds under $100, with half priced under $25, that are guaranteed to charm every friend on your list.
Ban.do = For fun-loving friends
This quirky and colorful L.A.-based shop is not only geared toward gift-giving, but it also makes picking out a present almost as much fun as getting a present. Browse curated selections of gifts for “your friend who is a cat (or is a fan of cats)” or “your friend who thinks fruit is really cute.” This site just gets us.
- Rose Gold Cat Eye Sunnies, $20
- Work It Out Water Bottle, $20
- White Heart Sunnies, $20
- The Power Trip, $19.20
Spartan = For the classiest friend you’ve got
The minimalist essentials stocked at this online boutique are destined to become future heirlooms. Luckily, the clean lines and natural materials will never go out of style.
Leah Reena Goren = For BFFs who love to draw
It’s no surprise that the work of illustrator Leah Reena Goren, who literally wrote the book on besties, also happens to make flawless presents for your entire girl gang, including whimsical enamel pins and a cat-covered silk blouse.
- Besties Pin Pack, $15
- Cats Silk Blouse, $77
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Catbird = For pretty seekers
Delicate jewelry and rose-scented candles abound in this adorable Brooklyn-based shop. Fortunately, they ship their lovely wares across the country so your best buds in California can get their Ghost Rose solid perfume fix, too.
- Twisted Stacked Ring, $64
- Cinnamon Chipotle Chocolate Bar, $8
- Kitten Matches, $4
- Ghost Rose Candle, $38
Verameat = For pop-culture-loving jewelry hounds
Outfit your bestie’s fingers with the entire cast of “Girls”, or adorn her backpack with characters from that Netflix series she can’t stop binge watching.
- Lena Dunham Ring, $24
- Keychain Stranger Things Barb, $16
- Feather Ring, $48
Kikkerland = For kids at heart
Friends who are fans of puzzles, games and kooky gadgets will flip for Kikkerland’s finds. The best part is that these would-be gag gifts are actually incredibly useful.
- Cactus Egg Separator, $9
- Ballerina Jewelry Stand, $12.50
- Brass Plant Mister, $31
- Crab Multi Tool, $20
McNally Jackson Books = For your bookish buds
This boutique bookstore stocks all those must-reads everyone’s talking about, as well as lesser known works by independent presses, the latest design books and an impressive selection of magazines.
- Ladies Drawing Night, $27.50
- In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri, $26.95
- John Derian Picture Book, $75
Chapeau Patrick = For your hipster friend
A six-panel hat embellished with playful illustrations of strawberry vines or peach pits is a must-have addition to your trendiest pal’s snapback cap collection.
- Banana Cap, $25
- Strawberry Cap, $25
Father Rabbit = For your minimalist friend
This Auckland-based boutique carries an impeccably curated collection of simple yet beautiful home goods and accessories. Your friend is guaranteed to treasure the everyday luxuries found here. And don’t worry, they offer international shipping!
- Twinkle Earrings, $38
- Smokey Green Short Vase, $79
- White House Tea Light, $19
- Theseeke Floral Facial Steam, $39