I was once a teenage girl, but at 44 years old, living in a home with my husband and two young sons, I am now completely removed from the conversation. What do teenagers talk about these days? What is currently cool? I assume that acne, first crushes and boat loads of homework are still on the menu, but beyond that I am in the dark. Tasked with finding the perfect holiday gift for my 14-year-old goddaughter with clearly no relevant intel of my own, I decided to consult a few experts in the field for suggestions. I hunted down a local tweenager, teenager and their two mothers who shed light on some extremely specific items. Perhaps this research will help you find something for the young girls on your shopping list as well!
To Wear:
Aviator Nation brand sweats, Jean Therapy.
Scalloped Mini Pouch, Stoney Clover Lane (customized with initials or charms)
Heart Locket Charm, Stoney Clover Lane
Polka Dot PJ’s, Phina
Happy All Over Slipper, Phina
Phone Crossbody, Jean Therapy
Embellished Headband, Saks Fifth Avenue
Pendant Necklace, Kendra Scott
Permanent Jewelry, Porter Lyons or Love Weld (If you are unfamiliar with permanent jewelry, tune in to Shop Talk this Friday for a tour of the Hattie Sparks designed Love Weld store)
Self-Care:
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Sephora
Tree Hut Scrubs at Ulta
Beauty Fridge, Urban Outfitters
LED Makeup Mirror, Urban Outfitters
Tower 28 Rescue Spray, Tower 28
Lip Jellies and Perfume, Beauty Counter
Sunset Lamp, Amazon
Divertissements:
Personalized Hello Notes, Betty Hunley Designs
Hear Me Roar Embroidery Kit, NOMA Museum Shop
Books recommended by Octavia Books; Wildseed Witch (local author), The Marvellers , The Casquette Girls (local author) Akata Witch (The Nsibidi Scripts #1)
Gadgets:
Banana Phone, Urban Outfitters
Go Camera, NOMA Museum Shop
Fujifilm Insta Camera, Urban Outfitters and it even has a mini picture frame to go with it!
Gift Cards:
Earthsavers, Apple, Starbucks, Playa Bowls, The Bead Shop
Sales & Event Picks:
Ongoing: Pre Black Friday Deals, Bopp Dermatology
Ongoing: Book a Hotel Stay now and save 30%, Virgin Hotels
11/15-11/18: Door Hanger BOGO plus 25% off Tea Towels and Home Malone Designed Ornaments, Home Malone
11/16-11/17: Louisiana Purchase Auction, Neal Auction
11/25- Bayou Yacht Club Maker’s Market, Home Malone (magazine street)
Heart Locket Charm, Stoney Clover Lane
Polka Dot PJ’s, Phina
Embellished Headband, Saks Fifth Avenue
Pendant Necklace, Kendra Scott
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Sephora
Scalloped Mini Pouch, Stoney Clover Lane
Happy All Over Slipper, Phina
Hear Me Roar Embroidery Kit, NOMA Museum Shop
The Casquette Girls
Earbuds, Little Miss Muffin
Lip Jellies and Perfume, Beauty Counter
Pink Magnesite Necklace, Kendra Scott
Phone Crossbody, Jean Therapy
Fujifilm Insta Camera, Urban Outfitters
Banana Phone, Urban Outfitters
Coca Cola Fridge, Urban Outfitters
LED Makeup Mirror, Urban Outfitters
Beauty Fridge, Urban Outfitters
