Made By Girls, for Girls: 5 Gift Recommendations for the Holiday Season
BY ELLIE KEUM
With the holiday season right around the corner, what could be more useful than a shopping guide? If you know shopping, you know that teenage girls are picky when it comes to what they want. Here are 5 gifts recommended by teen girls for teen girls, that are great options for gift giving.
1. The Sill
Brick and mortar location of The Sill. TimeOut
Founded in 2012 by Eliza Blank and Gwen Blevens, The Sill is a service that delivers plants to your doorstep on a monthly subscription or just once as a gift. Use the service to express some love this holiday season and help people stay connected. And you don’t need to be a botanist; in fact, the company is designed to help budding planters! Sia Reddy (age 14) explains, “While I’m not good at maintaining plants, I really want to learn more about different types of plants and how to care for them through The Sill. I think being able to collect plants will lighten up the mood in my room because green plants are good for mood booster[ing] and concentration.”
2. Boss Up Cosmetics Boss Gloss
Founded by Aaliyah Arnold at the age of 14, Boss Up Cosmetics is a “celebration of individuality and empowerment.” Lip gloss is always an essential gift, and Boss Gloss, which comes in a plethora of shades, can be the perfect match for you. “It’s important to support businesses that started off small. I would wear Boss Gloss everyday to remind me of Aaliyah’s amazing journey and the feminine intricacies of lip gloss,” says Olivia Choo (age 16).
Boss Up Cosmetics’ Boss Gloss. Boss Up Cosmetics
Hero Cosmetics’ Eye Opening Kit. Hero Cosmetics
Hero Cosmetics creates effective solutions that help your skin fight back! The Eye Opening Kit helps you awaken “tired looking eyes,” perfect for this season and the overload of work from school, your job, or anything at all. Hero Cosmetics was founded in 2017 by Ju Rhyu. “As a student, it’s very natural to stay up late and finish all of your assignments or sometimes get ahead, and to cover up my sleepy eyes in the morning, I would love to have the Eye Opening Kit to look more awake and also feel better because skincare always helps me feel more confident,” says Pahal Bhasin (age 16).
4. Glossier “The Beauty Bag”
The Beauty Bag from Glossier is the ultimate home for your beauty necessities. Even full-sized skincare bottles fit easily into this tote, and its coated cotton material keeps it safe from spills. “They are pretty and they are pink, and useful for the holiday season and afterwards as well,” says Maddie Sada (age 15). Glossier has become one of the leading skincare and makeup brands since it was founded in 2014 by Emily Weiss.
Glossier’s “The Beauty Bag.” Glossier
Roller Rabbit’s Merry Monkey pajamas. Roller Rabbit
What more could you ask for than these comfortable pajamas to lounge in while you sit by the fireplace, wrapped in a cozy blanket? Roller Rabbit produces pajamas made of Pima cotton for maximum comfort, softness, and durability. They sell a variety of patterns; the Merry Monkeys in particular are adorned with red and green presents and their signature monkeys with red scarves. “I want Roller Rabbit pajamas because they are so comfortable and cute. They also seem so cozy to sleep in. I would be able to lounge in them every night,” says Chloe Silverman (age 15).
