It’s ironic how it’s sometimes harder to get gifts for those closest to you. An example would be the friends, the family you choose to be with. How do you say thank you to the people who take your early morning rants, tolerate your silly quirks, and give your the right slap on the wrist when you’ve got troubles with your significant other?
We don’t blame you if you’re in a rut about what to get them. Before signing over an “I owe you” note yet again or promising to treat them to lunch next time you see them, here are a couple of items we feel will fit the people who just get you at your highs and lows.
Paez Eva Ballenas Shoes
These shoes are a cute, easy pair your friend can wear to her errands and casual coffee dates. The fact that you gave her something stylish and functional will add a pep her in step. Paez. Available at UP Town Center.
Casetify x Lucy Hale Elvis the Swimming Maltipoo Phone Case
Give this to your friend who travels and parties a lot and has the phone cracks to prove it. Plus, the cute dog print will brighten her mood during hassle days. Casetify. Available online.
Clinique Pep Start Collection
For your busy, hardworking friend who can only spare a few minutes for her skincare, get her the colorful Pep Start collection from Clinique. The exfoliator, quick-cleansing wipes, moisturizer, and eye cream are dummy-proof and also effective. Clinique. Available at SM Makati.
Sally Hansen Voyager Duo in Flushed Wanderer
When your friend keeps complaining about how she doesn’t have time to get a gel manicure, gift her with this two-piece set that guarantees a strong manicure done without UV light or a lot of waiting time. Sally Hansen. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4.
Cuisinart 3cup Mini-Prep Food Processor
We all have that someone in our lives who loves to cook and loves to give in to our food requests. Invest in them. If you love having dinners at their home, get them this food processor to up their game and your meals. Cuisinart. Available at Rustan’s, Gateway Mall.
Float Swimwear Bikini
For your future trips to Coron and other beach destinations, gift these bikinis and maillots in either Clemence, Clara, or Shaira from Float Swimwear. You can even buy all three for your other girl friends to motivate you to book that vacay already. Float Swimwear. Available at Adora.
TooFaced Merry Kissmas
This set includes four of TooFaced’s best-selling lip products in their original, chocolate, and matte formulas. Good for your friend who loves to change their lip color with their mood or would just like to experiment a little bit more. TooFaced. Available at Sephora PH.
Kleen Kanteen Bottle
For the guy friend who’s hitting all his Fitbit goals, get him a water bottle suited to his activities and to remind him to stay hydrated. Kleen Kanteen. Available at The SM Store, SM Makati.
Quirks Scratch Map
A friend who helps their other friend achieve their travel goals is a good friend. Help out your pals in visualizing where they will go to next and keep track of where they have been too. Quirks. Available at SM Aura.
DKNY Be Tempted Eau So Blush
A fruity-woodsy scent with notes of magnolia, red currant, and musk, this would be a good addition to a friend’s vanity and is versatile to wear for either day or night occasions. DKNY. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Shangri-la Mall.
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