10 Gifts That Spark Instant 'Where’d You Find That?' Energy
You're already a great friend—now get ready to become a srsly impressive gift-giver.
There are a few ways to clock that someone not only really likes what you gifted them but is seriously impressed by your shopping skills. There's the normal stuff like a mega-wide smile, squealing, and potentially a full-body wiggle shake, but the phrase that you wanna keep an ear out for?
"Where did you FIND this!!??"
It's a victory in question form; four little words that show they think it's fantastic, already can't imagine their life without it, and might just think you're a shopping wizard. The key to being such a masterful friend/elf-like expert is to pay attention to what really makes your besties' souls light up—and then spend time perusing the goods that will support that.
Sure, you can do a quick search, pop some things in your cart, and be done with the whole experience in, like, 10 minutes, but that isn't going get you close to those four special words. Nope. You need to hunt around for the stuff that's different.
Well, and by "you" we kinda mean "us" since we've done some of that work for you. Get ready for a pretty fab list of unique gifties that your friends will be seriously impressed by (including the best non-watch watch we've ever seen, part of Fossil's rad gift edit).
A watch ring? Yes—it's a thing! This is perfect for the pal who loves having the latest stuff and jewelry that attracts all the compliments, because it's most definitely both (especially with that green pop courtesy of vibrant malachite).
Your friend that believes coziness is next to godliness is preferably always in a sock or slipper during the winter, right? This sort-of hybrid find gives all the warm vibes but is far from clunky (a.k.a. it's perfect for wearing curled up on the couch for hours of streaming time).
Fossil Harlow Two-Hand Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch Bangle
Your jewelry-obsessed friend has plenty of layers, but this watch is the ultimate statement piece. Its octagonal gold-tone case and textured cream dial give major modern-IT-girl energy, balanced beautifully by a black onyx accent on the bracelet’s opposite end. Finished with a polished gold-tone bracelet, it’s sleek, sculptural, and totally timeless—the kind of piece they’ll never take off.
A good craft project is relaxing and creates a tangible memento. And getting offline for a bit to focus on beading is basically the same as meditation. This bright kit includes everything someone needs to make their own bag charm.
A simple cap might be one of the most classic accessories of all time, but most of the varieties hanging out in your BFF's closet are embroidered with a team or school logo. The grown-up version is crazy clean and made of luxe materials like wool or ribbed corduroy.
Yes, our ever-present phones kinda mean that no one "needs" a real watch, but, honestly, that only makes it feel like an even more appealing, little something something. The gold-tone band, Roman numerals, and rich green face of this gorge pick give off classic luxury, any time of day.
They can be a true-blue New Yorker or someone who's in love with the idea of the Big Apple: Literally no one is going to be mad at a playful box of chocolates. It's the gift that keeps on giving for an entire month, a delicious thought both literally and metaphorically.
A neutral lip liner is a great makeup bag addition for the friend who prefers their beauty look light and minimal. The only problem? Keeping track of the pesky sharpener. The built-in one on this smart pick takes care of that issue.
When in doubt while shopping for the perfect prezzie, go for everyday luxury. Case in point? A hair clip made with Italian acetate in a showstopping swirled pattern. It's the sorta thing your giftee would snag at the drugstore for themself (but definitely won't mind unwrapping an ultra-nice version of instead).
Help them optimize their schedule with a (super cute) desktop timer that easily blocks out sprints for different projects. Consider it a practical work tool that doubles as fun decor. Plus, seeing the minutes physically tick down is a smart way to help keep them honest.
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