I take my role as the cool aunt — and the associated responsibilities, including shopping for the best gifts for teenage girls — extremely seriously. As in, I start hunting for the best Christmas gifts for her in June, and 18th birthday gifts years before the big day is due.
It’s high stakes, because you don’t want to be the subject of their group chat for completely flopping. But it’s a full-time job staying on top of what’s hot and what’s trending on TikTok. Of course, you could opt for a gift card, but personally, we think you can do better. In fact, we know you can, after heading straight to the source.
Yep, we’ve asked a load of Gen Zs — our nieces, cousins, and younger sisters — what is actually on their wish list this month. Unsurprisingly, they’re taken with everything pop-cultural. They’re loving Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar, they know their retinol from their niacinamide, and they’re already well-stocked with Jellycats.
So, whether you’re looking for something small to brighten their day or a graduation gift to commemorate them for smashing their exams, we’ve got you. Or perhaps their birthday is swiftly approaching, and you’ve been promoted to head of the gift-giving committee. Luckily, we’ve scoured the virtual shelves to locate the very best viral buys, including matching pyjama sets, fancy footwear (AKA fashion trainers) and wellness gifts aplenty — think silk pillowcases and dressing gowns.
Gifting FAQs, answered:
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