Gift giving is hard enough but the end of the year is especially difficult with every commitment and deadline coming at you at seemingly the same time. There are approximately 700 reasons you will find yourself gift buying at the end of the year and finding just the right thing for each person or event can feel like a second job. We took the time to figure out what to gift a few of the people in your life, that is, if you don’t think a classic dress with a modern twist (Heather pink link) is what they are looking for.
Just Promoted -
Whether it’s your work bestie or your real life bestie if they are celebrating a promotion, new title or new company, get them something to show
how proud you are to see them making those strides. The First 90 Days has taught thousands of people strategies to get up to speed faster and smarter. Luckily woman-owned bookstore Yu and Me Books offers online shopping through bookshop.com. If you know they are just as concerned about making a good visual impression as they are a mental one, the Yaa dress in a smart Navy color or this refillable lipstick case from la bouche rouge will help the first impression be a great one. Give the gift of a fresh smelling office with a fun candle reminding them of their accomplishments. A promotion can mean a bump in travel, and a bag designed by entrepreneurs who know what it means to always be on the go makes that transition from airplane to meeting so much easier than your regular carry on.
Recent Graduate -
Entering post school life can feel like entering another reality. Mostly because you are. Gifts that make someone ready to take that new reality head on are both wanted and needed. Starting a new position where dressing professionally is a
requirement can feel like losing your identity or at least your fashion sense. A dress that can be worn to work and happy hour can make office fashion feel a little more like street fashion. Post college life has a lot of new responsibilities, a planner designed to make keeping track of your life makes all of that easier. This one also doesn’t have numbered dates so if they fall off, they can always hop back into an organized schedule anytime. If you have a graduate focused on being one of the top women CEOs in the country, support their climb up the corporate ladder with this shattered glass necklace helps remind them of the glass ceilings they are going to smash. A good tote bag can make or break your day, it’s hard to find the right tote, but this one, holds up to a 16” laptop, multiple pockets, easy water bottle access oh, and it looks great.
Tech Obsessed -
Have that one friend who is always trying to talk to you about the latest SaaS, electric car or way to connect the team in the Metaverse? They would love a Rocketbook, it’s old school, meets new school in note taking, write notes but store them all digitally. A cold cup of anything that is supposed to be hot is a disappointment but
Ember has built a mug that will keep a drink at the ideal temperature for 1 ½ hours. That is tech that carries through the day like a champ.
Give the gift of a sleek, tailored dress that reminds them of their favorite device, clean lines in a cool, modern color, this is probably more comfortable than the 3D printed plastic outfit they sent you last month. Honestly the tech our team loves is a pair of noise canceling headphones. Stay focused and get work out of the way faster without having to hear Susie tell the same story for the 4th day in a row.
Newly Back in the Office -
Spending more time out of the house and in the office can mean a whole new schedule that takes time to get used to. These under eye masks are clutch to look fresh faced and attentive in those 8am in office meetings. If they are not thrilled about being back in a drab, gray office, gift them a candle in a vibrant reusable ceramic container, and help them bring a little color into
their office life. They may not have all of the office wear they had pre-pandemic and if not, finding stuff to wear can feel a little daunting, a comfortable and versatile dress paired with heels made by a podiatrist for maximum comfort and style makes dressing professionally again way easier. Throw in a cute card holder from woman founded; Austin Fowler for quick runs out to lunch and being on the go again will be a snap.