December 5, 2006

Something for Everyone

2006 Holiday Gift Guide for Girls

You’ve known her for years (she’s your everything). But you hate buying her presents (she has everything).

Stick It to Her
You gave up giving her jewelry ages ago. Instead, give her something to put her baubles in: Artist Kirsten Hassenfeld’s musical jewelry box, which plays The Velvet Underground’s “I’m Sticking with You,” sends just the right message (Cerealart, 149 North Third Street; 215-627-5060).

From the Top Down
What’s inside her head is pretty unique; give her an outside to match by special ordering a Suzie Morris hat. Customized to fit her noggin perfectly, it has flapper-esque flourishes that’ll make her stand out from the crowd (Conspiracy Showroom, Suzie Morris, 910 North Second Street; 215-925-2153).

From the Feet Up
You’d like to kill her for her immense shoe collection (watch out, Imelda), but then you’d be one friend short. So get her a pair of Wild Card sock garters. They’ll look great holding up a pair of woolies, paired with heels and a holiday dress (Delicious Boutique and Corseterie, 1040 North American Street, suite 901; 215-413-0375).

Run for Cover
You’d never leave her out in the rain. But you won’t let her keep your umbrella, either. So give her one from Deborah Lewis. The waterproof silk version is quite possibly the most well-designed brolly on earth, and it’s just as colorful as she is (Scarlett Alley, 241 Race Street; 215-592-7898).