Editor's Picks: Gifts For a Tween or Teen
Editor's Picks: Gifts For a Tween or Teen
If You Didn't Post It, It Never Happened Tee
Sharon Clott Kanter, Senior Features Editor
"Sociable Apparel is a new brand that makes witty tops ($49; sociableapparel.com) and accessories about social media. It's tween-y, but it's OK if you secretly agree with all their slogans (I do)."
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Beats by Dre Hello Kitty Headphones
Angela Matusik, Executive Editor, InStyle.com
“Honoring Hello Kitty's 40th, these crazy cute headphones ($250; beatsbydre.com) will at least have everyone smiling as the teen in your life tunes you out. Just kidding. She won't do that, because after this gift you'll be her number-one favorite person, ever.”
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Ella Moss Girl Faux Fur Jacket
Selene Milano, Senior Beauty Editor, InStyle.com
"It's all about Ella Moss Girl ($108; ellamoss.com) for the tween girls in my life. This fitted fur coat is super soft and can be dressed up or just worn with jeans."
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Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Kahlana Barfield, Beauty Editor-at-Large
"The greatest, greatest lipstick: Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils (Digital World Lip Pencil Coffret, $49; sephora.com). They have the best color range, the best texture, and the best pigment. Can't go wrong."
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Polaroid Compact Instant Analog Camera PIC300P
Angelique Serrano, Beauty Director
"I suspect my selfie-obsessed niece and nephew have no idea how to “shake it like a Polaroid picture.” You better believe I’m going to fix that this holiday season! This throwback camera ($70; target.com) fulfills my need for nostalgia, but also gives the tweens the instant payoff they’ve grown to expect from their iPhones. Double score!"
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Kate Spade Saturday Capricorn iPhone 5 Case
Dana Avidan-Cohn, Senior Market Editor/Digital Correspondent
“I like that this case ($25; saturdday.com) is personalized without being monogrammed.”
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ElevenParis Kate Moss Tee
Violet Gaynor, Senior Fashion Editor, InStyle.com
"The perfect tee ($49; shopbop.com) to pair with a sleek pencil skirt. And for under $50, it's a guilt-free addition to a neutral winter wardrobe.
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Olio E Osso Lip Balm in Clear
Joanna Bober, Life, Etc. Director
"The groovy, clean packaging, the pretty colors, and the fact that they contain essential oils ($28; clarev.com) make these lip balms (which can also condition your hair and skin in general) a total home run for a young woman on the move."
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MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer
Ali Pew, Fashion Editor
"Tweens and teens are the hardest, but give them a 3D printer ($1,375; microsoftstore.com), and they can print out whatever gift they would like!"
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Flight 001 Power Card Battery in Pink
Cindy Weber Cleary, Fashion Director
"So there are no excuses of 'my phone was dead' ($40; flight001.com)!"