2016 MODERN WOMAN GIFT GUIDE
What They
Really, Really Want Our curated selection of gifts has something for everyone on your list
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BY HANNAH PRINCE AND SARA SCHWARTZ
2016 MODERN WOMAN GIFT GUIDE
Cool Kiddo
Melissa and Doug’s Roll, Wrap & Slice Sushi Counter, $49.99, melissaanddoug.com
Using Bluetooth, infrared vision and more, WowWee’s CHiP robot dog reacts to its surroundings. $199.99, Best Buy
Magna-Tiles connect via embedded magnets for endless creation. 32-piece set in ICE, $49.99, magnatiles.com
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Give your kiddo some street cred with this eight-piece set of The Very Hungry Caterpillar temporary tattoos. $15, tattly.com
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Elevate art time with this set of Swiss colored pencils stored in a tin. $25, cwpencils.com
American Girl’s Melody Ellison lives during the civil rights era. $115 for doll and book; $24 for accessories; americangirl. com
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Animal Ally Customize a design for your pet’s new bed at Lion + Wolf. Prices start at $130, lionandwolf.co
Bad Dog diner mugs, $35 for four, uncommongoods.com
Harmony Meow and Gold Dots ceramic feeding bowls, $7.49 to $14.99, Petco
Purchase the WWF adoption tub and the World Wildlife Fund will send an adoption certificate and more. $75, gifts.worldwildlife.org
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Frenchie Cat pillow cover by illustrator Claudia Pearson, $42 for cover; claudiapearson.com
Get the design breakdown on your choice of dog, cat or horse breed. $185, uncommon goods.com
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Pop Your Pup turns a photo of your dog into a canvas masterpiece. $119.99 to $199.99, popyourpup.com
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Dapper Dude
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Sports fans will love blueprint renderings of their favorite stadiums, arenas and golf courses. Prices start at $60, ballpark blueprints.com
Milky Way galaxy microfiber necktie, $36, cyberoptix.com
Grovemade’s speaker system is made of solid walnut or maple and includes two RCA inputs. $499 to $599, grovemade.com
The Fizzics draft beer system takes brews from a bottle, can or growler and gives them that fresh-from-thetap taste. $150, fizzics.com
The Wilson X connected football has an app-linked sensor that measures distance, spiral efficiency and other stats. $199.99, wilson.com
Everlane’s slim-fit signature Oxford in gray denim, $58, everlane.com
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Eager Reader Olde Book pillow classics, $24.99 each, thinkgeek.com
Lumio book lamp works on tabletop or as a pendant light. $198, store.moma.org
Each of these soy literary candles is named for a location in a classic novel. $16, uncommongoods.com
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, an Oprah’s Book Club pick, follows a young female slave’s escape attempts before the Civil War. $26.95, Barnes & Noble
Library date-due card linen-weave pashmina, $44, cyberoptix.com
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Olde Book messenger bag, $49.99, thinkgeek. com
2016 MODERN WOMAN GIFT GUIDE
Mover & Shaker Anyone can wear Smoke’s Ritual, a rich, spicy blend of essential oils with notes of cinnamon, neroli, rose and patchouli. $60, smoke-perfume. myshopify.com
Verloop colorblock touch-screen gloves are available in 11 color combinations. $29, verloopknits.com
Pencil snobs will dive into The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance by Henry Petroski; pair it with a Swiss-made Caran d’Ache dark beech wood pencil. $23 and $4.50, cwpencils.com
The Modern Commuter backpack in black, navy or gray, $68, everlane.com
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Available in a choice of stones, Ringly connects with your phone via Bluetooth and sends you vibration notifications. $195, ringly.com
The bespectacled will appreciate a Warby Parker gift card. $50, $95 or $295, warbyparker. com/gift-card
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S’well bottles keep contents cold or hot for hours and won’t sweat. $35 to $50, swellbottle.com
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Fearless Foodie Wüsthof classic five-piece knife block set (block not shown), $199.95, williamssonoma.com
Make chocolate spaghetti and other “molecular gastronomy” delights with the Cuisine R-Evolution kit. $49.95, moleculargastronomy.com
The Bees Knees Spicy Trio is the ultimate gift for any hot sauce lover. $34.99, bushwickkitchen.com
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Handcrafted using grass-fed beef, Biltong is South Africa’s version of beef jerky. $35 for 16 ounces, brooklynbiltong.com
The Mobile Foodie Survival Kit includes 1.5 tablespoons each of 16 spices. $26, uncommongoods.com
Sean Brock, the chef behind restaurants Husk and McGrady’s, shares his inspired recipes in Heritage. $40, workman.com
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Jet Setter For frequent fliers, Vim & Vigr gives compression socks a stylish update. $32.95 to $34.95, vimvigr.com The Getaway luggage tag comes in three designs. $10, bando.com
The Skross World Adapter MUV USB works as a travel plug and USB charger in more than 150 countries. $39.99, brookstone.com
Mix up classy drinks with the Carry On Cocktail Kit, which comes in five varieties. $24, wandpdesign.com
This cork globe comes in two sizes and includes five red pushpins. $48 to $105, uncommon goods.com
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The Elements On the Move solid cleansing stick can breeze through security. $28, h2oplus.com
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The Bluesmart One carry-on has a location tracker, a digital scale, a remote lock and battery to charge your phone. $449, bluesmart.com
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Modern Woman
Globe Strands necklace by Baublebar comes in eight colors. $38, baublebar.com
Shoes of Prey allows recipients to design their own custom shoes. Prices start at $129, shoesofprey.com
Mayfair Soap Foundry holiday sets, available in two scents, include body crème and bubble bath/ body wash. $9.99, Target
Deborah Lippmann Family Jewels nail polish set, $24, deborahlippmann.com
Pineapple tumbler with removable lid, $35, uncommongoods.com
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Tory Burch Kerrington striped square tote bag, $250, neimanmarcus.com
Adorn Dale Salvaggio Bradshaw’s flower ring with a fresh bloom. $72, uncommongoods.com
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But First, Coffee thermal mug, $18, bando.com
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Tech Titan The slimmer, sleeker Xbox One S 2TB console offers 4K Ultra HD video and comes with two free games. $399, microsoftstore.com
Urbanears’ Plattan ADV classic wireless headphones come in 14 colors. $99, urbanears.com
Learn to play guitar with Jamstik+, which has real frets and strings and syncs with interactive apps. $299.99, amazon.com
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360fly 4K action camera shoots everything in a 360-degree circle. $499.99, Best Buy The iWear video headphones offer an experience equivalent to watching movies or playing video games on a 125-inch screen. $499, vuzix.com
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Yuneec’s new Breeze drone, controlled via smartphone app, takes high-def aerial photos and videos. $499.99, yuneec.com
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Unsung Hero Oh Honey! pashmina, $44, cyberoptix.com
West Elm’s petrified wood coasters make a breathtaking natural statement. $59 for a set of four, westelm.com
I Teach Small Humans mug holds 11 valuable ounces of caffeine. $16, thelovebombcompany.com
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Beer jelly gift set made with Ommegang ales, $37.50, shop.beekman1802.com
MiniPresso GR espresso maker is great for those who need a shot of espresso on the go. $59.95, amazon.com
Nothing says, “I heart you very much” like Zabar’s Babka & Rugelach Crate. $98 (includes shipping), zabars.com
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The gorgeous Wool-OverOur-Eyes arm-knitted blanket promises cozy winter nights. $625, shop.beekman1802.com
Hand soap and lotion gift set in Frosted Clove, $24.95, williams-sonoma.com