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Shop with Hope and surprise your bestie this summer
BY MORGAN MCMURRIN
When it comes to giving gifts, picking them out is a huge part of the fun. However, narrowing down the perfect present for your best friend can be a little tricky. After all, you’re the person who’s supposed to know them better than anyone else, so selecting the right item is a must. No pressure, right? To help de-stress your shopping experience, we’ve rounded up 10 gifts that your best friend will be obsessed with. So, no matter if your bestie is the Monica to your Rachel, the Lucy to your Ethel or the Meredith to your Cristina, you’ll have no trouble fi nding one that fi ts your relationship.
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Monogram necklace
Are you still super close to your childhood bestie? Then, upgrade your old BFF necklaces with some monogram ones. They are something that you can each wear every day in honor of your friendship that are simple yet beautiful. Letter Pendant Necklace Gold, $65, kendrascott.com
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Feminine vase
Add some girly charm to your friend’s house with these ultra-feminine vases. They come in a set of three so you can give them all to one person or split them up amongst a few. Set of 3 Ceramic Statue Flower Vase, $20, amazon.com
Cute shoes
Think pink! Considering how cozy and casual attire is in, treat the shoe addict in your life to a pair of these pastel kicks. They’ll become a favorite piece in her wardrobe and give her an extra pep in her step this summer. Women’s BamBoozle Bear High Top Canvas Shoes, $55, thebamboozleproject.com
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Instant camera
Friendships are fi lled with precious moments and this mini camera will let your BFF capture them all in a fun way. It comes in a variety of colors, is lightweight and has a brightness adjustment dial to ensure every picture snapped is high quality. Fujifi lm Instax Mini 7S Lavender Instant Film Camera, $95, amazon.com
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Friendship ring
What girl doesn’t love jewelry? That’s why you can’t go wrong buying matching BFF rings. Then, whenever you look down and see it, you’ll think of each other. It’s a thoughtful gift anyone will cherish. Rainbow Cluster Ring, Gold, $60, oliviaburton.com
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Candle
Show her how much you miss her by sending her this adorable accent candle. It comes in a variety of sizes and scents so you can customize it to her liking. Plus, it’ll look great in any room. Currlo ‘I Miss Your Face’ Candle, $24+, etsy.com
Custom illustration
Long distance friendships can be tough. Getting a custom illustration drawn that features you and your girls will be a reminder of how special your squad’s bond is. Plus, it’ll look so cute hanging up. Brick And Bloom Design Custom Best Friend Portrait, $24+, etsy.com
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Zodiac books
Your astro-obsessed friend will love these small zodiac books. At $12 each, you could get her the entire set or just the one that focuses on her sign. Either way, she’ll not only enjoy reading them, but she’ll like that they can also double as cute coffee table décor. Seeing Stars, $12, anthropologie.com
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Chic bag
Talk about a stylish tote bag! This one is perfect for your soul sister to use if she’s heading back to the offi ce soon or if she’s just a purse lover in general. Pebbled Vegan Leather Tote, $139, markandgraham.com
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Fun socks
Make your bud LOL with these silly friend-chip socks. They might not be expensive, but you can’t put value on the type of connection you two share. Friend-Chip Graphic Ankle Socks, $2, forever21.com
Morgan McMurrin is a fashion and beauty editor based in NYC where she lives with her husband and dog, Boo. She has over 10 years of experience writing for national publications like ELLE, Timeout New York, J-14 and JustJared.com. She loves creating editorial eye candy for all ages that can inspire people to try new trends and feel beautiful.
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