Last-Minute Gifts for All Those Hard-to-Shop-For Folks
If we had a dollar for all the times we said we’d get our holiday shopping done early, we’d have enough money to check off our whole list. But sometimes it pays to wait until the final countdown. Case in point: These 14 last-minute gift ideas that even the most hard-to-shop-for people will appreciate.
Goop Exfoliating Instant Facial
Besides good genes, Gwyneth Paltrow can thank this daily skin perfector for her flawless complexion. She uses it every single day, and soon, so will the beauty buff on your list (lucky). Ship it directly to their doorstep and set them up with a monthly or bimonthly subscription so they never have to live another day looking anything short of GP.
Old Navy Puffer Coat
True, black puffers are practical, but a mauve puffer is something that will make them smile on even the most frigid days. Expedite one online, or pick it up in store day-of.
Southwest Airlines Gift Card
They’ve been talking about taking that trip to Tulum for ages. You can help them make it a reality (and score an invite in the process) with a gift card that covers all or part of their airfare.
Botkier Cobble Hill Crossbody Bag
Fun fact: Shopbop has a curated selection of its products on Amazon, which also means you get to take advantage of Prime benefits on most products. This Botkier crossbody comes in at least twelve different colorways, so it will look like you got it custom-made just for one deserving giftee.
MAC Cosmetics Shiny Pretty Things Goody Bag
Need something wrapped and ready in minutes? Order one of these no-wrapping-paper-necessary makeup goody bags to be picked up in store (they’ll even deliver it right to your car).
Old Navy Boyfriend Tunic
The comfiest French terry fabric with the cutest little “out of office” text. She’ll wear this all winter break and every weekend after forever and ever. Worth it.
Red Velvet NYC Subscription Box
They’re already famous for their double chocolate cupcakes, and now they’ll be famous for, well, everything sugar-covered. Gift them a monthly dessert kit that includes all the ingredients for two treats each month. The only prerequisite? They must share everything with you.
gorjana Layer Set Necklace
Looks like a vintage heirloom that you graciously gave up just for them (we won’t tell if you don’t).
Uber Gift Card
When you’re really last minute (like even past Amazon’s two-day shipping cutoff), it’s time to bring in the quickest (and most useful) of all gift cards. Send this one directly to their inbox minutes before you get to the holiday party and then slyly ask them to check their email for all the free rides and free food delivery they could ever want. Boom.
Agnelle Pyramid Stud Leather Gloves
Even though gloves are totally necessary, they’re not always the first item we think to buy ourselves. Gift them to someone who appreciates all things style, but would like to retain use of their non-frozen fingers.
Hygge Subscription Box
A true enthusiast will so appreciate that they don’t even have to leave their house to test new cozy items every month. You can’t get more hygge than that.
Old Navy Patterned Thermal-Knit Sleep Set
Pick up a pair of holiday-themed sleep leggings (and the matching thermal top) and gift it to them on Christmas Eve. Even if it was totally last minute, you can play it off like this was your plan all along.
DH New York Cashmere-Blend Sweater
Last-minute cashmere? Oh yes. Order select items through ShopRunner at Saks Fifth Avenue, and they’ll be delivered in two business days, free of charge.
Anthropologie Mr. Boddington Merry Mug
Place your order at Nordstrom for store pick up and pop by on your way to the holiday party. Then make another pit stop for some Baileys and hot chocolate, and you got yourself the most festive gift around. (No one will have any idea you just thought of it an hour ago.)
