2013 Holiday Gift Ideas You Haven’t Seen 100 Times Before

Figuring out what to get someone is no easy task, particularly if you’re surrounded by big box stores all touting the same deals. (Step away from the scented candle trio. And that funky new hair-curling-gadget-majig that gobbles up your tresses and supposedly spits out perfect ringlets. I’m not convinced it isn’t the next hair-eating-and-soon-to-be-recalled Cabbage Patch Kid.)

Basically, you need 2013 holiday gift ideas. As in, gifts that feel fresh for today and are original enough that your friends won’t unwrap three during the next White Elephant Exchange. We can’t promise these will blow your mind (though we really, really hope so!), but they certainly impressed us. Take a gander:

DORM ROOM UPGRADES

• Maya Angelou print, $24; Sevenly
• “Queen of Effing Everything” Mug, $15; Society6
• Mongolian Faux Fur Throw Pillow, $15; Amazon
• “A Grand Avenue” Print, $26 for 17″x13″; Society6
• Chalkboard wall, $14.20; Amazon
• Ruffle Knit Throw, $20; Kohl’s
• Knit Pouf Ottoman, $65; Amazon

STYLISH PICKS

• “You’re not the kind of girl who settles” iPhone case, $34; The Everygirl
• Falling Whistles Chrome Necklace, $34; Sevenly
• Rose Gold-Colored Midi Rings, $3; Amazon
• Polka Dot Keds, $35; Amazon
• LC Lauren Conrad Sweaterdress, $32; Kohl’s
• Fleece Moto Jacket, $25; Amazon (Several colors available!)
• Alex and Ani “Path of Life” Bangle, $28; Amazon

Even More Ideas:

• DIY Gifts People Actually Want
• The 2012 Holiday Gifts That Will Make Your Jaw Drop
• Dorm Decor for All Kinds of Styles

Coming Soon:

• Under-$10 White Elephant Gift Ideas
• Hey, Big Spender: $75+ Gift Ideas for Anyone Who’s Been REALLY Good