The Mycenaean

As the holiday season approaches, students must brainstorm gift ideas for themselves and others. Some students may make a detailed slideshow with photos, links, and prices, but others might enjoy surprises from their loved ones. No matter which one applies to you, this gift guide can help correctly guide you with current trends and various interests. 

Shoes

A popular and essential in life is shoes. With the constant change in trending styles and the expensive taste of younger generations, it becomes difficult to stay in style. The holidays are a great opportunity to gift a stylish pair of shoes.

Below are a wide variety of shoe recommendations for anyone in your life:

Lifestyle sneakers

New Balance 

• 574
• 530
• 327
• 9060

On Cloud

• Cloudnova
• Cloud 5
• Cloudswift
• Cloud X

Adidas

• Sambae
• Gazelle
• Ultraboost

Nike

• Dunks
• Jordans
• Air max
• Waffle

Lounge 

Ugg

• Tasman 
• Ultra mini 
• Neumel 
• Coquette 

Birkenstocks

• Boston
• Arizona
• Mayari
• Florida

Crocs

• Classic clog

Boot Brands

• Xtuff
• Ugg
• Hunter
• Ariat
• Tecova 
• Doc Marten

Clothes

Although many people request clothes as gifts, it may be difficult to find the perfect apparel item for them. Clothes come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the preference of the receiver, but staple items include hoodies, coats, jeans, and sweatpants. 

Below are a wide variety of brands to narrow down your shopping list:

Hoodies

• Nike
• Essentials
• White Fox
• Abrocrombie & Fitch
• Hollister
• Gap

Jackets

• Patagonia
• North Face
• Rei
• Columbia

Jeans

• American Eagle
• Levi
• Madewell
• Hollister
• aeropostale

Sweatpants/leggings

• Alo
• Lululemon
• Nike
• Aerie
• Gymshark

Bathing suits

• Chubbies
• Kulani Kini
• Blackbough
• Billabong
• Vineyard Vines
• Roxy

Dresses

• Hello Molly
• Lucy in the Sky
• Windsor
• Korset
• Francesca

Technology

Technology is a large part of society and is continuously being improved, meaning not everyone can stay up to date with the newest releases, making it a perfect, valuable gift. 

Below is a list of trending technology who anyone in your life would greatly appreciate:

Apple

• iPhone
• AirPods
• Watch
• MacBook
• Charger
• TV
• Airtag

Speaker

• Bose
• JBL
• Sony

Smarthome

• Google Nest/Home
• Amazon Alexa/Echo
• Ring doorbell
• Outdoor camera system
• iRobot vaccum

Gaming

• Xbox
• Playstation
• Nintendo Switch
• Controllers
• Headset 
• Specific game packages

Subscriptions

• Netflix
• Spotify
• Disney+
• Hulu
• HBO Max
• Paramount+
• Youtube TV

Stocking Stuffers

Many families/friends gift larger items in addition to smaller material gifts. Oftentimes, these are called “stocking stuffers.” Below, is a large variety of smaller items to gift:

Candy/drinks

• Red bull
• Celsius
• Alani
• Chocolate candies
• Fruity candy
• Favorite snacks

Hygiene 

• Makeup (mascara, concealer, blush, bronzer, eyeshadow, beauty blender, brushes, makeup wipes)
• Hairbrush
• Lip gloss/chapstick
• Nail polish
• Lotion
• Soap
• Cologne
• Perfume
• Hair ties
• Claw clip
• Face mask

Jewelery

• Chains
• Necklace
• Ring
• Earrings

Essentials 

• Phone cases
• Candles
• Car air fresheners
• Water bottles
• Chargers
• Key chain
• Wallet

With the holidays approaching, it is difficult to choose a productive and enjoyable gift for those in your life, but hopefully the gift guide assists you.