My son’s girlfriend is an NYC career girl in her late 20s. She wants for nothing. I’ve already done jewelry. Help! — S.P.
From gifting expert Mari Uyehara:
When I was living in NYC in my 20s, my parents got me a fancy-but-ginormo wine-bottle opener that ended up unused atop my kitchen cabinets because it didn’t fit in the drawers. For New Yorkers, space is precious. To that end, some consumable ideas.
Meal prices at restaurants—the city’s living rooms—have gone bonkers. A gift card to a fun, cool downtown spot, like Foul Witch or Superiority Burger, will definitely go to use. (You could also peruse the Times’ best restaurants list for something in her neighborhood.) Every office gal I know would melt for a high-end mani-pedi or facial. I’m also an acolyte of the facial-like SK-II face masks. And these vibrant bonbons from a new, fancy-pants Nolita chocolatier are a dream.
For stuff-stuff, I find this Baggu pouch set super handy for carting makeup, jewelry, and skincare to and fro my boyfriend’s place. And these beloved, long-lasting sweats have near universal appeal—if you’re not sure of her style, opt for a neutral that doesn’t broadcast the brand name, like black or pink pearl. Who doesn’t need a little coziness in an interminable, wind-whipped NYC winter?
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