ALT-1 Christmas 2007 Gift Ideas for Teen Girls Aged 13 15
Purchasing the ideal gift for a teenage girl aged 13 to 15 is not easy. The transition from a "tween" to an official teen between the ages 13 and 15 is confusing and indecisive. Teen girls are still struggling to define themselves, how to dress, what particular brands to wear, and how to create their image. They long to emerge out of their youthful look and attempt on a new style. Girls in these ages want to be recognized by their peers and of course appeal to the opposite sex as well.
There are tons of gift ideas available, yet keep in mind that what you like may not always interest a typical 13 to 15 year old teen. Even amongst friends, often the wrong gifts are exchanged.
Okay, let's begin with our ideas now.
Teen girls love fashion, for the most part. Whether or not they truly know fashion, it really does not matter. They're eager to shop at the mall with their friends or try shopping at new stores that don't sell childish looking apparel. However, never buy her clothing without confirming with her in advance. You will never know what brands she likes and even if you do, you may not pick out the right graphic design, or the knit top may actually be too long for her taste. So, it'll actually be a good idea to ask where she shops at or where she wants to shop. This way, it'll give you a slight flavor on what type of things she likes and purchase a gift card.
For the general crowd, particularly girls who want to dress comfortably yet in style, stores like Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Forever 21, Target and Kohl's sell graphic tees, knit tops, and sweaters for reasonable prices. For the fancier crowd, try Urban Outfitters and H&M, both are stores that reproduce the latest runway designs. For accessories and additional garments, Claire's sells a variety of jewelry, wallets, slippers, and mufflers. Also, Old Navy carries a huge assortment of knitted scarves.
If the idea of a gift card isn't convincing enough or you'd rather purchase the gift in secret, Bath&Body Works have great lotion sets available. For the most part, they are suitable for female teens of all ages whether it's scented lotion, body butter or just a simple lip gloss. Lotions are definitely a must during the winter. Since buying only a single lotion bottle seems inadequate, buy it along with other necessities like cleansers and lip balms.
As for electronics, if there is indeed a certain phone or a music player she's been raving about for months, definitely purchase it. Electronics will solve your dilemma rather quickly. Even if it may be costly, it'll save you time and it'll assure you that she'll love the present. The same thing goes for books. Only buy books that she's been wanting to read, or just have her own copy of. Not all teen girls get too thrilled about receiving books. Online shopping may come handy as well, especially when cities and malls are crowded with one-hour lines. There are actually more teen stores and products available online than in retail stores.
Whatever you choose to buy, make sure that it's practical rather than just pretty or stylish. If it's something that she does not make use of in the future, it's a waste of time and money. It's really an awful feeling, when you've purchased a gift you're pleased with but when she opens the gift, she doesn't look as enthusiastic as you expected her to be.
