Ohai guys! Here I'm going to include a list of some gift ideas for the holidays as well as some websites for gift shopping! Many of these sites I have gone to for Christmas shopping every year and so I thought it'd be nice to share these with you.
First I'll start off with some gift boxes:
Kawaii Box is a monthly subscription service (that you can cancel anytime) in which a box containing cute items handpicked directly from Japan and Korea are sent to you (or any address you put down). Its only $18 and the boxes usually contain 9-11 items that can include keychains, hair/ear/other accessories, stationary items, plushes, and whatnot. If you're unsure about such a service: I've put together a personal review of them. I'm currently subscribed to them I honestly think they can provide a perfect gift for the holidays. You can read my review here!
Here are some previous boxes that have been sent out to give you an idea of the kinds of items that are in the Kawaii Box:
Now for the Second kind of gift box:
I am also subscribed to Loot Crate. This is also a monthly subscription service very similar to Kawaii Box (again you can cancel anytime and send the box anywhere; super easy). The only difference with Loot Crate is the kind of items that they put in their box. Their monthly boxes feature video game and comic gear. Its a perfect gift for a friend who loves video games and comics. This box is $21 a month but has a $40+ retail value in every one of their crates. If anyone wants me to do a review on their service, just let me know.
Here are some past crates:
For the next gift box:
This box is again like the other two. My Lita features boxes that include sweet fairy kei accessories in their Lita box or creepy cute/gothic accessories in their Ember box. They have different box sixes: the smaller box is $25 and the bigger one is $39. They are a relatively new service and they just sent out their first set of boxes. Unfortunately they don't have pictures of their items yet (they don't want to spoil anything until everyone receives their boxes). However you can check out their affiliates to help give you an idea of the kinds of items they may carry in their box.
Here are some great websites to check out if you don't want to buy an entire box of goodies!
- Think Geek -- Features a huge selection of geeky gadgets and whatnot. This is a perfect site to shop at if your friends are into comics, sci-fi, or videogames.
- This Is Why I'm Broke -- is dubbed the internet mall. It takes the coolest/cutest/geekiest things from all over the internet and allows you to buy them in one place.
- Etsy -- has so many kawaii and neat handmade items to choose from. Here are some of my favorite shops: Knicker Rocker, Miss Bajo, Cafe Sweeten, Loli Millie, Nastal Game, Little Banshees.
- Storenvy -- sells mostly wholesale clothing items. But you can find a lot of really cute accessories and whatnot as well. Its a place to check out but I'm not sure it'd be the greatest place for gift shopping.
Happy shopping, Happy Holidays, and thank you for reading!!
