No Present, No Problem: Last Minute Holiday Gifts to Shop in NYC

By Caitlin Petreycik Dec 22, 2014, 2:00pm EST

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Christmas Eve begins and Hanukkah ends in two days: everybody panic! Or, proceed calmly to one of our favorite New York City boutiques and browse some of their newest arrivals to give as ultra-last-minute gifts. From sailor sweaters brought over from French surf shops to rainbow fur drink koozies and very important maps of the city's best ramen bars, we've rounded up eleventh-hour presents worth ducking out of work early to pick up.

For the Recovering Hypebeast

One can only stand in line for limited-edition sneakers for so long. Once your man-friend has graduated from full-on hypebeast status, introduce him to some pieces that'll blend in nicely with his A.P.C. New Standards and the Jordans he hasn't sold on eBay—like amped-up blue suede desert boots, French surf sweaters, and understated wallets.

WAIT sweater, $236 at Warm
Sandqvist 'Stig' Backpack, $157 at Concrete + Water
Wood Wood wallet, $50 at International Playground
DBSW rocket beanie, $40 at International Playground
Soulland navy 'Frimand' boots, $245 at Swords-Smith
Wyatt Little 'Oil Slick' bowl, $140 at Coming Soon

For the Zipcar Enthusiast

We all have a friend who counts down the days until she can rent a Zipcar, zoom upstate, and finally get to breathe, you know? Luckily the rustic, all-buffalo-plaid-everything look has faded into something a bit more minimal. Gift your nature-loving pal with a luxe wool blanket, an art-teacher-cool driftwood necklace, or a no-fuss planter.

Light + Ladder 'Hex Spora' planters, $32 each (plus $6 for each air plant) at Concrete + Water
Driftwood necklace, $152 at Warm; Heather Levine wall hanging, $75 at Love Adorned; Pom pom necklace, $98 at Warm; Tinsel necklace, $154 a
Wolfum Honeycomb Tray, $68 at Concrete + Water
Indigofera wool blanket, $430 at Warm

For the Urban Mystic

She has the next Night of 1,000 Stevies marked on her calendar, starts every morning with an oil-pulling session, and wouldn't dream of moving into a new space without burning sage.

Michelle Quan constellation ornament, $35 at Love Adorned
Alfa.K eye nail stickers, $15 at American Two Shot
Tracy Tanner moon clutch, $115 at Love Adorned
Sterling silver cuff, $375 at Warm
'Love Cave,' $85 at Coming Soon
Heather Levine candle teepee, $150 at Love Adorned
Torchlight wall hanging, $230 at Concrete + Water

For the Tumblr Princess

If it's photo-op-ready (furry, glittery, prismatic) she's all about it.

Sparkle Dive tie dye 'Foozie,' $25 at American Two Shot
I Still Love You New York eye pin, $85 at International Playground
1717 Olive beanie, $60 at International Playground
Imago-A platinum 'Hexo' wallet, $115 at Swords-Smith; Haber glitter card case, $45 at American Two Shot
Starstyling glitter tee, $124 at International Playground
Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer necklace, $248 at Swords-Smith
Merry iPhone charger, $20 at American Two Shot

For Anyone, Really

Subtle jewelry? Day-to-night bag? Cute wine holder (and wine)? Crucial NYC donut and ramen maps? Check, check, check, and check.

Samma cut-out rings (available in brass, white brass, and copper), $58 each at Concrete + Water; Kristi Sword blackened sterling silver chevron necklace, $225 at Love Adorne
Etelka cross-body bag, $220 at American Two Shot
All you can Eat Press maps, $8 each at Concrete + Water
Mexican hand-woven wine cover, $20 at Love Adorned