Hi everyone, happy Wednesday!
Today is a continuation of my holiday gift guide series, which I kicked off last time with gifts for acquaintances. This week we’re moving a little further into your inner circle with friends, and though these scenarios are still fairly specific, I get the sense that more than a few of you out there could definitely make use of these ideas — if that’s the case, please write in and let me know!! In the meantime, I hope everyone has a lovely Thanksgiving (and a fruitful Black Friday 🤑). See you in two weeks!
For your friend who keeps striking out on Tinder:
HOT SINGLES NYC - SUBSTACK (FREE OR $5/MONTH)
Once you’ve been flaked on for the tenth time, perhaps that’s a sign to take a sabbatical from the apps and look into some more old-school methods? Randa Sakallah’s Hot Singles NYC newsletter will deliver a charming, good-looking New Yorker right to their proverbial doorstep every week, no swiping required. I’ve been subscribed since the newsletter’s inception, and I’ve watched it grow with a NY Times feature, the addition of a Classifieds section, and a spin-off dating advice column from Sakallah in the Cut. I mean, it can’t be worse than sending yet another “hey, what’s up” to radio silence, right?
For your roommate who dotes on her cat:
CUSTOM PHOTOSHOOT - GIRLS AND THEIR CATS (FROM $375)
There are multiple custom portraits of Harry hanging up on the walls, a cornucopia of his toys littering the floor, and he sleeps in his own little cat condo at the foot of her bed. Plus every time she leaves the apartment he sits in front of the door and meows in a mournful tone — you’re pretty sure he’s developed some sort of attachment disorder from how close they are. Basically, she and Harry are perfect subjects for Girls and Their Cats; what started as an Instagram series by Brooklyn-based fashion photographer BriAnne Willis has blossomed into a full-blown photoshoot service, with a published coffee table book to boot. Though Willis is currently all booked up, you can sign up for her email list to be notified of upcoming shoot dates.
For your Swiftie friend who got shafted by Ticketmaster:
EMS SAFETY YELLOW BOMBER JACKET - EVENT MEDICS ($60)
Now I’m not advocating for anything in particular, but desperate times call for desperate measures. This tactical neon jacket makes it easy to, uh, cut through a crowd, and it’s roomy enough to wear something tight and glittery underneath. 👀
Tried one of my recs and loved it (or hated it)? Wanna get something cool on my radar? Drop me a line at kittylguo@gmail.com or swing by my Twitter @kitguo!
ty for the shoutout!!!
loved this one!