Shopping for teens is tricky business, but these gifts are sure to satisfy even the most discerning teenage tastes.
Moto boots for her
Ankle boots are still hot this season, and the Moto boot from Old Navy is not only stylish, with its double-buckle strap and stacked heel, but it won’t break the bank, either. And, if that teen’s a vegan, she’ll appreciate that the Moto boot is designed with all man-made materials. Priced at $42.94, available at Old Navy.
Gamer mouse
The gamer on your list is going to appreciate the well-balanced feel of the programmable SteelSeries Rival 700 gaming mouse. The OLED display provides access to in-game stats and custom animations, and vibrating or buzz tactile alerts notify without affecting accuracy while gaming. The modular design allows gamers to easily swap out sensors, cables and covers, for ultimate personalization. Priced at $99.99, available at Best Buy and steelseries.com.
Gamer keyboard
Pair up that gaming mouse with the SteelSeries APEX M500 gaming keyboard for dramatic game play. This tournament-grade, blue-back-lit keyboard features sought-after Cherry MX Red mechanical gaming switches and offers full anti-ghosting and 104-key rollover, ensuring that each pressed key is recorded. Priced at $99.99, available from steelseries.com and Fry's Electronics.
DJ party pack
Ideal for the budding DJ, Instinct P8 Party Pack from Hercules offers an all-in-one mobile unit that allows mixing and remixing with ease. You can pretty much take the party with you anywhere you go. And the eight multicolored pads and wristbands light up in sync with the music. The dual-deck DJ controller features two pressure-detecting jog wheels. Priced at $129.99 at amazon.com.
Wireless game pad
Gaming on a smartphone while trying to maneuver around cumbersome touch screen controls isn't much fun. Satechi's Bluetooth Universal gamepad uses a spring device to grip Android or Windows phones, allowing the gamer to use both hands to control the full-featured gamepad. The gamepad boasts 14 buttons, two joysticks and a directional pad. Priced at $29.99 at amazon.com.
Xtreem drone
There's no need to spend a fortune if you're looking for a teen's first drone. The Swann Xtreem Electro-Max Eye drone is lightweight at 1.31 ounces and 6 inches in diameter, and a powerful flying machine that offers a 360-degree flying experience. It comes with a built-in color HD video camera and a 4GB MicroSD card that records about an hour of 720p resolution video or photos. Priced at $25.99 through amazon.com.
Sphero BB-8 droid
If you’ve got a gadget-loving “Star Wars” fanatic on your list, then you’ve got to meet Sphero BB-8, the diminutive app-enabled astromech droid with a huge personality that’s easily guided with voice commands, a smartphone or tablet. Priced at $149.99 and available at Brookstone.
Dyson Supersonic
For the teen who has to have the latest hair-styling tool, Dyson Supersonic hair dryer should fit the bill. Resembling nothing like traditional blow dryers, the Supersonic utilizes a compact but powerful digital motor that fits in the handle, giving the dryer a natural balance in your hands. It comes with a trio of accessories that attach smartly with magnets. Priced at $399, and available at Sephora.
Inspiration bracelet
Handmade in Colombia by the artisans of Sapia, an organization that practices fair trade, these slender leather bracelets come decorated with inspirational messages. They’re available in several colors and, at 15 inches, they’re long enough to wrap twice around the wrist. Priced at $12.99, and available at Ten Thousand Villages.
Philosophy gift set
Affirmation never smelled so good. The I Think You Are Wonderful gift set from Philosophy comes as two moisturizing formulas boosted with a delicate scent. The set includes fresh cream all-in-one shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, and the fresh cream body lotion in a pretty blue gift box. Available at Ulta Beauty for $26.
