Wondering what to gift your friends to show how much they mean to you this Friendship Day? Rhea Dhanbhoora & Priyanka Singh give you some gift ideas that won’t break the bank
In school, Friendship Day meant flouting the ‘no accessories’ rule so that you could wear and exchange friendship bands and bracelets all day. In college, it included little knick-knacks and coffee celebrations. You may have outgrown all those things, but you haven’t outgrown your friends, have you? There’s no need to go over-the-top to show your friends that you care, but everyone likes a gift every now and then! We’ve got ideas to suit every budget for under `2,000 — so, go ahead and shop till you drop before Sunday comes around.
UNDER Rs 500
Filmy mornings
This mug is the perfect gift for a Bollywood buff.
Price Rs 385
Where www.yebhi.com
Playful lashes
This mascara from Avon’s plug and play range is a value for money gift.
Price Rs 199
Where Avon representatives
Kohl it
Pick up SoulTree’s colourful kajal sticks for your kohl loving friend.
Price Rs 295 per piece
Where www.jabong.com
Simply a scarf
This colourful scarf is a reasonably priced but great gift option.
Price Rs 499
Where Global Desi stores across the city
Just those 3 words
If telling your friend how much you care is hard for you, let this teddy do the job for you.
Price Rs 235
Where www.craftsvilla.com
Layers that bind
Gift her a fancy friendship band from ToniQ that she will wear way beyond Friendship Day.
Price Rs 459
Where Lifestyle stores across the city
DIY time
This friendship band is part of a DIY package that you can create yourself.
Price Rs 199 for the package
Where www.toy-kraft.com
Jangle those bangles
These chunky bangles will be the perfect gift for your desi girl pal. They are also available in orange.
Price Rs 299
Where Westside outlets across the city
Charms for you
We love the colourful, dangling charms on these bracelets.
Price Rs 500
Where www.juvalia.in
Rs 500 TO Rs 1,000
Cherry Blossom Girl
We all have that one friend who adores pink. This one’s for her!
Price Rs 995
Where Lulu Australia, Santacruz (W)
Hooked and how
If your friend likes quirky boxers and you know this little secret, you know what to do.
Price Rs 500 onwards
Where www.theboxerstore.co.in
A pinch of yellow
Gift this Le Creuset mug to a friend who has grumpy mornings.
Price Rs 575
Where All Indigo Deli outlets
For your tall pal
Have a tall friend with a long neck? This wallet will be your private joke.
Price Rs 999
Where Global Desi stores across the city
Your tissue man
Have a friend who gets teary eyed too soon? This colour pencil tissue box will (hopefully) make them smile.
Price Rs 770
Where Chromakey Designs, Napeansea Road
Fashion first
Have a diva in your group? Pick up these aztec print pants for her.
Price Rs 999
Where Fusion Beats stores
Pamper time
If your friend loves to be pampered, this will delight them to no end.
Price Rs 800
Where Soulflower, Inorbit Mall, Malad (W)
Bling buddy
She likes it shiny? Then she’ll love this necklace.
Price Rs 780
Where Vinegar, Khar (W)
Butterfly in the house
For your bubbly, cheerful friend’s slender wrists.
Price Rs 975
Where www.juvalia.in
Pendant poise
For a friend who’s a little older, perhaps.
Price Rs 1,000
Where www.sencogold.co.in
ABOVE Rs 1,000 TO Rs 2,000
Dressy girl
Take it a notch higher with this cotton dress from FCUK.
Price Rs 1,749
Where www.yebhi.com
Belting it tighter
Do you have a friend who loves the outdoors? Get him this rugged belt.
Price Rs 1,895
Where Woodland stores across the city
Hello sunshine
An envelope clutch stacked with love.
Price Rs 1,099
Where www.craftsvilla.com
Cheers!
Chug your drinks together with these Pacman pint glasses.
Price Rs 1,599
Where www.whysoserious.co.in
Skull connection
If your friend loves quirky things, this skull scarf will make her very happy.
Price Rs 999
Where Sisley stores across the city
Comfort first
For your friend who loves comfort and style. Don’t forget to get the right shoe size though!
Price Rs 1,999
Where VANS stores across the city
Hipster alert
This trendy pair of glasses will impress your hipster buddy.
Price Rs 1,495
Where Optical stores across the city
Music freak
DJ Teddy will play whatever you want by hugging your phone or mp3 player. Don’t miss the speakers on his soles.
Price Rs 1,999
Where www.hitplay.in
Beach affairs
This pair of slippers will serve as a reminder of the crazy beach vacations that you’ve had together.
Price Rs 1,700
Where www.havaianasindia.in