One of the most challenging feats one struggles to conquer throughout their lifetime, is zeroing in on the perfect gift for their best friend. Now, you very well know, that no material item in the world can be enough to convey how you feel about your sister from another mother, your confidante in life, the person who can sometimes be your worst enemy, but is always your best friend. Unless you have the budget for a BMW M6 Convertible.
But I'm going to assume you don't. Partly because it's unrealistic, and mostly because it's bad for my self-esteem. But all poor jokes aside, nobody has a pocket lined heavily enough to present their best friends with the kind of gift they truly deserve. So what we can do instead, is look for something that carries enough meaning, but is also within the confines of a reasonable, middle-class budget.
And while I don't know about you, I personally like to cap that budget at INR 500 tops. Because gifting anything to your BFF isn't about being fancy, it's about being thoughtful about the smaller details they mentioned during conversations at the bar, or the things they casually say they need to buy but end up never shopping for. It's about showing you care enough to remember, it's about telling them you wholeheartedly love them, in your own small way.
FYI, 8th June happens to be Best Friend Day, and I doubt it gets more perfect than an occasion dedicated to your friend-soul-mate, to get thrifty with a reminder of how much they mean to you. And on that note, here's a round-up of 5 gifts that cost less than INR 500, but will definitely bring a smile to your BFF's face.
INR 439
The season of summer is at its peak as we speak. Sooner rather than later, most of us will have to step out into the sweltering heat and expose our skin to the harsh sun rays of mid-May. And as if that isn't enough of a predicament to deal with, we all know how stressful the current situation of the world is. So, it's safe to assume that anybody at this point, would like to receive something as a gift that not only relaxes them, but also moisturises and maintains the health of their skin. Especially if it's their best friend delivering such a soothing product as an ode to their friendship! This replenishing shower oil mist by Seer Secrets, comes with an indulgent vanilla orchid fragrance, along with the ability to soften and nourish the skin, lending it a healthy glow.
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200 gms at INR 450
One of the side effects of spending 2 months in our houses with a free reign over snacks and homemade food, is related to an unexpected downfall of our fitness goals. In such a situation, this jar of health-boosting cookies, packed with the goodness of fresh dehydrated apples, home ground cinnamon and oatmeal powder, would make for an ideal way to express how much you care about your BFF's well-being. Your best friend will be able to snack on these without a care in the world or constant guilt, because not only are these cookies yummy, they also boast of health benefits like antioxidant properties, low blood sugar and a healthy tummy.
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INR 399
This pair is ultra-comfy, extra-cosy and super-fluffy! With these bedroom slippers, your best friend will constantly have the feeling of luxury right at her feet, literally. And since it's hot weather season, this pair is ideal considering it comes in the structure of a flip flop and not your usual close-toe bedroom slippers that can make the feet sweaty and uncomfortably hot. Every time your best friend feels stressed, she will have the option of slipping into these comforting fuzzy slippers, along with also getting reminded of the person who presented her with these!
INR 350
Where do I even get started? The metallic floral detail, along with the minimalistic hoop design, makes for a stunning pair of earrings that can be both dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. The floral structure comes with a beautifully textured metallic detail, which draws attention immediately. And we all know about the ability of a pair of hoop earrings to instantly take your outfit a couple of notches higher on the trend factor. So all in all, this is a great budget-friendly gift to present your best friend with, if she's a fan of minimalistic accessories that make a statement nonetheless.
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INR 254
Hair ties, lipstick, pads, wet wipes, sunscreen.....the list of things we ladies need to carry with ourselves at all times, is too long to complete. Especially now that there's the threat of a virus outside, our checklist of essentials has only expanded. So needless to say, your bestie will definitely appreciate a carry bag that holds it all together for her. This smart-looking vanity pouch comes with a black leather-like finish, along with a chevron texture detail. Stylish, and so utilitarian. The real question is, why will your best friend not love it?
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Happy Best Friend Day!
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