For pop culture lovers, the end of the year is oh so sweet. Because it signals countdowns and retrospectives of all the best moments that happened in the last 365 days. We’re talking Kanye 2020, the meteoric rise of Amy Schumer and Chris Pratt, a little bit of “Hotline Bling” and a whole lot of “Hello.”
Make your pop culture-obsessed pal’s holiday even brighter with these 18 gifts that prove you know her to a T.
1. For the girl who’s not over the 2012 revelation that Dan is Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl gives us life, and we’ll never tire of it. If your bestie is in agreement, she’ll be stoked to show off these Carbon Crusader pencils ($8) in class.
2. For the girl who spends most of her free time writing love-crazed fan mail to Harry Styles
So what if Zayn left 1D behind? And TBH do we really want to get to know Louis’s Tomlindaughter? Anyone who’s anyone knows it’s all about Harry. This Society6 stationery ($12) is perfect for sending strongly-worded letters about the group’s so-called break.
3. For the girl who will always be your person
If she’s already counting down the days 'til #TGIT returns, this tank from Etsy ($19.99) is your person’s cup of tea bottle of wine.
4. For the girl who considers The Mindy Project’s Hulu pickup the highlight of her year
Mindy’s follow-up book is just as hilarious as her debut. Why Not Me? ($15) just so happens to boast even more of Mindy’s dish-y celeb excursions, from tales of her newly formed friendship with Reese Witherspoon (ahem, don’t you mean Wreath Witherspoon?) to her juicy rendezvous with a White House staffer.
5. For the girl who’s still sharing “Hotline Bling” spoof vids on Facebook
She’s perfected the moves. Give her this Etsy sweatshirt ($19), and she and Drizzy can take on the world.
6. For the girl who knows no holiday is complete without a little “Hey, girl”
Ryan Gosling may not have had any major 2015 moments, but this Etsy card ($4) is a holiday must. Might want to stock up for years to come while you’re at it.
7. For the girl who believes “treat yo self” is not just a Parks and Rec mantra but a way of life
Treat your friend to this Society6 phone case ($35) and remind her just how much awesomeness she deserves.
8. For the girl who lost it when Bieber made his comeback
What do you mean you’re tired of the Bieber phenomenon? Your Belieber bestie sure isn’t, so gift her this Etsy print ($5.44). Because true love doesn’t hide in the shadows. Plus, he and Selena are so over anyway.
9. For the girl who takes her anger out on a notebook
Does your girl like to relegate her “Miley, what’s good?”-level thoughts to pen and paper? RedBubble’s spiral notebook ($12) should do the trick.
10. For the girl who got her hands on the Kylie lip kit—before it sold out
Kendall who? Your pal is Team Kylie, no matter what. This tee from Etsy ($12.50) tells the world what side she’s on.
11. For the girl who can appreciate the irony of letting this occupy space on her couch
While the pop culture lover in your life is watching Friends Nick at Nite reruns, she needs to get her comfy on. Society6’s pivot pillow ($14) is for the same girl who wears maternity pants on Thanksgiving and does “the routine” at every New Year’s Eve shindig.
12. For the girl who always tags you when Kate snaps new pics of George and Charlotte
The Royal We ($16.54) is chick lit’s answer to The Prince and Me. Dare we say it’s better? There’s romance, suspense and twists and turns like you wouldn’t believe. Also, as your BFF already knows, Parenthood mother-daughter duo Lauren Graham and Mae Whitman are making this bad boy into a movie. It’s time to study up and tweet them your dream cast!
13. For the girl who needs a daily reminder to let her inner T. Swift shine
Sure, this year was all about “Bad Blood” and “Wildest Dreams.” But can you honestly say “Shake It Off” isn’t still stuck in your head? We didn’t think so. This glittery banner from Etsy ($20) will fit in quite nicely in your pal’s dorm—right above her 1989 World Tour poster, of course.
14. For the girl who’s mad Rihanna still hasn’t released new music
This Look Human pullover ($30) should be enough to get her in the holiday spirit. But secretly, she’ll be stalking all of Rihanna’s social media channels until she gets fresh beats.
15. For the girl who wishes Kanye was running in 2016
2020, Kanye? Really? You couldn’t just man up and run in 2016? Perhaps we can sway the vote with this Etsy tee ($7.73). There’s always the write-in option.
16. For the girl who’s been “Pratt keeping” since June
Don’t get her wrong. She loves Anna Faris. But this Etsy print ($5.60) also makes her feelings for Chris Pratt perfectly clear. Hey, she loved him way back when he was Andy Dwyer!
17. For the girl who’s seen Trainwreck a dozen times already
This was the year of Schumer—the queen of 2015, you might say. RedBubble’s mug ($15) reiterates her royal status and is just the right buy for any Amy superfan.
18. For the girl who knows that sometimes the gift wrap can be better than the gift inside
Say “hello” to the Etsy wrapping paper ($7.80) of your dreams. Your BFF won’t even want to open your fab gift. Oh well…at least she’s got 25.
