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28 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for the Procrastinators Among Us (Cough Cough)

Get ready to finally check off every person on your list.✓

By Jessica Pels and Rachel Epstein

Dec 6, 2017

Design by Travis McHenry

So...you waited. And then things got crazy and you didn't have time to spend forever looking for something online and the mall is a horror show and now it's a matter of weeks (maybe even days) until you're on the spot with your mom/dad/boyfriend/sister/friend looking at you like "what'd you get me?!" Don't panic—we've done the work for you. Breathe in, breathe out, and shop these last-minute favorites ahead.

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A Silk Sleep Mask

Slip, $45

A quick and easy purchase for your bestie who spends more time on planes than she does in the office.

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A Candle Set

Voluspa, $50

If you don't have the time to smell *every* candle in the store to decide which one they'll like, this gift set is your best bet for a chic variety.

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A Knit Beanie

Topman, $20

His beanie game will never be stronger. Promise.

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Step It Up

Marc Jacobs, $333

You won't even have to question ordering these bad boys direct.

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A Luxe Beauty Set

La Mer, $85

Behold the mini miracles collection featuring moisturizer, lotion, and eye concentrate—made for the miracle of you checking off every single person on your gift list this year.

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A Cool-Girl Wine Cooler

Crate&Barrel;, $25

A French marble wine cooler that also doubles as a vase. (You're welcome.)

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Coming Up Roses

Chloé, $144

This Chloé gift set includes fresh floral perfume *and* lotion she'll love.

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A Pair of Flannel PJs

Room Service, $78

Pajamas so soft she'll never want to leave her house.

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A Unisex Backpack

Herschel, $50

A no-brainer. The backpack your brother or sister has been waiting for (and they'll have you to thank).

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A Phone Tracker

Tile, $35

Not in the psycho girlfriend way, more in the "here's a really cool hi-tech item I found" way. Order with two-day shipping!

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Pillow Talk

Urban Outfitters, $34

This throw pillow is ideal for any of your badass friends.

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A Keychain Pouch

Bando, $15

Cute, functional, and here for your last-minute gift-giving emergencies.

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A Bold Lip

Yves Saint Laurent, $37

The simple gift of adding to her lipstick collection. Throw this baby right into her stocking.

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Hotline Bling

Les Georgettes, $195

A bejeweled cuff that can also be worn with its reversible leather band. Plus, it's a versatile piece for day or night.

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Heavy Metal

Stella McCartney, $705

Getting her a Stella McCartney bag will never have her questioning your gift-giving skills again.

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Cult Classic Polish

Chanel, $28

Chanel Le Vernis is not just a regular nail polish—it's a cult-classic your mom, bestie, or sister will love and you can grab easily.

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A Statement Pouch

Pamela Barsky, $75

A cheeky present for any of your friends or family. There's hundreds of different sayings available with a 99% guaranteed response: "OMG that's so me."

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A Cashmere Sweater

Everlane, $155

One less sweater she'll have to buy herself, which she'll appreciate greatly.

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Upgrade Her Wardrobe

Rent the Runway, prices vary

RTR is offering gift cards for the first time both in-store and online. If you can't head to a store, snag one quick and easy online. You can even send one directly to her inbox. 😱

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A Leather Bag

Mansur Gavriel, $685

*Adds to list of pieces she'll keep forever.*

<p>I know I know: The mall. But IF you can brave it, you'll be able to grab a wireless mini speaker like this guy from Brookstone, give it to your dad/brother/boyfriend/tech fiend, and call it a day.</p><p><strong>Brookstone Big Blue Mini Wireless Travel Speaker, $59.99; <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/big-blue-mini-wireless-travel-speaker/936007p.html" target="_blank">brookstone.com</a>.</strong></p>

A Wireless Mini Speaker

Brookstone, $39.99

Run and grab this bluetooth wireless speaker for your dad/brother/boyfriend/tech fiend, and call it a day.

<p>There is a 100% chance that you have a <em>Frozen</em> fan in your life, so while you're at the mall, swing by Pandora and grab one of these sparkly snowflake numbers.</p><p><strong>Pandora Crystalized Snowflake Ring, $90; <a href="http://estore-us.pandora.net/en-us/crystalized-snowflake-blue-crystals-and-clear-cz/190969NBLMX.html?navid=search#q=crystallized+snowflake+ring&start=5&navid=search" target="_blank">pandora.net</a></strong></p>

A Pretty Snowlake Ring

Pandora, $70

There is a 100% chance that you have a Frozen fan in your life, so while you're at the mall, swing by Pandora and grab one of these sparkly snowflake numbers.

<p>This sounds like the kind of thing that would take forever, but a service like Framebridge can deliver a gorgeous framed print in as few as five days. Upload a shot of you and the recipient together and they'll think you're the *sweetest*. </p><p><strong>Custom Framing, starts at $39; <a href="https://www.framebridge.com/pages/how-it-works" target="_blank">framebridge.com</a>.</strong></p>

A Custom Frame Job

Custom Framing, starting at $39

This sounds like the kind of thing that would take forever, but a service like Framebridge can deliver a gorgeous framed print in as few as five days. Upload a shot of you and the recipient together and they'll think you're the *sweetest*.

<p>If your parents are anything like mine, they're swimming in VHS tapes they can't play anymore. Order them a Legacybox (give about a week for it to arrive) and have them throw all their old photos and tapes inside—they'll get thumbdrives and DVDs back that they'll be able to play to their heart's content. (Or at least until DVD players go the way of the VCR.)</p><p><strong>Legacybox, starts at $75; <a href="https://legacybox.com/pricing/" target="_blank">legacybox.com</a>.</strong></p>

A Digitizing Service

LegacyBox, starting at $75

If your parents are swimming in VHS tapes they can't play anymore, this is the perfect gift for them. Order them a Legacybox (give about a week for it to arrive) and have them throw all their old photos and tapes inside—they'll get thumbdrives and DVDs back that they'll be able to play to their heart's content. (Or at least until DVD players go the way of the VCR.)

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A Bath Bomb

Lush, $8

A bath is the perfect way to tell mom you think she deserves to relax, but it's also fun enough to feel special.

<p>FEED bags are a favorite of the fashion set, and are 10 times better than your average tote because each purchase provides 10 school meals to children around the world. There's nothing like a gift that gives back to make the recipient forget the fact that you got it at the last minute.</p><p><strong>FEED 10 Bag with Pouch, $25; <a href="https://www.feedprojects.com/bags/new-arrivals/feed-10-bag-pouch-3" target="_blank">feedprojects.com</a>.</strong> </p>

A Thoughtful Tote

FEED, $25

FEED bags are a favorite of the fashion set, and are 10 times better than your average tote because each purchase provides 10 school meals to children around the world. There's nothing like a gift that gives back to make the recipient forget the fact that you got it at the last minute.

<p>Because they are smart, Harry & David (whose catalog is doubtless somewhere in your parents' house) offer a last-minute gift selection. Nab a pumpkin cheesecake or chocolate covered strawberries and get overnight delivery for no extra charge.</p><p><strong>Harry & David Last-Minute Gifts, prices vary; <a href="http://www.harryanddavid.com/h/holidays-gifts-occasions/last-minute-gifts" target="_blank">harryanddavid.com</a>.</strong> </p>

Speedy Snacks

Harry & David, prices vary

Because they are smart, Harry & David (whose catalog is doubtless somewhere in your parents' house) offer a last-minute gift selection. Nab a pumpkin cheesecake or chocolate covered strawberries and get overnight delivery for no extra charge.

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A Wine Subscription

Winc, $13

This is especially cool because recipients get a bespoke collection of wines catered to their tastes, AND because us last-minute-ers can buy the subscription and print out a gift receipt, no waiting required.

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