Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, and Starbucks cups have donned their festive flair. Ready or not, Collegiettes, the holiday season is quickly approaching.  Burdened with papers and finals, it’s easy to get caught up in work and toss holiday shopping to the wayside. Before you know it, you’ll find yourself frantically running around your local mall, scrambling to purchase the laundry list of presents you made back in November. So, why don’t we all give ourselves a break and do a little shopping beforehand? Get your shopping done in a jiffy with some great gifts conveniently located right here in Philly.
For Mom and Dad
Buying gifts for Mom and Dad is always a toughy. But, let’s be honest, in the end the number one thing that makes your parents happy is the child they created. A car decal or license plate holder from the University of Pennsylvania Bookstore (3601 Walnut Street) the perfect way for them to get a little dosage of you on a daily basis. And we all know they like to take all the credit for you getting into an Ivy League school, anyway.
For the brother
With their sleek, simple, and high-quality design, your bro will love using these Urbanears Headphones from Urban Outfitters (110 South #6th Street) to rock out to his favorite tunes. Even cooler is the fact that these babies can be plugged into other headphones for easy (and legal) music sharing. Add a personal touch by picking out his favorite color from the many options.
For the sister
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Far from your average dry cleaner, Bonded BoutiqueCleaner (3734 Spruce Street)Â has transformed itself into an urban chique boutique complete with clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Their statements pieces are both are stylish and original, ranging from $20-$60. Read our review of the new boutique, Bonded.
For the boyfriend
Impress your boy with vintage apparel from his favorite sports team. As a certified seller with exclusive rights to manufacture authentic sports apparel, Mitchell and Ness (1201 Chestnut Street) products are “the real deal” — perfect for any sports enthusiast.
For the “frenemy”
In world of iPhones and touch screens, the Magic Texting Glove is a simple, but generic option that pretty much anyone would appreciate. At a cost of $14 and a quick trip to Urban Outfitters (between classes!) you’ll have this gift one and done.  Perfect for that person that you know you really “should” get something for, but don’t want to break the bank on.