WHENEVER WE’RE desperately seeking inspired gifts for those random people on our holiday shopping lists, we inevitably settle on the themed stocking — with unanimously positive results. Want to do the same? We’ve put together six stockings for the personality types you’re sure to find on your list. And if you’re tempted to pick up a few of these items for yourself, your secret’s safe with us — and Santa.
preppy girl
lives: on Beacon Hill
shops: at Queen Bee
wears: pink and green
eats: at Stephanie’s on Newbury
drinks: Cape Codders
CK Bradley Change Purse, $58 at Queen Bee (85 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.859.7999). Vera Bradley Stationery, $13.95 at Copley Flair (583 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.247.1648). Ame & Lulu Tee Belt, $26, and initial ornament, $16, both at Flat of the Hill (60 Charles Street, Bos-ton, 617.619.9977). Shearling Mocs in Wild Berry, $59.50 at J. Crew (Copley Place, 100 Huntington Avenue, Boston, 617.236.5950).
party girl
lives: in Back Bay
shops: at Intermix
wears: slinky tops, sky-high heels
eats: at 28 Degrees
drinks: Red Bull and vodka
Benefit “Justine Case” Mini Beautifier Kit, $30 at Macy’s (450 Washington Street, Boston, 617.357.3000). Party Girl Ice Pack, $15 at Queen Bee (85 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.859.7999). Giant cocktail shaker, $32 at Motley Home (652 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.266.5566). Flask, $26, and Hangover Survival Kit, $14, both at Urban Outfitters (11 JFK Street, Cambridge, 617.864.0070). Again NYC Clutch made with vintage fabrics, $172 at Envi (164 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.267.ENVI).
eco chick
lives: in Cambridge
shops: at Envi
wears: rehabbed vintage
eats: at the Beehive
drinks: organic vodka
Christy Fisher Studio recycled-glass earrings, $28 at Envi (164 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.267.ENVI). Rescued paper notebook, $16, and Envirosax reusable shopping bags, $7, both at Greenward (1776 Mass Ave, Cambridge, 617.395.1338). ‘e ko logic recycled cashmere mittens, $78 at Fiddlehead (292 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.247.1120). Josh Dorfman’s The Lazy Environmentalist (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2007), $14.95 at Motley (623 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.247.6969).
hipster guy
lives: in Allston
shops: at LAB Boston
wears: skinny jeans, thick glasses, tattoos
eats: at Alchemist Lounge
drinks: PBR
Cool Jazz Ice Cube Tray by Fred, $7.99 at Newbury Comics (332 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.236.4930). Rotorcaps necklace made with recycled bottle cap, $52 at Greenward (1776 Mass Ave, Cambridge, 617.395.1338). Colab Afrika/Islam Sunglasses by Perks and Mini, $180 at Technical (230 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.262.0003). Painless Tattoo Parlour Body Art, $9 at Motley (623 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.247.6969). Snooze City designer pillowcases, $25/pair at Motley Home (652 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.266.5566).
outdoorsman
lives: in Brookline
shops: at REI
wears: hiking boots, 24/7
eats: at Henrietta’s Table
drinks: Vitamin Water
Cabin Scented Candle, $15 at Aunt Sadie’s (18 Union Park Street, Boston, 617.357.7117). Sigg water bottle, $19.99 at EMS (855 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.236.1518). Facial Fuel Energiz-ing Scrub, $15, Energizing Face Wash, $17.50, and SPF 15 Sunscreen, $24.50, all at Kiehl’s (112 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.247.1777). Light My Fire Spork 4 Pack, $9.95, and Back-packer’s Pantry freeze-dried cuisine, $2.60 to $5.90, both at REI (401 Park Drive, Boston, 617.236.0746).
metro guy
lives: in the South End
shops: at Riccardi
wears: Pricey graphic Ts,
designer jeans, Prada shoes
eats: at Stella
drinks: Peroni
Motherboard Coasters, $24 at Fiddlehead (292 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.247.1120). Ping Pong Paddle Cover, $65 at Jack Spade (117 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.262.2632). Watch, $200 at Marc by Marc Jacobs (81 Newbury Street, 617.425.0404). Rolf Pilsner, $12 at Motley Home (652 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.266.5566). The Refinery Face Scrub, $34; Body Wash, $30; Eye Gel, $47; and Shave Oil, $39.50, all at Barneys New York (Copley Place, 100 Hunt-ington Avenue, Boston, 617.385.3300). @
