Gorge Youth Holiday Gift Guide: Teen Girl and Beauty/Self Care Edition

Teen Girl Gift Guide

1. North Face Puffer Jacket
North Face puffers are a winter classic for a reason — warm without being bulky, lightweight for layering, and durable enough to handle school days, snowy weekends, and sports sidelines. A gift they’ll wear nonstop all season long.
🔗 Shop here → North Face available locally at Shortt Supply

2. Hoodies & Slightly Oversized Sweatshirts
This is the teen uniform right now — soft, comfy, and just the right amount of oversized. Great for layering over wide leg sweats, or jeans and perfect for school and weekend lounging. 🔗 Shop here → available at Doug's 

Bonus Pick and Special Offer: COMFRT Hoodies for the Whole Family
COMFRT has been all over social lately, and for good reason — their sizing runs from toddlers and kids all the way up through tweens, teens, and parents, so the whole family can get in on it. My son got a COMFRT sweatsuit for his birthday and we’re officially obsessed. The name is spot-on… these are genuinely comfortable (and stylish!). I personally have my eye on the “airplane hoodie” — the one with the built-in eye mask. Pull it down, and voilà: everyone instantly knows Mom is officially off duty.

Special offer code: use this link and you will receive 15% off your order! Discount will be added to your cart. 

3. Adidas Sambas
Still a top teen trend — sporty, cute, and wearable with nearly everything in their closet.
🔗 Shop here → Sambas

4. Greenlight Card
A perfect gift for tweens and teens who are learning how to manage their own money. The Greenlight Card gives them safe spending freedom while parents can set controls, track purchases, and help build real-world budgeting skills.

And honestly? One of the best tween/teen activities in the Gorge is giving them a little independence — letting them walk around downtown Hood River, grab a snack, and shop at our local stores with their own money. The Greenlight Card makes that easy, safe, and super empowering.
🔗 Sign up here → https://greenlight.com/

4. Wallets
A great practical gift for teens who are starting to carry their own essentials. Thread’s ultra-thin elastic wallets are perfect for the minimalist — lightweight, compact, and easy to slip into leggings, joggers, or a jacket pocket. For a more classic look, Herschel’s vegan leather wallets offer durability and timeless style. 
🔗 Shop here → available locally at Doug's 

5. Free People Quilted Bag
The quilted bag everyone is carrying this year — soft, slouchy, lightweight, and big enough for all the teen essentials. The Free People Quilted Bag comes in tons of fun colors and neutrals, pairs with literally any outfit, and gives that effortless look teens love. And the best part - they are available locally at Doug's!
🔗 Shop here → available locally at Doug's 

6. Gold Hoop Earrings 
The ultimate teen accessory — gold hoops in every size from tiny and simple to bold and oversized. A perfect (and affordable!) gift they’ll reach for every single day.
🔗 Shop here → available locally at The Ruddy Duck and Twiggs 

7. Necklaces
Everyday necklaces are it with teens right now — from simple medallions to tiny crosses to the paperclip chains. Gold is definitely the dominant look this year, but silver is making a comeback and looks great layered in. These pieces are easy to wear, super versatile, and make a perfect gift for the teen who loves simple, stylish jewelry.
🔗 Shop here → available locally at The Ruddy Duck and Twiggs (full pull out section on Twiggs below plus sale details!) 

8. Uggs
Uggs are still the moment — and the Minis and Tasmans are at the very top of teen wish lists this year. Ugg Minis are cozy, cute, and easy to throw on with anything from leggings to wide-leg sweats. The Tasman slippers are just as popular — comfy enough for home, cute enough for errands, and basically glued to their feet all winter long. If you’re looking for a guaranteed hit gift, this is it.
🔗 Shop here → available locally at Footwise and Doug's 

9. Beanies 
Cozy, cute, and perfect for winter — beanies are a must-have teen accessory.
🔗 Shop here → available at Doug's and Pistil 

10. Books
Whether your teen is already a reader or you’re trying to spark that love, these books are teen favorites for a reason. The Inheritance Games is fast-paced and addictive, The Glass Girl is heartfelt and emotional, and The Book Thief is a timeless classic that stays with you long after the last page. A great mix of mystery, depth, and beautifully written storytelling.
🔗 Shop here → available at Waucoma Books or Klindt's Books in The Dalles 

11. Wide Leg Sweats
Wide-leg sweats and track pants are comfy, cute, and easy to style with hoodies or fitted tees. Perfect for school, sports warm-ups, and weekend lounging — and guaranteed to end up in their everyday rotation.
🔗 Shop here → Available at Pac Sun - look for similar styles at Doug's 

12. Nike Pro Shorts 
Performance meets style — Nike Pro shorts are a must-have.
🔗 Shop here → Available at Dick's Sporting Goods

13. Low Rise Jeans 
Cue 2004 — low-rise denim is officially trending again. Today’s versions are more relaxed, more comfortable, and more wearable than the originals.
🔗 Shop here → Available at Edikted or look for similar styles locally at Doug's 

14. Furry Gloves
Soft, fuzzy, and totally gift-worthy — furry gloves are the easiest way to make winter fun again. Whether she’s walking to school, or grabbing mocha with friends, these gloves keep her warm and stylish.
🔗 Shop here → Amazon

Spotlight: Twiggs

If you’re shopping for a tween or teen this season, Twiggs needs to be at the top of your list. Their jewelry selection stylish, affordable, and perfectly on-trend for this age group. Most pieces fall in the $20–$40 range, which makes gift-giving easy and budget-friendly.

Twiggs also has a charm bar, which is such a fun and customizable gift idea for tweens and teens. They can build their own necklace and charm making it a fun and personal gift.  They have an assortment of zodiac charms, dainty gold or silver pieces, chunky statement charms, and all kinds of stars, moons, initials, medallions, and more. 

My daughter had the best time picking out her favorites — she gravitated toward the zodiac charms and some of the daintier gold medallions, but there are honestly options for every style.

And the best part?

🎉 Twiggs’ once-a-year storewide sale is THIS weekend — November 22nd and 23rd.
If you’ve been thinking about gifting jewelry, charms, accessories, this is the weekend to shop.

Twiggs nails that blend of trendy + timeless, and their prices make it easy to pick up a few pieces your tween or teen will love.

Beauty/Self Care Gift Guide

Tweens and teens love all things beauty and self-care — and the Gorge has so many cute finds to make their routines extra fun. From hair accessories to skincare and sweet scents, here are the easy, affordable picks they’ll be excited to unwrap.

1. Kitsch Nylon Hair Ties
Soft, stretchy, and gentle on hair — these Kitsch nylon ties hold super well without snagging or leaving dents.
🔗 Shop here → available locally at The Ruddy Duck

2. Aloha Travel Toiletry Bag
This bright, floral travel bag from Aloha Collection is as cute as it is practical. We love Aloha in our house! Made from their signature splash-proof material, it’s perfect for sleepovers, sports bags, gym days, travel, or keeping beauty essentials organized. Teens love the fun prints, and the quality is amazing — lightweight, durable, and easy to wipe clean.

And the best part? Aloha Collection has so many adorable bags, pouches, and totes in tons of prints and sizes. From mini pouches to crossbodies to full-size travel totes, there’s a style for every tween or teen.

✨ Special Offer: Use code this link and get $20 off your first $100 purchase! It will automatically add discount to your cart. 

3. Spa Headband and Wrist Band Set
Keeps hair dry and sleeves drip-free during skincare routines. 
🔗 Shop → available locally at The Ruddy Duck and Hood River Stationers 

4. Hume Deodorant 
Let’s be honest — this might be the most practical (and needed) gift on the list. Hume is a clean, effective deodorant that keeps tweens and teens fresh without harsh ingredients and lots of lovely scents. 
🔗 Shop here → available locally at Doug's 

5. Grace & Stella Pimple Patches 
Overnight pimple patches — gentle, clear, and teen-approved.  A great stocking stuffer. 
🔗 Shop here → link here

6. Claw Clips (in every shape and size) 
Claw clips are everywhere right now — from tiny minis to oversized chunky clips. They’re easy, cute, and perfect for quick hairstyle. 
🔗 Shop here → available locally at The Ruddy Duck, Hood River Stationers and Pacifica Gifts 

7. Boho Bandeau
Versatile and cute — can be worn as a headband, scarf, or hair wrap.
🔗 Shop → available locally at Hood River Stationers 

8. Pacifica Mini Perfume Set
A cute, gift-ready set of mini Pacifica perfumes — perfect for tweens and teens who love trying new scents without committing to a full bottle. Fun and light, these minis are great for backpacks, lockers, or overnight bags.
🔗 Shop here → available locally at Pacifica Gifts

9. Under Eye Masks 
Cooling, reusable under-eye masks that de-puff and brighten — a fun little self-care treat.
🔗 Shop here → available locally at The Ruddy Duck and Hood River Stationers 

10. Sol de Janeiro Mini Pack
Sol de Janeiro is the thing right now — gorgeous scents, cult-fave formulas, and teen-approved. It’s the perfect way to gift them a little luxury without going full-size, and the minis are ideal for backpacks, lockers, or travel.
🔗 Shop here → link here

11. Kitsch Heatless Curlers 
These heatless curlers are a tween/teen favorite — soft, comfortable to sleep in, and they actually work. 
Shop Here → available at The Ruddy Duck 

12. Kitsch Sea Salt Spray
Perfect for use after your heatless curls - for effortless, beachy waves — no ocean required. This sea salt spray adds texture and volume.
Shop Here → available at The Ruddy Duck

13. Cult & King Jelly 
A clean, lightweight styling gel with just a hint of shimmer for soft definition and healthy shine. It smooths flyaways and enhances curls— all without crunch or heaviness. And the best part? It comes in a swoon-worthy glass bottle that looks beautiful on any bathroom counter or vanity.
Shop Here → available at Outbound Wellness (ask for Kalyn!)

14. The Beachwaver Curler
The hair accessory of the season! The curler that’s everywhere — and for good reason. The Beachwaver rotates on its own, making it super easy for tweens and teens to get soft, effortless waves without wrestling a traditional iron. Fast, beginner-friendly, and fun to use. Confession - I bought my daughter one for Christmas and had to sample it this week - it provided awesome beach wave curls (but they didn't hold all day) 
Shop Here → Link here

15. Lemon Lavender Nailed It Gel Nail Lamp
Tiny, adorable, and fun to use — this mini gel nail lamp is perfect for at-home manicures. Despite its size, it cures gel polish quickly and leaves nails with that shiny, salon-style finish.
Shop Here → available locally at Hood River Stationers

16. Tree Hut Sugar Scrub
Tree Hut’s sugar scrubs smell amazing, exfoliate gently, and turn any shower into a mini spa moment. Tweens and teens love the fun scents and the instant smooth feel, and parents love that they’re affordable. They even have some fun holiday scents. 
Shop Here → link here

17. Lemon Lavender Face Masks
These face masks add a little spa-day magic to any tween or teen’s routine. They’re gentle, hydrating, and come in adorable packaging that makes self-care feel extra special.
Shop Here → available locally at Hood River Stationers

18. Detangler Flexi Brush
This Kitsch flexible brush bends with the shape of your head for gentler detangling and less breakage. The soft bristles massage the scalp, glide through knots, and leave hair smoother and shinier — whether it’s curly, wavy, or straight. Lightweight, travel-friendly, and perfect for everyday use.
Shop Here → available at The Ruddy Duck

19. Lavender Stardust Products 
From glimmer pots to roll-on shimmer sticks, these Lavender Stardust favorites are a tween dream. Each one adds the perfect touch of sparkle. With lip glosses, scented shimmer sticks, and easy-to-use roll-ons, it’s a cute, safe way for kids to play with beauty and shine a little brighter.
Shop Here → available at Hood River Stationers and The Ruddy Duck

20. Pacifica Body Sprays
Light, clean, and super wearable. They come in fun and fresh scents. Perfect for backpacks, lockers, or a quick spritz before school, sports, or weekend adventures.
Shop Here → available at Pacifica Gifts

And that wraps up the tween and teen girls and all things beauty and self-care. I hope this helps make holiday shopping a little easier — and maybe even fun.

Tomorrow I’ll be back with the Tween Boys Gift Guide, packed with the things my own son and his friends are obsessed with right now. 

Stay tuned!