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Roam
With most home items priced for less than $50 and jewelry ranging from $50 to $100, this packed-to-the-rafters shop won’t max out your plastic. Please picky teens with French Bull melamine plates ($32 for four) printed with images of monsters, and eco-minded friends with Michael Aram’s trivets, crafted from organic branches ($42–$52). Also stock up on gloriously scented Voluspa candles ($8–$26), which are perfect for those acquaintances who ambush you with unexpected presents. 488 Amsterdam Ave between 83rd and 84th Sts (212-721-0155)

Urban Outfitters
This punky retailer has become the go-to spot for slogan T-shirts and vintage-inspired clothing, but its jewelry, books and knickknacks make surprisingly worthy options for loved ones who no longer dwell in dorms. Our picks for playing Santa: old-school graffiti-covered tin can speakers ($100), nighttime-city-scene wall murals ($250) and grow-your-own mini Christmas trees ($8). 2081 Broadway at 72nd St (212-579-3912); various locations throughout the city, go to urbn.com for more info.

Wink
Though it’s home to a smattering of clothing lines, the emphasis at this burgeoning chainlet is on hypergirly, trendy accessories, such as jewel-encrusted headbands by Susan Daniels ($49), red-dialed Toy watches ($225) and super-soft Anna Corinna leather carryalls in cobalt blue ($384). 188 Columbus Ave between 68th and 69th Sts (212-877-7727); also 1050 Lexington Ave between 74th and 75th Sts (212-249-2033); 155 Spring St between West Broadway and Wooster St (212-334-3646)