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midgey Wed 24-Nov-21 14:08:42

My family has decided on doing a secret Santa present this year….I prefer covert Father Christmas but that does rhyme so well! My problem is I have drawn my granddaughter…..still recovering from a brain injury, has autism, and a wannabe goth! Any clever ideas? Budget is £40.

Boz Wed 24-Nov-21 14:13:47

My granddaughters (fifteen and 20) love Zara. They do lovely funky knitwear and you put in a gift receipt - just in case. Prices from about £25.

fiorentina51 Wed 24-Nov-21 14:16:39

Maybe goth style clothing or jewellery? Google goth clothing and lots of sites are shown.
Here's one I found earlier (I'm the mother of a retired goth!)
www.emp.co.uk/topics/gothic/dresses/

BlueBelle Wed 24-Nov-21 14:21:14

You don’t say her age but goths love goth make up I would imagine any girl would love that

V3ra Wed 24-Nov-21 14:22:59

Lots of choices on Amazon if you do a search for gothic jewellery, accessories and clothing.
You might find something she'd like and you'd be happy to buy!

Scentia Wed 24-Nov-21 17:24:59

I would get her a sensory/lava lamp. You can get them with Bluetooth speakers in too! Lovely gothic colours.

labazsisslowlygoingmad Wed 24-Nov-21 17:34:30

a lava lamp is good also blue tooth speakers are fun and useful can she do any crafts? I run a knitting haberdashery market stall and there are some good crafts kits for all abilities at least something to keep after, otherwise items like bath bombs from places like Lush

vegansrock Wed 24-Nov-21 17:35:13

Maybe asking members of the group to do wish lists?

midgey Wed 24-Nov-21 17:46:11

How stupid of me to omit that vital piece of information! Thanks for the ideas.

Pinkarolina Wed 24-Nov-21 21:33:31

Try www.kinkyangel.co.uk. They are on online shop and do lots of goth bags, jewellery, clothes, ornaments etc that a wannabe goth youngster would love.

Alioop Thu 25-Nov-21 10:45:08

A "Gothic Gifts" gift card maybe or a Superdrug one so she can get makeup, brushes, etc.

Blondie49 Thu 25-Nov-21 10:48:40

My g/daughter 14/15 wears hoodies nonstop. On Etsy there is a Gothis Streetwear oversized hoodie in range of colours £28 , though says selling fast. Wd give you money left for white/black lipstick/ nail varnish or whatever. Tried to attach pic but wd not let me re size

NanaDH Thu 25-Nov-21 10:49:39

Disney store nightmare before Christmas stuff maybe ?

Philippa111 Thu 25-Nov-21 10:56:13

You didn't say how old she is but how about some lovely aromatherapy essential oils..Lavender, Lemon, Orange which can be used in the bath etc... could be soothing and relaxing if she has just had an injury. If she's a Goth perhaps everyone else will have gone with that... a bit like people who have cats often get many cat gifts?

Snip Thu 25-Nov-21 11:00:32

fledglings.org.uk have fidget balls and suchlike. Available online but staff helpful with ideas if you call. Waterstones sell a Gooey Mesh ball - therapeutic and calming to squeeze! Mood rings that change colour are fun - asos, River Island etc.

Gwenisgreat1 Thu 25-Nov-21 11:04:23

midgey you don't say her age? Maybe a clockwork? dog she can communicate with?

Brownowl564 Thu 25-Nov-21 11:06:24

Have a look at Frightlings website, they do excellent gothic style jewellery, soft toys ( but not childish ones) etc

Maremia Thu 25-Nov-21 11:10:33

Be careful of aromatherapy products for someone with a brain injury.

H1954 Thu 25-Nov-21 11:12:22

With a budget of £40 I would be tempted to get a piece of Jet jewellery and a Boots/Superdrug gift card. That way she has a gift to keep and something to spend on goth makeup

cc Thu 25-Nov-21 11:55:43

I love the idea of a lava lamp, if you know her favourite colour.

62Granny Thu 25-Nov-21 12:12:14

fiorentina51

Maybe goth style clothing or jewellery? Google goth clothing and lots of sites are shown.
Here's one I found earlier (I'm the mother of a retired goth!)
www.emp.co.uk/topics/gothic/dresses/

I love the Miss Muffet pinafore dress on this site.

Kacee Thu 25-Nov-21 12:18:55

Sounds like my grandaughter apart from the brain injury. She likes anything with skulls on. Doc Martin Boots(you can get other brands not so expensive). Pretty much everything she wears is black. Oh and tartan mini kilts, they are very popular. As somebody said emp is one website and disturbia is another. Good luck

SachaMac Thu 25-Nov-21 12:29:21

I brought my grandaughter who is 13 a Himalayan salt lamp for her birthday and she really loves and it looks lovely and cozy in her room. That age group seem to be into crystals and things like that at the moment. From my own experience with teenage grandchildren I’d steer clear of clothing if they’re not choosing it themselves. I agree with H1954, a piece of jewellery is a nice idea, there are some great goth themed silver necklaces around within that price range, skulls, crosses, Angel wings, gothic style initials etc.

Jess20 Thu 25-Nov-21 13:05:42

I love the idea of a lava lamp!

Plunger Thu 25-Nov-21 13:05:45

Try www.emp.co.uk