By Theresa Giannetti
While I’ve never been to the actual Fred Flare store (above, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, at 131 Meserole Avenue at Leonard Street), I’ve most certainly bought things through their website. A mishmash of eccentricity, fredflare.com is the perfect place to find a gift so right that it’s almost tailored to fit– of course, I wouldn’t buy something for my father there, but if you’re looking for a present for a young (or young at heart) friend, Fred Flare is the place to go.
They even separate out themed items based on holidays; for instance, they have an adorable Valentine’s Day section with tons of items of wildly varying prices, from Spanish Sweethearts candies at $2 to an $150 leather jacket and everywhere in between (*cough* clueless boyfriends *cough*).
Most of the prices are very reasonable for young people on a budget or a mother looking to supplement her daughter’s Valentine’s Day gift (yes, mom, that was a hint).
From dresses to makeup to jewelry to books, Fred Flare’s got you covered for every present-giving holiday of the year (and if you sign up for the emails, they even give you tons of coupons and discounts).
Go to www.fredflare.com
Theresa recommends:
For Men:
Crosley USB Tech Turntable
$129
Mo’s Bacon Bar
$9
500XL Giant Earbud Speakers
$60
For Women:
Gingham “I Heart You” Dress
$54
Simply Perfect Sling Bag
$20
Sweet Nothing Heart Necklace
9 different styles, $44
