5 chic gifts you can buy at those cute shops in Broad Ripple and SoBro

No one wants to be the one to buy the same person a gift she's already received. First comes the awkward laughter — then the false promise that no, she really can use two of these — and then the trip back to the store to return the thing.

Fortunately, a bevy of cozy shops tucked away in Broad Ripple and SoBro are brimming with the type of stuff you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

They're looking right back at you. These glasses are at Heritage Clothier and Home, 1134 E. 54th St.

 

Glasses with pizzazz, $12.95-$39.95, Heritage Clothier and Home, 1134 E. 54th St.

Never drink alone with one of these face glasses. Or buy one with a zipper for another way to jazz up your table.

The belt is meant to wick moisture and not bounce as you exercise. It's at 
Civvies, 1134 E. 54th St.

 

FlipBelt, $28.99, Civvies, 1134 E. 54th St.

Stick your keys, cash, cards and phone into this belt. It can be the excuse you need to exercise after the holiday feasting.

Which icon do you want to place your drink on? The coasters are at Artifacts, 6327 Guilford Ave.

 

Coasters with famous faces, $15, Artifacts, 6327 Guilford Ave.

Collect your favorite rockers — including Patti Smith and Freddie Mercury — and Indianapolis' own Kurt Vonnegut with these handmade coasters.

You can match this purse with just about any outfit. Find it at Shop Tibet, 835 E. Westfield Blvd.

 

Clutch, $15, Shop Tibet, 835 E. Westfield Blvd.

This is one of those handbags everyone will ask you about. Take your pick of several patterns and colors.

These bags are for those who like some sass with their daily routine. They're at Lola Blu Boutique, 6350 Cornell Ave.

 

Makeup bags, $15, Lola Blu Boutique, 6350 Cornell Ave.

If you love your makeup and want to express some sass, these are for you.

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