To not have a f-ing clue what to buy DSD for her 19th birthday?

[whycantwegoonasthree]

Ok, not strictly my DSD but anyway, NOT THE POINT.

She's going to be 19. DP is up to his ears so I've rashly offered to handle the birthday present shopping but have subsequently realised I haven't a clue. And I have to have it sorted for Sunday. Fuckity fuck.

She's terribly sophisticated. Just started university. Used to the finer things in life. Claire's accessories isn't going to hack it, in other words. I like her a lot, know her reasonably well but am completely at a loss.

I realise IABVU for blatantly posting here for traffic, but I'M DESPERATE.

DP is paying so happy to spend £££s.

Please help. Sensible creative ideas which make me look clued up gratefully received.

Got her a pricey slouchy shoulder bag last year. It was a hit and she takes it everywhere. But now I have a rep to protect. Etc. And she's literally the only teenage/young adult girl I know. I don't remember myself at that age aside from the fact I was significantly less sophisticated...

Fuck. Please help!

Thanksawfully
WCWGOA3

[JacquesHammer]

One of the high end beauty palettes thats out? Anastacia Beverley Hills Modern Renaissance is lovely (the newer subculture palette has had issues). Urban Decay Vice?

[SaucyJack]

Is she away at uni? Something she can keep in her room like a coffee machine?

[YogiYoni]

Fjallraven backpack for uni?
Make up brushes?
Slouchy scarf?
Paperchase stuff
Snuggly PJs and/or great dressing gown for halls of residence?
Cards against Humanity?

[Bonelessbanquet]

Urban outfitters/paperchase?

[19lottie82]

Ask her?

[whycantwegoonasthree]

No room in her room for anything very much - it's a shoe box! Other ideas all good - thank you - pls keep them coming.

Fjallraven backpack especially interesting thought... May well end up being a combination of several of these!

You're all wonderful.

[whycantwegoonasthree]

19lottie82 no can't do that. That's a cop-out! Surely? Although maybe you have a point... Um...

I just wanted to go 'ta-dahhhh!!" and deliver the PERFECT present. Because I'm a dick, obvs.

[Raven69351]

I agree with the eyeshadow palette idea.

Other ideas: Ted Baker purse/bag, nice scarf, also Ted Baker pencil cases are nice.

[BeachysFlipFlops]

Fjallraven rucksacks are great.

Also the Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes..

Mac lipsticks

Wireless speakers like UE Boom speakers

[BigApple11]

A Sonos play1 and a 12 month subscription to Apple Music / Spotify ?

[Allthebestnamesareused]

She is 19 - at uni - she'll want cash!

[whycantwegoonasthree]

Sonos - genius. Will find out if she already has...

[noeffingidea]

Money or vouchers. Or alternatively just ask her.Why does it have to be a surprise?

[whycantwegoonasthree]

Allthebestnamesareused trust me - she has cash. That's partly the problem here...

[imokit]

amazon voucher/prime subscription - thats what I wanted in uni life - people enabling me to buy the junk i wanted guilt free.

[whycantwegoonasthree]

Thank you thank you thank you...

[LiberteEgaliteChardonnay]

A nice wallet she can put all her cash in?

[BlackPepperCrab]

When I was 19 I got a Breville espresso machine for my birthday. Loved it so much since it fitted in perfectly with my Uni waking hours. Also got a Brompton which is great for school if she’s into cycling.

[parkingwarqueen]

If she has an iphone and likes her music then perhaps some Airpods? The wireless earphones.

[Lily2007]

Cashmere jumper / dress / scarf and gloves in correct size of course
Liberty has lots of nice things in its patterns like umbrellas etc

[19lottie82]

OP, definitely not a cop out to ask! I have 2 DSDs aged 13 and 17 and have lost count of the times DH and I have bought them something we think they'd like, only for it never to be seen again (is total waste of money)!

[YesItsMeIDontCare]

How long ‘til her birthday? Hand made, design-your-own, custom made Converse?

[User843022]

'She is 19 - at uni - she'll want cash!'

Yes and just get few things like body spray, chocolate and socks to open. 19yr olds ime rarely like what their parents buy for them.

[KarateKitten]

Naked palette?

[LadyLance]

I agree that if she's into make up she'll probably love a palette from Urban Decay. Benefit is another popular brand who often do limited edition palettes so you wouldn't be replicating something she already owns. Make up brushes are also good as they often need replacing and are expensive!

Another idea might be concert tickets if there are any bands/artists you know she likes.