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4 lovely but SMALL presents for 19 year old dd.....

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BertrandRussell · 12/12/2015 22:59

We have a family tradition of 10 presents per child. No idea why- it just happened! I only have 6 for dd. Her main present is a lovely silver ring.(I'm very excited about it!) She also has a mini umbrella, a sample set of Yankee scented candles, some cashmere socks, a laptop sleeve and 2 books.I need 4 more things. They they need to be gorgeous but small so she can take them on the plane back to university. Budget- about £80. Ideas please????

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PirateSmile · 12/12/2015 23:03

Does she have long hair? If so, this?

www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4366355.htm

Doublebubblebubble · 12/12/2015 23:08

A pandora charm??

ontheginalready · 12/12/2015 23:09

Beautiful notebook
Pyjamas
Make up palette
Scarf and hat
Slippers
Underwear
Perfume

MumOfGorgeousness · 12/12/2015 23:11

Paper chase do some beautiful 2016 diaries.

MumOfGorgeousness · 12/12/2015 23:11

Paper chase do some beautiful 2016 diaries.

ASmallHenInItsLateForties · 12/12/2015 23:12

Ive got dd a decent set of makeup brushes and a pretty pot to keep them in.

Curiouserandcuriouser30 · 12/12/2015 23:13

Bath stuff
Floaty scarves
DVDs
Photo frame/artwork for her wall at uni
Chocolates

ilovemydoggy · 12/12/2015 23:13

Benefit gift set, pyjamas, nice underwear, does she like the adult colouring books? A couple of those and some nice pencils.

Gruach · 12/12/2015 23:32

One of these. Also from Amazon but can't trust the link to work.

A coffee bean subscription (length according to cost).

Some of this. (Although handcream would be more obvious.)

A proper nutmeg grater (M&S do them) and some nutmeg.

RalphSteadmansEye · 12/12/2015 23:36

When I was 19 and at university I would have loved:

A lovely fountain pen
Perfume
A coffee shop gift voucher (except, obviously, coffee shops weren't really a thing 20 odd years ago)
Another book.

Or
Four more books Grin

RalphSteadmansEye · 12/12/2015 23:39

Ooh, no, I would have loved some leather gloves, perfume, fountain pen and a coffee shop voucher.

Or four books...

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BertrandRussell · 12/12/2015 23:48

I may have forgotten to mention- her birthday is the 21st. Her little brother has got her an amazing diary/journal (ask me if you want a link) and she is getting scent as well. I send her a book every couple of weeks, and we still do the magically appearing Chirstmas Eve pyjamas..........

Like the idea of a fountain pen, and some others on here. Keep them coming!

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RalphSteadmansEye · 12/12/2015 23:54

I love that you send her books regularly! Can you be my Mum (not that I need any...)?

My lovely MIL (to be, at the time - I wasn't married at university) used to give me a book voucher every time I saw her.

How about a magazine subscription to something arty or intellectual like Intelligent Life?

Catzpyjamas · 12/12/2015 23:59

Grown up colouring book, set of pencils, eye shadow compact, gloves, scarf, purse...
Can I please get a link to the journal as I'm stuck for my niece?

CremeBrulee · 13/12/2015 00:01

Christmas bath bombs? I gave ordered some special ones direct from Bomb Cosmetics for DD. There are various pre packed gift sets on Amazon too:

Bomb Cosmetics Winter Wonderland Gift Set

Luxury hand lotion like Laura Mercier Fresh Fig or Ambre Vanilla? A small tube won't break the budget but smells divine and is nice to carry in a college or work bag:

Ambre Vanilla Hand Cream

I have also bought one of these headband curler thingys for DD:

Aurora Band

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BertrandRussell · 13/12/2015 00:11

this is the journal. You can download free apps to print off inserts....
I have one and I love it. But it's definitely a grown up thing.

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Catzpyjamas · 13/12/2015 00:14

Thank you. That's gorgeous. It's a bit more than I'd spend (6 young adults to buy for) but has given me inspiration Xmas Smile

Rpj16 · 13/12/2015 00:18

Dior have some lovely Xmas makeup sets at the moment. They are expensive and can run out of stock, but they are lush! Would be about £50, so could be a main thing and spend £10 each on other stuff! (A nice bottle of red!!) Xx

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BertrandRussell · 13/12/2015 00:19

If you look on Etsy there are faux leather versions that are cheaper. And ass I said, there are lots of free downloads.

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BertrandRussell · 13/12/2015 00:28

Ralph- it's such fun to choose a book every couple of weeks that matches what's going on in her life. Such an easy way to keep in touch. Grin

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Oh2beatsea · 13/12/2015 00:43

If you are on Facebook look up Buttonsy. She does some lovely but unusual jewellery.

DioneTheDiabolist · 13/12/2015 01:27

Leather gloves. M&S have some for around £20. And, if you can knit, what about a scarf. You can get discounted scarf wool for a few quid.

MumOfGorgeousness · 13/12/2015 09:08

Sending books - I vow to do this if my two children ever leave to study. Thank you for the idea. They are so young now but I won't be forgetting.

MumOfGorgeousness · 13/12/2015 09:09

And yes to leather gloves. I had a beautiful pale pink pair when I was an older teen/early twenties and they lasted years. I absolutely adored them.

NewBallsPlease00 · 13/12/2015 09:35

At 19 and at uni-
Gift card for Starbucks etc
Nice pj bottoms (always worn with random vest and hoody so don't bother with set)
Then depending on taste either a nice nail varnish or about 10 packs of 'nails' from primark
Some nice pants!!