Secret Santa, Early 20's Female

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Hoping someone might be an early 20's female or have a DD in that age bracket... would love some help with my work secret Santa.

I've got our new trainee in the SS draw. I'm in my 40's and she hasn't done a rotation with me yet so we've only ever had two conversations although we've been in the odd meeting together. She seems very nice and bright. I'd like to get her something she will like.

I've observed:

• She is very pretty and always really well dressed.
• She is very slim so not sure she goes in for much in the way of chocolate.
• When she works from home I can see her bedroom and it looks really neat with lots of sparkly bits.
• She lives with a boyfriend so has her own place.

Was thinking some sort of home fragrance / candle or a bath type set. Have no idea what brands she might like. It's a budget of £15.

Grateful for any pointers. 🙏

And yes, I realise I sound like a stalker.

Do you have a TKMaxx near you? They have so many nice candles! Sometimes you can drop on a 'This Works' or 'Neom' one for around your budget?! Otherwise I would think maybe a posh bubble bath or shower gel! Personally I would prefer something like the Molton Brown Christmas Cracker with the minis in? Or a White Company bubble Bath, doesn't look like much but they are actually really 'treat' presents in my eyes!

Otherwise she sounds like a nice girl so I'm sure she will be happy with anything you decide! Does she get the train or bus to work? Maybe a new scarf to keep warm!

A small rituals gift set?

Someone bought me a Parker pen and it was actually a lovely work gift - I still use it!

Otherwise a nice candle, posh shower stuff or a Starbucks voucher.

A book of short stories. Or a lovely notebook and pen.

TK Maxx a good call for candles

A couple of really lovely Christmas tree decorations

Or this has just popped up on my Amazon which is a nice set!

Deal: Neal’s Yard Remedies Restoring Bath Scents Collection Gift Set | Fragrant Foaming Bath Set With Pure Essential Oils | Vegetarian Foaming Bath Set Made With Organic Ingredients amzn.eu/7jRdsGO

How about a Joma Jewellery bracelet or a Katie Loxton pouch? Makes it something for her rather than the home?

I saw this for my 20 something who loves shiny

www.next.co.uk/g558142s6/t43165#t43165

or for £3 over budget

www.next.co.uk/style/st840525/a13361#a13361

Thank you all so much. Feel much happier now I have some brand names to work with!

@FTM2022SS, completely agree re nice treat brands especially at Christmas.

@Mushroo, coffee voucher is a great shout. If I get lucky with the Black Friday sales I'll be able to get something lovely to unwrap and top up with a coffee voucher.

@Someaddedsugar, I've just discovered the Katie Loxton outlet. That's solved a few shopping dilemmas.

Please not a candle 😵‍💫

If it’s something she will use at work what about nice stationery from Paperchase -notepad /pens ? Most of 20 somethings I work with are crazy about nice stationery and really appreciate a nice pen and fancy notepads /PostIts

Another vote for stationery, Paperchase or Typo

I got our young NQT(24) in secret Santa. My dd (similar age) and friends all rave about snow fairy from
Lush. I mentioned it in staff room and she said how much she loves it too - as did other similar aged girl. I bought her the 'fairy dust' which seems to be some sort of powder with a shimmer in it. Overpriced and too sweet in my opinion but seems to be what a lot in that age group like! She's pretty and a bit into sparkly things too!

Martha Brook have a gorgeous range of stationery including personalised notebooks. Or Papier do lovely diaries and there are often £15 off offers referrals - I have a referral code if you want it.

Thanks again for the ideas. Have confidence I'm not going to pick something awful. Will do a bit more stalking before the Black Friday sales!

Why would being slim mean no chocolate?

I have been skinny most my life, Im now 'healthy' at 10st and 5ft8 but use to be 7st... as far as I'm aware than never banned me from chocolate, if anything people use to give me lots given I was naturally underweight and they wanted me to 'fatten' up to average.

if she likes sparkles (like me) how about a dress (rather than expensive diamond) tennis bracelet or something... like any of these

Can she drive? Rituals car fragrance.

Or Glossier is a good brand for that demographic.

Also Zara do some lovely perfumes