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Tricky posh kid presents preferably under £20 - 21 year old girl.

179 replies

AndThereSheGoes · 02/10/2024 09:01

I actually have to get a birthday present for a niece whose birthday is the week after Christmas ( and obviously Christmas).
For one I can give money but it doesn't seem right for both being close together .

Shes posh, public school, bright but working as she likes the money and opportunities (lots of connections).

Its very tricky. Best gift was Ray Bans for her 16th ( TK Maxx bargain).

Any suggestions that won't break me?

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MagicianMoth · 02/10/2024 15:47

JadedFilly · 02/10/2024 13:50

Shes posh, public school, bright but working

Baffling! I don’t know a single person, young adult or mature, who has attended any public school (even the best known in the country) who isn’t involved in some sort of work - whether employed or self employed, city or farm …

But I am laughing at the £20 silver earrings suggestion …

And you may laugh at my suggestion of whichever slim, newly published volume of poetry seems most unlikely. Something prizewinning from Faber or Carcanet.

I assumed that meant not at university, but I don't know

JadedFilly · 02/10/2024 16:34

Ah! Maybe …

StandingSideBySide · 02/10/2024 16:45

I’d check out websites like Rydale that do gifts for horse riders. Or Go Outdoors aswell

Blanketyre · 02/10/2024 17:25

Not the horsey things suggested here, and I say that as a mum to a horsey ex private school girl.

latestnews · 02/10/2024 17:31

MyOwnToes · 02/10/2024 09:12

Dior lip oil and laniege balms are popular now!

Good shout and if you go for Dior you can get it engraved on the website.

This is a good idea.

Gardendiary · 02/10/2024 17:35

Dior lip oil is over £30 so a bit over the budget. I have a similar advantaged young person in my life so lurking for inspiration.

Sprig1 · 02/10/2024 17:36

If she rides how about some nice long riding socks?

latestnews · 02/10/2024 17:54

Spacemasks (individually wrapped self-heating masks)

latestnews · 02/10/2024 18:01

William Morris At HomeBeautiful Sleep Cosy Night in Box

hby9628 · 02/10/2024 18:03

Does it have to be a brand? There are some nice personalised bracelets on not on the high street or Etsy. Or even Joma Jewellery. They often have codes too if you do a quick google

latestnews · 02/10/2024 18:04

Turtle doves fingerless cashmere gloves, in a neutral colour. If you buy them when they are on special price.

I love mine. My elderly mum loves hers. My 22-year old loves hers. My sister loves her for when working on her laptop.

Putonyourredshoesanddancetheblues · 02/10/2024 18:05

She’s your niece, couldn’t you ask her/ her parents/siblings for ideas?

hby9628 · 02/10/2024 18:07

katieloxton.com/zana-fold-out-wristlet-purse-in-eggshell-klb2898

Can be personalised & comes with lovely packaging

MoneyAndPercentages · 02/10/2024 18:09

I'd do something classic. The White Company do some stunning smaller bits (small candles/lip balms etc) and is quite lux, or maybe fancy chocolates (Charbonel & Walker champagne truffles?)

If you know her style, browse Etsy for something unique and stylish. If she's a foodie, maybe a nice cookbook from a celebrity chef? The Stanley Tucci one and the Dishoom one are high on my list this year (or a pre-order of the Wishbone Kitchen one!)

hby9628 · 02/10/2024 18:10

A little over budget

www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/slim-credit-card-case-in-smooth-lilac

Kosenrufugirl · 02/10/2024 18:10

The Psychology of Money book. Excellent reviews on Amazon. My friend's husband is an Independent Financial Advisor. He was very impressed with the book I gave his daughter for her 18th birthday

hby9628 · 02/10/2024 18:10

Jo Malone bath oil is gorgeous. I think a small bottle is about £18 but it lasts forever. I ask for it every Xmas.

hby9628 · 02/10/2024 18:17

Just browsing Katie Loxton there's loads of lovely bits on there. Shouldn't have looked

Thisismyusername1 · 02/10/2024 18:23

cornishbluebelle.co.uk/collections/country/products/horse-heart-cuff

This website has some nice horsey jewellery and this one is in your budget.

Have ordered from them and they are really lovely items

mitogoshigg · 02/10/2024 18:28

Please not a candle or hand cream, I know no one who uses hand cream (evidenced by the dozens donated to every raffle and lucky dip!) and most people who use candles want cheaper than £20 ones.

Think about what she's doing day to day - eg does she travel for work then a travel jewellery roll (£20 gets you one)

Blanketyre · 02/10/2024 18:29

Drunk Elephant stuff
Monica Vinader Jewellery

HaveYouSeenRain · 02/10/2024 18:32

mitogoshigg · 02/10/2024 18:28

Please not a candle or hand cream, I know no one who uses hand cream (evidenced by the dozens donated to every raffle and lucky dip!) and most people who use candles want cheaper than £20 ones.

Think about what she's doing day to day - eg does she travel for work then a travel jewellery roll (£20 gets you one)

I use handcream and only have nice candles that are easily £40z 🤣

OP Cowshed sets are nice too.

latestnews · 02/10/2024 18:32

mitogoshigg · 02/10/2024 18:28

Please not a candle or hand cream, I know no one who uses hand cream (evidenced by the dozens donated to every raffle and lucky dip!) and most people who use candles want cheaper than £20 ones.

Think about what she's doing day to day - eg does she travel for work then a travel jewellery roll (£20 gets you one)

Why would most people want a cheaper candle..? And I use handcream, even my 22-year old ds does.

loropianalover · 02/10/2024 18:33

Summer Fridays lip balm? Think it’s about £24.