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60th birthday gift for stylish friend?

39 replies

CanWeComeIntoTheOutNow · 29/06/2020 11:35

Need some help with this one. She's pretty trendy, likes Jo Malone and fancy toiletries. Not much of a one for jewellery unless it's diamonds (so I'll steer clear) and likes bright colours and bold patterns. She's into tennis and they have a house in Spain. Her house is relatively minimalist so my usual go to of a nice picture frame might be a bit redundant.
Will probably club together with another friend so suggestions for up to £100 maybe? (Though under £60 probably preferable)

All help gratefully received...

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Freddie15VES · 30/06/2020 17:52

Vivienne Westwood does some great jewellery and scarves! All within budget too 😊 quirky! And something a bit different. I always think jewellery is nice for big birthdays! X

startingtoday · 30/06/2020 17:57

I'll second something g from 100 stars, gorgeous fabric , real luxury

SarBear1980 · 30/06/2020 17:58

What about a Neom well-being pod? Absolutely beautiful to look at and smell...very minimalistic (my husband does Not allow stuff and likes this one!!) The happy scent is my favourite.

mrssmiling · 30/06/2020 18:54

Agree about One Hundred Stars gowns...would be a lovely present.
Also, these scarves are beautiful... www.joedwardsretail.co.uk/

nagnagnag · 30/06/2020 19:47

You know she likes Jo Malone, so why don't you get her something from there? At least you know she'll like it!
I really don't like vouchers personally - I have had several that I haven't used and vouchers for events often have restrictions.

BeaLola · 30/06/2020 20:11

Agree with PP - why not have a Jo Malone product engraved as its her 60th. If you know her favourite go for a candle - personally I love the solid perfume duo & case that my DS bought me for Christmas - but then I love Jo Malone & they chose my favourite scents.

If you were going engraved I would chose a candle or if you know her favourite scent why not buy it , engrave or chose one of the coloured stoppers in her favourite shade ?

I also love the Neom pod too ….

Timetospare · 30/06/2020 20:16

[quote Whatthefoxgoingon]How about some variety from Jo Loves?

www.joloves.com/samples?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInOamnYun6gIVm-vtCh3Hzwx1EAAYASAAEgLOpPD_BwE[/quote]
My very DH gave me the discovery set for Christmas and it was a wonderful gift. You get to try 10 different scents, enough for about 3 generous days worth of perfume per sample, and then use the voucher to ‘purchase’ your favourite.
And of course you’ve still got lots of different samples to test throughout the year. I’m also late 50s and it was fun to have something to ‘play with’

allaglow · 30/06/2020 21:23

I've just bought a present for my friend's 60th birthday.
She's had a bit of a hard time lately, but is now on the better side.
I've bought her Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength bath and shower oil, and the same body cream to go with it.
From Space NK website ( next day delivery was free).
Came to £98, so around your budget.
I just thought it was something that will be a real treat, but she wouldn't buy for herself.

Galdos · 30/06/2020 21:25

A beautiful mirror

BeaLola · 30/06/2020 21:36

Re Aromatherapy Associates - they do lovely stuff - I have just bought the Anniversary products that included the oil burner - they are lovely and they are at a special price . If you join newsletter 10% discount code off other products.

I have often bought the bath and shower oil collection as a gift and well received if you like that sort of thing

They are launching a brand new product tomorrow

Isaidnomorecrisps · 30/06/2020 22:43

I bought three of these for my three “coolest” friends - wedding / big birthdays. Everyone loved them.

www.skandium.com/products/glass-vase?variant=30111056855143
Not sure if it will work - Lyngby vase. Super cool one got the concrete one, others the grey / smoke. I ended up getting for me too and use all the time. Only a suggestion though 🙂

RomaineCalm · 30/06/2020 22:59

@Isaidnomorecrisps - I'm afraid I will to report you for introducing me to that website Grin. So many lovely ideas, the vases you linked to fell into my basket and I'm not supposed to be shopping for anything at the moment!

Isaidnomorecrisps · 30/06/2020 23:15

Laughing!

SpeckledyHen · 01/07/2020 06:42

If she likes Jo Malone I would upgrade her to Jo Loves , a far superior product imo , and the ‘true’ Jo Malone .

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