Gift Edit 2024

The 16 Best Gifts for Women, from Bodycare Bundles to Home Tech Must-Haves

published Oct 18, 2024
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This feature is part of Apartment Therapy's Gift Edit, our editor-curated collection of gift ideas. Need more inspiration? Check out all our guides here.

If you think back to the special times in your life, chances are, those magical moments were made possible by a woman. Maybe it was your mom putting up the holiday decorations every fall, your best friend planning your bachelorette trip, or your sister driving up to visit you for a weekend in college. No matter the occasion, you likely have at least one special gal in your circle whom you’d like to thank with a gift.

You know better than anyone what would brighten her day, but to help you out, we rounded up a few products that are extra trendy, stylish, and practical for everyday use. And although we made sure to include some budget-friendly picks, you might also consider surprising her with a splurgy item, like an Oura ring or a gold tennis necklace. In other words, you’ll find both “just because” options and special occasion gifts among the offerings below, so be sure to bookmark the ones you think will go over especially well. In the meantime, be sure to snag something for yourself, too! We know we will.

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Monos
$210.00

Monos’ Metro duffel is the perfect travel bag regardless of where your bestie is going or for how long. She can use it as a carry-on or pack all of her essentials for a day at the office before heading to the gym. Blair, AT’s senior style editor, said she’s never gotten more compliments on a piece of luggage before. “It’s SO spacious and organized — yet surprisingly compact overall,” she said. “It’s like Mary Poppins’ bottomless bag, but in fits-under-a-plane-seat size.”

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Flamingo Estate
$176.00

Flamingo Estate’s tomato-scented bath products have sold out multiple times — that’s how addicting their fresh scent is. This lotion, hand soap, and candle trio will please anyone who likes herb-scented bodycare. What’s more, the lotion contains ingredients like jojoba oil that leave the skin feeling silky-soft.

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Bauble Bar
$148.00

A tennis necklace is timeless, but depending on where you look, it can easily set you back thousands of dollars. For a budget-friendly but still stunning option, head to BaubleBar. There, you’ll find a whole collection of tennis jewelry, including this necklace that can be adjusted into a choker style. You might even grab a bracelet to match!

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Sephora
$599.00

The Dyson AirWrap is one of the most coveted hair tools around, so your bestie is sure to be blown away (pun intended). The iconic hairstyler uses Coanda airflow technology to dry, curl, shape, and smooth hair for gorgeous styling with less heat damage. This set comes with six brush attachments that’ll help her create a variety of hairstyles.

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Amazon
$28.49

If you want your friend to have the best year, well, you give her The Best Year Journal! This 12-month productivity planner lets her map out her yearly goals ahead of 2025 and prioritize areas of development, from health to romance to finance. At the end of the year, she can look back at the pages and reflect on all of the progress she made.

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Sephora
$175.00

As far as perfumes go, YSL’s Libre eau de parfum is one of the most crowd-pleasing designer fragrances out there. As a result, you can be confident that your giftee will enjoy it regardless of whether she prefers florals or gourmands. This kit comes with a full 3-ounce bottle, as well as a travel-size perfume and mini body balm. It’ll be love at first sniff.

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Amazon
$449.00
was $499.00

An Oura ring will take your BFF’s everyday routine to the next level, tracking her sleep, activity, stress, and heart rate levels through her finger’s pulse. Its sensors monitor over 20 biometrics, and she can stay on top of it all by pairing it with apps on your phone. (Plus, two of our editors are fans.)

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Saks Fifth Avenue
$200.00

Even if your giftee isn’t a hat person, she’ll instantly fall in love with this ultra-warm and soft Toteme beanie. It’s knit from an alpaca blend and sports an oversized design that she can fold over if she so chooses. A small luxury, the hat is something she’ll look forward to wearing every winter.

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Amazon
$169.99

The perfect bedside companion, the Hatch Restore 2 is a must-have for any aspiring early bird. Featuring an integrated sound machine, soft-glow reading light, meditation prompts, sunrise alarm, and more, this clever gadget is basically like having your own personal sleep coach right on your nightstand. Sweet dreams await!

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Glasshouse Fragrances
$45.00

Reed diffusers and candles are always appreciated, but they can feel a bit tired as far as gifting goes. For a fresh take on the home decor classic, check out Glasshouse Fragrances’ Scent Scene duo. The bundle comes with the brand’s innovative liquidless diffuser and stems in two best-selling scents: Kyoto in Bloom and Lost in Amalfi. Your giftee can enjoy the scents at home but still feel like she’s been transported to a gorgeous destination.

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Lululemon
$68.00

Most people who are into fitness own a yoga mat for some reason or another, even if it’s just so they can stretch before lifting. But there’s a slim chance your friend owns a superconvenient yoga bag, which is where this Lululemon number comes in. Not only does the sleek black bag keep her yoga mat securely on her back, but it can also hold her keys, water bottle, and wallet thanks to its exterior pockets.

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Grove Collaborative
$48.00

OSEA skincare and bodycare are widely loved for their clean ingredients and luxurious feel. With this discovery set, your loved one can try four of the bestsellers in travel sizes, which arrive packaged in a chic white toiletry bag. Valued at $70, the $48 bundle is a no-brainer.

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Quince
$99.90

Everyone needs a nice silk robe. After all, what better way is there to feel fancy in the comfort of your own home? Quince makes one that’s not only elegant, but also washable! As if that weren’t reason enough to buy it, the robe’s silk fibers contain 18 kinds of amino acids that help nourish the skin. Think of it as a passive spa treatment.

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Amazon
$69.95
was $79.95

Your giftee can take her tunes with her wherever she goes, from a weekend bike ride to a trip to the park, with this handy JBL Bluetooth speaker. The waterproof design boasts pro-worthy sound that lives way beyond its compact 5-inch size. With 12 hours of playtime per charge — and a handy carabiner top to attach to her backpack — it'll be just the thing she needs to upgrade her next hangout.

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Ulta
$270.00

With makeup, it doesn’t get much more upscale than Hourglass. Not only are the brand’s formulations top-tier, but the packaging is also incredibly sleek and beautiful. This kit comes with everything one needs for a full face, including lipstick, eye shadow, and a bronzer palette suitable for a range of skin tones. Plus, everything comes packaged in a compact case.

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Anthropologie
$110.00

If your relative has been walking around the house in the same T.J. Maxx slippers for the past two years, help her upgrade with Ugg’s internet-famous Disquettes. Featuring a beyond-cozy sheepskin lining, the slippers have a platform sole that’ll add some flair to her at-home ensembles. We think the charcoal color looks especially demure.