38 Special Gift Ideas for Her 30th Birthday

Best Designer Sunglasses Gift

Bottega Veneta Geometric Sunglasses

The future’s bright! She should face into the new era accordingly, with elegant and classic sunglasses like these Bottega beauties.

Best Under $50 Gift

Birthdate Co. Personalized Candle

Personalized Candle

A regular candle might be an uninspired gift, but that’s not the case with the personalized options from Birthdate Co. Enter their birthday to create a unique blend of all-natural soy and coconut wax and further customize it with their name and horoscope.

Best Jewelry Gift

Ring Concierge Personalized Medallion Necklace

Personalized Medallion Necklace

This 14k yellow gold medallion necklace with 50 round natural diamonds will become a staple in their necklace stack. Make it all the more sentimental by adding a special inscription.

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Best Gift for Dreamers

MasterClass Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television

Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television

If they spent their 20s daydreaming about turning their passion project into their nine-to-five, perhaps their 30s is the decade that will see it happen. Nudge them in the right direction with a MasterClass series, with expert-led courses in everything from photography and writing to launching a brand.

Best Gift for Yogis

Lululemon The Mat

The Mat

For your most Zen friend, the quintessential nonslip, antimicrobial mat to practice their flows in style.

Best Gift for Foodies

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer

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Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer

Considered the Rolls-Royce of at-home appliances for home chefs, a KitchenAid mixer in the joy-inducing shade of aqua sky can handle any task or recipe imaginable.

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Best Travel Gift

Tumi Continental 4-Wheel Carry-On

Continental 4-Wheel Carry-On

The ultimate 30th birthday celebration? A dream trip to a far-flung locale. Should that be on her list, she’ll love this sturdy-yet-stylish suitcase.

Best Beauty Gift

Kevyn Aucoin Sculpt and Define Contour Book Volume IV

Sculpt and Define Contour Book Volume IV

Kevyn Aucoin was the original master of contouring, and the brand remains a go-to for makeup artists all over the world. Whether they’re a pro or a novice, the all-in-one Sculpt and Define palette with its eight innovative “wet powder” shades is a shortcut to a snatched and glowing face.

Best Minimalist Boot

Everlane Glove Boot

Glove Boot

From work to cocktails, these boots will be a staple she can wear daily.

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Best Classic GIft

Khaite Benny Leather Belt

Benny Leather Belt

What do you get someone who has a perfectly curated timeless wardrobe? This Khaite belt, which will seamlessly integrate into all of her outfits.

Best Edible Gift

Boarderie Ciccettis Cheese & Charcuterie Board

Ciccettis Cheese & Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board is the original “girl dinner”—long before the internet even christened it a trend. Boarderie’s award-winning grazing platters are made fresh each day with artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, and chocolates, and arrive chilled and ready to eat. All you need to do is light the cute rainbow birthday candles, which come included.

Best Knitwear Gift

Anine Bing Sydney Sweater

Sydney Sweater

If she’s entering a new decade with a wardrobe overhaul in mind, make sure she has an everlasting sweater in her new collection.

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Best Cool Girl Gift

Isabel Marant Duerto Western Boots

Duerto Western Boots

Cowboy-related trends may come and go, but a pair of calfskin western boots by Isabel Marant are forever.

Best Nail Care Gift

Sundays Nail Polish (Box of 3)

Nail Polish (Box of 3)

Bring her favorite nontoxic nail salon to her with a gift box of three shades by Sundays.

Best Entertaining Gift

Farmhouse Pottery Dot Cotton Cocktail Napkins (Set of 4)

Dot Cotton Cocktail Napkins (Set of 4)

Add a touch of playfulness to her entertaining game with these dotted napkins.

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Best At-Home Spa Gift

Omnilux Contour Face Mask

Contour Face Mask

If she’s really serious about skincare, help her upgrade her routine with this highly rated LED treatment mask.

Best Tennis Necklace

Dorsey James Bezel Necklace

James Bezel Necklace

Made of lab-grown sapphires, Dorsey’s tennis necklace is a budget-friendly alternative to a classic diamond iteration.

Best Gift for Readers

Book of the Month Club Subscription

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An avid reader will love that you’re supporting her hobby with an annual subscription to the Book of the Month Club.

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Best Skincare Gift

Augustinus Bader The Cream

The Cream

Whether she’s new to skincare or already has a nightly routine, she’ll love adding something luxurious to the lineup.

Best Getaway Gift

Aman Amangiri

Amangiri

You only turn 30 once. Whisk her away on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to somewhere on her bucket list, like Amangiri in Utah.

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Freya Drohan is a freelance fashion editor, writer, stylist, and brand consultant with over 10 years of experience across print and digital media. Her work has been published by Vogue, the Wall Street Journal, Elle, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and many more. She was previously the executive fashion director at The Daily Front Row and is currently contributing fashion editor at Maxim.

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