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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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