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Shopping For a Best Friend? Show Them How Much You Care With These Thoughtful Gifts
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You can’t choose your family, but you can choose who you keep in your inner circle. They’re the people who uplift you and inspire you. Spending time around them (most of the time) leaves you feeling re-energised and better ready to face whatever’s ahead.
For all of these reasons, it’s important you show them how much they mean to you. Whether it’s for their birthday or just because, a gift your bestie will show them how much of an impact they’ve made on you and help make them feel as special as you do to have them in your lives.
So, what to get them? Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gift ideas for a bestie. From pendants you can customise with their fingerprint and phone cases you can print photos of you two together on, to a sturdy black handbag they’ll have for years, there’s guaranteed to be a present in here your best friend will love.
Lanamara
Mini Paua Abalone Evil Eye Basket Bag
Though this Lanamara Mini Paua Abalone Evil Eye Basket Bag ($139) is on the pricier end, as far as gifts go, if you band together with others, you can each pitch in for it. A great gift for someone who lives near the beach.
Adore Beauty
Who Is Elijah Discovery Set
Who Is Elijah is known for its gender-neutral scents, and this Discovery Set ($45) has samples of five of its fragrances. Your friend can see which among them — His|Her, Haze, Her, Muse and Nomad —are her favourite.
Murkani
Kindred Necklace
What better to get as a gift for a friend than a necklace with art that represents connection? Murkani’s Kindred Necklace ($199) is part of the brand’s Connected Collection, which features art by Aboriginal artist Daisy Hill. Any friend will treasure it for years to come.
Zoe Alexandria
Aluna Ring in Gold Vermeil & Mixed Sapphire
Is your friend celebrating a special occasion? Or, are a group of you looking to team up and buy her a group gift? Get her the Aluna Ring in Gold Vermeil with Mixed Sapphire gemstones ($229), handmade in a studio on Dharawl country. Sapphire is known as the wisdom stone — it’ll help your friend with focus and bring them peace of mind.
James
24K Gold Hydra² Hydration Mask
Gift your friend this James 24 Gold Hydra Mask ($75) and hopefully she’ll let you use it too. The mask works to multiple your skin’s hydration levels and will help you, er, your friend get a youthful glow, all the while smoothing out any wrinkles.
THE ICONIC
The Cupid Bag
One can never have too many black bags. This Cupid Bag by Melbourne-based brand Prene ($89.95) is made from neoprene, which makes it ultra-sturdy and machine-washable. It also comes with a crossbody strap so your bestie can wear it across her chest, too.
Ethique
Snapdragon Lipstick
Talk about eco-friendly — this Ethique Snapdragon Lipstick ($29.90) comes in a tube that can compost into a garden once your bestie is finished using it. The brand uses its own special blend of waxes to create lipstick with a smooth sheen and that, more importantly, lasts.
Blys
Swedish Remedial Massage
For a friend you think needs a break, get them a Blys Swedish Relaxation Massage ($109). A therapist will come to their home, set up all their equipment and give your friend the reset they’ve been craving – all without them having to leave the house.
TBH
De-Puff
Help your bestie reduce puffiness, improve their lymphatic drainage and even out their skin tone with this TBH De-Puff ($55). The set comes with a jade roller and gua sha.
Casetify
Photo Design
Design a phone case for your bestie printed with photos of the two of you using Casetify Photo Design Case ($93). Or, get them a case with a pre-made, artsy print instead.
Deja Marc
The Classic Fingerprint Necklace
Personalised items always make great gifts because a) they show you put in extra effort, and b) the recipient can’t ever regift it (insert evil cackle). Deja Marc’s The Classic Fingerprint Necklace ($199) lets you customise a gold, rose gold or silver necklace with your friend’s initials, name or fingerprint.
Winter Natives Bouquet
Daily Blooms
For a friend who loves flowers, look no further than this Daily Blooms’ Bondi Wash Natives bouquet ($70). Featuring Banksia, Kangaroo Paw, Eucalyptus and Wattle, all foliage and blooms that thrive in winter, this bunch will last for much longer than others usually do.
Tropicology
Pure Avocado Body Oil
Any friend will appreciate adding this hydrating Tropicology Pure Avocado Body Oil ($79.95) to their self-care routine. Instruct them to use it straight after a shower or bath, gently massaging the oil into their damp skin and letting it absorb before they get dressed.
Frank Green
Stainless Steel Bowls (2pk)
Your friend doesn’t need to be eco-conscious to enjoy this Frank Green Stainless Steel Bowls ($79.95), which’ll let them pack lunches, stopping the need for single-use plastic containers. The set includes two — 700ml and 1500ml — both with glass lids.
Three Suns
Candle of Protection
This Three Suns Candle of Protection ($42.95) has a coconut and lime scent and is infused with crystals. Gift this to your bestie so she can seal any room with a protective shield that’ll dispel low vibrational (read: toxic) energy.
Nontre
Wool and Cashmere Laundry Shampoo
This Nontre Wool and Cashmere Laundry Shampoo ($22) is certainly more of a practical gift, but if your bestie spends far too much on dry cleaning, one that’ll be much appreciated. It’s suitable for all delicate fabrics, including wool, cashmere and silk.
