IDEAL for meeting their exacting standards…
Hands up who’s got a best friend who is stylish, distinguished and discerning?
Now, hands up who’s got a best friend who’s impossibly difficult to buy gifts for?
Yep, we’re seeing the exact same number of hands raised sky high. And what beautifully manicured hands they are, we might add…
It can be tough to shop for a best friend who is so discerning (and, sometimes, a little picky) about cosmetics, fashion, flowers, and pampering products, but that shouldn’t mean that your best friend simply receives a card each year for their birthday. Instead, here are 4 elegant and sophisticated ideas for your best friend, IDEAL for meeting their exacting standards.
Splurge on High-End Cosmetics
While your best friend may wear makeup regularly, it doesn’t mean she treats herself to luxury or high-end cosmetics with the same consistency. After all, splurging on such items can feel frivolous, and in the current climate of fast rising costs, it can be hard to justify such purchases.
So, why not give her something really special that she will cherish (and perhaps think of you!) each time she uses it? High-end cosmetics tend to last longer since you require less of the product itself, as they boast the most cutting edge, high-quality ingredients, meaning it might not be such a frivolous investment after all.
Some of the more popular high-end brands to check out include Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona, Bobbi Brown, Dior, Chanel and Pat McGrath. Even if your bestie doesn’t wear a lot of makeup, you can always choose something like a tinted lip balm, a fabulous bronzer or a luxurious mascara to take her eyelashes to the next level.
Flowers Always Put a Smile on Someone’s Face
If your best friend is one of those women who seems to already have everything – and it sounds like they might be – then we know how difficult it can be to come up with a gift idea.
That’s when a gorgeous bouquet of carefully curated flowers comes to the rescue. The great thing about flowers is that they needn’t even be a birthday gift. If your friend is having a bad day, for instance, then ordering same day flowers means she will have something fresh, fragrant, and fabulous to cheer her up.
These arrangements may also allow you to choose a decorative vase to send them in, making even more of an impression. Just make sure you bear in mind the season, as well as her favourite colours and scents.
Suddenly, we’re wishing you were our best friend, too…
Luxury Scented Candles Will Elevate Her Home
Speaking of wonderful, encapsulating aromas, another elegant gift idea is luxury scented candles. We’re not talking about the kind that you find at a big box store; instead, they should feature premium ingredients that will provide the ultimate throw and burn time, and that remarkably satisfying heft when you pick them up.
A high-quality scented candle can last months, depending on use, and can be strong enough to fill many rooms with the scent. You could always put together a gift basket with a selection of candles with your best friend’s favourite scented candle aromas. Depending on your budget, you may want to add scented hand soap to go along with them.
Some of our favourite high quality scented candle brands and makers include NEOM, Anthropologie, Urban Apothecary, Jo Malone and The White Company.
Read: The IDEAL home office aromas
A Sumptuous Lounge Wear Set – Comfortable and Stylish
Then we’ve got loungewear, which anyone can make use of. However, don’t just go for any loungewear – look for a set that is made from elegant fabric so it will feel luxurious against her skin. There’s a good chance she will love the loungewear set so much that she’ll want to wear it day and night. And hey; what’s wrong with that?
We just love the loungewear from Joseph, Baserange, Live The Process, Whistles, and Arket.
The Bottom Line
No matter which gift you end up choosing from this list, they will all ooze elegance and sophistication, hitting the mark beautifully and putting a big smile on your best friend’s face.