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The Ultimate Girlfriend Gift Guide for Thoughtful and Stylish Presents

The best luxury tracksuits, pre-bottled cocktails, cult skincare and stylish homeware

Headshot of Olivia OvendenBy Olivia Ovenden
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The pressure of gift giving is enough to throw even the most thoughtful person into a tailspin about whether they can find the perfect item to express how much someone means to them. Don't panic, there is a wide world of luxury tracksuits, pre-bottled cocktails, cult skincare and stylish homeware out there that will do the trick, and we've done the trawling through it all for you.

So whether you're looking for something to express your love, or just your appreciation for not smothering you in your sleep after a year locked down together, here's our pick of the best gifts for the woman in your life. (Remember, if all else fails, there's always cash.)

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Ganni Neptune t-shirt

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Part of the cult Danish brand's Sound of Space astrology collection which features a different planet on each tee, this black number puts ethereal Neptune front and centre.

£95, Selfridges

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Klevering braid mirror

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The statement mirror is having a moment, how else to take your selfie to the next level after all? But if mirror selfies make you question the very fundamentals of humanity then don't worry, this is just a stylish addition to your wall.

£49.95, Liberty

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Le Labo Figue Candle

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A great scent can transform a room, and the aromas of sweet fig, zesty blackcurrant and more smoky aromas make this Le Labo the perfect bedside accompaniment to help wind down at the end of the day. For an even more thoughtful gift you can personalise the labels with a special date like their birthday or your first date.

£52, Liberty

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Porter-Yoshida & Co. waist bag

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Tokyo accessories brand Porter-Yoshida & Co make excellent bags that last physically and stand the test of time as trends come and go. This compact waist bag is just the thing you need to carry around the essentials this summer.

£189, END

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Aesop rose facial oil

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This facial oil, made with rich botanicals like rose petals and neroli oil, is a cure-all for sunburn, hungover skin and sleep-deprived mornings. The bright yellow oil feels like liquid sunshine hitting your skin with instant hydration, but without leaving a greasy residue.

£55, Net-a-Porter

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Lost In books

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Coffee table books can often feel quite stuffy, but the Lost In series are collectable tomes that you'll actually want to read. Each book takes you through the inner lives of a city: the sights, sounds and smells of the place and people who really live there coming to life on the page.

£10 for one, END

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Late Afternoon garden stripe cushion

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Chic homeware store Late Afternoon was born 'between London and Madrid' and fuses the warmth and style of both cities. We love this cushion, which has been hand-dyed in Mallorca and brings a subtle stripe of colour to any room.

£45, Late Afternoon

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Acne Studios Cassiar check scarf

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The blanket scarf is having a moment in 2021 thanks to socialising being restricted to the great outdoors. Enter Acne's cosy checked scarves, which are a much better look than draping yourself in a picnic rug. Take our word for it.

£125, END

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Ffern fragrance

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Gifting fragrance is hard, but this new concept from Somerset based Ffern includes a tester bottle in their beautiful packaging so you can try and send back if it's not quite right. Small batch, organic and unisex, their unique scents are made in limited runs, meaning that they really do feel different to a lot of perfume out there.

From £69 per bottle, ffern.com

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Maison Balzac goblets

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We're all spending more time at home, and if you've already stocked up the home bar then some fancy glasses to drink your perfected negroni ratio out of wouldn't go amiss.

£49 for 4, END

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Silked London duster coat

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This up-and-coming brand has mastered stylish essentials with a capsule of 100 per cent silk garments, from the perfect camisole to a flattering pair of high-waisted trousers. Our favourite is this full-length coat in a subtle oyster hue, which is the perfect wardrobe addition for in-between weather.

£500, Silked

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Tekla bed linen

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Luxury bedsheets are something that feels indulgent to buy for oneself and as such really make for the ideal gift. This new range from Tekla come in a range of dusty hues and are made from feather-light linen.

From £220, Tekla

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Aesop Rozu EDP

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You might have the cult hand wash on repeat order but Aesop's foray into fragrance certainly doesn't disappoint, with each of it scents lingering on the skin. This Rozu eau de parfum has bass notes of vetiver, patchouli and myrrh, and continues to evolve for hours after spraying.

£130, Selfridges

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Pophams Home Stoneware jar

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You can never have enough lovely jars for storing things in your kitchen, and this beautiful ceramic one made by Scandi homeware brand Broste comes in a pleasing yellow grid pattern.

£46, Pophams Home

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Cock & Tail white negroni

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The one good thing to come out of lockdown is the boom in pre-bottled cocktails, meaning you can have the bar experience without even getting dressed. We love the delicious range from Cock & Tail, especially this chic white negroni which blends gin, suze and lillet blanc and gives off some beautiful woody and grassy aromas.

£28, Cock & Tail

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Summer Fridays CC Serum

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Skincare is a tough gift to give without going undercover to infiltrate someone's complicated routine, but luckily this miraculous brightening CC serum truly works for everyone. It smells seriously good too.

£57, Selfridges

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Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler

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A book is a truly lovely gift, not least because it suggests some level of faith in the recipient that they can put their phone down. This excellent debut from polarising critic Oyler is a brilliant look at the weird ways in which our online lives shape the real world, and vice versa.

£10, Amazon

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Molly Goddard Becky dress

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As seen on Klling Eve's Villanelle, Molly Goddard's frothy pink dresses are feminine yet cool, playing with proportion and texture while also feeling very wearable no matter her style or shape.

£975, Matches Fashion

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Anissa Kermiche love handles vase

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Anissa Kermiche's beautiful ceramics feature the female form in fun ways, and this large love handle vase in matte black is a great centrepiece to any room.

£340, Matches Fashion

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Matilda Goad ceramic shell

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London interior designer Matilda Goad also sells lighting and beautiful home trinkets from her site. We love this ceramic dish which can be used for serving food or as a feature for potted plants to make a cool room accent.

£190, Matilda Goad

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