The best gifts for women that won’t be followed by a request for the receipt

Mejuri Patra Hoops

To Mejuri we go once again for our gifting needs: one of our top picks of jewellery brands to head when buying for her on a relative budget, Mejuri’s designs are consistently high quality and deliciously simple. These angular hoops scream Carrie Bradshaw and are loved by your other half's latest crush Reneé Rapp.

Aesop Majestic Melodies Gift Set

A top five bodycare brand on anyone’s list, Aesop is a one-stop shop for housewarming and wedding gifts, and is ideal for those people who seem to have absolutely everything: even if they’ve got a geranium leaf shower gel, resurrection hand wash and balm and rejuvenate body balm already, this set will replace them when they run out.

Glass Letter Tumbler

Part of a delectably delicate series, these glass tumblers from Stone & Mason encase a sugarspun letter within. Select her first initial for a chic piece of tableware bespokery.

Missoma Jelly Heart Gemstone Ring

Purple, pink or blue quartz, green or aqua chalcedony, or black onyx: these are the semi-precious stones available in these ‘Jelly’ raised bevel rings by Missoma. They may want one in every colour, but if we're pushed to choose just one, it's got to be rose pink.

Sol de Janeiro Summer Bundle

The only things you need to know about Sol de Janeiro’s Bum Bum cream is that a) it’s viral and b) the hype is justified. In this summer set, find the original lotion alongside a scrub, (comparably viral) body spray and sweet-smelling factor 50 sunscreen.

Lounge Breakfast Club Pyjamas

It may have started as an affordable lingerie brand (and it’s still a top favourite as one of those) but Lounge also does sleep and athleisurewear. In the former category, this “Breakfast Club” set combines a cropped cotton pyjama top with the matching miniature floral print trousers. Pyjama quota: filled.

Antler Chelsea Backpack

As the popularity for socks at Christmas demonstrates, sometimes outwardly boring presents are actually the best received. This rule certainly extends to backpacks: a bag that’s really more of a practical choice than a fashion one. You can’t go far wrong with one of these Chelsea styles from Antler, which have been forensically designed to store as many things as humanly possible, making it perfect for even a weekender.

Intimissimi Pretty Flowers Lingerie

We try a lot of lingerie, and within the realm of the affordable, Intimissimi makes some of the most beautiful and, crucially, comfortable. From its year-round collection “Pretty Flowers”, then: this floral lace balconette set, which is also available in cream and navy.

Gisou Hair Oil

Though only a decade old, honey-focused hair oil beauty brand Gisou is already hitting the big time. As the South Asian practice of hair oiling becomes common around the rest of the world, the tinctures and masks of this bee-centric label become ever more enticing. Its original hair oil is the easiest pressie you'll buy all year.

The Row Half Moon Leather Bag

The designer of the moment for the chicest, most desirable bags, The Row is where you should be heading if you have a big budget and a partner with an appetite for fashion mags. Loved by Vogue, this Half Moon shoulder bag is an investment, an heirloom and one-way route to being the best boyfriend of all time.

Rosé Pool Float

For your next trip abroad together, we can think of very little as frivolously fun to give them as this pool float in the shape of a bottle of rosé prosecco: a more appropriate summer birthday present we have never before seen. Also available in Aperol.

Animalist Abstract Pet Print

Does she love the dog or cat more than you? Then it could be time to replace the framed photo of the two of you with an Animalist poster. Select breed, colour palette and style of painting (line, form or abstract) before finishing with some text at the bottom. Voila: a unique and bespoke gift without any of the effort.

Monica Vinader Heart Stud Earrings

Never ones to rest on laurels, the jewellers at Monica Vinader just keep on coming out with affordable demi-fine jewels that work perfectly for anniversaries and birthdays. New at under £100: these gold vermeil heart stud earrings, which have a sterling silver base for improved longevity.

Personalised Shell Dish

Botticelli’s Birth of Venus but make it for trinkets. Not Another Bill’s personalised section outdoes itself with this silver dish which is prepared to hold everything from olives to hair ribbons.

Hotel Chocolat Dipping Adventure

Dip everything she's ever wanted to sample smothered in chocolate (everything except Timothée Chalamaet, that is) in this dipping “adventure” from Hotel Chocolat. Try marshmallows, gianduja balls and more in molten milk and white chocolates. Augustus Gloop types to the front.

Couples Bucket List Journal

If you're not the romantic type then look away now, because we're about to fill the soppy quota that every gift guide requires. Head to Not on the Highstreet and you'll find Oakdene Designs has produced a personalisable bucket list journal for couples: a keepsake and manifesto for best friends and life partners.

Diptyque Eau Rose Hair Mist

Hair oiling and scalp stimulation has made its way from Eastern tradition into Western practice in the past year, making hair more of a priority for everyone than ever. Eau de parfum specifically for the hair, then, is a new kind of beauty essential and we particularly love Diptyque's Eau Rose.

DIY Colour Tarot Deck

If she’s yet to acquire her own Tarot deck, start her off with this set, which combines the mindful activity of colouring in with the basic principles of a Tarot deck’s major arcana and all of its suits. And since each card comes separate from each other, once it’s done she’ll have a complete deck ready for readings.

Mejuri Diamond Letter Bracelet

Demi-fine jewellery refers to those brands that create trinkets far beyond the quality of trend-inspired costume pieces but are more attainable than your Cartiers or your Tiffanys. One of our favourites in the category is Mejuri, whose spectacular letter bracelet uses real diamonds and yellow gold but still costs under £300.

Adidas Gazelle Bold Sneakers

Another year, another Adidas takeover. If she’s already got enough Gazelles and Spezials to sink a ship, try her on this “Bold” style with stacked platform soles and vintage-inspired yellow/burgundy colouring.

Blondie's Cookie Dough Roll

When it comes to baked goods, there are those who prefer to make it themselves…and those who prefer to purchase and eat. This buy from our fave London bakery Blondie's Kitchen allows for the best of both worlds: a milk and white chocolate roll of cookie dough that needs only to be pressed and baked (or eaten raw) to be enjoyed.

Lelo Dot

Lelo continues to top our guides to the best sex toys for couples and best sex toys for men, while the brand's futuristic ‘Dot’ vibrator is our favourite gadget for women. A pinpoint vibrator designed to focus on the clitoris, this gadget’s elliptical movement minimises numbness and maximises the opportunity for multiple orgasms. A gift that will satisfy both of you in 2024 and beyond.

Pirate Tales (Taschen)

Tales of unicorns, fairies and monsters are all fun and games, but, being non-fiction, pirates have the edge in our book. Or, in Taschen’s, whose latest selection of coffee table tomes includes Pirate Tales, an illustrated romp through the history of the golden age of the mutineer — both real and imagined.

Uniqlo Crossbody Bag

Could the Uniqlo crossbody sling bag have changed the world of accessories forever? It’s perfectly likely: this deceptively roomy piece has been known to fit a gym towel and water bottle or a standard 750ml wine and bar of chocolate. A bag that blends into any outfit, is less cumbersome than a tote bag and will fit far more than you might expect: we’d call that a game changer.

90s Jigsaw

Anyone who was a child or tween in the ‘90s, or who was born up until 1994 (i.e. able to remember their time in the decade) ought to appreciate this illustrated jigsaw puzzle. One thousand pieces combine to create an illustrated picture of ephemera and snacks from the era, including a floppy disc, a game of Snake on a Nokia and a 25p pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum.

Pink Oodie

It might not be the prettiest of garms, but that doesn’t mean the Oodie won’t infiltrate almost every household this winter. Worn in lieu of a hard-working boiler this season, a wearable duvet lets the toastiness of bed follow her to the sofa — and anywhere else in the flat she may venture to.

Irresistible Givenchy

Marilyn Monroe may have insisted she went to bed wearing nothing but Chanel No.5, but those close to her insist that she smelled of soap. Perhaps she would today have favoured Givenchy Irresistible, which uses woody base notes and a heart of rose for a thoroughly clean almost soap-like scent.

Skims Zip-Up Hoodie

Imagined by Kim Kardashian; backed by Lana Del Rey, Nicola Coughlan, Sabrina Carpenter et al., Skims has a cinematic universe all its own, and not all of it is lingerie. This cotton fleece hoodie deserves a home beside her other loungewear classics.

Olivia & Pearl Bracelet

A tiny cultured pearl is the understated star of this fine bracelet, the perfect finishing touch to any of her favourite outfits. Available on a silver, gold vermeil or rose gold chain.

Stanley Tumbler

The machinations of capitalism are a strange thing, and something we can't always explain them: the explosive popularity of an enormous stainless steel water tumbler by American camping company Stanley is one such example. Whether by marketing, influencers, dark magic or a cocktail of all three, one of these glorified water bottles is high on her wish list right now.

Coco & Eve Hair Masque

Everyone’s hair gets thirsty, but if your gf has highlights or bleach in her tresses, she’s in even more need of follicular moisturisation. Coco & Eve’s lotions and potions promise deep treatment of frizz and dryness, and its specially-formulated masque is its mostly highly-rated.

Stackers Makeup Organiser

Organisation has never been cooler, so if your other half's worst nightmare is a floordrobe and a mess of products on the dressing table, she deserves something that organises her stuff comprehensively. That's where Stackers' jewellery boxes and jumbo makeup organisers come in, the latter of which boasts 22 separate compartments plus pull-out drawer for more unsightly products.

Glossier You Perfume

It may look like a bottle of glow serum, but this chic bottle with delicate thumbprint design actually contains one of the most addictive eau de parfums of recent times. Glossier’s You is a cruelty-free and vegan riot of gentle scents and an easy choice for her next birthday.

Neom Happiness Scented Candle

You can’t buy happiness, but you can get somewhere close with Neom’s ‘Happiness’ scented candle, which is inspired by joy. “But what does joy smell like?” you may well ask. According to this organic London brand, the answer is threefold: neroli, mimosa and lemons. You heard it here first.

Burga Leopard Print Phone Case

Mob wife may have turned out to be yet another micro-trend, but the leopard/cheetah prints associated with it are part of a lifestyle with far more longevity. A phone case in the wild print is ideal for the woman who already loves it on her mid-rise trousers this season.

The White Company Cashmere Socks

Pure cashmere socks are the ideal way to bring opulence to everyday dressing, whether inside with slippers or at Winter Wonderland with her new pair of Uggs. The White Company's signature pair — in white, baby blue, pale pink, grey or camel — are always a highly appreciated winter gift.

Biscuiteers DIY Butterfly Biscuits

You never thought you'd be the kind of person who'd sit down and decorate a butterfly-shaped biscuit, did you? But that's before you fell in love. This excellent DIY gift provides a dozen ready-baked biscuits and the decorations to furnish them.

Understatement Mesh Lingerie

Another lingerie brand with the care of breasts as high on the agenda as the appearance of them. Understatement’s undies, like this beautiful mesh set, make sure it prioritises comfort and support alongside beauty of design (and its designs really are beautiful).

12 Reasons Why I Love You Mini Love Letters

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways”... an original sonnet is a powerful thing, but does each line come enclosed in a miniature letter complete with decorated envelope? Checkmate, Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Cake or Death Brownies Build A Box Subscription

In this latest instalment of sugary alchemy, Cake Or Death dabbles in vegan brownies. A box of tray baked goods that you can build yourself from a selection of flavours — Oreo, Lotus Biscoff, peanut butter among them — this is a legitimate bakery with brownies delightedly tried and tested by us.

Bloom & Wild Flower Subscription

It's no wonder that flowers remain one of the most exciting anniversary gifts to receive when they look as good as these bouquets from Bloom & Wild. With a seamless flower-delivery service that goes straight through the mailbox, the flowers are not only expertly selected, but are also packed and picked to last longer than most. For a gift that keeps on giving, we’d recommend surprising your loved ones with a flower subscription for a new bouquet directly through their door each month. Genius!

Leather Jewellery Case

All that jewellery you’ve bought her over the years needs somewhere to go, and just strewn on the sideboard isn’t going to do the trick. With your next trinket gift, pick up a leather and suede jewellery box too. Of course, this customisable collectible item is present enough all by itself.

Lululemon Align Leggings

For a pair of leggings that’ll perfect her athleisure wardrobe, head to Tala, Adanola, Gymshark or, if you’re feeling flush and want maximum gym bunny brownie points, Lululemon. Available in a series of colours and inseams for different fits (and partners of different heights), they’re a top tier luxe choice, always.

Papier Mini Photo Book

A miniature square-shaped photo book with space enough for 40 photos, this little hardback collectible uses high-gloss paper to present some of the best snapshots from your relationship together. A coffee table book with a bespoke twist, you don't need Valentine's Day as an excuse.

Apple AirPods Max

Apple really knows what it's doing when it comes to headphones. The AirPods completely changed the game for wireless earbuds several years ago, and now we've levelled up to the top-tier over-ear headphones of the AirPods Max. And Max they are. If she loves her tunes, she'll love the noise-cancelling feature on these bad boys – it drowns out the world around the wearer to a muffled whisper, so that she can focus completely on the music.

LSW Habit Notes

The only thing more difficult than breaking a habit is making one, which is why LSW's thorough Habit Notes looks at every psychology tactic in the book to help her along the way. Whether it's exercise, cooking, playing an instrument or going to the gym, this series of motivational goal-setting pages should help her on her way.

Nio Cocktails Gin Box

Nio (Needs Ice Only) Cocktails is doing for cocktails what Bloom & Wild has done for flowers. That is: making a subscription model that delivers its goods through letterboxes without spoiling or compromise. In this gift set: a selection of the brand's four most popular gin mixes, from a gin sour to a negroni.

Simba Hybrid Pillow

Our quest to find the perfect pillow is ongoing and exhaustive, but the Simba Hybrid still gets our vote as the best overall in its category. Not too fluffy and not too firm, it’s an adjustable memory foam pick that manages temperature, meaning you’re always going to get the cold side of the pillow. A luxury gift she’ll actually use.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick

There are thousands of makeup brands out there, but Charlotte Tilbury is at the very top of the pile what with its backstage-tested odes to glamour. Our pick? The matte lipstick in Pillow Talk and the brand's unbeatable Airbrush setting spray.

Custom Map Tumbled Marble Coasters

A monogram dressing gown or personalised diary are lovely gift ideas with a personal touch, but if you want to go down the really soppy route then head to Uncommon Goods for a set of tumbled marble coasters which feature a map of where you first met, you got engaged, or you finally decided to go exclusive.

Knoops Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows Gift Set

Maybe she still heads to Starbucks for her coffees, but if Knoops has overtaken as the place for a hot choc then we don’t blame her one bit. Other than buying her a cup every time you’re out near one of its outposts together, we also highly recommend buying her this gift set of 34% milk chocolate flakes and marshmallows so she can enjoy it at home too.

CurrentBody LED Face Mask

Is is the pleasure of every person's life to frighten their partner with the Hannibal Lecter stylings of an LED face mask. Buy her one of these and putting the fear of god in you won't even be the best thing about it: an LED face mask works at the front-lines of skincare, targeting the dermal layers for some serious anti-ageing effects.

Spa Break

How about a spa break? There are hundreds of hotels and country homes with saunas and treatment rooms both in and outside of the cities, and 500 of them are awaiting your booking over at Spabreaks. We love a gift for them that’s also for you — and this could be the best gift for couples of all.

Bloom Pink Confetti Bouquet

A confetti of roses, freesias, phlox and berries, this Bloom bouquet is a high-ticket posey, but a large one, and a big statement for Valentine's Day or your anniversary. Just make sure you have a vase big enough to accommodate it.

Marshall Portable Speaker

If you have a friend who loves music but you're unwilling to go to bat for them on those gig tickets, something more practical should do the trick. This miniature Marshall bluetooth number with smart amp stylings is one of our favourite portable speakers — and there’s no need to join a virtual queue to snag one.

Colour Changing Mushroom Lamp

One of the best gifts we’ve found this year for under £20, this diminutive toadstool is actually an LED lamp with colour-changing abilities. Perfect for shedding light on reading, writing, or just rotting in bed.

Jellycat Heart Bunny

This mini Jellycat bunny may have technically been made for babies, but electric blankets were initially intended for the elderly and look where we are with those. Fact is that Jellycat is one of Selfridges' most-searched for brands, with impossibly cute rabbits like this one the object of both babies' and adults' affections.

Slip Silk Scrunchies

Though it’s been around for thousands of years, silk is having a bit of a moment right now. If you’ve already gotten her a pillowcase, a turban and an eye mask, next on the list is a set of scrunchies. The best come from Slip. Buy them in a set with a sleep mask if you’re feeling spendy.

111Skin Face Masks

In this social media era, even face masks can go viral, a fact proven by 111Skin and its highly sought-after products. Made to nourish, tighten and tone the skin, the celestial black diamond edition is this brand’s most popular. Pick up a pack of 5 for extra points.

Cutter & Squidge Biskie Box

Cutter & Squidge: the bakery brave enough to ask the question “what if we made an ice cream sandwich that wasn't cold?” Its patented biskie, then, is a blob of buttercream surrounded by two cookies. Buy her six with this box of its most mouth-watering creations.

Destroy’d Rage Room Experience

Smash your way through a roomful of consoles, TVs, printers and more assorted detritus in this cathartic 30 minute experience for two. Jermaine Stewart said it best: you really don't have to take your clothes off to have a good time.

Dyson Airwrap

There are some truly great duplicates on the market in 2024, but if she won’t be satisfied with anything but the original then invest in a Dyson Airwrap. The full package for creating salon blow dries at home, its the Vinca Blue set that'll look smartest on her vanity table.

Tote Bag Embroidery Kit

A DIY project and useful fashion gift in one, this set from Gift of Stitch offers a plain tote bag along with the coloured thread and instructions needed to embroider it with a bucolic pair of mushrooms. Just add organic veggies from your local market.

Drowsy Silk Sleep Eye Mask

Silk and all-encompassing, gifting a Drowsy sleep mask is the easiest decision we’ve ever made. Ideal for those living sans blackout blinds, or simply for people who can detect light with the adeptness of a bat, the Drowsy is a luxury buy that doesn’t break the bank and may genuinely transform their sleep.

Beautifect Makeup Box

We’d bet good money the woman in your life could use some a sleek new make-up bag, but if you’re not sure, take one look at the bathroom counter after she’s done getting ready. As well as bringing order to the beauty bomb site of her daily ritual, Beautifect’s mirrored briefcase comes with inbuilt LED lighting, for a Hollywood-style retro vanity anywhere she goes. Leaving her looking her best, and you free to finally use the en-suite – well, hopefully.

Silk Pillowcase

A silk pillowcase is a beauty saviour as well as a superior way to sleep, making it one of the easiest and best gifts to employ for a 2024 birthday. The smoothness of the material helps with temperature regulation, reduces hair frizz, and minimises morning wrinkles. This John Lewis design comes in 12 different tones of mulberry silk meaning you can find one that'll work whatever the colour of her bedroom.