F inding the perfect present for someone can be daunting. You want to get them a gift that they would absolutely adore and, of course, you want to get them a gift that speaks to them and makes them feel special. Sometimes it’s just so hard to figure out what that ‘thing’ is.
You can spend hours scrolling through gift guides and online shops or you can thank us for rounding up this fantastic list of unique gift ideas for that one person who’s impossible to shop for. From chic eyewear and stylish apparel to refreshing subscription boxes and impressively original accessories, these unique and thoughtful gifts will definitely wow that special person in your life and put you on top of her list!
Royally gorgeous handbag from Launer London
If you’re going for a gift fit for a queen, then a beautiful bespoke handbag from Launer London is the way to go. The Royal Warrant-holding brand literally makes handbags for the Queen (let that sink in for a minute), so you know you’re getting something extraordinary. Launer London lets customers choose the style, skin, and color of their handbag, and also has a monogramming service, so the final product is definitely a unique piece.
Beautiful custom handcrafted shoes from Shoenvious
No woman can resist beautiful perfect-fit shoes, especially ones that she designed herself. Your gift recipient will be beside herself with joy when she finds out that she can design the shoe of her dreams via Shoenvious. With over a hundred styles and materials to choose from, she’ll be over the moon about the whole thing. Her personally-designed shoe will then be handcrafted with love and delivered with care to her door. If the fit isn’t right when the shoe arrives, Shoenvious will simply remake them at no extra cost until it’s a perfect fit.
Stylish and functional clothing from M.M. LaFleur
Let your special gal feel comfortable and sexy in her own power with fabulously stylish yet functional pieces from M.M. LaFleur. The brand takes ‘workwear’ to a whole new level with their beautiful, smart and well-made clothes. Your loved one will love going to work in their new fashionable wardrobe.
Effortless makeup and skincare essentials from Glossier
Treat your special person to some fabulous skincare and beauty products from the one and only Glossier. Glossier believes in skincare basics that make you look great even before you put on makeup, and in makeup products that don’t cover up but make you look your best self, so the one receiving this gift will definitely appreciate adding some Glossier products to their daily routine. After all, being able to take care of one’s self is a gift in itself.
Chic eyewear from Warby Parker
Whether this hard-to-shop-for person is a bespectacled beaut or not, you can find a pair of gorgeous Warby Parker glasses that will suit them perfectly. The brand’s chic eyewear are designed to make anyone look great and happy. If your recipient doesn’t wear eyeglasses, no worries. You can get them sleek sunglasses instead. And if you’re unsure about which pair to get, Warby Parker lets you try 5 frames at home for free. Once your gift recipient has made their choice, you can simply purchase it online and send the sample pairs back with the prepaid return label.
Cool and elegant basics from Everlane
Everlane makes clothing and shoes that are relatively affordable but luxurious, chic and made to last, so you really can’t go wrong with getting a piece or two for your special person. Give her an Everlane gift card so she can have her pick among the brand’s denim basics, classic tops and smart footwear.
Super soft beddings from Brooklinen
Anyone would appreciate anything that makes them feel incredibly comfortable and snug, wouldn’t you agree? Gift your loved one soft-as-clouds blankets and sheets from Brooklinen and they will surely thank you silently every time they comfortably sink into their bed. Brooklinen also has equally dreamy towels, robes and loungewear if you want to go beyond luscious beddings. Seriously, you can’t go wrong with this one.
Personalized luggage and travel bags from Away
Get your gal excited about going anywhere with a statement luggage piece from Away. The brand lets you personalize one of their classic polycarbonate suitcases with hand-painted or engraved labels, stickers and foil-stamped leather tags. You can also go for embroidered labels on any of their nylon travel bags.
Beauty and grooming subscription box from Birchbox
Go the extra mile on the gift-giving with a custom box of goodies from Birchbox. Birchbox offers monthly beauty and grooming kits that can be customized according to the receiver’s preferences. You can choose a three-month subscription that includes products personalized to your recipient as well as some of Birchbox’s best-selling stuff. Anyone will love getting a box of self-care goodies once a month, so this is like a recurring gift that they will certainly look forward to.
Delightful wine subscription from Firstleaf
If your gift recipient is a wine lover, they will definitely love you more after you give them a wine subscription from Firstleaf. With a wine subscription from Firstleaf, the recipient will get a box of wine curated based on their preferences. There’s a little quiz with a few questions that will help Firstleaf put together a shipment of wine that will suit their taste. They can choose to end their subscription after a month or choose to keep it going monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly. They also get to rate the wines they try so it just gets better with every box as Firstleaf learns more about their wine preferences.
Gorgeous bespoke clutch from Edie Parker
The personalized handcrafted clutches by Edie Parker are so hot these days. Let your gift recipient in on the trend by giving them a chance to customize their own Edie Parker clutch. They can choose the shape, color and finish of their own handbag and even have their name all over it if they want.
Elegant personalized phone case from Chaos
While we’re on the topic of personalized things, consider giving your special someone a simple but stylish custom phone case from luxury accessories brand Chaos. The likes of these cases have been seen with A-listers like Alexa Chung, Victoria Beckham, Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin, so it’s proving to be a must-have if you want to be in on the latest fashion trends.
Awesome personalized denims from Levi’s
There’s just something about a personalized item that makes it special. Personalized denims from Levi’s are no exception. Give your special someone the chance to personalize their choice of item of clothing with the Levi’s Tailor Shop customization service. They can customize denims - that is, jeans, shorts, skirts and jackets - as well as sweatshirts, tees and tote bags. Most people like having something that reflects their personality, so you can be sure that your gift recipient will love their personalized Levi’s piece.
Funky crystal embellished hair pins from Ashley Williams
Sometimes you just want something that’s funky and cute but also packs a big statement. Go with popular Ashley Williams crystal embellished hair pins. These pins feature one-word slogans and are a bit on the chunky side, but are delightfully cute and exciting.
