Whether you’re looking for a birthday gift, an anniversary gift or a gift for some other special occasion (you don't even necessarily need a reason, let's be honest), it can be hard to find something suitable. So we’ve put together this extensive guide of gift worthy items aimed towards women.
From gifts suited to girls who love self care, jewellery, home decor, or the latest tech and gadgets, we’ve got something for every taste!
Quick links
- Adore Beauty: pamper her with bath and body sets, fragrances, skincare, makeup and more
- Sephora: shop popular makeup brands, haircare, fragrances and bath and body products
- Myer: shop accessories, jewellery, fashion, fragrances and much more
- Amazon: shop electronics, home and kitchenware and beauty
- JB Hi-Fi: shop robot vacuums, headphones, tablets, ereaders and stacks more
- Dyson: shop hair appliances, fans, vacuums and more
- July: choose from a range of bags and luggage options
Fashion and accessories
If she’s into all things fashion, here are my gift suggestions:
Jewellery
Jewellery is a classic gift that most women would love to receive. If you don’t know her taste too well, you can’t go past a basic pair of stud or hoop earrings or even a simple, classy watch if she doesn’t already have one. Net-A-Porter and The Iconic both have a great selection of jewellery that would make great gifts, and Myer has a great range of watches. (Make sure you take note of whether she wears gold or silver jewellery before you start browsing!) A smart watch is also a great gift idea, but we’ll get to that later!
Check out watches and jewellery from these retailers:
A compact bag or purse
Every girl needs a staple handbag for all occasions. Whether it’s to take to work, on a night out or to go shopping, an everyday handbag is an essential. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to a handbag, from tote bags, camera bags, laptop bags to shoulder bags. In addition, there are also lots of different materials, patterns and colours. To get your search started,
I recommend checking out bags from:
Sunglasses
In Australia, a good pair of sunglasses is essential, both to protect your eyes and as a fashion statement. Ray-Ban, Sunglasses Hut and The Iconic all sell a wide range of products at all different price points.
With endless options, from brands like Oakley, Le Specs and Daniel Wellington to designer brands such as Burberry, Tiffany and Co and Michael Kors, there's something for everyone.
Check out the versatile range of sunglasses at these brands:
Ugg boots or slippers
No matter the season, Ugg boots or slippers are a great gift. Not only are they super comfortable and practical, they are also very fashionable at the moment.
If you don’t want to go for Ugg boots, Myer has a selection of slippers. If you do want to opt for a classic pair of Uggs, look no further than the UGG store or The Iconic.
A phone case
A new phone case is a simple yet creative gift idea. You can pick from basic monochrome cases to patterned, colourful cases or even design the case yourself or add their initials for a more personal touch.
Casetify has an enormous library of cases to choose from, including options for all different levels of coverage, personalisation and designs. Otherwise, there are also lots of options available at:
Beauty and fragrances
Skincare, makeup and self care gifts
If she loves skincare, makeup or overall pampering herself, there are lots of gift options to choose from. From skincare packs, to face masks, hair masks, body scrubs or bath bombs, the options are endless.
These retailers have lots of gift worthy options:
Fragrances and candles
For a woman who loves incense, candles and perfume, a gift along these lines is a great idea. As well as smelling great, candles can be great home decor, plus, you can never have too many candles!
For a wide selection of candles, perfumes and diffusers, check out these retailers:
Tech
There are so many tech items that make amazing presents. Here are some tech related gift suggestions:
Record player
If she loves music and is always listening to something, a record player and a record of her favourite album is a great gift idea! Record players have made a huge comeback in recent years, not only because a lot of people believe that the sound quality is better, but because they have a unique vintage feel and can really add to your home ambiance.
There are so many different types of record players on the market and depending on how much you’re willing to spend, there will be different types available.
Check out the different record player and turntable options available:
If you’re looking for records, these retailers have a wide range of options:
Smartwatch
Smart watches are one of the most popular tech accessories and they make great gifts. While some models are quite expensive, there are also various cheaper options. The most popular brands of smart watches include the Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung Galaxy Watch. Each of these watches has its own unique set of features so you will want to do your research on which option is right for the person you are buying for.
Here are some stores that sell smart watches:
(Amazon often has deals on smartwatches so keep a look out for those!)
A gaming console and/or games
A gaming device is a gift that is sure to keep her occupied for hours. There are also lots of options to choose from, from a Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation or Steam Deck. If she already owns one of these devices, she will definitely appreciate a new game or subscription to a gaming platform such as PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass.
Check out these retailers to compare game consoles and prices as well as a wide range of games:
Kindle or Kobo
If she’s a big reader and doesn’t already own an e-reader, a Kindle or Kobo is a perfect gift. Not only are e-readers super convenient for carrying around due to their compact size and weight, but ebooks are also generally cheaper than physical books so you’ll be saving her some money in the long run.
Compare Kindles online at these retailers:
If she already owns an e-reader, you could buy her an Amazon gift card which she can use to buy books on her Kindle, or pay for a subscription to Kindle Unlimited or Kobo Plus so she can access an extensive list of books and ebooks for free.
Polaroid or film camera
If she loves taking pictures, why not consider a polaroid camera or a reusable film camera. Polaroid cameras are great because you get to see the pictures in hard copy almost instantly. A proper film camera is probably a better option if she really likes the process of taking pictures and fiddling with the different settings settings such as exposure etc. to craft the perfect image.
For polaroid cameras, check out these retailers:
For film cameras, check out Amazon, and JB Hi-Fi or another option is to buy a second hand film camera from eBay.
Homewares and appliance gifts
There are so many gift options in the homeware and appliance category. From home decor such as wall art, plants, vases and pillows to kitchen appliances such as nutribullets, air fryers and KitchenAid mixers, to vacuums, crockery, glassware and even linen and towels.
Check out homeware products at:
And browse home appliances from:
Experiences
If she’s not really into material gifts, or she already has most of the things on this list, buying her an experience is a great alternative. I don’t know any woman who wouldn’t love the gift of a massage or pampering session or you can opt for an experience for the two of you! Groupon has a wide range of options to choose from, from massage vouchers, gold class movie tickets, dining experiences and even helicopter flights or harbour cruises.
- Shopping for a man in your life? We also have an extensive guide full of gifts for him
