soldejaneiro.com
Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist
A first real perfume that is soft and sweet instead of heavy, safe for a first fragrance at eighteen.
$39Shop
Start here: the easy yes
5 picks, $26 to $58
anker.com
Nano Charger 35W with Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable
The cable is built in and folds away, so it is the one thing that stays in the bag for the first year of college.
$29.99Shop
uncommongoods.com
Bubble Tea Kit
This turned a boring Friday into the night everyone talked about afterwards. The tapioca pearls come out chewy on the first try, so nobody needs to be good in a kitchen.
$40Shop
soldejaneiro.com
Brazilian Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel, Pistachio Caramel
A small luxury for the shower shelf that is cheap enough to add to any bigger gift.
$26Shop
katespade.com
Set in Stone Hinged Gold Bangle
The hinge makes it easy to put on with one hand, which sounds small until you try a stiff bangle. It is the kind of piece that looks like a grown-up present without being expensive enough to feel scary.
$58Shop
For the dorm and the first place
5 picks, $49 to $159.99
sharperimage.com
10-in-1 Flip Pillow
It flips from a reading wedge to a floor lounger to a pillow, which is exactly what a small room needs.
$59.99Shop
sharperimage.com
Electric S'mores Maker
This is the gift that makes people crowd around the counter at a party. You do not need a campfire or a lighter, which is why it works in an apartment or a dorm.
$79.99Shop
uncommongoods.com
A Little Pampering Gift Set
A ready to wrap spa night in a box that can be customized with a message.
$49Shop
soldejaneiro.com
Passport to Paradise Perfume Set, Online Exclusive
A set of mini mists lets her find her signature scent before committing to a full bottle.
$70Shop
sharperimage.com
Infrared Heating Pad
A big, soft heating pad for long study sessions and sore shoulders after a backpack year.
$159.99Shop
For the road ahead
5 picks, $79.99 to $159.99
sharperimage.com
Rechargeable Tire Inflator
A new driver can fix a low tire in a parking lot without calling anyone.
$119.99Shop
soundcore.com
soundcore Sport X20 Earbuds
Earbuds with ear hooks that stay in on a run, a commute or a long library day.
$79.99Shop
anker.com
Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W)
One battery that charges a phone and a laptop on a long train or a first flight.
$129.99Shop
katespade.com
Morgan Matchbox Embossed Small Bifold Wallet
A first grown up wallet for the new ID, the new bank card and the new everything.
$128Shop
anker.com
Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, MagGo, AirCool)
Phone, earbuds and watch charge on one stand beside the bed.
$159.99Shop
The one they will keep for years
5 picks, $50 to $219.99
uncommongoods.com
Birth Month Flower Heart Necklace
A birth flower is personal without needing to know her style, and she will wear it for years.
$50Shop
soundcore.com
Space One Noise Cancelling Headphones
Real noise cancelling headphones at a price that fits a gift budget, for dorm halls and library floors.
$99.99Shop
katespade.com
Duo Crossbody Bag
A first real designer bag that is small enough for a night out and sturdy enough for daily use.
$179Shop
sharperimage.com
Weighted Heated Throw
A cozy blanket for the first apartment that works as both a throw and a heater.
$169.99Shop
sharperimage.com
Best Adjustable Vanity Mirror
Good light is the one thing that makes getting ready easier, and this mirror gives it to you. It adjusts to any angle, so it works on a desk or a dresser.
$219.99Shop
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