Insanely Cute Graduation Gifts That Are (Almost) as Exciting as Your New Diploma
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Insanely Cute Graduation Gifts That Are (Almost) as Exciting as Your New Diploma
You studied, you passed, and after four long years, you've got that diploma/degree on lock. Don't you think you deserve a little reward? Answer: um, yes, you do. And we're not just talking about a trip to Cold Stone for an ice cream sundae (although, you should do that too). You've earned a lil splurge that you'll keep forever, whether that's a gorgeous box set of your favorite book series or a pair of AirPods for college-level studying. Finding the best graduation gifts for girls will be a total no-brainer once you pinpoint whatever makes you feel celebrated for your big, degree-sized accomplishments.
Maybe it's that dainty friendship necklaces you've been eyeing or the record player that could basically double as dorm decor, or maybe you don't have anything in mind at all...yet. No matter what, you'll find some great ideas on this list. Keep on scrolling and treat yourself to the cutest graduation gifts for her.Design by Yoora Kim - 2/51
1) Beaded Phone Strap
UO
urbanoutfitters.com
$4.99
Your phone will have better jewelry than you — almost. Plus, it'll make all your mirror selfies sooo aesthetic.
urbanoutfitters.com - 3/51
2) Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler 40oz
Stanley
amazon.com
$61.98
This leakproof tumbler will keep water (or iced coffee, if we're being real) cold for DAYS. It's perfect for toting around to class.
amazon.com - 4/51
3) Pavé Heart Best Friend Necklaces
Alex and Ani
alexandani.com
$52.00
Get one for your bestie and one for yourself —it's the grown-up version of the sentimental friendship bracelet you gave her when you were 12.
alexandani.com - 5/51
4) Satin Sleep Scrunchie 5-Pack
KITSCH
urbanoutfitters.com
$8.00
Don't underestimate a girl's love for her silky scrunchies. One for each bag, please!
urbanoutfitters.com - 6/51
5) Little Women and Other Novels Collectible Edition
Barnes & Noble
barnesandnoble.com
$25.00
Gift her a gorgeous collectible edition of her favorite novel, with a sweet handwritten note inscribed on the inside.
barnesandnoble.com - 7/51
6) Best Friend Graduation Illustration
Etsy
etsy.com
$17.99
This Etsy shop will create a custom graduation illustration of her and her besties – which will look really cute next to her new diploma/degree.
etsy.com - 8/51
7) Le Pliage Original
Longchamp
longchamp.com
$140.00
Ready to retire the backpack you've used since first grade? Swap her out for a Le Pliage bag, which is big enough to hold your laptop, planner, and other lecture essentials.
longchamp.com - 9/51
8) Personalized Skyline Jewelry Dish
Etsy
etsy.com
$27.00
These skyline dishes will let her hold onto a little reminder of home as she heads off to college.
etsy.com - 10/51
9) Electric Kettle 3D Logo Matte Black
SMEG
williams-sonoma.com
$199.95
She'll have ultiminted mugs of tea and hot chocolate during those late nights of studying thanks to this retro hot water boiler.
williams-sonoma.com - 11/51
10) One Question A Day For Self-Care: A Three-Year Journal: Daily Check-Ins For Emotional Well-Being
Aimee Chase
urbanoutfitters.com
$17.99
This journal will help her check in with her mental healthy every night, for three years. At the end, she'll have a super special record of her college years to look bck on.
urbanoutfitters.com - 12/51
11) James Folding Bed Tray
UO
urbanoutfitters.com
$49.00
Why sacrifice the comfort of your bed for the efficiency of your desk, when you could have both at the same time?
urbanoutfitters.com - 13/51
12) Align™ V-Waist Pant 25"
lululemon
lululemon.com
$118.00
Forget school supplies, the one thing you need to stock up on for college is leggings. There's no investment quite like the Lululemon legging investment, and trust us when we say that they're totally worth it.
lululemon.com - 14/51
13) Pillow Slides
Victoria's Secret
victoriassecret.com
$29.95
Dorm floors can get pretty icky. She'll need a pair of adorable slides for 1AM vending machine runs and trips to the communal restroom.
victoriassecret.com - 15/51
14) AirPods Wireless Earbuds
Apple
amazon.com
$99.00
She'll fit right in with every other student on campus while walking to class with Taylor Swift's greatest hits blasting in her AirPods.
amazon.com - 16/51
15) Lilly Pulitzer Acrylic Super Storage Lapdesk
pb
pbteen.com
$79.00
Storage, a hard writing surface, and a comfy pillow all in one? Sign us up, ASAP.
pbteen.com - 17/51
16) Throne of Glass Box Set
Bloomsbury YA
amazon.com
$58.75
You know, because you'll have more time to read for leisure now. Get lost in the #BookTok-approved world of Celaena Sardothian and her wicked adventures.
amazon.com - 18/51
17) LED Light Energy Mask
ORA
ulta.com
$75.00
Zen out when you wait for your serums to sink in with a spa-level LED mask that reduces inflammation and acne-causing bacteria.
ulta.com - 19/51
18) Charlie the Puppy
Hugimals
hugimalsworld.com
$64.00
Moving off to college can be a little bit stressful, and while you might not be able to pack your BFF's hugs in your suitcase, you *can* bring this weighted stuffed animal that "hugs" you back. It's a pretty darn good substitute, and takes up wayyy less space than a full weighted blanket.
hugimalsworld.com - 20/51
19) Custom Angel Gal Necklace
Frasier Sterling
frasiersterling.com
$72.00
Elevate your jewelry game with an ode to Y2K fashion. This colorful string of pearls is super cute and you can customize it as you please.
frasiersterling.com - 21/51
20) Voyager Bluetooth Record Player
Crosley
urbanoutfitters.com
$79.00
The secret to killer college parties (and killer apartment decor): a hipster-chic record player straight out of the '70s.
urbanoutfitters.com - 22/51
21) Cryo Rubber™ Mask with Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid
Dr. Jart+
sephora.com
$14.00
You've done all the hard work, so now it's time to relax. Give your skin some TLC with this hydrating rubber face mask.
sephora.com - 23/51
22) Switch Kit Wave Trio
T3
t3micro.com
$299.99
Cut down your heat tools to just one curling iron with three barrels. This baby will give you defined, voluminous curls for formals and beachy waves for chill get-togethers.
t3micro.com - 24/51
23) You're A Star Gift Set
Lush - 25/51
24) Chuck Taylor All Star Lift 2X Platform We Are Stronger Together
converse.com - 26/51
25) Anouche Scented Candle
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
neimanmarcus.com
$85.00
Treat yourself with a luxurious (and dare I say, bougie) candle that will transform your dorm into a rose garden.
neimanmarcus.com - 27/51
26) Hue Carry-On Luggage
Calpak
calpaktravel.com
$195.00
A good suitcase goes a long way when you're traveling back and forth for Thanksgiving, Spring Break, and Christmas.
calpaktravel.com - 28/51
27) 4-Slice Motorized Toaster
Cuisinart
cuisinart.com
$99.95
Hear me out — you may not need a toaster this very second (thanks, mom and dad) but once you go to college, you might find yourself missing your morning bagels and late night Hot Pockets. Enter this fancy-schmancy toaster, which you'll keep with you for years to come.
cuisinart.com - 29/51
28) Aries Moross Sticker AirPods Case
casetify.com - 30/51
29) Less Stress Hoodie
Lights Label
lightslacquer.com
$95.00
You can never have too much loungewear, and it's always a bonus when its designs remind you to stay motivated.
lightslacquer.com - 31/51
30) Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation
ILIA
sephora.com
$48.00
Believe me when I say that his serum skin tint will change your makeup game.
sephora.com - 32/51
31) MagicLinen Laundry Bag
MagicLinen
urbanoutfitters.com
$39.00
Dorms tend to be small, which means there aren't a lot of places to hide your dirty laundry. Use this minimalistic laundry bag to conceal your gym socks (and the drawstring closure will lock in the smell).
urbanoutfitters.com - 33/51
32) Fjallraven Classic Kånken Backpack
Fjallraven
urbanoutfitters.com
$80.00
Kånken backpacks are always going to be cute. Shop this classic version that comes with storage and a laptop sleeve.
urbanoutfitters.com - 34/51
33) Bra Off Candle
Packed Party
packedparty.com
$34.00
I don't have a reason to buy this other than, it'll look really cute on your nightstand. 🤷
packedparty.com - 35/51
34) Zed Longboard
Retrospec
retrospec.com
$69.99
For days when you're really trying to avoid the "I went to Starbucks and now I'm late" walk of shame.
retrospec.com - 36/51
35) Zodiac Horoscope Print
The Funkie Flower
thefunkieflower.com
$23.00
Bring a little Pinterest flare to her dorm room with this trendy-as-hell zodiac print.
thefunkieflower.com - 37/51
36) Jewelry Organizer Stand Necklace Holder
ProCase
amazon.com
$22.99
Accessory trays have the magical ability to make your habit of flinging your jewelry haphazardly across your desk look like an intentional decor choice.
amazon.com - 38/51
37) Arabella Set
Princess Polly
princesspolly.com
$64.00
You thought you wear a lot of sweats now? Hahaha. Just wait until you get to college.
princesspolly.com - 39/51
38) Mo Money Mo Problems
L'Atelier Nawbar
lateliernawbar.com
$185.00
You'll get compliments in even your most boring white T-shirt and jeans if you're wearing this enamel ring.
lateliernawbar.com - 40/51
39) Layers Daily LifePlanner™ Duo
Erin Condren
erincondren.com
$29.50
Item number one on the adulting checklist: get a quality day planner.
erincondren.com - 41/51
40) Birthday Cake Extraordinary Whipped Sugar Scrub
LaLicious
amazon.com
$38.00
This sugar scrub smells like frosting and feels like heaven. You'll be polished and glowing after using it once.
amazon.com - 42/51
41) Mixtape Charm Huggies
Frasier Sterling
frasiersterling.com
$48.00
This funky pair of custom huggies will make even your laziest outfit feel fresh.
frasiersterling.com - 43/51
42) Disco Ball Planter 6" with flat base + Black Macrame Plant Hanger
HavenstoneHome
etsy.com
$35.99
An artsy planter will make even the messiest desk situation look like it's straight out of Pinterest.
etsy.com - 44/51
43) Solid Color Crossbody Bag, Lotus Pink
Dickies
dickies.com
$16.99
Skip the free school ID holder and carry the essentials in this super cute crossbody instead.
dickies.com - 45/51
44) Cynthia Rowley x Impala Floral Rollerskates
Cynthia Rowley
cynthiarowley.com
$120.00
Anyone who gets inspired by those rollerskate TikTok stars can live their groovy dreams in these bad boys.
cynthiarowley.com - 46/51
45) Fujifilm Wide Link Smartphone Printer
Fujifilm
urbanoutfitters.com
$150.00
Make tons of mems, capture them on your phone, and hang them on your wall thanks to this cool printer.
urbanoutfitters.com - 47/51
46) Pastel Eyeshadow Palette
Natasha Denona
Sephora
$65.00
You'll definitely nail any Euphoria-inspired makeup look with this palette.
Sephora - 48/51
47) Saffiano Leather Initial Apple Watch Band
Casetify
casetify.com
$52.00
It's time to upgrade your Apple Watch band, and what better way to do so than with a customized design?
casetify.com - 49/51
48) Glass Glow Face and Body Gloss
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty
kevynaucoinbeauty.com
$32.00
Trust me when I say the glam girls in your life will love you for this.
kevynaucoinbeauty.com - 50/51
49) Custom Fragrance
Olfactory NYC
olfactorynyc.com
$85.00
Help her level up her perfume wardrobe with this set that lets you test out different scents that she'll then use to create a custom perfume. The gift also includes a gift card so that when she's settled on one she can buy it.
olfactorynyc.com - 51/51
50) Bead Kit
Akola
akola.co
$59.99
Now that we're all spending 100% of our time indoors, this DIY bracelet kit will really come in handy.
akola.co