18th Birthday Gift Ideas For the Coolest ~Adult~ In Your Life
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Apart from your 21st (so close!), your 18th birthday is one of the biggest, most exciting milestones you’ll celebrate. You’re officially an ~adult~ and with that comes lots of exciting new perks, like R-rated movies, voting, lotto tickets, and your first tattoo. Yeah, it’s pretty sick.
Since this is such a big, exciting year, it’s a great excuse to nab some lavish gifts from mom/dad, grandma/grandpa, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc. This list is packed with exactly those things—the grown-up-but-still-fun birthday presents that will make your day even more exciting. These are the absolute best 18th birthday gift ideas.
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Libra Scales Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Constellation Signet Ring
LMJ
luvmyjewelry.com
$189.00
This 14k gold ring is a treasure you’ll keep for years and years.
Urban Outfitters
urbanoutfitters.com
$39.00
Adulthood means buying home decor for your new apartment, dorm, etc. and that sh*t is expensive! Make sure to drop some staples on your birthday wish list, like this femme bath mat.
Editor’s Pick
Green Rubberized Small Silver Earrings
SUNNEI
sunnei.com
$266.00
Glitzy earrings that make you feel ~fancy~ every time you wear them—the ultimate bday gift.
Alby True Wireless Earbuds With Charging Case
Yeah, these are waaaay cuter than the AirPods everyone else has.
Delzure Coffee Latte Aesthetic Collage Kit
Yes, this list is mostly decor. No, I’m not sorry.
Hurricane XLT2 Christian Cowan
If there’s one single day to wear sh*tloads of glitter, it’s your 18th birthday.
Birth Month Gemstone & Flower Candle
Your birthday is the absolute best time to light a candle and just relax. This one has a special scent inspired by your birth month.
Editor’s Pick
Straight Leg Pants in Pink Multi Graphic
Local Heroes
us.asos.com
$95.00
Only putting these on the list because I want someone to buy them for me.
Urban Outfitters
urbanoutfitters.com
$49.00
Throw pillows are to beds what jewelry is to outfits. Remember that.
Issa Rae’s Wash Day Ritual Set
Sienna Naturals
nordstrom.com
$75.00
Drop Mom this link, your curls will thank you.
Daisy Green Crochet Bandana
SelinMadeWithLove
etsy.com
$42.67
This bandana is a whole vibe, no?
ThePrintableConcept
etsy.com
$35.00
The ultimate sign of adulthood: wall decor that’s not hung up with tape.
Smiley Color Block Hoodie
By Samii Ryan
bysamiiryan.com
$80.00
Because you can’t wear your hs volleyball sweats to college, sry.
Editor’s Pick
Funny Pearl Necklace
Maison Irem
shopbop.com
$161.00
Okay, this is easily the coolest take on the pearl trend I’ve seen thus far.
Sand & Sky Dreamy Skin Kit
Sand & Sky
amazon.com
$85.90
I hate to break it to you, but you’re getting old. Time to rev up the skincare routine.
Minnetonka Moccasin
minnetonkamoccasin.com
$44.95
You’re gonna need as much self-care as you can get, adulthood is stressful.
Personalized
Heart-Shaped Flower Gift Box for Women
TampaFleurs
etsy.com
$24.00
Kylie Jenner gets arrangements like these every year for her birthday, I’m just sayin’.
Skinny LED Travel Magnifying Mirror with Bluetooth
RIKI LOVES RIKI
bloomingdales.com
$195.00
Three things every adult needs: a good mirror, a good ring light, and a good speaker system. This baby is all three.
Kelsey Stiegman
Senior Style Editor
Kelsey is Seventeen.com’s fashion expert and resident Harry Potter nerd.
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