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Turning 40 is something to note—whether she feels like it or not. In the eternal words of Mary J. Blige, "Age ain't nothing but a number." But a good gift is forever, so we've assembled an edit of incredible and well-deserved 40th birthday gift ideas. Honor that she is a full adult with discerning taste and a great skincare routine with something that will amplify her already well-edited collection of housewares, clothing, accessories, jewelry, and books. The best luxury gifts for women, the best beauty gifts, and chic home and kitchen finds from Amazon are great places to start. Or, get more sentimental with the best personalized jewelry gifts for women or customized gift ideas to show how well you know her.
Want her to relive her glory days of clubbing with the new Cobrasnake tome from Rizzoli? Or is she more PEMF mat with embedded crystals material? Of course, you can never go wrong with a Cartier watch or little Bottega Veneta bag. But why not try a gorgeous plant? Below, peruse 40 shoppable ideas for the big 4-0. She's never looked lovelier or had better stuff.
Best Handbag Gift
Bottega Veneta The Mini Jodie Leather Bag
Best Handbag Gift
Bottega Veneta The Mini Jodie Leather Bag
Help add a little color to her life.
Best Trendy Gift
Janessa Leoné Darcy Bucket Hat
Best Trendy Gift
Janessa Leoné Darcy Bucket Hat
Remind her of her youth with a bucket hat, but make it all grown up.
Best Plant Gift
Bloomscape Schefflera Arboricola
Best Plant Gift
Bloomscape Schefflera Arboricola
Plants give us energy and clean our air—what a lovely gift.
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Best Mindfulness Gift
Incausa Large Standard Singing Bowl Set
Best Mindfulness Gift
Incausa Large Standard Singing Bowl Set
Ease her mind with a meditation set that comes with all the necessary tools.
Best Art Gift
Jan Prengel Urban Visions 8
Fine art makes for a thoroughly thoughtful present.
Best Ceramic Gift
Al Centro Ceramica - Mexico Cylindrical Set of 4 Cups
Best Ceramic Gift
Al Centro Ceramica - Mexico Cylindrical Set of 4 Cups
Help make every morning a ritual with these beautiful artisan-created mugs.
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Best Outdoor Gift
Business & Pleasure Co. Market Umbrella
Best Outdoor Gift
Business & Pleasure Co. Market Umbrella
Sun protection never looked so pretty.
Best Clutch Gift
Loewe Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch
Best Clutch Gift
Loewe Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch
We love a luxe bag with a little personality.
Best Soap Gift
Claus Porto Mini Soap Gift Box, 8 Piece
Best Soap Gift
Claus Porto Mini Soap Gift Box, 8 Piece
Drawing on ingredients from Portugal's lush countryside, Claus Porto soaps have been crafted for more than 130 years and make a lovely gift for even the most discerning of friends.
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Best Necklace Gift
Azlee Pegasus Bar Diamond & 18kt Gold Coin Necklace
Best Necklace Gift
Azlee Pegasus Bar Diamond & 18kt Gold Coin Necklace
This mythic jewelry signifies wisdom and looks great with a white button-down.
Best Candle Holder Gift
Soho Home Ambra Set of Two Marble Candle Holders
Best Candle Holder Gift
Soho Home Ambra Set of Two Marble Candle Holders
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Calling all fire signs.
Best Sunglasses Gift
Lapima Oversize-Frame Sunglasses
Best Sunglasses Gift
Lapima Oversize-Frame Sunglasses
Her future's so bright, she's got to wear shades.
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Best Tea Gift
OHOM Leiph Ceramic Self-Heating Teapot
Best Tea Gift
OHOM Leiph Ceramic Self-Heating Teapot
Help turn her morning matcha into a full moment.
Best Watch Gift
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Small 22mm 18-Karat Gold Watch
Best Watch Gift
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Small 22mm 18-Karat Gold Watch
She already loved you, but now she'll really like you.
Best Give-Back Gift
Chylak One-Strap Tote Bag Black
Best Give-Back Gift
Chylak One-Strap Tote Bag Black
This beautiful bag also does good: Net proceeds will be donated to the Polish Humanitarian Action to support Ukrainian families.
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Best Luggage Gift
Gucci Ophidia GG Medium Carry-On
Best Luggage Gift
Gucci Ophidia GG Medium Carry-On
A grown woman can't travel with just any bag.
Best Bodycare Gift
Osea Body Glow Duo
Daily lymphatic drainage is the best present.
Best Skincare Gift
Agent Nateur Holi(Bright) Resurface Glass Face Mask
Best Skincare Gift
Agent Nateur Holi(Bright) Resurface Glass Face Mask
This mask with aloe vera, French silk peptides, pitaya, hyaluronic acid, and cucumber is like a facial in a bottle.
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Best Activewear Gift
Prism² Ruched Jumpsuit
Best Activewear Gift
Prism² Ruched Jumpsuit
Remind her that she's forever #fitspo.
Best Gift Card
TPC TPC Online Store Gift Card
Best Gift Card
TPC TPC Online Store Gift Card
A gift card for home workout classes is such a thoughtful move. Try The Pilates Class, listed here, or The Class, or The Tracy Anderson Method. All of them come highly recommended.
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Digital Fashion/Features Director
Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.
Laura Lajiness Kaupke
Laura Lajiness Kaupke is a freelance writer and editor covering fashion, accessories, and lifestyle topics, including beauty, home, fitness, and travel. You can see her work across various outlets, including VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Marie Claire, InStyle, Glamour, Esquire, Women’s Health, Brides, The Zoe Report, Popsugar, Refinery 29, Coveteur, Byrdie, Well+Good, The Editorialist, among other titles and brands. Laura has worked in the fashion industry for over 11 years and held senior fashion editor positions at Popsugar and The Zoe Report, with additional experience as a copywriter and fashion publicist.
