This article was first published in Fashionista on May. 14, 2024

Take it from someone who recently graduated college: The best part about the whole affair is the (well-deserved) gifts that come afterward.

Sure, holding your diploma for the first time fills you with a sense of pride — for a couple of minutes. But can it provide you a daily cup of (that's that me) espresso in the comfort of your own kitchen? Or fund an online shopping spree? I think not.

This fresh crop of new adults tends to be a finicky bunch (I can vouch for this), which means last-minute grad gift shopping can be quite tricky for family, friends, partners and situationships. Real talk: There'd be no better way to step into full-time adulting than with healthcare, paid rent or an all-expenses-paid vacation. But there are also more traditional (read: affordable) products that you're recent graduate will no doubt appreciate — from home goods for their first grownup apartment (cookware, candles, coffee machines and decor) to fun and practical work accessories (laptop bags, wireless earbuds, flats and planners) and wardrobe essentials.

Etoile Skincare Holder, $100

 

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