The best gifts for sisters that will make you the favourite sibling

Birthstone Necklace

From garnet in January through to tanzanite in December, each month has an associated birthstone, and Minetta Jewellery allows you to select which corresponds to your sister. Add it to a dainty gold chain, finish with her initial and you have a personalised gift that's subtle enough to get genuine wear.

Personalised Elizabeth Scarlett Sacred Heart Pouch

The final boss of embroidered velvet, this zip pouch from Elizabeth Scarlett puts flowers, stars and a sacred heart at the forefront, all surrounding their name in gold thread. The prettiest place to keep all of her makeup on trips abroad.

Chapel Down Sparkling Wine

There’s no longer any need to import your sparkling wine from France’s Champagne region. They’re making just as impressive bottles right here in England now. Really. Chapel Down’s, with its crisp palate, is one of our favourites.

Miffy Lamp

Almost seventy years on from her first appearance and Miffy the rabbit is still a mainstay in many a cool girl’s collection. Maximum points to Urban Outfitters for stocking this Mr Maria bedside lamp in the shape of the rabbit.

Monki Embroidered Food Socks

It makes sense that design innovations would follow the triumph of crew socks over ankle socks: designers just can’t resist all of that extra space. A most sensible use of said cotton real estate: embroidered oysters, shrimps and spaghetti. Take a bow, Monki.

Sephora Beauty Box

If your sister is so into beauty that any choice you made in the category would be hopelessly off base, put your trust in Sephora instead. A monthly subscription service that you could also pick up as a one off, this is an affordable way of making sure your sis gets what she really wants for her birthday this year.

Neom Happiness Candle

We bet you didn’t know that you can feel more cheerful just by lighting a candle. Scientifically happier, even. Well, if the candle in question is comprised of citrusy notes such as neroli, mimosa and lemon then you absolutely can. This one by Neom is so stuffed full of energy-lifting ingredients, it’s even named “Happiness”.

Ugg Cozetta Slippers

Sheepskin was always meant for slippers, something Australian cult classics Ugg have caught onto: the brand offers myriad examples of discomfort-defying slip-ons, our favourite summer edition of which come in the form of these fuzzy new ‘Cozetta’ slippers.

Astrid & Miyu Beaded Moonstone Bracelet

Astrid & Miyu makes some of the most eminently giftable pieces of jewellery, but that doesn’t mean it rests on its (gold-plated) laurels. Expect regular updates from the demi-fine jeweller, one of which is this slender tie bracelet ringed by pearlescent moonstones. Situated on nine karat gold and ready for additional charms should you wish to buy her one or two of those as well.

Hercules Sweatshirt

In our opinion the coolest piece from Skinny Dip’s collection of Disney sweatshirts, this flaunts a crew neck to the front and a tableau of the Hercules muses to the back. Any Disney sisters will love this for her next birthday — and that’s the gospel truth.

Taylor Swift Embroidered Throw Pillow

A tiny throw pillow to add to her ever-growing collection of tiny throw pillows, this embroidered piece plays with twee needlepoint, juxtaposing the sweetness of the craft with one of Taylor Swift’s most addictive and self-deprecating lyrics.

Other Stories Handbag

A handbag that could have walked straight off a Givenchy runway show, Other Stories’ leather accessory is actually available for a smidgen over £100. Once again, the deluxe H&M spinoff proves fruitful in the gifting quest.

Cartwright & Butler Chocolate Hamper

You could compile a collection of all of her favourite things to eat, but why would you when hampers exist in order to do that for you? This one from Cartwright & Butler exhibits all things chocolate with such delights as chocolate fudge, drinking chocolate and wafer crispies covered in — you guessed it — chocolate.

Dried Flower Bouquet

Flowers are the tried and tested gift to fall back on whenever you’re unsure where to head for their next birthday, but for a twist on the classic that’ll make it seem that you’ve put in a greater amount of thought, why not try an eternal dried bouquet?

Rituals Ritual of Sakura Gift Set

As its name suggests, Rituals’ products use rituals as their cue, with The Ritual of Sakura referring to the pilgrimage to see cherry blossoms in Japan. As such, this gift set is infused with the rose-coloured flowers, making its shower foam, candle, body scrub and cream a pale pink gifter’s dream.

Pedro Pascal T-Shirt

Rare is the person — man, woman or other — who has not fallen under the Pedro Pascal spell. Whether she watched The Last of Us or not, your sister will more than likely love this fan-cam-style vintage T-shirt featuring the man himself. Whether she wears it on the streets or in the sheets is entirely up to her.

Gisou Floral Edition Hair Perfume

We’ve already gushed about the benefits of Gisou’s honey-infused hair products in gift guides in which its products make sense, and here’s another one. The brand’s sweet-smelling hair perfume gets a floral update for spring, offering delightful scent as well as hair-treating benefits.

Two Eyelet Scrunchies

Though they don’t vanish into the netherworld quite so often as smaller hair ties do, scrunchies do still somehow manage to disappear with alarming frequency. That does at least mean that she’s probably always in need of another one or two, particularly on-trend ones like this frothy pair.

Out From Under Bear Socks

Impeccable vibes from the teddy bears embroidered onto these Out From Under socks, warning all who approach your sister not to be a d*ck. You get a pass though, we reckon.

Tala Yoga Pants

Tala continues to grow in popularity among women who gym as well as those who step out for coffee in their best athleisure, and it’s the pure black high waisted model that’s still the most coveted pick from the sellout DayFlex range.

Stackers Makeup Organiser

Tidiness has never been cooler. As such, organiser drawers have become a must-have almost on a par with the products intended to fill them. Stackers, a cosmetic storage specialist that sells out on the regular, does some stonking ones.

Ask Mummy and Daddy Prosecco Gummy Bears

The brand name ‘Ask Mummy and Daddy’ takes on an extra significance with this packet of prosecco-flavoured gummy bears, which spike the familiar sweets with sparkling grown-up flavours of peach and apple fizz. Present alongside a bottle of actual prosecco.

Twist Candle

If a candle isn’t scented, then it should be interesting to look at, like this twist double-ended example by Lex Pott. (Almost) too pretty to burn.

Silk Pillowcase

A silk pillowcase is a beauty saviour as well as a superior way to sleep, making it one of the easiest and best gifts to employ this year. The smoothness of the material helps with temperature regulation, reduces hair frizz, and minimises morning wrinkles. This John Lewis design comes in 12 different tones of mulberry silk meaning you can find one that'll work whatever the colour of her bedroom.

Papier Star Sign Notebook

Do you know your sister’s star sign? If you know her birthday (please tell us you know that), then you do. Have a quick Google to see whether she's a Pisces or a Libra and then acquire a Papier notebook accordingly. Each sign has its own cover, but all are anointed with a gold foil finish. Whether you believe in astrology or not, you can't deny stationery like this.

Daisy Throw

The throw is an essential component of anyone’s bedroom, not just because they postpone the need to put on the heating, but because they elevate a rented space without the risk of deposit loss that comes with pinning posters. This one from Urban Outfitters is somewhat of a grown-up update on the Bang on the Door duvet she had as a child.

Harvey Nichols Rosé & Truffles

Few gifts under fifty quid can serve you as well as this one: a bottle of rosé and a selection of pink chocolate truffles selected by Harvey Nicks’ food and drink experts, and boxed up together neatly. Simple but perfect.

Diptyque Baies Candle

Hear the word ‘Berries’ (or ‘Baies’ as the case may be) and you may conjure up an idea of sickly sweet strawberry. That’s not the case with Diptyque’s take on the scent, which prefers blackcurrants, and the faint waft of roses from a nearby flower bush.

Coco & Eve Deep Condition Set

A trio of deeply conditioning haircare products from one of the decade’s most sought-after brands, this set, consisting of a shampoo, conditioner and mask, contains some of Coco & Eve’s most-wanted.

Elf Brush Set

Widely considered to be one of the very best affordable alternatives to designer makeup, choose a product from Elf and you can almost guarantee that she wants to try it — or needs a replacement. Here’s another suggestion: the label’s highly-rated 17-piece makeup brush set in its own travel roll.

Mon Dessert Subscription

A kit walking you through the ins and outs of making a Yule log: that’s the latest output in a series from Mon Dessert, which sends out mouth-watering baking recipes and the ingredients to execute them. Select a couple of favourites or opt for the subscription, and if you’re wanting to give her a bigger gift this year, throw in a lovely new cake mixer too.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Face Mask

Another brand to add to your list of viral beauty grails that are actually worth the hype: Summer Fridays. The best bit from its glow-enhancing collection: the Jet Lag Mask with glow getting ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and glycerin.

Himalayan Salt Tealight Holder

Far from only being a fetching place to put tea lights, this holder, made from Himalayan pink rock salt, sends out ions that counteract those emitted by our many devices. As a result, this very pretty interior addition is purported to neutralise the air, encourage refreshment and soothing, cleanse the air of allergens and even improve sleep.

Lounge Joggers

There’s no talking about a capsule wardrobe without a pair of melange grey sweatpants, and Lounge’s example is a perfect affordable option. To be worn in and out the house at their own discretion.

Monica Vinader Personalised Locket

It’s unlikely you’ll be the one to make it into her new gold vermeil locket from Monica Vinader, but the chances are never zero. If it doesn’t matter to you either way, this is a perfect gift – particularly considering you can add engraved letters, doodles or symbols, as you wish, at no extra cost.

111Skin Face Masks

Beauty pressies are a tough one: you know it’s just the kind of thing that they’ll want, but what on earth to choose? Cutting through the noise of the tens of thousands of products you could go for, we recommend a pack of 111Skin face masks, the high-end choice that has taken the beauty world by storm.

Damson Madder Laptop Case

Still carting her laptop about in her backpack without any padding? Tut tut: a laptop case is a non-negotiable. If her issue is that she hasn’t found one she actually likes before, this quilted and beaded rose design by Damson Madder should change her mind.

Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

Perhaps the most sought-after eau de parfum of the year, Le Labo’s mega-popular Santal 33 is mixed by hand in-store by experts whose raison d’être is fragrance. Like all of Le Labo’s output, Santal 33 combines leather, violet, cedar and sandalwood into a concoction that has to be smelled to be believed.

With Nothing Underneath Poplin Boyfriend Shirt

Everyone needs a “men’s” striped poplin shirt and that includes your sister. Based on the oversized style she might borrow from her partner, With Nothing Underneath’s designs are meant to appear nonchalant, but have actually had plenty of design thought put in. Add her monogram so her boyfriend can’t steal it.

Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser

The Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser is flying off shelves at such a rate we wouldn't be surprised if they're soon as ubiquitous as toasters and microwaves. Your little sister having a sweet tooth is the only prerequisite for picking up one of these magic hot chocolate makers: so long as she has a propensity towards cocoa, having the power to whip it into spectacular drinking chocolate will never get old.

Pet Sematary - Stephen King (Folio Society)

Folio Society is an expert in beautifully illustrated editions of popular novels; Stephen King is an expert in unputdownable horror fiction. Together, they create a gorgeous, clothbound collectible that’ll be a firm favourite on the bookshelf for purposes of both reading and admiring.

Personalised Cosmetics Case

Conveniently see-through so as to make locating her favourite mascara easy peasy, this leather-trimmed cosmetics case is a Not Another Bill bespoke special. Other colours (and your choice of font) are also available.

Mejuri Chain Necklace

The only chain necklace she’ll ever need, this delicate Mejuri piece can be worn alone or decorated with an additional charm and is available in yellow gold or (silver-appearing) white gold. A failsafe piece for everyone.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

Now available to engrave with your giftee's name (which we absolutely recommend), the Charlotte Tilbury cream is one of the best moisturisers on the market — and it definitely comes in the nicest packaging. At first glance, it’s a gift that’ll look splendid on her vanity, and when she realises you’ve bought her the cream that makeup artists love to use backstage, it’ll be her favourite unwrap of the day.