Hi, hello! Someone recently asked me about Christmas gift ideas for college girl, so I’m coming at you again with another TRENDY Christmas gift guide.
Not sure what to get a trendy college girl for Christmas? No because we need to talk about how hard it is to think of “it girl” items for trendy college girls when you’re Christmas shopping.
As your bestie, I feel it’s my responsibility to share my unsponsored opinion about popular Christmas gifts.
*drumroll please*
Here are the BEST Christmas gifts for college girls that I will accept no criticism on (I keep a running list in the notes app on my phone and add to it whenever my college friends say that they like something, so you KNOW these ideas are real good)! Prove me wrong.
Christmas Gift Ideas For College Girl
Whenever college girls hear “Lululemon,” I’m 99.999% sure they get a rush of dopamine or something.
Obviously, a Lululemon Belt Everywhere Bag is one of the best Christmas gift ideas for college girl.
2. Apple Watch
LOL I know your wallet is already crying, but this is such a great gift idea.
I seriously KNOW that this is a BIG splurge, but trust me, behind every successful college girl, is an Apple Watch that makes her have a super cute, put together vibe.
If she’s the type of college girl who wouldn’t just use an Apple Watch just as an accessory, honestly that’s a smart move on her part.
An Apple Watch has several thousand five-star reviews from college girls because it can help them track steps, check their heart rate, answer texts during class, and so much more. I honestly don’t know how she could live without this it.
Bonus points if you get her a cute Apple Watch Band too.
Even though it would be an extra cost, a cute color or pattern will be everything to her.
No one talks about the arm workout that blow drying your hair is.
Good news! The Revlon Dryer Brush will low key save college girls and young women everywhere.
Because it will give them salon-looking curls in minutes, their arm won’t get too tired from the olympic sport of drying her hair.
(note: If she’s using the Revlon Dryer Brush, she is basically required to use heat protectant if she doesn’t want her hair to get damaged).
Such a thoughtful gift for virtually any young woman, and she’ll thank you later because she wouldn’t have realized this without you!
6. Water Bottle
Stanley Cup girlies are the best girlies.
It will honestly be the only thing that gets her though the day.
Is it me or does every college girl (and teenage girl) I remotely know have a cute initial necklace?
No, but actually, an initial necklace is the definition of perfection, and if she doesn’t have one yet, she doesn’t know what she’s missing out on.
Not only will she love how it looks way more expensive than it actually is, but she’ll also love that it goes perfectly with basically every outfit.
It’s also the right gift for my girlies who want to wear a necklace with their boyfriend’s initial. Hey, not judging!
If you’re going to get one thing for her dorm room or apartment, let it be a mini projector.
It’s just one of those things that makes watching her favorite movies and television shows that much easier because she won’t need to worry about trying to fit a TV in small spaces. (Remember that usually in a college apartment and especially in a dorm room, she has to maximize space).
Word of Advice: If she lives in an apartment, tell her to place it on a floating shelf. She might be able to do this in a college dorm room too. I haven’t tried this, but if she figures out a way, help a girl out plz! I would love to tell my readers how to do it.
9. Phone Case
Did you know it’s against the college guidelines to go to in-person and online classes with an ugly phone case? I literally had no idea.
Also, do you know what type of cute phone case she would even want?
I can't help but think that this would also make a cute stocking stuffer.
10. Apple Airpods
Apple Airpods even make doing school work slightly more enjoyable. I know this from experience!
Not every gift has to cost an arm and a leg!
If she already has Apple Airpods, she’ll be too excited to get an Apple Airpods Case.
She’ll totally love using an Apple Airpods Case as an accessory (meaning she can clip the cute case on a purse or keychain).
Best part: It comes in a variety of colors and patterns. I really don’t think there is a better functional gift.
12. Beach Waver
If she has a beach waver already, she totally gets it.
I mean a beach waver is one of the most popular Christmas gift ideas for college girl.
Every college girl will obsess over this because it curls her hair in minutes, and she’ll never have to go to a sorority event, coffee date, or even to class without cute bouncy waves.
13. Pepper Spray
14. Dyson Vacuum
No, but the Dyson Vacuum will forever be her favorite vacuum of all time. The clean freak in her will seriously be so impressed with it not only because the vacuum lines will make her mouth water (duh!)
But also because it will pick up dirt that she didn’t even know was there. I love this sm. (Not me bookmarking my own blog post, so I can come back and buy it when I have the money)!
15. Planner
Did you know that college girls who are insanely Type A base their entire self esteem on how well they can organize their life? The most accurate thing ever, actually.
She will definitely be ready for the new year with this! And she might even be her professors’ favorite student because of it.
Let’s be so for real, you guys. Being a college student is hard enough, and we don’t need to make it harder by dealing with period cramps. I’m legit having cramps rn thinking about it.
An animal heating pad is actually so adorable I CANNOT.
The last time that college girls used a cute heating pad for cramps was literally never ago, so I can’t recommend this enough as one of the many thoughtful gift ideas.
17. Nipple Covers
It’s when college girls don’t want to wear a bra underneath their sheer/mesh tops, strapless dresses, and bikini. I’ve been there, so I understand completely.
But like how do they not know that nipple covers are a lifesaver?
I know, I know, it’s a bold move getting them nipple covers, but I promise it will make their life 98.389% significantly better (and that’s a statistic I don’t even feel the need to cite).
Mini Travel Jewelry Case: Does she need one, and what can she keep in it?
But okay, the mini travel jewelry case will be everything to a college girl when she’s going on a weekend trip to visit her parents, boyfriend, or even friends, so this is truly a useful gift.
Seriously a great option for storing necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Love, love LOVE!
19. Lip Balm
I mean this wholeheartedly, Laniege has the best lip balm.
Sorry, I don't want to hear anything else :))
It’s technically a lip mask, but I cannot think of a more perfect Christmas gift for college girls who want their lips cute and moisturized for a long time.
I will for sureee be buying this for all of my friends this Christmas!
20. Party Game
So confession: All of this time I thought actual college students didn’t like card games, but I was wrong, they LOVE them!
So, I could not recommend this card game for your college girlie more.
Such a fun way for her to make memories with friends in college dorm rooms.
Yeah, this is such a good idea for everyday use.
Is there anything better than Lululemon workout sets? Or just Lululemon in general?
Honestly lulu workout sets are 10/10 for college girls who love to workout. Even if she’s a workout girlie minus the going to the gym, she will still love these for going to class.
Plz, like there is a dress code on college campuses!
23. Silk Pillowcase
I gave one to my best friend as a Christmas gift last year. She LOVED it, so I guess she would also say that it’s a winner 😉
Okay, this is an honest-to-god real review (and in no way sponsored if you know what I mean), but I asked her what she thought of a silk pillowcase, and she said that every hot college girl should have a silk pillowcase because it will help keep her hair looking healthy and her face looking fresh. Thank her later!
But okay, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: The weather in college can be really, really cold like really cold. But if she’s lucky, it can be kinda cold.
Despite the super cold or kinda cold weather, she still has to look cute and put together (it’s a hard job, I know).
I love practical gifts like this one, and it’s honestly the perfect time to buy this!
25. Puffer Vest
As long as she’s paring it with leggings, Uggs, and a Stanley Cup (it’s an accessory after all), it will immediately take her outfit from a 9 to a 10 easily!
26. Face Masks
One thing about type A college girls is that no matter how busy life gets, they will always follow routines, especially their skincare routine.
Silly little routines like using face masks once a week are low key life-changing for stressed-out college girls.
27. Ugg Slippers
Don’t bother telling college-aged girls not to wear Uggs because they never will. It’s totally part of their personality at this point, and they wouldn’t have it any other way 🙂
So Ugg Slippers are obviously the perfect gift idea.
Also, you will be shocked to know that college girls can’t physically walk around their apartment or dorm room without a new pair of Ugg Slippers. I know. I need time to process this information with loved ones too.
28. Claw Clips
Most college girls are super into makeup (and we all know that’s the understatement of the century).
I promise it will give virtually any makeup lover the perfect lighting (I swear it’s 10000X better than that ugly dorm room lighting).
I’m actually starting a petition to make them mandatory for these events. This is a very important matter to me, so plz weigh in the comments. But also, lmk if you want to sign it!
31. Portable Charger
32. Silk Pajamas
What’s scarier for college girls: Sleeping in random Christmas pajamas that’s three sizes too small or sleeping in random Christmas pajamas that’s three sizes too small? Haha!
I am so serious. It’s the best thing!
33. Air Fryer
Could every college girl live off of air fryer food alone?
True story: When I got my first apartment in college, I ate salmon rice bowls every day for three months (could go for this right now actually) bc it took .2 seconds to make.
Love love love an air fryer for when she’s feeling lazy and hungry. Sure beats going to the dining hall!34. Lap Desk
I swear that her life is going to get a whole lot easier with this thing bc she can study comfortably on her bed for 12 hours straight. You may be thinking that studying non-stop for that many hours is absolutely crazy (and I completely agree).
But when I tell you she will use a lap desk every single day in college, she will use a lap every single day. Especially for those late-night study sessions.
I swear nothing brings college girls more joy than chunky knit blankets. All of her worries basically go away whenever she snuggles with this bc it’s so cozy.
It’s honestly one of the comfiest blankets I’ve even seen, and it's for sure one of the best Christmas gift ideas for college girl.
36. Travel Mug
Just so you know, the real reason why college girls sign up for morning classes is so that they can look cute in a workout set while drinking coffee from a travel mug.
If you think I’m kidding, just ask a college girl if she matches a travel mug to her outfits. Answer: So many times.
37. Throw Blanket
I swear that this super comfortable and trendy blanket will 100% be her only coping mechanism when she’s up studying for her exams at 12am.
You absolutely MUST get this for a college girl since they’re the comfiest blankets EVER.
I mean, name something better than a college girl receiving a Sol De Janeiro Gift Set. Spoiler alert: There isn’t anything better.
I wish you could open this gift set and smell the beauty products inside bc ugh it actually smells like paradise.
I don’t know about most college girls rn, but one of my pet peeves as a college girlie is having to bring my phone with me everywhere when listening to music and for what?
If you suspect that she feels the same way, I cannot recommend Bluetooth headphones enough.
We cannot argue that the wireless and noise cancellation feature will make studying much easier during her college days.
Let’s face it: It will be nearly a decade (exaggerating here) until she can afford Charlotte Tisbury.
I can promise you that she’s been dreaming about this brand for years now. So, what better time than now to make her Charlotte Tisbury dreams come true?
Her wish is our command because let’s get our college girlie the Charlotte Tisbury Pinkgasm Blush.
I don’t know how they formulated this stuff, but it’s pure magic. She will love how it makes her face look.
Seriously! It was truly made for college girlies bc it’s a great way to make them instantly look (and feel) stunning at a college party or sorority event!
41. Cell Phone
Pls because if she got an iPhone she’ll be set for the entire Christmas (and spring semester).
She will definitely thank you endlessly for a phone with a much better battery life.
42. iPad
An iPad is literally a lifesaver because it can bring college girls from a C to an A+ easily.
Don’t ask me how though, it’s just what I heard. I don’t have an iPad yet.
I truly feel as though an iPad just makes sense as a Christmas gift (and if you ask any college girl with an iPad, she will tell you that it’s an essential item for school). Wink wink.43. Gold Hoops
Once again, I’m sharing my obsession with gold hoops, but I’m not apologizing anytime soon! :))
I don’t know if this is just a me thing, but I’ve convinced myself that an outfit that’s kinda cute can be really cute if I put on some gold hoops.
I also love that there isn’t a “right place” to wear them. You can literally wear them anywhere.
If you surprise a college girl with gold hoops from gift guides like this one, I know she will feel me on all of this.44. Kindle
I’ve seen a lot of young adults post on Tik Tok that they’re entering their Colleen Hoover era in 2024 (they’re late to the game, but it’s fine), and as a big Colleen Hoover fan, this makes my heart really really happy.
Omg!! Purchase a kindle for her IMMEDIATELY bc she needs to read these best sellers.
45. Bubble Headband
I mean, I can’t help but think that this is one of the best gift ideas in this gift guide simply because every popular influencer has one, and let’s be honest, us college girlies want to be like them so bad.
46. Ice Roller
But seriously, I promise that an ice roller will help her out so much when she wants morning skin without puffiness, redness, and dark circles after partying all night or crying nonstop about failing an exam (come on, we’ve all been there)!
I wish I wasn’t so weird about ice touching my face because an ice roller honestly sounds amazing for my late nights and super early mornings.47. Makeup Eraser
Gorgeous gorgeous college girls would never dream of seeping in their makeup (trust me, I know bc I’m a gorgeous gorgeous college girl lol).
I honestly can’t think of any other inexpensive gift ideas like this one!
48. Sunglasses
Would you believe me if I said that sunglasses are essential during college life?
Probably not, but that won’t stop me from trying to convince you that they are a non-negotiable for girls in college.
These ones from Amazon are the perfect cool college girl sunglasses. Amazon for the win again!
49. Bracelets
These cute bracelets will make her outfit look put together, but oh-so-effortless and isn’t that always the goal? If you’re a guy reading this, just nod and agree LOL.
50. Polaroid Camera
51. Silk Scrunchies
Silk scrunchies: The super cute accessory college girls didn’t know they needed.
I seriously mean it! Most college girls (myself included until recently) have no idea that silk scrunchies can reduce hair damage/breakage, prevent hair creases, and minimize frizz/static.
I now swear by this hair accessory as a college gift bc it’s a total game changer for all of the girlies.
52. Coffee Maker
When she has to wake up insanely early for a morning class, 0/10 recommend going to it without drinking coffee first.
If you get her this, her coffee will be so good like she will be a pro at making coffee before her 8am class, and she will never not love the way it gives her a quick hit of caffeine in the morning.
53. School Supplies
55. Alarm Clock
If she’s a morning person, or even if she isn’t, she needs a cute alarm clock in her college life.
But the way that this alarm clock will turn her into a morning girlie. #iykyk
56. Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime can literally save college girls with its two-day shipping.
Don’t lie, it has saved you a few times too 🙂
Let me just tell you, an Amazon Prime subscription is the perfect gift for good reason. Because we loveee Amazon Prime, but we don’t always love having to pay for it!
57. Gift Cards
She will definitely enjoy using this to buy herself a silly little treat after any minor inconvenience. Best gift you can give her tbh.
58. Care Package
I’m not trying to brag, but a care package is one of my great ideas. When I say that college girls love receiving care packages a lot, I mean a lot. If done right, a care package could literally make her cry. It’s so thoughtful actually.
The best kind of care packages are obviously filled with her favorite things! From face masks, a water bottle, and a party game to a towel wrap, books, and a cute shirt, the options are seriously endless.
59. Cash
As a college student, running out of money is high key one of my biggest fears.
So, when it comes to Christmas gift ideas for college girls, I swear that you can neeeeevvvvvveeeeerrrrrr go wrong with cash (I can say that again)!
Literally the only that she’ll truly want for Christmas.
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