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The Most Perfect Birthday Gift Ideas For Every Southern Girl's Best Friend

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
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A Pretty Clutch
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She's your rock, your partner-in-crime, your confidante. She's your pimiento cheese-eating, porch cocktail-drinking, reality show-watching other half. She's your best friend. It's no secret that Southern women are as thick as thieves, and no bond runs tighter than two longtime besties. (I mean, she knows what size Spanx you buy, for crying out loud.) So every year when her birthday rolls around, you know the drill: Don't focus on the age. Focus on the perfect gift to make her forget about the age altogether. 

You know her better than anyone, which means you know where she stands on the issue of sugar versus salt (be it concerning cornbread recipes or margarita rims), as well as her favorite pastimes. From fashionable statement pieces to fun kitchen accessories to beauty must-haves, these birthday gift ideas for your best friend are so good you might end up ordering two of each. One for your gal pal, and one for yourself.

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Her Favorite Candle

Her Favorite Candle
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So every time she burns it, she'll think of you—and let's be real: You'll probably be next to her on the couch for wine night when she lights the match.  

Buy It: Votivo Aromatic Candle; $28; nordstrom.com

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A Personalized Necklace

BaubleBar Tortoiseshell Acrylic Necklace

Because she deserves to feel as special as she is, and this customized necklace shows that you thought ahead. Pick from 12 different colors for the acrylic script. 

Buy It: Baublebar Acrylic Custom Pendant; $58; baublebar.com

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Her Favorite Cocktail Glasses

Her Favorite Cocktail Glasses
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Maybe it's a set of martini glasses, whiskey tumblers, or mule mugs—you know her signature drink, and she'll love being able to dress it up at home. 

Buy It: Hammered Copper Moscow Mule Mug; $7.99 each (on sale!); macys.com

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A Framed Photo

A Framed Photo
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Nothing says best friend status like displaying one of your favorite memories together in a pretty picture frame. 

Buy It: Alma Frame; $32 and up; anthropologie.com

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A Silky Sleep Accessory

A Silky Sleep Accessory
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She deserves all the self-care goodies on her birthday, and this pure silk mask is guaranteed to make her snooze sounder than ever.

Buy It: Slip Silk Sleep Mask; $50; sephora.com

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A Handy Planner

A Handy Planner
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This makes a charming gift for your most organized bestie—or a funny joke for your bestie who is always late! 

Buy It: Rifle Paper Co. Midnight Strawberry Floral Planner; $36.95; papersource.com

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The Perfect Hoops

The Perfect Hoops
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Mama always said that a classy pair of gold hoops can make any outfit feel so much more put-together. Your gal pal can wear these with everything. 

Buy It: Luv Aj Amalfi Tube Earrings; $55; shopbop.com

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The Yummiest Cheese Board

The Yummiest Cheese Board
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How many charcuterie board nights are on the schedule for the rest of your friendship? The limit does not exist. Get her something to jazz up Wine Wednesday or book club.

Buy It: Marbled Acacia Cheese Board; $58; anthropologie.com

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The Ultimate Skincare Set

The Ultimate Skincare Set
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As a rule, best friends face aging gracefully together—or not at all. This cult-fave Olehenrikson line brightens skin and keeps those fine lines at bay. 

Buy It: Let's Get Luminous Brightening Vitamin C Essentials Set; $40; olehenriksen.com

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A Cute Headband

Anthropologie Kaanas Bora Bora Raffia Headband
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You won't find an accessory that has as much personality as her—until this sunny headband that is definitely bound for a girls' trip.

Buy It: Kaanas Bora Bora Raffia Headband; $44; anthropologie.com

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A Bar Cart Book

A Bar Cart Book
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She might not be a certified bartender...yet. This cocktail book makes it easy to master the classics. 

Buy It: 3-Ingredient Cocktails Book; $15; target.com

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A Trendy Belt

A Trendy Belt
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If she ever needs a little something to zhuzh up an outfit, she can turn to this leopard print gift. 

Buy It: Halogen Genuine Calf Hair Belt; $45; nordstrom.com

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An Adorable Mini Dutch Oven

An Adorable Mini Dutch Oven
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She'll never see anything cuter in her kitchen than these miniature pots that are perfect for individual pot pies, baked macaroni and cheese, or dessert. 

Buy It: Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte; $26 each; williams-sonoma.com

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A Classic Pair of Sunglasses

A Classic Pair of Sunglasses
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Every lady needs a dose of Old Hollywood glam, and these catty glasses are made for girlfriend road trips.

Buy It: Cateye Sunglasses; $24.50; loft.com

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A Fun Nail Polish Set

A Fun Nail Polish Set
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Think of all the possibilities for an at-home spa night. Mix and match these sunset-inspired shades for the cutest mani-pedi ever. 

Buy It: Nails Inc. Polish Palette Nail Set; $25; sephora.com

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A Pretty Clutch

A Pretty Clutch
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You can never go wrong with a beaded statement clutch to use for everything from date night to garden party.

Buy It: Farin Beaded Clutch; $58; anthropologie.com

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A Baby Plant

A Baby Plant
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Green thumbs aren't even needed for these sweet succulents. Grab her a couple pots to give new life to any room. 

Buy It: 4 in. Succulent in Ceramic Combo; $24 for two; homedepot.com

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The Coziest Slippers

The Coziest Slippers
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We won't say that these will be her most favorite gift ever received—but we're not not saying it. 

Buy It: Ugg Fluff Yeah Genuine Shearling Slide; $99.95; nordstrom.com

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    1 of 18 Her Favorite Candle
    2 of 18 A Personalized Necklace
    3 of 18 Her Favorite Cocktail Glasses
    4 of 18 A Framed Photo
    5 of 18 A Silky Sleep Accessory
    6 of 18 A Handy Planner
    7 of 18 The Perfect Hoops
    8 of 18 The Yummiest Cheese Board
    9 of 18 The Ultimate Skincare Set
    10 of 18 A Cute Headband
    11 of 18 A Bar Cart Book
    12 of 18 A Trendy Belt
    13 of 18 An Adorable Mini Dutch Oven
    14 of 18 A Classic Pair of Sunglasses
    15 of 18 A Fun Nail Polish Set
    16 of 18 A Pretty Clutch
    17 of 18 A Baby Plant
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