14 gifts you need on your birthday wishlist this February


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Fiona Ward
Fiona WardContributing Writer
February 17, 2021
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Have you got a birthday coming up this month? It's certainly a weird time in all our lives right now, and when people ask: "What do you want for your birthday?", many of us are lost for ideas.

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But pandemic or not, your birthday deserves to be celebrated! So we've rounded up some of our favourite buys of the moment that we reckon deserve pride of place on your gift wishlist. Scroll for inspiration...

The best present ideas for a February birthday

Gold necklace with a small, purple gemstone pendant.

Edge of Ember birthstone necklace, £105, Selfridges

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February's birthstone is amethyst, and we love Edge of Ember's beautiful gold-plated necklace with a triangle stone pendant. You'll be in good company, too, since the Duchess of Sussex also loves the brand.

An iPhone on a printer with several photos around it, including one of a woman with sunglasses.

Instant photo printer, £39.99, Firebox

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If you're snap-happy, you'll love this instant photo printer which gives the look of polaroids without the fuss.

Green plant in a textured, light blue pot on a white surface.

Philodendron Imperial Green plant, £20, Bloombox

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Are you a budding plant parent? Bloombox delivers a number of gorgeous leafy species, and you can even pick a chic plant pot to match your home.

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Sourdough starter kit with instructions, brown paper bag, and wooden board.

Sourdough starter kit, £8.99, The Melrose Kitchen @ Etsy

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Jump aboard the baking trend and get that loaf in the oven! A sourdough starter kit makes things easy-peasy.

A woman in a pink sweater and matching pants sits on a bed with a neutral expression.

Sweater set, £108, Free People

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We're all about loungewear at the moment, and this knitted set from Free People is ticking all the boxes.

Pair of white furry sandals with brown trim displayed on a white background.

Shearling slippers, £26, John Lewis

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Your feet will be truly treated in these snuggly sliders, which we reckon you could even get away with outside the house come spring.

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Two Dior lipsticks, one gold with cap, one red with cap, on white background.

Diorific lipstick, £24, Dior Beauty

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Beauty lovers will swoon over the limited-edition Diorific lipsticks, which are embossed with sparkly stars. Almost too beautiful to use. Almost...

Jo Loves scented candle in a glass jar with silver lid and red ribbon.

Jo Loves candle, £55, Space NK

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This Jo Loves fig trees candle has the most enveloping scent. Cosy!

Person wearing a white 1985 sweatshirt and jeans sitting on a black couch.

Personalised year sweatshirt, £34.50, Not On The Highstreet

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We love these fun Varsity-style year sweatshirts, whatever your decade.

A woman with long dark hair wears a chunky white knit sweater and blue pants.

Knitting kits, from £18, Wool and the Gang

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Fancy a new hobby? Wool and the Gang's knitting kits you can make everything from chunky jumpers to blankets and scarves.

DIY tie dye kit box with two smiling people on cover, bottles, and fabric.

Tie dye kit, £11.99, Firebox

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Alternatively, you could turn all your old tees and sweatshirts into on-trend tie-dye creations.

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A book titled 'One Line a Day' with a five-year memory book subtitle.

One Line A Day journal, £14.99, Oliver Bonas

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Each page features space to jot down an idea or daily highlight on the same date over five years, allowing journalers to look back on years past as they capture the present. Lovely, eh?

Pink book titled 'YVESSAINTLAURENT haute couture CATWALK' by Thames & Hudson.

Yves Saint Laurent: Catwalk, £32.49, Amazon

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The ultimate coffee table book, this pretty pink tome explores the work of Yves Saint Laurent in the most luxurious way.

White NuFACE facial toning device with silver spheres and blue power button.

Nuface Facial Toner, £150, CurrentBody

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If you've got your eye on a pricey skincare buy, now's the time to drop your hints! The NuFace toner uses low-level micro currents to lift the face, and shoppers are raving about it.

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