Like clockwork, graduation season is upon us—which means that right about now, you may be scouring the internet for the best graduation gifts for her. Whether your niece, best friend, sister, or even mom is snagging the diploma, they’re about to get a fresh start with their career, a new location, or just life in general, making this occasion all the more meaningful.
Fortunately, we beat you to the punch, rounding up 45 of the best graduation gifts for her that are equal parts practical and stylish. From chic coffee makers to fuel early mornings to elevated kitchen basics the recent grad probably wouldn’t buy for themselves but absolutely needs, there’s a little something-something here for every stage of life. There’s even a graduation present or two in here if your giftee’s gearing up for another degree. (Look, some of us love homework.)
Whether she’s fresh out of college or wrapping up a post-grad degree, these thoughtful gifts will help anyone and everyone embark on this next chapter in their life. Some seriously great graduation gift ideas, straight ahead.
Courtesy of brand 8/45 Kule The Leif Speaking of carry-ons, this knit hat is the perfect accessory for her upcoming beach vacation. $198 Kule Buy Now
We first met Riley Kinnane-Petersen in 2016 when she was six years old, on the hunt for the perfect striped tee. Riley’s style is incredible: she mixes pieces like no other. She is also a businessperson, running her accessories brand Gunner & Lux — which she started at just five years old — with her father. We had the pleasure to chat with Riley about her incredible style, how she shops, her brand, and what animal she would be :). Without further ado, Riley!
KULE values confidence, boldness, and not taking dressing too seriously. Riley emulates that perfectly, and we are so excited to chat with her and have her style some KULE Spring/Summer pieces :).
“The Rugby stripe shirt is a staple. I actually have a blue and red one from a few seasons ago. I thought a fun leather pencil skirt would make it a bit rock and roll, and I have probably about 25 pairs of KULE socks (they are soooo good) and this cherry pair is my new favorite! They went really well with my green heels from The Label. And of course, I had to add our Gunner & Lux Cherries Necklace!” – Riley
The Rugby
Mon Cherry Sock
Gunner & Lux Rhinestone Cherries Necklace
The Label Kitten Heel Pump
Theory Leather Pencil Skirt
Riley says her go-to look is a skirt or a dress with a fun top and a jacket over her shoulders. When I asked her if there is anything she’d never wear, she told me she would never say never, but maybe her dad’s cowboy hat. Fashionable and cheeky!
“Another look with the Rugby was adding my KULE Trench [ed note: stay tuned for our new one coming soon!]. I have had this trench for about 2 years, and it is a staple in my wardrobe. Everyone should have a trench coat. I added my favorite pair of vintage camo pants, and our new Gunner & Lux Gold Sailboat Necklace for Summer!” – Riley
Riley grew up in Atlanta and says the city’s fashion inspired her to get dressed. Last summer, she moved to Maine and now looks to the ocean, the sailboats, and the lighthouses for inspiration in style and designing jewelry. The move came with a haircut too: she simultaneously chopped it off into a super chic pixie cut!
Photo of sailboats in Maine, taken by Riley’s dad and business partner, John (hi John!)
Riley’s only style ethos is to have fun with fashion. She feels most confident in an outfit that makes her smile, inspired by the joys in life like animals, nature, and bright neon colors. One specific piece in her closet she cherishes most dearly is her favorite vintage Gucci purse, purchased with her own money after she loved the new versions from the Gucci runway. Right now, she happens to be eyeing the Celine T-Bar Leather Pump in brown (same, Riley 🙂). She’s pretty much an expert in mixing classic and playful pieces together.
“The striped crochet shorts are so amazing! I paired it with an old oxford Thom Browne shirt, my Saint Laurent moto boots, and our Gunner & Lux Blue Bird Necklace to give the outfit a pop of color.” – Riley
The Agnes Shorts
Thom Browne Cotton Shirt
Gunner & Lux Birdie the Blue Bird Necklace
Saint Laurent Moto Boots
The Raven
Riley says if she were any animal, she would be a fox because they are sly, quick, and so beautiful. So, of course Gunner & Lux makes a fox necklace, which just so happens to be one of their best sellers 🦊.
Riley has been a friend of KULE for years. “I was 8 years old, in search of the perfect stripe tee. When I came across KULE, I wasn’t sure if the tees would fit me so I sent a message to Nikki and begged her to make kid’s tees. Guess what! I have a kid’s tee named after me! I have been wearing KULE ever since!” – Riley
Shop Riley’s KULE picks here and her own brand’s gems at Gunner & Lux!
The best summer hats for women can work as a topper for your outfit, going as well with swimsuits and cover-ups as they do sweat shorts, bike shorts, and sundresses. And when combined with sunglasses and sunscreen, they’re also key to providing skin with sun protection, which can help you avoid hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and even cancer. The best part? Sun-protection hats can also be certified cute, with panama hats and straw sun hats becoming an IG-approved must-have.
If you don’t consider yourself a hat person just yet, allow us to convince you otherwise. From straw bucket hats to wide-brim sun hats, there are countless headwear styles out there to choose from, whatever your personal aesthetic may be. And the options go beyond your standard beach hats: Quilted, crochet, garden hats, and even retro sun-visor hats (so uncool that they’re cool again) are all in the mix—designs that might encourage you to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, whatever your preferred weekend activity.
Some women’s sun hats are designed specifically for summertime activities, so you’ll find packable, adjustable designs below, too. Because whether you’re hosting a birthday picnic, doing some gardening, or going for a dip in the pool, a cute hat will not only shield you from harmful UV rays, but it’ll help you feel ready for the great outdoors too.
To make it easy, we’ve gathered the best-sellers in one spot. So go on, protect your skin, and complete your seasonal wardrobe with the best summer hats for women in 2022.
Kule Take Out Cap
Spreading good vibes with a classic cap will never go out of style. This one’s plain and all business in the front, party in the back. Double down on the cuteness and finish your look with the brand’s smiley-face socks. $48 Kule
Surrounded by a sea of photographers dressed in black-tie, the celebrity gowns on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet often steal the spotlight. But this year we’re paying just as much attention to the ensembles that are worn before the glamorous celebration: the undeniably chic celebrity airport outfits. After all, summer is right around the corner, and several of us have plans to get out of town. Who better to draw inspiration from than the always-traveling actors and models who have recently been spotted dashing through the terminals at Nice Airport?
Julianne Moore kicked off the star-studded travel ’fits with a comfortable yet polished roomy black suit paired with Nike sneakers and—the secret to winning airport style—a standout bag. Moore picked a perfect-for-summer, woven bucket bag by Bottega Veneta in a head-turning buttery hue.
That’s just one of the many copy-worthy ensembles on our radar. Take a look at Moore’s and a few other elevated travel outfits below.
Jasmine Trinca
You can’t go wrong with Parisian-chic stripes, especially when they’re paired with polished white denim.
The secret behind any impeccably dressed person is a well-stocked closet. It doesn’t happen overnight, but you can start crafting the perfect wardrobe right now by buying some clothing staples. In your 20s, that means shopping the essentials and investing in great basics — because, let’s face it, you accumulated enough trendy tees, minidresses, and cutoffs in your college years.
Now’s the time to shop for the kind of denim you might just get away with at the office and a classic button-down you can wear well beyond your 9-to-5. You don’t have to spend a ton, but definitely spend where it counts, and keep an eye out for the pieces you’ll wear from season to season, year after year. Just consider this your 20-something starter wardrobe, and start shopping all the key closet staples right here.
It’s no wonder fashion lovers worldwide have a striped tee like this Kule The Modern Long ($78) t-shirt in their arsenal. It’s classic and easy to dress up with bold earrings or down with your jean jacket or blazer. Kule The Modern Long $78
There’s a lot going on, so you’d be forgiven if Mother’s Day snuck up on you. Consider this a friendly reminder: we’re less than a week away from the annual celebration of the women who birthed you, help raise your kin and keep you running. At a time when all of us could do with more than a little pick-me-up, the best gifts for her go way beyond a bouquet of flowers that won’t last the week. Below, we’ve rounded up everything from luxurious beauty staples to accessories that your wife, mother or maternal figure will wear for years to come. Best of all: with expedited shipping, any of these can be on hand in time for Sunday’s festivities.
Kule The Monroe Scarf
Versatile, irreverently cool and quietly decadent, this faux fur scarf is the cold weather accessory she never knew she needed.
