March birthday gifts: here's an excuse to buy something special
Astrologically speaking, those born in March are something of a motley crew: Pisces (born through March 20) are a loving, romantic, and artistic bunch, while Aries (born March 21 to April 19) are charming and confident leaders who have no time for unnecessary BS. But shoppers who want to honor a loved one’s star sign without having to remember which is which will find a host of well-loved gifts that can satisfy both groups equally. Whether it’s a stepped-up face mask that allows for safer-distanced socializing but rendered in soft, romantic silk, or an oft-sold-out pan that takes the place of eight different kitchen tools and is an Instagram favorite, find 11 no-fail gifts to delight the Pisces and Aries in your life.
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We’ve raved about the full-bodied Theragun before. But as it happens, the most portable of the brand’s massagers, Theragun Mini, also packs the remarkable ability to soothe tight muscles (thanks to delivering up to 2,400 percussions per minute) but with less noise than the original. We’ll never turn up our nose at the OG, but for these reasons, this baby has become our go-to luxury gift to present to pretty much anyone.
SHOP: Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Device, $199, available at Bloomingdale’s
There’s a reason (beyond marketing dollars and looking cute) why this design-forward pan has become so ubiquitous on Instagram. The best seller (which has sold out more than 10 times) is made to do the job of a fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, and sauce pan — plus it packs a built-in spatula and spoon rest and is made free of questionable materials, like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium, and nanoparticles.
SHOP: Our Place Always Pan Set, $145, available at Nordstrom
Anyone who has treated themselves to microcurrent facials know how effective the treatment can be at lifting and tightening skin — and how merciless each session is on a skin-care aficionado’s bank account. Part of why in-office treatments are so pricey: Ongoing sessions are needed to maintain results. Though not as strong as a medical device found in a dermatology office, this portable contouring device gives the facial muscles a workout by sending waves of energy past the skin and tissue and to facial muscles. The result is a jawline, cheeks, and brows that are temporarily more taut (no wonder it’s known as a 5-minute facelift). Plus, you can get a free gift with this purchase. Should you want to treat yo' self, score 20% off select LOOKFANTASTIC products with our exclusive code HONEY20.
SHOP: NuFace Trinity Facial Toning Device, $325, available at LOOKFANTASTIC
For the friend who is always looking to cut out the excess when it comes to his or her diet, this raw, wildflower honey delivers nothing but what was produced by the brand’s family of beekeepers. That means the jar contains no additives or trace pesticides (something of an anomaly in an industry rife with fraudulent products, which research shows can be cut with cane sugar and corn syrup). Going the pure route doesn’t just make for honey with a higher antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral count, it yields a uniquely delicious treat that’s not saccharine and worth the extra bucks.
SHOP: Zach & Zoë Wildflower Honey, $46, available at Zach & Zoë
It doesn’t matter if you’re an intuitive Pisces who feels things deeply or a relentlessly determined Aries — we all have a tough time falling asleep. This kit (priced at 30% less than the products sold alone) features everything you need to naturally initiate a peaceful slumber: melatonin-free cocoa squares made with saffron and gamma-aminobutyric acid to slow a racing mind; a facial serum made with hydrating squalane, bakuchiol (a plant-based alternative to retinol) and doze-inducing lavender; and a weighted eye mask that applies pressure to simulate deep touch — something thought to increase the hormones responsible for relaxation, serotonin, and melatonin.
SHOP: Objective Beauty Sleep Set, $94.50, available at Objective Wellness
Considering there are millions of candles out there, it may seem like an exaggeration to claim one as most coveted of a generation. But anyone worth their weight in soy wax knows Diptyque Baies — a scent that’s part roses on the bush, part black currant — ranks as an all-time favorite. Thanks to the long-lasting and room-filling scent, it’s also the quickest way to transport a friend to a seaside manse in the Hamptons, no plane ticket or face mask required.
SHOP: Diptyque Baies Candle, $68, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Is the romantic Pisces in your life still wearing disposable masks? Upgrade her or his PPE with this dreamy silk version, which is available in a range of delicate rose golds, pinks, and neutrals. With a cotton inner filter, adjustable elastic earloops and nose wires for a snug fit, and replacement nose wires and silicone stoppers to keep the mask comfortable for the long run, this upgrade will keep your loved one protected and feeling swanky for months to come.
SHOP: Slip Reusable Face Covering $39, available at SkinStore
Classic gold chains are having a moment and this gold figaro number is the just the thing to appeal to the Aries’ go-getter personality. Balancing an edgy pave safety pin is a charm branded with a couplet that translates to: “more than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”
SHOP: Stella & Dot Love and Safety Set, $88, available at Stella & Dot
Over-the-top coffee machines with more buttons than on the control panel of a cockpit? Forget them. Aries babies tend to gravitate toward streamlined, uncomplicated design, which is what makes this kettle a sure-thing gift for those with March birthdays. As much a work of art as it is a means of making pour-over coffee, the device maintains your choice water temperature for up to an hour and features a built-in timer to nail the perfect pour. Bonus: It’s made in a range of colors, from matte black to millennial pink.
SHOP: Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour Over Kettle, $149, available at Nordstrom
Any artsy Pisces or social butterfly Aries will be thrilled to receive this waterproof video camera, which is as suited for creating vlogs as it is for capturing high-adventure footage. This latest-gen model can be controlled via voice command, it takes stunning still photos and HD video, and boasts improved stabilization and built-in mounting — making it perfect for off-road or in-studio recording.
SHOP: GoPro Hero8, $299.98, available at GoPro
Finding a floral fragrance that smells just like a freshly-picked bouquet is tricky — somewhere along the line, a rendition of rose, lily, or other favorites becomes a facsimile that reads more like grandma’s house than the IRL bud. Not the case with this direct interpretation of creamy, night-blooming tuberose. The newly-released juice smells so remarkably spot on that it’s worth the sticker price to please all.
SHOP: Tom Ford Tubéreuse Nue, $350, available at Sephora
For men, women, or non-binary, a camo hoodie should be considered your next wardrobe staple. The print is edgy enough to dress up and casual enough to wear at home. Effortlessly cool is imbued in this gift idea. And while you're picking up this find from rue21, score an extra 15% off the brand with email signup.
SHOP: Champion Camo Print Sherpa Hoodie, $64.99, available at rue21