Graduation season is almost upon us, and as you’re getting ready to close out one chapter with your grad and begin a new one, it’s a good time to start thinking about a gift to congratulate them on their incredible accomplishments. Whether you know a student finishing high school or college, these gift ideas will carry them from one journey to the next. See our graduation gift guide below.

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1. Noise-cancelling headphones will help block out loud roommates, chatty coworkers, or anything else that distracts them from getting *ish* done.

2. A wireless charging station for all of their techy gadgets will be the gift they use time and time again. Why does everything always need to be charged?!

3. Jewelry is a sentimental way to celebrate the grad. This compass necklace or bracelet will serve as a reminder to follow their own path.

4. A book of lessons, wise words, and funny anecdotes will inspire, instill joy, and provide a little motivation.

5. This inspirational makeup bag, filled with all her favorites and maybe a gift card or two, would make a great gift!

6. A weighted blanket will keep them warm, help reduce anxiety, and replicate a warm hug from mom when she’s miles away.

7. The tassel was worth the hassle! These funny socks would make the perfect addition to a DIY graduation gift basket.

8. And if they’re a coffee lover, this mug is another basket filler that will get tons of use.

9. A tool kit is a must!! This is one of those gifts that they don’t know they want but will be grateful they have when they’re in a pinch.

10. This phone wallet is super convenient. Pop it on the back of your phone, tuck your cards and cash in, and boom…out the door you go.

11. This themed gift box comes with an “adult merit badge” coffee mug, 400 different fun facts, and a motivational book—a little bit of everything!

12. A 3-piece luggage set will get a bunch of mileage. While they make think it will be for all of their exotic adventures, their broke selves will really be using it for all their trips back home so they can do laundry for free.

13. Who doesn’t love a sweet treat?? This tin of delicious cookies will be gone in the blink of an eye, but the sugar high will keep them going for hours.

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Luggage Set
Gift Set
Book
Cookies
Weighted Blanket
Tool Kit
Phone Wallet
Headphones
Charging Station
Bracelet
Necklace
Makeup Bag
Socks
Mug
a graduation themed illustration

While we’re waiting for those consistently warmer days ahead, the weather loves to play fickle! One day it’s sunny and 60 degrees, the next day we’re shoveling snow. The unpredictability of the weather can make it difficult to switch your seasonal wardrobe, so we’ve come up with some outfit ideas that can take you from winter to spring with ease. See our winter to spring style inspiration below.

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This ice blue shade is all the rage this season, so wear it from winter to spring and get the most out of this trendy piece. In winter, style it with faux leather pants, ankle boots, and a faux fur vest. In spring, pair it with jeans, white sneakers, and a pretty pearl headband.

Headband
Sneakers
Jeans
Faux Fur Vests
Ankle Boots
Faux Leather Pants
Sweater
Headband
Sneakers
Jeans
Faux Fur Vests
Ankle Boots
Faux Leather Pants
Sweater

This feminine floral skirt is a great piece no matter what the weather is. When it’s cold, wear it with a cozy sweater, warm socks, and knee-high boots. When the weather gets nicer, style it with a button down, lacy bralette, and sweet sweater-style mules.

Flats
Bralette
Button Down
Socks
Boots
Sweater
Floral Skirt
Flats
Bralette
Button Down
Socks
Boots
Sweater
Floral Skirt

Take your LBD (long black dress) through all the seasons! In winter, pair it with a velvet blazer, velvet mules with jewel accents, and a jeweled belt. In spring, have fun with florals by adding these girly sneakers, a pink jean jacket, and a silky headscarf.

Belt
Mules
Blazer
Headscarf
Sneakers
Jean Jacket
Dress
Belt
Mules
Blazer
Headscarf
Sneakers
Jean Jacket
Dress

Tweed is super chic right now, and this style is perfect for transitioning from bleak chilly days to breezy mild ones. Wear it with a turtleneck bodysuit, bootcut jeans, and tweed slingback pumps in winter; and with a satin cami, midi slip skirt, and nude slingback pumps in spring.

Pumps
Slip Skirt
Silk Cami
Tweed Pumps
Jeans
Bodysuit
Tweed Jacket
Pumps
Slip Skirt
Silk Cami
Tweed Pumps
Jeans
Bodysuit
Tweed Jacket

While we’re waiting for those consistently warmer days ahead, the weather loves to play fickle! One day it’s sunny and 60 degrees, the next day we’re shoveling snow. The unpredictability of the weather can make it difficult to switch your seasonal wardrobe, so we’ve come up with some outfit ideas that can take you from winter to spring with ease. See our winter to spring style inspiration below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

This ice blue shade is all the rage this season, so wear it from winter to spring and get the most out of this trendy piece. In winter, style it with faux leather pants, ankle boots, and a faux fur vest. In spring, pair it with jeans, white sneakers, and a pretty pearl headband.

Headband
Sneakers
Jeans
Faux Fur Vests
Ankle Boots
Faux Leather Pants
Sweater
Headband
Sneakers
Jeans
Faux Fur Vests
Ankle Boots
Faux Leather Pants
Sweater

This feminine floral skirt is a great piece no matter what the weather is. When it’s cold, wear it with a cozy sweater, warm socks, and knee-high boots. When the weather gets nicer, style it with a button down, lacy bralette, and sweet sweater-style mules.

Flats
Bralette
Button Down
Socks
Boots
Sweater
Floral Skirt
Flats
Bralette
Button Down
Socks
Boots
Sweater
Floral Skirt

Take your LBD (long black dress) through all the seasons! In winter, pair it with a velvet blazer, velvet mules with jewel accents, and a jeweled belt. In spring, have fun with florals by adding these girly sneakers, a pink jean jacket, and a silky headscarf.

Belt
Mules
Blazer
Headscarf
Sneakers
Jean Jacket
Dress
Belt
Mules
Blazer
Headscarf
Sneakers
Jean Jacket
Dress

Tweed is super chic right now, and this style is perfect for transitioning from bleak chilly days to breezy mild ones. Wear it with a turtleneck bodysuit, bootcut jeans, and tweed slingback pumps in winter; and with a satin cami, midi slip skirt, and nude slingback pumps in spring.

Pumps
Slip Skirt
Silk Cami
Tweed Pumps
Jeans
Bodysuit
Tweed Jacket
Pumps
Slip Skirt
Silk Cami
Tweed Pumps
Jeans
Bodysuit
Tweed Jacket
closeup photography of white magnolia flowers

While we’re waiting for those consistently warmer days ahead, the weather loves to play fickle! One day it’s sunny and 60 degrees, the next day we’re shoveling snow. The unpredictability of the weather can make it difficult to switch your seasonal wardrobe, so we’ve come up with some outfit ideas that can take you from winter to spring with ease. See our winter to spring style inspiration below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

This ice blue shade is all the rage this season, so wear it from winter to spring and get the most out of this trendy piece. In winter, style it with faux leather pants, ankle boots, and a faux fur vest. In spring, pair it with jeans, white sneakers, and a pretty pearl headband.

Headband
Sneakers
Jeans
Faux Fur Vests
Ankle Boots
Faux Leather Pants
Sweater
Headband
Sneakers
Jeans
Faux Fur Vests
Ankle Boots
Faux Leather Pants
Sweater

This feminine floral skirt is a great piece no matter what the weather is. When it’s cold, wear it with a cozy sweater, warm socks, and knee-high boots. When the weather gets nicer, style it with a button down, lacy bralette, and sweet sweater-style mules.

Flats
Bralette
Button Down
Socks
Boots
Sweater
Floral Skirt
Flats
Bralette
Button Down
Socks
Boots
Sweater
Floral Skirt

Take your LBD (long black dress) through all the seasons! In winter, pair it with a velvet blazer, velvet mules with jewel accents, and a jeweled belt. In spring, have fun with florals by adding these girly sneakers, a pink jean jacket, and a silky headscarf.

Belt
Mules
Blazer
Headscarf
Sneakers
Jean Jacket
Dress
Belt
Mules
Blazer
Headscarf
Sneakers
Jean Jacket
Dress

Tweed is super chic right now, and this style is perfect for transitioning from bleak chilly days to breezy mild ones. Wear it with a turtleneck bodysuit, bootcut jeans, and tweed slingback pumps in winter; and with a satin cami, midi slip skirt, and nude slingback pumps in spring.

Pumps
Slip Skirt
Silk Cami
Tweed Pumps
Jeans
Bodysuit
Tweed Jacket
Pumps
Slip Skirt
Silk Cami
Tweed Pumps
Jeans
Bodysuit
Tweed Jacket

We are in that time of year where one day the weather is cold and overcast, and the next day it’s sunny and 65 degrees. Finding appropriate outfits during this transitional period can be difficult, especially if you’re dreaming of spring!! We’ve got some springtime outfits for you along with tips on how to wear them for winter weather! See our winter to spring transitional outfits below.

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In spring, these cargo pants look adorable with a black bodysuit and black pointed-toe heels.

To wear in winter, pair with a bomber jacket and Chelsea boots.

For warmer weather, this floral blouse is perfect with dark jeans and braided strap heels.

To wear in winter, style with a chunky knit scarf and knee-high boots.

This ruffle sleeve top with white jeans and wedges will turn heads in the springtime!

To wear in winter, pair with faux leather leggings and heeled booties.

For the spring, wear these fun patterned pants with a black long sleeve and white sneakers!

To wear in winter, style with suede mules and a cardigan.

A white long sleeve with leggings and white sneakers is a clean, classic look in warmer weather.

To wear in winter, pair with a puffer vest and winter boots.

Thanks for reading! Share with us some of your favorite transitional outfits in the comments below xo.

Fog adds to the winter chill above and surrounding Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

We are in that time of year where one day the weather is cold and overcast, and the next day it’s sunny and 65 degrees. Finding appropriate outfits during this transitional period can be difficult, especially if you’re dreaming of spring!! We’ve got some springtime outfits for you along with tips on how to wear them for winter weather! See our winter to spring transitional outfits below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

In spring, these cargo pants look adorable with a black bodysuit and black pointed-toe heels.

To wear in winter, pair with a bomber jacket and Chelsea boots.

For warmer weather, this floral blouse is perfect with dark jeans and braided strap heels.

To wear in winter, style with a chunky knit scarf and knee-high boots.

This ruffle sleeve top with white jeans and wedges will turn heads in the springtime!

To wear in winter, pair with faux leather leggings and heeled booties.

For the spring, wear these fun patterned pants with a black long sleeve and white sneakers!

To wear in winter, style with suede mules and a cardigan.

A white long sleeve with leggings and white sneakers is a clean, classic look in warmer weather.

To wear in winter, pair with a puffer vest and winter boots.

Thanks for reading! Share with us some of your favorite transitional outfits in the comments below xo.