The Vampire Diaries

What do you get for the girl who has everyone everything? When Season 3 of The Vampire Diaries returns, Julie Plec has revealed that our favorite doppelganger will be another year older. And if we were invited to that birthday bash, we’d want to get Ms. Gilbert the perfect present. Check out our gift ideas for Elena’s big day.

Julie Plec has said that Elena and Stefan no longer write epic entries in their diaries a la the first few episodes of the series because they have each other to confide in. Fast forward to Season 3, when Stefan will be M.I.A. on his Ripper mission, and we’re guessing Elena’s going to revert to the old method as an outlet for her emotions. Considering the amount of strife E’s going to be embroiled in, let’s make that two new diaries. And lots of pens.

For Americans, 18 marks the start of civic duty. It’s the age when citizens are legally allowed to vote, after all. With this in mind, we think it’s high time Elena join up with the Town Council. While Damon serves as a counterbalance the rabid, anti-vampiric sentiments espoused by Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Lockwood, Elena can be much more vocal on this position, since she isn’t a bloodsucker herself. Not that we expect an “Equal Rights for Vampires” proposition to be on the ballot anytime soon…

If ever someone needed a “me day,” it’s Elena Gilbert. The death of an aunt, a boyfriend who’s gone to the dark side, and a brother who sees dead people are only the beginning of this girl’s problems. Don’t forget the pressures of a soon-to-be high school senior. (College applications are enough of a hassle even when you don’t have deadly monsters to contend with.) A seaweed wrap, an hour-long massage, and a salt scrub will have Elena feeling like a new human in no time.

Having an identical twin must get annoying, what with everyone confusing you with your sibling all the time. But how about having an evil doppelganger who wants to destroy you and steal your boyfriend? Now that Elena doesn’t need a parent or guardian’s permission (R.I.P., Jenna), she can head to Mystic Ink for a distinct yet discrete tat that will make her instantly recognizable to those in the know. As long as Katherine never finds out about it, Stefan and Damon will know exactly which girl they’re cuddling up to/slamming against the wall.

Alright, something tells us Virginia’s weapons permits don’t cover all the gadgets in Alaric’s arsenal, but hey, it’s a start. It’s not that we pack heat ourselves, but if we resided in Mystic Falls, we wouldn’t leave the house without a deadly weapon or two. And how has Elena gone this long without some sort of training from Alaric?