Gifts For Her
What do women want? It's an age old question, but we're pretty sure we've found the answer! Check out these fabulous gifts for her- we've found perfect presents for women of all ages.
How to buy brilliant gifts for her
At times women can appear inexplicably upset, appalled or even down right boggled at our telepathic short-comings if we fail to deliver the goods. If mind-reading is not your forte, it’s important to listen out for cryptic clues or cleverly dropped hints in the run-up to a special occasion. If you still have no idea whatsoever, then stick to our basic rules when buying gifts for women.
Whether it’s a birthday treat, a Christmas gift or a random surprise, women love to be pampered. Treat her by choosing thoughtful gifts that she would never splurge on herself.
Gifts for her - what not to buy
For wives, live-in girlfriends or mothers, cleaning products or practical household items should be avoided at all costs, lest you want that new compost bin, as well as its putrid contents, thrown at your head in the midst of a heated row! When buying gifts for her, it’s much safer to go for something heart-felt and indulgent that will make her smile.
Gym memberships and weight loss products are an absolute no-no. No matter what she asks you, she always looks great and NO, her thighs definitely do not look big in her new figure hugging skirt/jeans/bandage dress. Cute work-out clothes and sports accessories are only acceptable gifts for her if she’s already the sporty type and won’t be insulted by the suggestion that she could do with some exercise that doesn’t involve an arm and a T.V. remote.
Gifts for her- presentation is everything.
While we know it’s the thought that counts, but when buying gifts for her unless you are under 10 and can produce a home-made gift that will reduce her to a heap of sentimental goo, make her present look expensive. This can be achieved by actually buying something pricey or dressing it up with either lashings of good quality paper or a pretty box, covered in silk ribbons to make it look as extravagant as possible. Like the lady herself, she won’t be able to resist beautiful things.
Glitter Apple Clutch
Get a taste for the forbidden fruit with this dazzling, filigree, velvet lined clutch.
Price: £895.00 From Anya Hindmarch
Yves Saint Laurent "Muse Two" Tote Handbag
Introduce some sophistication with this soft leather YSL Muse Two tote. There's no need to worry about room because there's a pocket in the back and two internal pockets to keep...
Price: £900.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Philip Treacy Headpiece with Feather
Created by iconic Irish hat designer Philip Treacy, this headpiece is a showstopping number in beautiful autumnal colours. The piece fixes onto the head with a slide.
Price: £696.42 From Style-Tonic.com
Gloriole Diamond Ring
This beautiful eye-cathing Gloriole ring from Astley Clarke, is crafted from 18ct yellow gold with a square cut peridot framed by white diamonds. The ring measures 12mm in width...
Price: £3,750.00 From Astley Clarke
Orielle Pearl Creole Earrings
These 18ct yellow gold earrings add a contemporary twist to classicly elegant pearls. The pearl drop measures approximately 6mm with a total drop of 22mm.
Price: £525.00 From Astley Clarke
Diamond Ball Studs
These timeless earrings feature 18ct gold ball studs, set with pavé diamonds. The designer earrings measure 5mm in width and are finished with a secure butterfly back. A...
Price: £895.00 From Astley Clarke
Love Knot Pavé Diamond Ring
This beautiful and unusual engagement ring is exquisitely crafted and will make a glamorous, but wearable addition to her jewellery box. The 'endless loop' of white gold and...
Price: £3,995.00 From Astley Clarke
Diamond Cycle Ring
This beautiful ring features a loop design and when worn, wraps itself around her finger and is delicately set with white pavé diamonds. The highest loop sits 7mm above the...
Price: £3,495.00 From Astley Clarke
Fashion Fix
Virtual Gift Card
Short of giving her free rein of your credit card, the best gift you can give a lady with a designer fashion habit is a gift card from Net-a-Porter. Just don't blame us if it spurs...
Price: £50.00-£10,000.00 From NET-A-PORTER
Vanity Fair
Classic Vanity Case
If your face is your fortune, then this Hollywood-style vanity case is the perfect home for your potions and lotions. With luxurious leather, studded rivets and removable jewellery...
Price: £995.00 From Aspinal of London
Girls In Pearls
Park Avenue Pearl Ring
Pearly white isn't just for teeth. Using a refreshingly simple design, Manhattan Pearls (who designed the piece exclusively for Astley Clarke), have set a freshwater pearl in 14...
Price: £695.00 From Astley Clarke
Bag lady love
‘Ebury’ Bag
If you have a super special occasion to mark and if she’s been as wonderful as she’d like to think she’s been, then the exceptional Bespoke Ebury is the ultimate...
Price: £895.00-£6,500.00 From Anya Hindmarch
Get Me Out Of Here!
Plane Tickets
If you can’t think what to get them, start thinking where to take them. Everybody loves to be surprised with a trip away, just make sure to check they can get the time off...
Price: £100.00-£1,000.00 From LastMinute.com
Lingerie to Linger Over
Lingerie E-Voucher
If you’ve left it till the last minute to get a gift for the woman in your life, don’t worry - it only takes a few seconds to send her an e-voucher for some gorgeous...
Price: £50.00-£500.00 From Agent Provocateur
Heavy Hearts
Biba White Gold & Diamond Heart Twist Drop Earrings
A heavy heart isn't so bad when its made of diamonds. These stunning white gold and diamond drop earrings by Biba are a throwback to the decadent days of Hollywood glamour and are...
Price: £3,700.00 From House of Fraser
Urban Oasis
A Night at London Soho Hotel
A mecca of calm in the centre of London, the Soho is the ultimate luxury boutique hotel. Rooms styled by interior designer Kit Kemp ooze modern English opulence and style. Art...
Price: £264.00-£2,526.00 From Mr & Mrs SmithFeatured editorial
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