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.
If they are the kind of traveller who instinctively turns left on entering an airplane, this luxurious travel bag is the perfect travel companion. Made from supple calf skin and...
Price: £745.00 From Aspinal of London
Get a taste for the forbidden fruit with this dazzling, filigree, velvet lined clutch.
Price: £895.00 From Anya Hindmarch
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
Music will sound crystal clear coming from these Swarovski DJ Headphones. They may look amazing but they were made to sound even better.
Price: £1,799.99 From Firebox
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
YSL's metal ‘Y’ embellishment sits pretty on the front of the Chyc across–body bag. The label put a sophisticated spin on this casual shape, with a patent leather...
Price: £1,250.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
For true Crème de la Mer devotees, this magnificent limited edition 500ml jar of the Crème will make an unparalleled gift.
Price: £1,150.00 From Harrods
The most expensive pen you'll ever write with is covered in over 850 set-by-hand pure diamonds so you better write something brilliant.
Price: £855,000.00 From Firebox
Made from one of the finest crocodile skins you can buy, this stunning handbag from Anya Hindmarch's Ebury collection will make a showstopping gift for a very lucky lady. The bag...
Price: £15,000.00 From Anya Hindmarch
Sophisticated and timeless, this chic Gucci G Class watch marries the finest Swiss watchmaking techniques with Italian style. With its elegant gold–plated and stainless steel...
Price: £695.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
This charm bracelet is derived from the Bristish artist's Pharmacy collection, which explores the dichotomy that exists between science and art. It features 23 casts of pills - a...
Price: £11,000.00 From Other Criteria
Set with diamonds totalling 0.18 carats and made from this 18 carat white gold, this stunning Georg Jensen Fusion Solo ring would make a stunning gift for a special lady in your...
Price: £1,650.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
'Lily With Gems" is a beautiful shoulder bag by iconic designer, Mulberry. In a soft midnight-blue, the piece is complete with multi-coloured crystals and gold studs, creating...
Price: £850.00 From NET-A-PORTER
For a 'timeless' gift that any woman would treasure this Tag Heuer Aquaracer Women's watch is hard to beat. It comes with a classic steel case, and features a soft white mother of...
Price: £995.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Giver her Gucci. A beautiful Gucci mother of pearl and diamond watch with a slim stainless steel bracelet set with 24 diamonds that will look stunning on any girls wrist.
Price: £995.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Diamond's are a girls best friend so get ready to start a new friendship with these gorgeous 18ct gold whit diamond ball earrings, perfect for everyday wear.
Price: £3,095.00 From Astley Clarke