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.
Bataille de Fleurs eau de parfum
Inspired by the Bataille de Fleurs carnival, this is a tribute to the mimosa tree with bright notes and green freshness that will make you feel like you're on the Cote d'Azur.
Price: €70.00 (approx. £59.93) From Cloon Keen Atelier
Burt's Bees "Mama Bee" Foot & Leg Cream
This wonderfully soothing leg and foot cream will provide some relief for a mum-to-be during her pregnancy. It is crafted to soothe and stimulate circulation and features...
Price: £12.99 From Bloomsbury Store
Trish McEvoy Beauty Emergency Card
This beautiful pallette of sleek lip glosses will make the perfect sidekick for any girl about town. With eight shades of sumptuous pinks and reds, the Beauty Emergency Card will...
Price: £26.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Chanel Nº5
Perhaps the most iconic perfume of all, Chanel Nº5 is the ultimate accessory for any glamorous woman. It is an indefinable feminine fragrance with essence of abstract flowers....
Price: £119.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Clinique Deep Comfort Moisture Set - Limited Edition
This stunning set from Clinique does exactly what it says on the tin - it provides a deeply comforting experience that will leave the skin feeling rejuvenated, soft, fresh and...
Price: £30.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Kiehl's Creme de Corps
The original rich nourishing cream, Creme de Corps is the ultimate potion for achieving soft, supple skin. With a myriad of replenishing ingredients, it nourishes and replenishes...
Price: £27.00 From Liberty
Detoxifying Body Cream with Juniper Berry
Give the gift of a healthy glow. Essential oils of juniper berry and grapefruit, enriched with avocado oil ensure this detoxifying body cream is a powerful moisturiser also. Not...
Price: £36.00 From COWSHED
Crème de la Mer - Limited Edition Gift Set
Experience daily rejuvination with the most prized mousturiser of them all. This limited edition gift set features Crème de la Mer (30ml), The Eye Balm Intense (3ml) and...
Price: £95.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Red Rose Scented Candle
Fill your house with the scent of red, red roses and get in the romantic mood. A rose by any other flame wouldn't smell this sweet.
Price: £22.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Love Chloé
Bring Spring back in to your life with the floral tones of lilac,hyacinth and wisteria blossom as well as the famous 'heliotropine' scent that is unique to Love Chloé.
Price: £39.50 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Bluebell Hand Lotion
A pretty, useful accessory for any lady's handbag, Cath Kidston's Bluebell hand cream will nourish and moisturise her hands and nails to perfection. The cream contains Shea butter,...
Price: £8.00 From Cath Kidston
Best of Cowshed Gift Set
Whatever her mood, she will find the right tonic in this soothing gift set. Cowshed's 'greatest hits' will soon recover her to her former self with a myriad of magical lotions and...
Price: £42.00 From COWSHED
Mixed Candle Set
Whether she's a knackered, lazy or moody cow, this candle set will have her covered with a collection of soothing aromas, all presented in a pretty gift box.
Price: £22.00 From COWSHED
Legendary Luxury Crème de la Mer Gift Set
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
Coffee Bean & Oatmeal Soap
A 100% ayurvedic natural soap, this product is made from natural active ingredients including Jojoba oil, Coffee bean, Cocoa butter, Aloe vera, Rose water. Completely free from...
Price: £3.99 From Boutiqua
Claus Porto - Bordeaux Soaps Gift Box
Made from 100% vegetable base, infused with the finest fragrance and enriched with creamy shea butter, this Bordeaux set of 12 mini soaps from Claus Porto is the perfect gift of...
Price: £49.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd