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.
"Peace" Tea
If you know someone in need of a little peace and quiet, this calming blend of Peace Tea should help them on their quest for tranquillity. A subtle fusion of Rooibos, Cardamom,...
Price: £5.50 From Bloomsbury Store
Julia Baby Floral Bouquet
This beautiful bouquet features perfect pink roses, tied with fresh lavender giving it a magnificent scent. The pretty pink and purples are surrounded by green ivy leaves and...
Price: £100.00 From The Real Flower Company
Peace Bracelet by Marian Maurer
The perfect way to call a truce, this chic Peace bracelet by New York designer Marian Maurer is handmade from from 100% recycled gold in her Brooklyn studio.
Price: £275.00 From Astley Clarke
Bespoke "Memories"
The perfect gift to remind someone of their fondest memories, or simply, the things that they love the most be it their favourite pastimes, childrens' names, wedding day or holiday...
Price: £95.00 From Not On The High Street
Anna
Gucci Guilty
If it's a sad sad situation, give her this perfume to say you're sorry! With notes of heady lilac and geranium, laced with pretty peach, and a base of patchouli Gucci Guilty boasts...
Price: £48.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Sweets For Your Sweet
Personalised M&M's
Melt their hearts with a gorgeous gift box of M&M's, personalised with your own cheesy messages. Chose your own colours, text and gift box or gift bag. Is there a sweeter way...
Price: £27.50-£37.50 From My M&M's
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
Peace Necklace (18ct gold and diamond) by Marian Maurer
Calm the waters and wave (a very this season) white flag with this oh-so-chic peace pendant. Handmade in her Brooklyn studio by New York based designer Marian Maurer, it is made...
Price: £440.00 From Astley Clarke
Three Words
Little Book of I Love You by Sacha Goldberger
Give romance a helping hand with a mini tome filled with ideas on how to say ‘I Love You’ in unusual ways. Sacha Goldgerger’s best seller is back with a nifty...
Price: £6.79 From Amazon
Found Forgiveness
Natalie Tkachuk 'Forgive Me' (2009)
Finding beauty in the everyday, Natalie Tkachuk photographs once private objects bringing them into the public realm, to immortalise almost forgotten memories.
Price: £540.00 From Opus Art
Flower Power Chocolates
Rose & Violet Chocolate Cremes
If she likes flowers but loves chocolates then this gift will have you scoring double points. With a flowery twist from Prestat, the silky sugar creme fondant filling is enriched...
Price: £10.50 From Prestat
Just Don't Call Them Toffees.....
Salted Butter Caramels with Fleur de Sel (Churn)
.... these outrageously tasty morsels are made using a traditional French recipe and without artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The ingredients for these...
Price: €10.95 (approx. £9.38) From Pandora Bell
Scent Of A Woman
Annick Goutal Neroli Perfume 50ml
Annick Goutal fragrances are created based the purest tradition of the perfume-makers of yesteryear. Never ostentatious, they don’t bow to the latest trends or fashions. This...
Price: £51.00-£73.00 From John Lewis
Truly, Madly, Deeply.....
Penguin's Poems For Love
... is how we LOVE LOVE LOVE, this new anthology of the greatest romantic poetry from around the world. For anyone who has ever loved, in any of its crazy and varied...
Price: £14.00 From Amazon
A Feast for the Eyes
Prestat Heart Shaped Box of Chocolates
The packaging of these indescribably delicious chocolates is almost as tasty as its contents. Prestat are by appointment To Her Majesty The Queen as purveyors of chocolates, and as...
Price: £8.50 From Prestat
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 ProvocateurFeatured editorial
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