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.
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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
Good Riddance
'It's Not Me, It's You' by Charlotte Ward
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A Cut Above
'The Ex' Voodoo Knife Block
If you know someone who's going through a painful break-up or divorce this quirky knife block is sure to raise a smile. Who knows it may even encourage them to put down the tub of...
Price: £59.99-£74.99 From Firebox
"Everyone Gets Lonely" Print
When the heart-shaped hell of Valentine's Day is getting you down, let this print give you solace. When you're feeling lonely, you can feel assured you're not the only one.
Price: £50.00 From Design Supremo
"Excuses & Lies"
If they're going to lie they might as well do it properly. This handbook will make the perfect accessory for any love-rat whose skills are in need of a little refinement.
Price: £6.00 From Topman
Miss you like a hole in the head
Little Joseph by Maxim Velčovský
Nothing says 'I'm over you' like a child's head porcelain candle holder. Little Joseph is an ideal gift for the not so special (anymore) someone in your life.
Price: €68.00 (approx. £57.49) From Generate
Party People
'But I Always' By Andy Warhol
Unexpected company can be both a blessing and a curse. Take Andy Warhol's advice and only accept your friends presence when they bring the possibility of a party with them.
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I'm Sorry Hand-Iced Card
Say sorry and let them eat your words with these hand iced apologetic chocolate biscuits.
Price: £9.00 From Biscuiteers
Love Bomb
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