Birthday Gifts
Need help finding a fabulous birthday gift? Give yourself a present- skip the shops and buy it online. Birthday gifts to put smile on any birthday boy or girl’s face are abundant and are easy to find in the virtual Aladdin's cave that is the world wide web. Just remember these simple rules...
Choose relationship appropriate birthday gifts.
Always buy birthday gifts that reflect your relationship with the receiver. You wouldn't buy the same birthday gift for your mom that you would your girlfriend, would you? We would hope not!
Remember it's their birthday gift, not yours!
Put their interests first. Don't buy your husband a DIY book because you want him to put up a few shelves, nor buy your brother a tie because you think he needs to ditch the grunge look. Buy birthday gifts for them, and not you!
Keep it personal.
Personalized birthday gifts offer a more sentimental option and are particularly fitting on landmark birthdays, like a 21st or a 40th celebration. An engraved bracelet, an embossed journal or a custom print are all original ways to treat your loved one.
It's not about the money, honey.
Avoid giving a birthday gift with an obvious monetary value, and never ever give cash! Although gift vouchers are sometimes the most practical option, they can be impersonal and imply a lack of imagination. If he's just too difficult to buy for, consider a gift experience – a day on the race track or a scuba diving lesson is an original alternative to a gift voucher.
Alphabet Tights
These amazing alphabet tights from House of Holland will make a great gift for a funky and fun fashionista. Designed by House of Holland, these fabulous nylons have a 15 dernier...
Price: £12.00 From The Letteroom
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'Martin Loofah King'
The Martin Loofah King is a completely unique (and pro civil rights) loofah mitt that makes every shower rather momentous and quote-worthy thanks to the "I have a clean"...
Price: £6.49 From Amazon
Serra Trolley - Red
This beautiful piece of luxury luggage will make the perfect gift for any sartorially-inclined jet-setter. With a stylish quilted exterior this piece is as beautiful as it is...
Price: £225.00 From Knomo
Helena Handbag
This beautiful laptop bag will make a sophisticated accessory for any glamorous woman about town. The interior features a quilted sleeve with a shockproof protection strip that...
Price: £215.00 From Knomo
Marine Leopard - Cashmere Tee
Leopard print is a timeless staple and Crumpet's interpretation in marine blue makes for a beautifully vibrant and inspiring piece. Composed of cashmere, the tee is as soft as it...
Price: £270.00 From Crumpet
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green (Hardcover)
Hazel was a 12-year-old stage IV thyroid cancer patient and was preparing for death until she hit the age of 14 and the tumours in her lungs miraculously began to shrink,...
Price: £7.14 From Amazon
Cashmere Cropped Cardigan - Acid Yellow
Make a bold statement with this beautifully vibrant cashmere cardi from Crumpet. The piece is a sophisticated option for those wishing to channel neon bright trends this spring.
Price: £195.00 From Crumpet
Leather iPhone Bookbook
It's the good book for iPhone lovers and bibliophiles. Keep your iPod wrapped up in a brown leather book casing that doubles up as a wallet. You'll never forget the important...
Price: £49.99 From Firebox
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer (Paperback)
Extremely Loud and Incredible Close (now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock) is not a book based on 9/11 you think it might be. Oskar is a nine-year-old...
Price: £5.84 From Amazon
Lanvin 'Silhouettes' Notebook
This hard-cover notebook illustrated by Lanvin's Alber Elbaz is perfect for jotting down witty thoughts, ideas and impromptu style sketches!
Price: £40.00 From NET-A-PORTER
XCO Handheld Trainers
Burn baby burn... Get in shape faster without breaking the bank on gym membership. XCO Trainers are composed of weatherproof aluminium tubes that contain a move-able granular...
Price: £59.99 From Firebox
Violent Lips - Lip Tattoos in Red Hearts
These pretty lip tattoos will add an extra dimension and stylish statement to your nightwear. Each pack contains three temporary tattoos and they last up to eight hours each.
Price: £10.00 From Topshop
Violent Lips - Lip Tattoos in Natural Leopard
Pucker up and make a statement with these showstopping, temporary lip tattoos. Each pack contains three tattoos and last up to eight hours each. Grrr!
Price: £10.00 From Topshop
Alkemi Bike Tyre Messenger Bag
This bicycle tyre messenger bag features novel, adjustable seat-belt straps and a tube body with amazing tyre detail. It is complete with an interior of red cotton and has an...
Price: £62.70 From Boutiqua
The Oldie Annual Subscription
With a plethora of talented writers such as Mavis Nicholson, Ruth Rendell and John Sweeney, The Oldie boasts a myriad of talented contributors and offers something a little more...
Price: Was £11.25 Now £1.00 From Magazine Group
Shevlin - French Trilby with Feather Trim in Rust
Irish designer Shevlin presents this beautiful rust-coloured French trilby, complete with a ribbon band and feather trim.
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