Running short of ideas on what to get your lady for valentine? Here are some good tips... thank me later...winks!
i. Whether she's obsessed with cats and you've found the perfect pair of canvas high tops covered in cats or whether she's mentioned that pair of New Balance she saw on her favourite fashion blog, she will appreciate this gift. A girl can never have enough shoes, and she will recognise that you've paid attention to what she likes with this gift option.
ii. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but any cool new piece of kit will come close for the wallet-conscious romantic. Chunky bracelets or long-hanging pendant necklaces with precious stones are accessories we'll be happy to switch up our current selection with. She can also always exchange it for another piece if you didn't quite 'get' her style.
iii. You don't even have to spend a fortune. Rent a car or take the train and get out of the city, somewhere close by-ish. Stay a night in a bed and breakfast. She will be floored and you'll have spent about the same amount of money as you would've on a nice dinner out. Out in the country away from the bustle of the city is one of the best ways to spend some intimate time together -- and she'll be so excited that you planned the whole thing yourself.
iv. We can always use a re-fill on our makeup (and chances are we've run out of something but haven't gotten around to replacing it) so a gift card to Selfridges so we can finally get it done will be appreciated. Just make sure you pick up a body cream set or something to go along with the plastic voucher. It's never fun delaying the satisfaction of actually holding a new purchase in your hands, now is it?
v. Another fashion accessory that we women won't say no to is a new bag. You've seen how obsessed we are with rummaging through those things, right? While at first maybe intimidating to try to pick one we'll like, if you go with leather and simple design, chances are we will use it. I would literally be happy to get any bag on that page. Except the weird zebra print one.
vi. No, no, no, we do NOT want you to buy us lingerie for Valentine's Day. That is a gift for YOU, not for us. We don't even want 'sexy' night wear (anything silk, no thank you). Though it may look great, it's really not comfortable to sleep in. If you're at all intending to do so, please switch to pyjamas or at least consider a robe. Anything cotton=good. A great compromise, no? A girl can always use more sleep wear. In fact, all the ones I've got are leftover from my uni days and aren't the most attractive...
vii. As previously stated, there's no going wrong here. If you have the foresight to make a reservation, tell me in advance to be ready at a certain time and to dress up (yes it has to be somewhere I have to dress up a bit not the local pub or even a cafe) and I will be impressed and excited. Even better if you're in a long-term relationship and you bring me back to the restaurant of our first date and tell me all the the cute things you've learned about me since then and all the reasons why you're so happy we met. Sorry, this one involves a bit of communication.
viii. You know what? This shouldn't even be considered a gift (though I appreciate it is) but rather a staple must-do on Valentine's Day. You must send your crush/girlfriend/girl you're seeing flowers to work (or school or home) on this day. Because if you don't, every other girl in the office (classroom/flat-share) will get them, and you will look like a total asshole. There is something special about receiving flowers, but something even more special if everyone around you sees that you received them.
ix. Okay, so the show might not be the same night as Valentine's Day. So you will have to supplement that fact with flowers and chocolate (champagne too?! Sure!). But this is a cool way of showing her you want to spend time together and that you've paid attention to the type of scene she's into (whether it be a music show, a comedy show or a play).
x. If she appreciates the warm and fuzzy stuff, a personalised photo album is a good way to show her how much effort you've put into a gift -- and your relationship. She will be floored at the time you spent on this one, even if the pictures suck. You can blow up that great photo of the two of you that she loves for the cover and fill in the pages with your memories. Awwwww!
So guys, get rolling, do something special to put a lovely smile on her pretty face this season of love...
i. Whether she's obsessed with cats and you've found the perfect pair of canvas high tops covered in cats or whether she's mentioned that pair of New Balance she saw on her favourite fashion blog, she will appreciate this gift. A girl can never have enough shoes, and she will recognise that you've paid attention to what she likes with this gift option.
ii. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but any cool new piece of kit will come close for the wallet-conscious romantic. Chunky bracelets or long-hanging pendant necklaces with precious stones are accessories we'll be happy to switch up our current selection with. She can also always exchange it for another piece if you didn't quite 'get' her style.
iii. You don't even have to spend a fortune. Rent a car or take the train and get out of the city, somewhere close by-ish. Stay a night in a bed and breakfast. She will be floored and you'll have spent about the same amount of money as you would've on a nice dinner out. Out in the country away from the bustle of the city is one of the best ways to spend some intimate time together -- and she'll be so excited that you planned the whole thing yourself.
iv. We can always use a re-fill on our makeup (and chances are we've run out of something but haven't gotten around to replacing it) so a gift card to Selfridges so we can finally get it done will be appreciated. Just make sure you pick up a body cream set or something to go along with the plastic voucher. It's never fun delaying the satisfaction of actually holding a new purchase in your hands, now is it?
v. Another fashion accessory that we women won't say no to is a new bag. You've seen how obsessed we are with rummaging through those things, right? While at first maybe intimidating to try to pick one we'll like, if you go with leather and simple design, chances are we will use it. I would literally be happy to get any bag on that page. Except the weird zebra print one.
vi. No, no, no, we do NOT want you to buy us lingerie for Valentine's Day. That is a gift for YOU, not for us. We don't even want 'sexy' night wear (anything silk, no thank you). Though it may look great, it's really not comfortable to sleep in. If you're at all intending to do so, please switch to pyjamas or at least consider a robe. Anything cotton=good. A great compromise, no? A girl can always use more sleep wear. In fact, all the ones I've got are leftover from my uni days and aren't the most attractive...
vii. As previously stated, there's no going wrong here. If you have the foresight to make a reservation, tell me in advance to be ready at a certain time and to dress up (yes it has to be somewhere I have to dress up a bit not the local pub or even a cafe) and I will be impressed and excited. Even better if you're in a long-term relationship and you bring me back to the restaurant of our first date and tell me all the the cute things you've learned about me since then and all the reasons why you're so happy we met. Sorry, this one involves a bit of communication.
viii. You know what? This shouldn't even be considered a gift (though I appreciate it is) but rather a staple must-do on Valentine's Day. You must send your crush/girlfriend/girl you're seeing flowers to work (or school or home) on this day. Because if you don't, every other girl in the office (classroom/flat-share) will get them, and you will look like a total asshole. There is something special about receiving flowers, but something even more special if everyone around you sees that you received them.
ix. Okay, so the show might not be the same night as Valentine's Day. So you will have to supplement that fact with flowers and chocolate (champagne too?! Sure!). But this is a cool way of showing her you want to spend time together and that you've paid attention to the type of scene she's into (whether it be a music show, a comedy show or a play).
x. If she appreciates the warm and fuzzy stuff, a personalised photo album is a good way to show her how much effort you've put into a gift -- and your relationship. She will be floored at the time you spent on this one, even if the pictures suck. You can blow up that great photo of the two of you that she loves for the cover and fill in the pages with your memories. Awwwww!
So guys, get rolling, do something special to put a lovely smile on her pretty face this season of love...
What about gifts for men by ladies?
ReplyDeleteWhat abt the girls, what r they getting for their guys?
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