By Geraldine Joseph

Selecting the right gift for that special someone in your life is never an easy task. More than anything, it’s a task that most men find daunting. With this being the case we have come up with a couple of ideas that we are sure will put you on the right track in regards to this year’s gift selection. Ranging in price, size and style, we are sure that we have included something that will definitely make her season cheery and bright. 

Gifts £0 – £30

Regal Gold Hand Painted Boxed Glass Bud Vase – £3.99

 

There is nothing better than giving a one of a kind gift, and that is exactly what the Regal Gold Hand Painted Glass Bud Vase is. Each beautiful piece is hand crafted using traditional hand blowing methods, resulting in no two pieces being exactly the same. The piece is then hand painted resulting in a one of a kind exquisite item. No female will be able to resist this offering and at the price offered, it truly is a steal.

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Pink Suede Gloves - £10.00 

 

Help keep her warm this season with these pretty suede gloves. Available in blue and pink, they are a must for the young lady who loves to accessorise. With their accented bow, these suede gloves offer the elegantly cute look that all crave this winter at a fraction of the price. 

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Oriental Buckle Bag – £26.99

 

This linen bag is not only lined with satin but also trimmed with corduroy. (A mixture of diverse materials resulting in a gorgeous bag). Whilst the magnetic clasp and zip closure offer extra security, this bag is cute, stylish and functional. And if all that was not enough, you will be amazed at how much this bag can hold and so will she. A must for the no-nonsense female, who demands practicality that looks good.

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Gifts £30 – £60

Sony Pink NWZ-W202 2GB Wearable Walkman mp3 Player – £42.94

 

Any keep fit enthusiast will love Sony’s unique wearable Walkman range. This mp3 player not only offers styling that is unique but allows for total motion due to its complete wire free range. With excellent sound quality, a battery life of 12 hours and a memory of up to 500 songs, it’s compact, lightweight, and easy to use.

Also available in black, violet and green.

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 Croco chocolate gift hamper – £50.00 

This is a chocolate lovers dream come true. A crocodile print leather gift hamper filled with an assortment of mouth watering Neuhaus Chocolate delights. There’s dark chocolate, gourmet almond biscuits, hot chocolate and delicious pralines. This is a gift that will leave a permanent smile on any chocoholics face.

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 Emporio Armani Diamonds EDP 100ml Spray – £55.00 

Get her one of the most popular fragrances out there. Emporio Armani Diamonds Perfume by Giorgio Armani offers a priceless burst of fragrant bliss. Featuring top notes of lychee and raspberry; middle notes of rose, freesia and lily of the valley, and a base of vetiver, cedar wood, patchouli and vanilla, Diamonds is a true treasure in a bottle.

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 Gifts £60 – £90

Milan Damask Table Lamp – £69.00  

 For every young lady who wants to accent her space, this table lamp is chic, decorative and will literally brighten up any room. With a floral damask shade, linked glass stem feature and a composition of steel and silk, the lamp is modern with a timeless flair.

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 Vera Wang Bouquet gift set – £73.40 

Every lady should have a little Vera Wang in her life, so why not make sure your lady does by getting her the Vera Wang Bouquet Gift Set. The set comprises of a 100ml bottle of the exquisite Vera Wang bouquet eau de parfum and a 150ml tube of the indulgent body lotion. Vera Wang Bouquet eau de parfum is a fresh floral fragrance with top notes of Sicilian bergamot and red current leaves, warmed with Jasmine and paper white narcissus flowers, with base notes of Moroccan cedar and white orris.

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 Sony Cyber-shot S930 10MP Black Digital Camera – £79.97 

Whether an armature or a seasoned novice the Cyber-shot gets the picture right every time.  Compact, great value and easy to use, with serious features like SteadyShot and Face Detection, it offers nothing less than the greatest of results. Also available in pink and silver or Black.

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 Gifts over £90

 Black Long Dress Coat – £100.00 

 This coat offers both warmth and style. On the J label by Jasper Conran, the piece sculpts a dress-like look with a shape that nips in at the waist and scuttles out into a wide skirt at the base. In traditional black, the coat is truly feminine. Go ahead and wrap her up in style.

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 Almond Shoe – £100.00 

Every woman wants to own a pair of shoes that will turn heads, and this Almond shoe guarantees immediate attention. Rounded Toe Patent Shoe with Ribbon Tie Front and Contrast Colour Trims. They simple scream check me out.

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 DKNY Stainless Steel Charm Bracelet – £102.00 

DKNY jewellery is not just stylish, it denotes a whole lifestyle. Eclectic, international, fast, fun, and real.  This gorgeous and unique stainless steel DKNY charm bracelet is no exception. Its 5 fixed charms depict the female of today whilst featuring clear crystals and mother of pearl. The item comes presented in official DKNY packaging and with a two year guarantee.  Money well spent.

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Very expensive gifts

Aqua ‘Montpellier’ bedspread – £200.00 

There’s nothing like luxurious sweet dreams, and there’s nothing like Aqua ‘Montpellier’ bed linen by Dorma. This top of the range bed linen is the proud holder of two Royal Warrants.  Dorma always produces bed linen of the highest quality, and has done so for over 150 years. Featuring ornate leafy scrollwork, woven into a high sheen jacquard material, Montpellier is a decadent design featuring decorative scallop braid styling detail. Matching curtains produced to the same high standards are also available in the ‘Montpellier’ range.  Completely machine washable and iron safe, the set, is easy to care for and maintain.

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 Whirlpool Sixth Sense Technology AQUASTEAM9769 – £562.00 

Who says household appliances can’t be as fashionable as their owners. This Whirlpool Sixth Sense Technology Aquastream not only makes a statement with its cool black exterior, but makes sure that all your other fashionable items stay looking good, as well as fresh and clean. With its delicate, wool, quick and pre wash functions it’s a heavenly buy. Its extra large porthole and steam function being the icing on the cake.

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 SONY KDL40Z4500 40″ 200Hz LCD TV – £966 

Females  love a big screen too and the BRAVIA Z Series from Sony has it all. With Motionflow 200Hz you see even the fastest-moving images with life-like smoothness and without missing a single detail. HD Ready, built-in digital TV tuner and S-Force Sound Technology. A top of the line that will keep her smiling.

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When buying a gift for a woman

Always take the individuals true personality into consideration. Just because an item is stated to be popular amongst most women, does not mean that it will be well suited for the person that you are buying for. If she is one that shies away from name brands for example, so should you. This in turn shows you are buying from the heart, and not just buying what the market dictates that you should buy.

Presentation is as important as the gift itself.  Make an effort. With the range of gift boxes, bags and paper on the market there is no excuse for presenting anything in a plastic bag. If it’s a big item, slap a large bow on it. For jewellery, try a velvet box.  And remember, you are not alone. Many stores offer gift wrapping services, so take full advantage.

That one special gift will always be remembered. Put your efforts into buying that one special gift instead of investing in a multitude of insignificant items. Make yours stand out from all the others she may get from family and friends. Believe me; she wants yours to be the big one.

Quality is important. Invest is something that will last and she can keep as a favourite item for a long time. And remember, it’s not always about who makes it, but rather how well it is put together.

Stay away from what she needs and focus on what she wants. Some women love appliances as gifts, some do not, so unless she has hinted or asked for anything to help her around the house, stay away from these items. (Although with the abundance of ranges out there that make life easier, women are asking for these products more and more, hence why we included one here). Stay away from giving her anything associated with her profession, as the gift is supposed to have her mind focused on a fantasy, not the day to day grind. Think about what would be an indulgence to her, what would bring a bit of luxury to her life. Constantly consider what that indulgence could be, and you can hardly go wrong.