Come one, it's not hard! When it comes to buy a gift, men hold the advantage because they really have from where to choose. Unfortunately, they are missing the instinct for something like this and probably, between a fur coat, a diamond ring and a Dior coat, they would choose a kitchen robot or a sweater with Bugs Bunny.
And what's worst is that girls are very sensitive at this chapter and an uninspired gift could make you look bad in your girlfriend's eyes. Normally, it all gets down to the image. If her friends ask: And what did you receive? and she answers: Ohhhhh, an anticellulitic gel and this wonderful plastic earrings, you must realize that it wouldn't make neither of you look good.
Sunflower C.Z. Silver Pendant Necklace (Holiday Special)
Usually, girls have ?subtle? ways of making you know what they want and this would be because they don't like to take chances and receive something they would absolutely loathe. Here are a couple of things that won't fail:
1.Jewels must be of good quality and match her style. If she likes extravagant stuff, then she won't appreciate a pair of small pieces almost invisible, even if their made of gold. Nevertheless, if you won't buy something made out of precious metal make shore it's from a known firm.
2.Lingerie. If you know her measures, take something sexy and refined. What you want really matters because she'll take into consideration some of your fantasies in order to make her feel desirable.
3.Cosmetics. Here you need the assistance of a girl, but, in her absence you can take a suggestion from the sales lady. A fine perfume, an aromatic body lotion, a good quality make up set will impress her and will show that you tried. A single lipstick or simple mascara won't do: either you buy her the whole set, either you'd better get to the next chapter.
4.Clothes, purses, shoes: only if you've seen her dribble for something in the shop window (if this is the case, she surely wanted you to see her dribble just so you know exactly what to buy for her) and only if you know her measures.
5.Books. Many of the recent books address specially to women. If you know her at all, you already know what she likes to read. Helen Fielding, Sophie Kinsella, Amos Oz, Nick Hornby: you can't fail. If she's a hard reader, go for the classics.
6.Decorative objects. Their a little impersonal, but, if you see something special that fits her home design, you could impress her. Perfumed candle lights may do the job (?in a set! With a woman it's all in the quantity and quality)
7.Fluffy toys: must be big and special. If she's the type that still sleeps with her teddy bear, then she'll be delighted.
8.Movies and music: always. Don't forget that she won't jump for joy if she sees in the cast Jean-Claude Van Dame, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, better try ?Amelie?, ?The Story of Us?, ?Frida?, ?Moulin Rouge?, ?Ghost? etc.
9.The last lap. If you didn't have time for shopping, there is still hope in the gas station, as long as she doesn't figure it out. A box of bonbons, but the expensive ones, the kind that you never buy for yourself, a bottle of champagne, something you'll find. Keep in mind that you must compensate with a romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant. And be ashamed of yourself for not taking precious time for shopping!
Here's a short list with the things you must not EVER buy to a woman: personal hygiene items, set of underwear, anticellulitic products, anti acne medicine, cooking books or something like ?How to please your man??, diet products, tweezers, elderly women clothing, hair dyers, sport articles, table cloths, artificial flowers, socks.
Don't forget that the packing paper is very important. If you haven't got a clue, ask nicely the sales lady to help you wrap everything, elegantly, with a knot. You shouldn't think that gift bags will save you! For a plus of support: prey that it works out well!
A Gift For Giving
Let me explain. We just returned from Italy where a friend's daughter got married in a villa in Tuscany - just outside Florence to be exact. An absolutely idyllic and romantic setting not to mention the Palazzo they got married in but I'll save that for another time. As a wedding gift the father of the groom gave them a two week Cruise of the Greek Islands worth $5000
(nice dad right?)
Anyway, they returned after the two weeks and had a great time - couldn't stop talking about it and how much they enjoyed it. They just dream of traveling more, like most of us and although it was a beautiful honeymoon that they'll never forget, it occurred to me that the $5000 the dad spent on the cruise is now just pictures in an album and memories that will last for a lifetime. Two weeks come and gone - over and done with, even though it was worth every penny.
Wouldn't it have been a better idea to give them a package they could use to travel World Wide for the rest of their lives for almost half the price? Like a Perpetual Gift. The gift that keeps on giving - for life. As often as they can or want to use it.
This gift could also be given to other people to use up to 3 times per year. Maybe to friends who have an anniversary but can't afford to get away and desperately need to or to a favorite grandma who always wanted to travel but never had the opportunity or later for the children to use during Spring Break... maybe not such a good idea!
You and your spouse could buy a package together for your 50th birthdays to enjoy until the end of your days. Or even for a special anniversary. Anyway, you get the idea. I suppose I'm always looking for the best possible value for money especially with rising gas prices that affects everything we do and after all travel is a luxury. Or is it?
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