XMAS pressies

Sic6XD · 12-12-2012, 11:16 PM

Hey uys need some idea's on a present for the gf. I'm useless in this area!

**cs123** · 12-12-2012, 11:31 PM

Gift voucher at the day spa

homegrown · 12-12-2012, 11:45 PM

Make sure you get a Xmas card. You could spend a fortune on a present but if you dont get that card with some nice words of your own your in trouble

MWTB · 13-12-2012, 11:08 AM

How long have you been together? This is very important. And how old are you/she?

XR6_661 · 13-12-2012, 11:15 AM

Hand bag
Purse
Jewellery
Photo Frame w/picture of you and her
Teddy Bears
Sunglasses
Those body shop hamper things
Perfume

Buying for girls is easy....

Feathers · 13-12-2012, 11:18 AM

Swarovski crystal, Pandora bracelet/charms.

Marquis · 13-12-2012, 11:23 AM

Just put a bow on your package

**supershifty** · 13-12-2012, 12:40 PM

Anything that you wouldn't buy for yourself is a great start!

Perfume is nice, but it's a hard ask as a) you've probably noticed scents on "other" girls that you like and can't remember their names (the perfumes!) b) shopping for perfumes is harder than buying a used car, c) she'll kill you if she ever finds out that you've bought the perfume remembered in reason "a".

Big plus for jewellery. Earrings, bracelets with inscriptions, and necklaces. For the uneducated bloke (most of us) there is a thing called "face sets" which are a combination of matching necklace and earrings - impress her with your knowledge that you know what a face set is - sort of like the impression a girl gives you when she can explain the difference between LSD and ABS. Personally I'd steer off rings, they might get the wrong idea, unless that is your idea and you're testing the water.

Learn from my fail: Do not buy anything kitchen/house related, no matter how practical it may seem, it's a BAD idea. While I'm on the subject of practical gifts for a love interest, you can ninja a practical gift in as long as it is accompanied by an impractical romantic gift.

3 presents are better than one: A practical gift, a CD of a group she likes, and some jewellery perhaps? Spread your options. She's gotta like one of them, shows you've thought about her too.

I've said the above with tongue in cheek for humour, but it's some good advice.

Don't forget about the card brother. A few genuine words from your heart to the lady matters! The words are probably the hardest to muster, and you'll not find them on this forum - she'll appreciate them the most.

Cheers mate, and all the best to you and the Mrs for xmas.

**fordomatic** · 13-12-2012, 01:05 PM

Some excellent ideas on here,

I always go for one nice jewellery piece and a couple of other smaller pieces. You can never go wrong with a nice set of earnings as they can wear them to different occasions. Then something like a nice hamper from body shop or nice scented candle set.

The main thing is the card, make it all soppy and heart felt and you are in for some Christmas action buddy.

good luck

**cs123** · 13-12-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by supershifty

Learn from my fail: Do not buy anything kitchen/house related, no matter how practical it may seem, it's a BAD idea. While I'm on the subject of practical gifts for a love interest, you can ninja a practical gift in as long as it is accompanied by an impractical romantic gift.

I bought my wife a steam mop one Christmas......

**hawkgirl** · 13-12-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6_661

Hand bag
Purse
Jewellery
Photo Frame w/picture of you and her
Teddy Bears
Sunglasses
Those body shop hamper things
Perfume

Buying for girls is easy....

if somebody bought me that stuff, they might be getting a black eye in return.... EW!

blueoval · 13-12-2012, 01:24 PM

Lingerie, that way you both get to enjoy.

kidding....

It depends on what she is like. I know with my mrs she is difficult to shop for. I don't bother buying her presents, she doesnt like naff gifts. She just likes what she likes when she sees it. I just give her cash or my CC and she is happy. Then again, we have a deal that what ever I spend on my car or bike she gets to spend on herself. Kind of a win/lose scenario. lol

Best thing if your GF is particular, is to either get her a gift card, maybe take her on a surprise holiday, or give her some of your cold hard cash for her to do with as she pleases.

XR6_661 · 13-12-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkgirl

if somebody bought me that stuff, they might be getting a black eye in return.... EW!

Worked for every girl I've been dating around Christmas time

TZENU · 13-12-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Lingerie, that way you both get to enjoy.

And remember its better to get too small, than too big

flappist · 13-12-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkgirl

if somebody bought me that stuff, they might be getting a black eye in return.... EW!

I have heard that some girls might prefer a Glock 34 with matching holster, magazines and glasses.

OffRoadFalcon · 13-12-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkgirl

if somebody bought me that stuff, they might be getting a black eye in return.... EW!

Sounds just like my sister!
Anything pink or 'girly' will end your life!

Give her the means to get a horse though, and no one except the horse will ever see her again!

I'd ask whoever it is what they'd like, unless I already knew, and then maybe add a couple of smaller surprises.

**MercurySilver** · 13-12-2012, 03:35 PM

well obviously you know things she likes, whats shes into, her favorite colours, and things she doesnt like

so base it around that
if you are completely stuck then go the day spa thing, but get a good package which includes everything, spend the money and dont skimp on price

get a card too, not a joke one either

MNM96 · 13-12-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkgirl

if somebody bought me that stuff, they might be getting a black eye in return.... EW!

Yeah, but with what you are about to undertake, you would prefer a Spray Gun probably!

NickyN · 13-12-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TZENU

And remember its better to get too small, than too big

Well, that's because small would mean jewelry.

NickyN · 13-12-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Lingerie, that way you both get to enjoy.

kidding....

Yes! That's a good idea as long as she likes lingerie because some women don't and then she might feel like you want her to wear lingerie and well, it'll be a difficult conversation to make it better at that point.

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Originally Posted by XR6_661

Hand bag
Purse
Jewellery
Photo Frame w/picture of you and her
Teddy Bears
Sunglasses
Those body shop hamper things
Perfume

Buying for girls is easy....

Again, YES! I'd love all of the above and add scented candles, massage, day spa, mani/pedi, and heels. Purse and wallet is good too, but if she's into name brand leather goods, go for the real stuff. *ahem* Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, etc.

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Originally Posted by Feathers

Swarovski crystal, Pandora bracelet/charms.

Oooh, I don't have a Pandora.............yet.

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Originally Posted by supershifty

Anything that you wouldn't buy for yourself is a great start!

Perfume is nice, but it's a hard ask as a) you've probably noticed scents on "other" girls that you like and can't remember their names (the perfumes!) b) shopping for perfumes is harder than buying a used car, c) she'll kill you if she ever finds out that you've bought the perfume remembered in reason "a".

Oh big time, never mention the other girl......especially something that looked good on her or smelled good on her.

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Originally Posted by cs123

I bought my wife a steam mop one Christmas......

And how did she feel about that? Was she happy? Just wondering........

**SSD-85** · 13-12-2012, 09:05 PM

Mate, if you need to ask on here what gift to get, then you really need to spend more time with her.....

P6LTD351 · 13-12-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagleheart

Mate, if you need to ask on here what gift to get, then you really need to spend more time with her.....

This^

NickyN · 13-12-2012, 09:40 PM

How about go for a couple's massage?

Nikked · 13-12-2012, 10:11 PM

dick in a box

**cs123** · 13-12-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyN

And how did she feel about that? Was she happy? Just wondering........

To be honest, she didn't seem that excited when she unwrapped it.

We were walking past a vacuum shop one day and she made a comment about needing a steam mop. I took that as a "hint" she wanted it for Christmas. Apparently it wasn't a hint.

Can't work women out sometimes.....Strange creatures.

TheInterceptor · 13-12-2012, 11:50 PM

A one way ticket to New Zealand then buy yourself or the car some nice pressies

robbyj · 14-12-2012, 12:34 AM

yea take into account what she likes. the the ex's birthday i knew she loved purple, elephants, etc. So i bought her a purple gel watch because when we use to run the lake together she said one time "i wish i had a running watch" Got her some cheapo little elephants, that would light up different colours she sat on her bed side table. She loved them. Couldn't lose because they were elephants. And a nice piece of jewelry to top it off. There was a couple of other things but cant remember. Try go for a nice gift (jewelry) and a few smaller thoughtful or quirky gifts.

Just gotta be mindful and listen out for the hints. (they are never obvious!) and smash it into your brain to remember for later haha.

Good luck!

Halfmo Rocks · 14-12-2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TZENU

And remember its better to get too small, than too big

you buy too big, she thinks that you think she's fat
too small, she thinks she got fat & you didn't tell her

tough situation there. start a fire in the house...easier to deal with

RepSpec · 14-12-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by supershifty

Learn from my fail: Do not buy anything kitchen/house related, no matter how practical it may seem, it's a BAD idea. While I'm on the subject of practical gifts for a love interest, you can ninja a practical gift in as long as it is accompanied by an impractical romantic gift.

i brought my now fiance a Kitchen aid mixer for christmas one year, best present ive brought her (besides her engagement ring she tells me) but she loves baking and cooking!

if money is tight try make something like vouchers ect around the house

**hawkgirl** · 14-12-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

I have heard that some girls might prefer a Glock 34 with matching holster, magazines and glasses.

there was some talk of a 223......