Gifts for Women Buying Guide

Sure, women can be complicated at times, and buying a gift  for one can be extremely intimidating. Before you get discouraged, know that there are myriad ways to choose the perfect gift for your mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, wife or friend, and remember that it's her interests that count most. Listen to her dislikes and likes, and take note of her personal style. Paying attention in this way is the epitome of being thoughtful, and we all know it's the thought that counts in the gift-giving realm. Whether you are shopping for a tomboy friend or a girlfriend who worships the pages of Glamour,  we've got all your bases covered. And remember, when in doubt, jewellery  is usually a stellar option.

For the Fashionista

These gifts are perfect for the woman who loves fashion and beauty. Whether you are looking to splurge on a gift for your sweetheart  or give an inexpensive but thoughtful gift to your friend, these ideas are sure to please anyone who loves the world of fashion.

Diamond Pendant  Nothing quite says "I care" to a woman like a diamond.	Designer Handbag  Look for bags by Coach,  Gucci,  Chanel,  Louis Vuitton,  Prada,  and Marc Jacobs.	Digital Camera  She'll love taking glamorous photos with a stylish camera of her very own.	Stila Palette  Get her a Stila eye shadow  or lipstick palette  and she'll be busy for hours!	Designer Martini Glasses  Perfect for the entertainer to serve her drinks!

Shoe Racks  Let her keep her pumps  separate from her flip flops.	Perfume  Her favourite scent (or a new one you think she'll love) makes a great gift.	Makeup Case  Perfect for the glamour girl who needs to stay pretty wherever she goes.	Born to Shop City Guides  These guides make shopping a billion times easier.	Jewellery Box  Let her keep her pearls  and diamonds  safe and organised.

The Pet Lover

These gifts are perfect for the woman who loves her dog or cat. Everything below will help her feel like her favourite four legged pal is part of the family. 

Bird Feeder  Let your favourite lady cultivate a population of birds outside her home.	Designer Pet Carrier  Now her pooch can go everywhere she does!	Self Cleaning Litter Box  This is an enclosed loo for your cat that comes with a roll out tray for easily disposing of waste.	Pewter Collar Charms  Consider personalised or decorated charms for dogs and cats.	Laser Cat Toy  Cats will go crazy with this light-up toy.

The Luxurious Woman

If you know a woman who loves pampering herself, these gifts will add to her relaxation routine. The beauty of these gifts is that they are great for just about any lady. Know a workaholic? These gifts will give her a much needed break.

Gelicity Spa Jelly Bath  This can be sprinkled over bath water to instantly turn it into a relaxing gel that eases achy joints and opens pores.	Massage Chair  Your hard working woman should have a massage while she watches the telly.	Silk Robe  At the end of the day, letting this robe glide over the skin will make any woman feel relaxed.	Relaxation Sound Machine  Especially great for blocking out noises from next door neighbours.	Aromatherapy Candles  Specifically designed to help you maintain calm and serenity.

The University Woman

Do you know a woman who is at university (or will be soon)? These gifts are great for dormitory life and keeping up with classes and deadlines. 

Kindle  This is great for the student who doesn't want to lug heavy textbooks around campus.	Personal Organisers  With lots of new responsibility, these organisers will help her handle it.	Shower Flip Flops  These are always a safe bet when living in the dorms.	Tumbler  This is great for bringing coffee  or tea  to those 3 hour lectures.	Tool Set  Now that she's living on her own, having a tool set will be useful.

The Culinary Woman

Whether she just loves to cook or enjoys throwing parties, these gifts are awesome for the kitchen or bar. 

Sushi Set  This is a great way to serve sushi that really makes it authentic.	Unbreakable Barware  For the girl who hosts a lot of parties, this is an invaluable item!	Cheese Plates  Great for appetisers, especially cheese  and crackers.	Modern Cocktail Shakers  What's better than making drinks? Making them in a pretty new cocktail shaker!	Giant Cupcake Tin  For the baker, this is a great tool that makes one giant cupcake that many people can split. Delicious!

The Fitness Gal

Whether she's an athlete or just enjoys a Pilates  workout once a week, these gifts are top notch for any woman who takes health, fitness, and sports seriously.

Heart Rate Monitors  Now she can check if her workout is high impact.	Workout Videos  These are a great way for the fitness guru to stay motivated at home.	Waterproof iPod Case  Especially useful for the swimmer.	Workout Apparel  Every woman who works out could use more of this!	Performance Socks  These are functional non-slip socks that help to cushion a runner's feet.

The Gadget Loving Woman

Give Ms. Inspector Gadget exactly what she wants.

Camcorder  Camcorders come in all styles now so that they can fit right in your pocket!	Antec Fan Pal  This little desktop fan can cool you off while giving you an LED light show.	Ultrasonic Washer  Ultrasonic waves get everything extra clean.	Portable TV Tablet  This is a small screen that you can carry around and watch TV anywhere.	Radio Toaster  Combines two appliances you use daily in one.

The Nerdy Girl

Whether she's a bookworm or just loves academia, we have gifts for that nerdy girl in your life.

Lord of the Rings Collector Edition  Now she can journey to Middle Earth with a leather bound set of books!	Bookends  Give her a way to hold up a large collection of novels.	Multilingual Translator  For the budding student to translate anything at any time.	Pen Scanners  This reads definitions of words aloud with the touch of a button.	Star Wars Lightsaber Keychain Torch  A mini Lightsaber that goes right on your keys! Available in Darth, Luke and Yoda colours.

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