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                Picking a perfect gift for your girlfriend, wife, partner - or perhaps a lady you have your eye on - is not an easy task! gifts for her are varied and almost infinite in number, and it's almost impossible to find the perfect one without a bit of ground work! There's nothing more annoying to a woman than a poorly thought out gift, which suggests that you've not really put any thought into it, or even made a special trip for it - a slightly wilting bunch of carnations and a box of cheap chocs from the all-night corner store really won't cut it if you want to impress her!

Rule 1 therefore is to think in advance about what the special lady in your life might like. Rather than try and second guess the right gifts for her in a blind panic on a Saturday afternoon, do some ground work and start to find out what she is secretly hankering for. Drop hints, have a look at the magazines she's reading - do any of the articles feature possible gifts for her? Has she been leaving open catalogues around the place? Has she stopped and sighed for longer than usual in front of a particular shop window? Girls are usually pretty savvy that the men in their lives aren't great at picking the best gifts for her, so keep those ears and eyes open for any subtle little clues!

Also, have a think about what sort of things your lady likes. Is she a spa and beauty products addict who is always hunting for the perfect shade of lipstick and the latest designer fragrance? Is she more of a boho girl who's into organic products and growing things in her garden? If in doubt, ask her friend, sister or Mum for some tips!

If you really are struggling, then don't fear, there are some failsafe gifts for her that will win you good brownie points and show how much you care. You could either go down a posh, quality route - perhaps if she's a long term girlfriend or partner that you want to show your love for, or you could pick something small, quirky and fun if she's a new date or a romantic prospect!

Luxury gifts for her - quality that packs a punch 
If you are picking gifts for her that go all out and really offer the ultimate in luxury, then why not treat her to a health spa day? Your lucky lady will have the chance to relax and unwind in beautiful spa surroundings, at a lovely health spa. She will also receive two treatments as standard, such as a facial or manicure - and you can purchase extra treats for her to enjoy if she's in need of real R&R! These types of gifts for her are ideal as they show you've recognised how hard she works, and how much she deserves a treat and some pampering time. Even better she is likely to return rejuvenated and glowing - and ready for you both to hit the town and enjoy a special evening together!

Fun and quirky - gifts for her that amuse! 
For something small and individual, you can still impress the lucky lady with a little gift - after all, it's not about the money spent - it's about the time and thought you've put into it! How about a tiny glass token such as the two mini hearts? It's glass and silver and features two little interlocked hearts - a perfect little keepsake that will always remind her of you! Or if she's a gardener, how about a tiny packet of sunflower seeds and some other garden essentials made into a little hamper? These types of present's show the thought you've gone into - and most girls love little gift packs with small treasures inside.

Whichever type of gifts you go for, remember that presentation is important and you should go the extra mile to wrap them and put bows and sparkly paper on - a sheet of brown packing paper will not do it! Also write her a little card with a special message inside, and let her know exactly how much she means to you.... you could even earn extra points in her good books by presenting the gifts with a breakfast in bed, or a special home cooked meal. All of these planned activities together will make her feel truly special and show just how much time and effort you've put into making her special day memorable! So go on, make the extra effort this year and be creative - it will be worth it to see the smile on her face!

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