Valentines Day Gifts etc

CDfm

I saw this in my inbox today.

My ears didn't go red but going into a lingerie shop to buy would traumatise me.

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just wondering what to do - a trip to the all you can eat chinese wont cut it.

Count Duckula

I always felt lingerie was a ****ty Valentine's Day present for a man to get his partner. Firstly, the person wearing the lingerie really has to buy it for themselves as otherwise it simply won't be comfortable; it's near-on impossible to buy something that's meant to fit that snugly for someone else. Secondly, your partner won't be benefiting from the lingerie - you will. You'll get to see her (or him) strutting around looking amazing, and then you'll get the fun of peeling it off.

Get them something they'll like. You should know them well enough by now to understand what that would be, even if it's something simple. Don't go overboard - save that for birthdays, anniversaries and the like - but get them something that will make them smile. If it has a romantic twist then that's even better, but the main aim is to show them that you love them and you do that by showing how well you understand them.

Keep it simple, keep it sweet and keep it self-indulgent. You're showing your partner how much they mean to you, not how much you mean to each other - that's what an anniversary is for. "Keep it sweet" doesn't mean "keep it childish", mind you. Some very adult presents can make excellent Valentine's Day gifts.

krudler

I've bought lingerie for people but its stuff they choose first, I just paid for it, a girl has to feel comfortable in it and think they look sexy in it. a lot of girls do love wearing it and are happy to but some may not or feel like you're only buying it for you, think of it as a "bowling ball named Homer" present :pac:

Take her shopping and let her pick some stuff, then head off, let her try it on and pay for whatever she picks, and best of all dont let her show what she got until it matters, ready to be peeled off with teeth

Otis Driftwood

Ive never met you Cd however Im going to hazard a guess that the above ensembles just wouldnt suit you.:P



Have never bought lingerie for a partner and probably never would unless it was more of a jokey gift.

Ive always found Valentines day gifts a bit of a minefield but the best reactions Ive gotten have been for things like flowers,perfume or making a nice romantic dinner,that kind of thing,dont think pants will ever be part of the equation.

I would say going out for a meal is a no no though.Ive only done it once and found it to be a pretty crappy experience.The restaurant was heavily booked so we were herded in and there was no real concern from staff.

A home cooked meal is IMO much more meaningful than paying for an over priced fine dining nightmare.

Wolfe Tone

Valentines day is a load of rubbish...


Anyone ever try the recession special of writing the woman a poem?

Count Duckula

Actually, given that I'm a bloke with more than a little flab adorning his frame, I suspect the above ensembles would provide wonderful support for my horrible man-breasts. I think I'd look rather fetching, personally.

keesa

Oh Mr. Duckula how you make me laugh

Now, no. Do. not. get her underwear. Just don't. It's like handing her a pack of condoms for valentines. Get her flowers. Most girls (depending on their age) have never gotten flowers. I would *love* to get flowers for valentines. Wouldn't even have to be expensive. Even Dunnes 5 euro bunch would make me really happy. That, watch a few movies, order/cook food. perfect. For me anyway.

But if you were willing to give suggestions on what to get a BF for Valentine's that would be great :P

folan

i wuldnt have the stomach for it. id get wayyyy too flustered and end up looking like a wierdo.

Flowers, chocolates and a card are the old reliables.

Dinner is always good. Try cooking something nice for her. Something she likes.

though i have to say, if it wasnt for the WW, the trip to the all-you-can-eat Chinese would be a winner.

magneticimpulse

As a woman, I have never gotten lingerie as a gift and I am very happy I never have. Underwear is something very personal. Not every woman likes lace type underwear and its very uncomfortable. Also its a huge waste...can get equally as functional underwear in pennys. No offence to whoever is selling this...but both the pants look like Bridget Jones oversize granny pants. The colours are not very flattering either. Black is normally better colour to go for. The only thing remotely "sexy" about either is the model. Not being bad, but it would look crap on most women. The lingerie is meant to make the woman look good...but these wouldnt. The models here could pretty much wear anything and it would look good. Unfortunately, as a woman, I look past the model, and see very unflattering underwear.. (hence why men prob should leave the lingerie shopping to women...plus its better to try on bra's before buying them to see if they fit...different brands feel different on)

As someone said, you might as well just hand her a pack of condoms.

Im not a big fan of Valentines and have never enjoyed it when Ive had a boyfriend. Its always been hyped up and hate going to restaurants that are overpriced.

Also one year ex went to the trouble of ordering roses...however I did want to stay at home alone over valentines (he was working in Ireland...im abroad) and had already made plans to visit some girly friends. He then had to tell me he had ordered roses to be delivered. Obviously i never got them on Valentines as I was away. (it was a saturday). So come Monday I went to florists after work but it was closed. Tuesday it closed even earlier. Finally got them on the Wednesday (5 days after valentines)...they were nearly dead and only lasted that night and died the next day. He had ordered champagne and chocolates...instead the florist gave me sparkling peach juice that had gone brown and was out of date...and coffee flavoured sweets. It was just awful and i felt really bad as ex had spent €100 on them and it just was not good service at all.

Another year a different guy, never booked a restaurant, so we spent the whole evening wandering around lots of towns in Holland looking for a free table. In the end, he managed to find one at 11pm in a restaurant near his house.

Then another year (another ex)...was driving and we went to the restaurant. So it was only me drinking the wine. Half way into the meal I was completely pissed and he got really angry over it!! He didnt get me roses or chocolates and because i was so pissed i made a comment over it. I normally would expect things, but it was the 1st boyfriend i ever had during Valentines and I think I was about 22!!! When you spend your life never getting a Valentines card because your single, you at least expect something after 22 years. We ended up having a fight. It was so horrible.


As a woman its one day of the year I like to hide away at home and just hope Valentines disappears quickly.

CDfm

Otis Driftwood wrote: »

Ive never met you Cd however Im going to hazard a guess that the above ensembles just wouldnt suit you.:P

I have no plans too, but at a boards shindig I did pay for drinks from a blue silk handbag (herselfs) and I found the service I got was great.

No plans yet, would it get me cheaper car insurance.

magneticimpulse wrote: »

Also its a huge waste...can get equally as functional underwear in pennys.

:eek: Change is quite a good shop, the goodness of a lingerie shop is in direct proportion to the redness of your neck when a shop assistant catches you looking and asks "can I help you"

As someone said, you might as well just hand her a pack of condoms.

Do interflora deliver them

metrovelvet

I like your all you can eat chinese idea.

I have ideas but they are too dirty for this forum. Sorry.

Galvasean

Just the thread.... So having started seeng someone in the past few days.... what would be a good Valentine's idea that doesn't scream, "OVERLY CLINGY FREAK!"?

CDfm

Galvasean wrote: »

Just the thread.... So having started seeng someone in the past few days.... what would be a good Valentine's idea that doesn't scream, "OVERLY CLINGY FREAK!"?

this might do it

Otis Driftwood

Galvasean wrote: »

Just the thread.... So having started seeng someone in the past few days.... what would be a good Valentine's idea that doesn't scream, "OVERLY CLINGY FREAK!"?

Ah I feckin hate that situation.Best bet IMO would be some small token like a teddy,maybe a single rose,nowt to flashy.

Galvasean

Well i'll be in France on the actual day so I'm thinkin' something souvenirish and tacky :pac:

Up de Barrs

Count Duckula wrote: »

I always felt lingerie was a ****ty Valentine's Day present for a man to get his partner. Firstly, the person wearing the lingerie really has to buy it for themselves as otherwise it simply won't be comfortable; it's near-on impossible to buy something that's meant to fit that snugly for someone else. Secondly, your partner won't be benefiting from the lingerie - you will. You'll get to see her (or him) strutting around looking amazing, and then you'll get the fun of peeling it off.

I think getting lingerie is actually a great present for Valentines. Its tells a women how hot you find them and just in the same way as having sex in a hotel makes both partners feel "sexier", wearing lingerie for women or say emporio armnai boxers for a guy adds a bit of excitement and makes the occasion more enjoyable. Your partner will get just as much as enjoyment from strutting around in it and the fun that follows soon after.

magneticimpulse

Up de Barrs wrote: »

I think getting lingerie is actually a great present for Valentines. Its tells a women how hot you find them and just in the same way as having sex in a hotel makes both partners feel "sexier", wearing lingerie for women or say emporio armnai boxers for a guy adds a bit of excitement and makes the occasion more enjoyable. Your partner will get just as much as enjoyment from strutting around in it and the fun that follows soon after.

Yeah whatever...usually the underwear aint on that long to appreciate it...waste buying lingerie...ive loads with the tags still on and never been worn as usually you dont spent time strutting around the bedroom if either one of you is that hot!!! Im hardly going to go and change into sexy lingerie am i?

Wait can you hang on a minute and i just run to the bathroom to change into sexy lingerie??? Meanwhile your man has fallen asleep on the bed haha.

CDfm wrote: »

Change is quite a good shop, the goodness of a lingerie shop is in direct proportion to the redness of your neck when a shop assistant catches you looking and asks "can I help you"

Yeah and thats why ive heard of it??? Never heard of it. Must be a joke.Sure ive heard of La Senza, Etams, Ann Summers, Fig Leaves, Fredricks of Hollywood or Bravissimo..even sextoys uk has lingerie...but "Change" nada...never heard of it, must be a makey up place. Cant be that good if ive never heard of it and i do alot of shopping!!!


I think a LUSH set is nice or some sort of pampering/facial. At least with a LUSH set you can have a romantic evening, cook dinner, candles and finish it off nice LUSH bath together. I think its alot more classy and feel good then lingerie.

ulinbac

Lingerie is a big no no,

Imagine if you got the wrong size, like too big, you would be in BIG trouble .

Do something that is romantic and emotional. A winner is rose petals on the bed with 2 roses in an X shape in the middle. You can get them for €5 in Dunnes and have candles around the room. Did it previously and happy out, she will always remember that and when you get in trouble for doing something stupid(as we all do) you can always refer to it. Beware though, no matter how much you clean the room you will be finding petals for weeks. Also, its hard to top and its hard to every year.

Also, a romantic meal cooked by you is a great present. Look up Jamies 30min meals web page and vids on youtube. Easy simple and she will get a good laugh at watching you mess up in the kitchen. Every restaurant will be manic, uncomfortable and way overpriced!

Raedwald

Went out and bought herself something practical- a new phone.

She goes through them like tomorrow though on nights so now she can have a good phone and use her current piece of crap on nights out!

Wouldn't be the biggest fan of buying lingerie tbh, would rather let her sort herself out in that dept.

keesa

magneticimpulse wrote: »

Yeah whatever...usually the underwear aint on that long to appreciate it...waste buying lingerie...ive loads with the tags still on and never been worn as usually you dont spent time strutting around the bedroom if either one of you is that hot!!! Im hardly going to go and change into sexy lingerie am i?

Wait can you hang on a minute and i just run to the bathroom to change into sexy lingerie??? Meanwhile your man has fallen asleep on the bed haha.



Yeah and thats why ive heard of it??? Never heard of it. Must be a joke.Sure ive heard of La Senza, Etams, Ann Summers, Fig Leaves, Fredricks of Hollywood or Bravissimo..even sextoys uk has lingerie...but "Change" nada...never heard of it, must be a makey up place. Cant be that good if ive never heard of it and i do alot of shopping!!!


I think a LUSH set is nice or some sort of pampering/facial. At least with a LUSH set you can have a romantic evening, cook dinner, candles and finish it off nice LUSH bath together. I think its alot more classy and feel good then lingerie.

No wonder your dates went badly! Put the lingerie on under your clothes when you go out on a date. THEN he can take them off! and really if he falls asleep when your gone for what? like 5 mins? it's a REALLY bad sign!

Change is a GREAT chain. They make amazing stuff! Sexy AND supportive, who knew you could get that combination! Lush set? Don't get it for the same reason you don't give bath sets. "Happy Valentines Darling! Have some soap, I think you need to wash" that and they stink themselves.

magneticimpulse

keesa wrote: »

No wonder your dates went badly! Put the lingerie on under your clothes when you go out on a date. THEN he can take them off! and really if he falls asleep when your gone for what? like 5 mins? it's a REALLY bad sign!

Haha that was not in reference to my own dates! Exactly my point, usually "sexy" lingerie is uncomfortable. Id only wear black wonderbra sets on night out. That suits me fine and is classy looking. Sexy lingerie like the stuff posted from Change is in different colours!!! I always colour coordinate my underwear to the clothes im wearing...or just stick with black. Who wants to have their hot pink thong showing through their white dress for example??? Or your white bra glowing under a navy dress??

Basically what im saying is...the likes of these colourful underwear dont go with normal clothes on nights out. What if you are wearing a halter kneck top? Or backless dress? Or boob tube?? All these different styles of dresses require a multifunctional bra which the straps can come off...sexy lingerie doesnt do that. Wonderbra bra's have many styles for going out clothes.

Also, who wants to have been dancing in sexy lingerie all night, sweating away and then expect that to turn someone on??

If Im making the effort with sexy underwear, I think its far better to put on fresh underwear that doesnt smell....same reason why normally just jump straight into shower with other half after night out clubbing. Hence where the Lush always comes in handy. Especially the massage bars after always works a treat

CDfm

Wonderbra, Magnetic, you little Minx, you had me fooled.

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keesa

Look at Patricia



Look at camille and lissi

You can wear them out

CDfm

I am getting the vibe that you buy lingerie for yourself or your fantasy.:)

Now wondering how to install a pole in the bedroom -no shame attached.

keesa

If you're going to put a pole in, you might as well go all out and put a mirror above the bed.

CDfm

keesa wrote: »

If you're going to put a pole in, you might as well go all out and put a mirror above the bed.

An excellent idea, but its herself who does all the DIY, how can I introduce it to make it seem like her idea.

Galvasean

Galvasean wrote: »

Just the thread.... So having started seeing someone in the past few days.... what would be a good Valentine's idea that doesn't scream, "OVERLY CLINGY FREAK!"?

Scratch that. Expect to see a thread from an embittered Galvasean tonight.

metrovelvet

CDfm wrote: »

An excellent idea, but its herself who does all the DIY, how can I introduce it to make it seem like her idea.

Tell her you bought some lingerie and if she installs it you will do a performance for her.

CDfm

Galvasean wrote: »

Scratch that. Expect to see a thread from an embittered Galvasean tonight.

What did she do to you. Like , you are a caring sensitive new man who agonised over the Valentines Day Gift.

Looking forward to your embittered thread .

magneticimpulse

keesa wrote: »

Look at Patricia



Look at camille and lissi

You can wear them out

Patricia a bit better then the 1st post. However does it come with straps? Handy its strapless...once they come with straps. Also, Black is a better colour to wear normally on nights out. Very few women wear white pants/dress etc unless really warm in summer. Usually Black is less obvious under clothes.

BUT "66.95" EURO for a bra :eek: I would never pay more then 30 euro for an super gel boob silicon breast implant replicated bra. (usually the New Look 4 to 7 euro bras are equally similar to this picture). This style does not show off the boobs and for that price id expect it to do something more.

Camille looks like a decent bra. Fairly basic, so can be worn on nights out. Black as well so thats good. At 19.95, thats a normal decent bra price for a fancy bra. However, the sizes are in "EUROPEAN" sizes and according to that it goes up to 85!! Which is very small and not many Irish women I could imagine would be that small framed. Not even mention cup size. Size 85 is only 32!! Whereas on average 34 (90 in european size) is average in Ireland.

Also apparently European sizes/underwear brands dont have have a huge selection in sizes. I live in France and my British friends were extremely happy when New Look opened and they do larger chest sizes. European women must be very flat chested because they only do 3 cup sizes...A, B and C.

The Camille pants I dont like. That tiny side string would cut into my sides...not comfortable looking.

Dont like Lissi.Dont like lacey stuff or anything with rised patterns...thats no comfortable.

Rather then go on about what you guys like...and what I dont like...this is the type of underwear I would buy for nights out and which are ok to wear in bed

The Wonderbra Secret Agent

The Wonderbra Secret Agent type for example, has seamless finish, i would pick the 2nd one, No Slip Fit Push-up 7932...so you dont see the sitching. Its completely smooth so not itchy and therefore not going to show through any tops what so ever, the middle bit where the 2 wires meet is all covered within the sitching and material...so you dont have an aluminium rod sticking into your chest. No edges or things poking into you.

The Wonderbra Heavenly Wonder

Again similar to Wonderbra Secret Agent, these are seamless finish bras. Either of these are extremely nice, with the 1st having a lower cut, less material in the middle to the 2nd. Thus maybe 1st one looks more sexy. I think I own this type of bra...i keep buying similar ones every now and again.

Strapless Seamless Bra

This does have seams...(also another bra i own...but it is suitable for plunge tops and has multifunctional straps which you can adjust depending on the outfit your wearing

Seamless Underpants

For some reason I cannot find the Underpants to match the Wonderbra Seamless Bra's online (i know they exist because I bought a thong and pants in a department store...but online cant find them). Anyway here is an example of pants which would match the above bra's. See how its seamless and smooth! Its very modern. It is 73% Nylon 27% Elastane

Note that not all girls like Thongs...and that is why i normally find Wonderbra good, because in Department stores you can find both Thong or Briefs to match the bra.

From above you can see there is alot to Womens Lingerie. However I think Wonderbra,Gossard, are some of the more functional, yet sexy bra's. Alot of the bra's are priced at 30 to 40 euro...so for that price, i think its good to take into consideration colour - black is good..., if its going to having padding such as gel, and I find seamless to be extremely comfortable. Department stores seem to be better to buy then online in such case, because you normally can buy matching sets...whereas i find online its limited to just bra with no matching briefs. I still not too sure about lingerie...but I think if you know what your looking for its good. I hope the above helped in such a case, as the bra's are non offensive and would suit a majority of women. Not many women would get use out of Hot Pink underwear etc.

Also if you are expecting to buy something online...i think you have missed your chance, because Ive been doing shopping recently and they advertised that last Friday was the last day for Valentines Clothes/Different gift Orders. Since its most likely to order these online...i checked with stores stock Wonderbra bra's.
Debenhams
House of Fraser
John Lewis
Next
Clerys
Arnotts
Brown Thomas
Contour
Intimate Lingerie Tara St
Peaches and Cream on Dawson St.
(however I think its just the stapless one, looking from the above online ranges....i be surprised if they dont stock the one with straps as ive never at a problem getting seamless nylon type bra's before)

This website is brillant http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/ for clothes, perfume etc. You can search something based on colour, style, object and it searchs all the Shopping Websites and brings you back a list of items. You can then select size, prize, colour etc. This makes shopping fun for me, because I hate going into lots of shops. Im sure men would find this useful.

Moving past underwear.
Personalized Valentines Cards
My friend got me one of these cards for my birthday recently and it was so sweet with photos of us together

Personalised Gingerbread Cookie I got one of these for my boyfriend with a personalised message on it. It was really great service...however too late for Valentines, maybe a proposal or birthday surprise.

If you can make it to House of Fraser in Dundrum (Arnotts, Debenhams and Clearys usually have similar stock)...here is a selection of gifts they put together for valentines day. Note that House of Fraser you can buy online and pick up in store or you can pay 6 punds for next day delivery to Ireland...which would mean I think you still have til Friday...so check the websites to make sure

Various Valentines Gifts

From that I would pick out:
Perfume
Miss Cherie Dior Perfum (this is a young mademoiselle type of fragrance...bit sweet...but nice)
Chanel Allure Perfum ( is also very sexy, but quite a strong French Woman perfume...my guy friends like this).
Calvin Klein Euphoria (always gets compliments)
Watch
The Michael Kors watches are popular at the moment...but 200 quid (depends how much you want to spend...bit much prob)

The Silk underwear looks nice (not the lace stuff though)

Debenhams Valentines Gifts Main thing that stands out for me is maybe Coffee Maker (if they like coffee) or if they dont have, I definitely recommend Canon Ixus Camera's. (Maybe more for a birthday or Christmas, and if you have extra cash a Canon SLR Digital Camera)


Jewellery

15 euro necklace

20 euro necklace

45 euro necklace

heart earrings

heart earrings at Agatha in Arnotts

heart earrings with pave at Agatha in Arnotts

LUSH Gift Sets (UK website is down - hence USA link)
Gift Sets

Lush Valentines

Lovely for bubble baths - The Comforter Bubble Bar


The Olive Branch Shower Gel - Popular with guys as well


Massage Bars to give your loved one a sexy massage


King of Skin Body Butter for close shave

General Make Up Most Girls like and are recent new releases(continously raved about on youtube)
Also the must have make up kit (if she doesnt have it)...is the URBAN DECAY "NAKED" Eyeshadow pallette. I think you get that in House of Fraser or Debenhams. If shes into make up and doesnt have it...every girl wants that now.

From Benefit Cosmetics (most Dept stores) Her name was glowla This is a perfect mix of make up products in one handy box to take away on weekends and holidays.
Bella Bamba Blush which only came out about 2 weeks ago...really nice hint of colour for cheeks

From Origins Skincare (Debenhams and Arnotts and maybe Dublin Airport) Origins Vita-zing SPF 15 moisturiser

Origins Starting over oil free lotion moisturiser

Origins Brighter by nature skin tone correctioning serum

From MAC Cosmetics (Brown Thomas and Dublin Airport only or online) Lady Gaga Lipstick False Lashes Mascra

From NARS Cosmetics (Brown Thomas only) Deep Throat and Orgasm Blush These 2 Blushes should be in every girls make up collection.
Laguna Bronzer

Gadgets


Unusual maybe some what useless buy funny gifts - I want one of those This is on I want one of those - However play.com (tax free and free delivery to ireland) and amazon.co.uk sell similar gadgets

keesa

Change do do bigger sizes, I'm not a 32 or an a and I found stuff in there that's great. The white ones look like bridal stuff which is probably why they're more expensive. I just suggested it cos you mentioned about strapless. Not all the styles are online, I'm sure they have different colours. One I got was a stay-up bra, basically a strapless but with gel around the edges to keep it up, unlike the normal ones that you constantly have to hitch up, it comes with straps.

I don't like padded bras, so I don't know much about wonderbras other than the one I have that I got a few years ago. I feel like I'm wearing granny pants if I wear seamless underwear, don't like them. Thongs don't stick into most women's sides, but things fit different women differently.

Anyway, back to gifts.
Don't get her perfume unless you are very sure she likes that particular one. People are picky about what they smell like.

I was looking at the debenhams gifts the last day. RIDICULOUS. Not for valentines! The men's ones are even worse! But in store they have some really nice stuff not from their gifts section online.

Jewellery always goes down well. for earrings make sure her ears are pierced.

I hate lush, but yeah, some girls love it. But still I'd avoid that "close shave" one. Don't want to imply she's stubbley :P

magneticimpulse

keesa wrote: »

Change do do bigger sizes, I'm not a 32 or an a and I found stuff in there that's great. The white ones look like bridal stuff which is probably why they're more expensive. I just suggested it cos you mentioned about strapless. Not all the styles are online, I'm sure they have different colours.
I hate lush, but yeah, some girls love it. But still I'd avoid that "close shave" one. Don't want to imply she's stubbley :P

I did not realise you were a woman. So that proves my point, women like different things when it comes to lingerie and every woman likes something different, so for a man to pick it out...thats a nightmare.

I still have never heard of CHANGE. Im quite happy with my wonderbra stuff for nights out and then new look underwear or La Senza stuff the rest of the time. Not all the Wonderbra stuff is push up...thats just my preference.


Seamless underwear like granny pants? Far from Bridget Jones pants. I dont like stringy thongs myself, dont get me wrong, ive loads of them...but havnt worn the stringy types in 3 years. The cinched in fat is not a good look....and im a slim person...so cant be good luck for larger women. The Wondrabra Seamless Thong is the only one a wear lately because dont get wedgy from them. Very smooth and most comfortable underwear ever and i certainly dont look like granny in it haha.

I found guys have actually had good choice in perfume anytime i was given it as a gift.

However I find even female friends get jewellery wrong. One guy got me a diamond necklace and the 1st time i wore it, I lost it. Was well pissed off...the chain was very delicate and it broke. Also you can end up with too much Newbridge Silverware jewellery. My mam got the 2 exact same Newbridge gifts at Christmas and because they didnt bother to give her an exchange receipt she had to keep the 2. I think if people are going to give Jewellery its essential to attach a return gift receipt to it in case the person doesnt like it.

For example for my recent birthday a female friend got me this Necklace for 50 euro Anyway it was nice of her to get it, but because it was a dark gun metal colour, it didnt go well with my skin. I felt really bad because I thought as a result I would not wear it. Luckily she gave me a receipt to change it for something else. Unfortunately, I didnt like anything in the Jewellery shop and settled for something else which was 35 euro. Everything was so expensive and there was 15 euro left over...it meant I lost the 15 euro or had to pay more money towards another piece of jewellery. In the end I bought something else and put the 15 euro towards it. Either way, it would have been a waste if I never got the exchange receipt. At least that way I could exchange it myself without offending her or knowning and get something which I do wear a few times a week.
Depends on the girl...im very pleased with LUSH gifts, because they are natural and do not irritate as a result, no animal products like crushed beetles, are not tested on animals. Ive never used the King body butter myself, but its just a normal body butter. Its not actually meant to be for shaving. Some poster in Ladies Lounge swears by it!!!

I think if a girl gets offended by any gift, she is certainly not worth going out with. Like people really get offended by gifts?


At the end of the day...I was giving alternatives gift Idea's to this CHANGE website. I do lots of shopping and ive never heard of it. Ive lived in many European countries and never heard of it in those countries either. Instead of having an "I agree to disagree" arguement about me not liking anything in that shop...
I spent alot of time searching for these and adding the links..I put forward different Idea's that myself as a woman would like to be given as gifts.

CDfm

Oh holy god, any thoughts of buying longjooray have gone out the window with the sheer complexity of it. :eek:

parker kent

I always think making a nice dinner for somebody (and making the place look nice/different helps too) is the best thing to do on Valentines.

Then presents really depend on the girl, one girls dream present is another's nightmare. Some girls will be like Magneticimpulse and won't want lingerie, but others will be delighted. You have to use your brain and work out what type of girl you are buying for! A nice necklace is a safe option with most girls and gives the added bonus potential of being able to put it on her and with all the romantic potential of that moment!

But it really depends on the girl. A girl with a perfume collection to rival Brown Thomas may not be too keen on getting more, but it might be the ideal gift for somebody else. Ditto handbags etc.

magneticimpulse

parker kent wrote: »

I always think making a nice dinner for somebody (and making the place look nice/different helps too) is the best thing to do on Valentines.

Then presents really depend on the girl, one girls dream present is another's nightmare. Some girls will be like Magneticimpulse and won't want lingerie, but others will be delighted. You have to use your brain and work out what type of girl you are buying for! A nice necklace is a safe option with most girls and gives the added bonus potential of being able to put it on her and with all the romantic potential of that moment!

But it really depends on the girl. A girl with a perfume collection to rival Brown Thomas may not be too keen on getting more, but it might be the ideal gift for somebody else. Ditto handbags etc.

I totally agree on the dinner. Best Valentines I ever had was when he made dinner.

Its not that I wouldnt like lingerie...it would have to be the exact type/brand i went into detail before.

I still think Jewellery can go wrong...besides the story i went into detail above. I have another female friend who always buys me gold type of bangles, rings and necklaces...which I am sure they are expensive (its just too bling bling and tacky looking for me). But they go straight into a box. After 10 years this box of never worn jewellery could also rival Brown Thomas. Whereas the necklace story above was the opposite...it was too plan and modern/alternative looking.

Then a guy friend bought me a white gold bracelet. It was really nice of him, but the "catch" never closed fully and I was too scared I would lose it as it fell off my arm a few times (especially after i lost the diamond necklace)...so that went into the box as well never to be worn out.

Also got lots of Rugby Jerseys and heaven knows why...i never follow Rugby of any team.

100% agree...that you should really know your girlfriend and exactly what she likes, as otherwise it can turn out very expensive and a waste of unwanted gifts. Or at least give the gift receipt so they can exchange it in the shop if they dont like it (it doesnt have the value of the gift on it...but if they exchange it...only then will they know how much it cost so they can buy something else for that value).

As for Make up and Perfume??? Not sure....every girl I know has tonnes of the stuff and would still quite happily accept more. Can never have enough perfume or lipgloss, or nail polish

Making dinner and general putting in the effort that counts etc is the most important thing

parker kent

^ I completely forgot make up. The best reaction I have ever got to a present was a Bobbi Brown brush set.

And your stories about various wrong presents for the wrong person, really show the value in knowing who you are buying for. I know a girl who hates gold jewelery too, yet has received numerous gifts of it through the years. And rugby jerseys...what?!! :pac:

But yes, know the person you are buying for.

Twee.

Make up can be a tricky one, the brush set mentioned above is a lovely present in my opinion, but I wouldn't encourage any man to buy the actual products unless you knew exactly what she used! Fancy skincare (Clarins, Lancome etc) is a nice gift.

I would love lingerie as a present, as long as it wasn't red or lacy That would prove he knows nothing about me!

Cards are a lovely way to convey a feeling or expression. Whether it be homemade or shop bought, a few words inside are very special. My card last year wasn't even a "Valentine's" card, just a blank greetings card with a picture of something I'm into on the front. Personal touch!

kerryman12

I need to come up with a good present this year. I somehow managed to half forget my wifes birthday a few weeks back. Not good

ulinbac

kerryman12 wrote: »

I need to come up with a good present this year. I somehow managed to half forget my wifes birthday a few weeks back. Not good

Hey Kerryman,

Tough situation. How about you bring her into town and pretend to be looking at buying yourself a new watch in the jewellers. You will see her looking at stuff and just ask her what she thinks of what she is looking at (if good buy it, but keep the receipt). If she realises what your doing at least she will know your trying.

DO as mentioned loads of times make dinner and dessert!!!! Easy 2 second dessert thats a winner is:

Buy 500g of mixed berries then blend. Add 2/3 tablespoons of honey and 500g of natural yoghurt, mix in bowel and put in freezer just before dinner for at least 40mins, an hour to be safe. Don't do the day before as will freeze too much.

For added effect get 2 big wine glasses and put in the freezer aswell. When you take out the berry ice cream the glasses will have a frosted effect and put the ice cream into the glass.

Quick, easy and a winner

Deedsie

How about this, I have been seeing a girl for the last month, like her. So i wanna get her something that lets her know that. Dont want to give an overly committed gift either.

She said she never got a card in the post before, so I was gonna post her one. Just wary she will hand me one and i wont have one for her. So wanna have something small she will like. Lingerie, jewellery and perfume just feel wrong.

Would chocolates be a bit miserable?

Malari

Ooh. I'm going against the grain here in saying I LOVE getting lingerie! It doesn't matter if I don't think it's the best on me, it just means the boy wants to get it oooonnnnn! Sure, I wouldn't buy a lot of that stuff for myself, but I wear what I want to wear most days, nothing wrong with wearing red thongs or lacy bodies or whatever for fun.

CDfm

Malari wrote: »

Ooh. I'm going against the grain here in saying I LOVE getting lingerie! .............. nothing wrong with wearing red thongs or lacy bodies or whatever for fun.

Malari - the damage is done and I didn't get the voucher.

They gave me no tips on how to get the right size and brand either.

Tell me the secret of man made fire :D:D

We need a plan here and are sizes consistant and accurate etc .

Cicero

CDfm wrote: »

I saw this in my inbox today.

My ears didn't go red but going into a lingerie shop to buy would traumatise me.

Personally I think you'd look fetching in the red one:p

Flowers are a given (no matter what anyone says, if you don't buy flowers you'll be in the doghouse before the end of the day).....after that...voucher for a bit of R&R like a spa...cook a meal yourself as opposed to going out...make it special..doesn't have to cost the earth.....every woman loves good lingerie...but not every guy knows what good lingerie is...saying that, doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try

Malari

Hah, well I think my boyfriend raids my underwear drawer and gets the most common size in whatever style he fancies or I wear. I have a range of different brands and they are mostly the same size, but he keeps a gift receipt. It's not a big deal to me if it needs to be exchanged.

CDfm

Cicero wrote: »

Personally I think you'd look fetching in the red one:p

You know me too well

Flowers are a given (no matter what anyone says, if you don't buy flowers you'll be in the doghouse before the end of the day).....after that.

check

..voucher for a bit of R&R like a spa.

She hates

..cook a meal yourself as opposed to going out..

Miss Doolittle has seen me cook

.make it special..doesn't have to cost the earth.....every woman loves good lingerie...but not every guy knows what good lingerie is...saying that, doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try

The trauma could be too much

Cicero

CDfm wrote: »

The trauma could be too much

But why?...What's traumatic about going into a lingerie shop...OK..rehearsal time:


CDfm: Eh..Hello...I'd like to eh...eh..mmm...

Woman in shop: Get your partner some lingerie for Valentines day? Certainly.

CDfm: Yes, that...exactly....thanks...I'd like good quality but classy too...(i.e. read as dead expensive but dead sexy) ...I have her sizes here if that helps

"Woman in shop": That's great, and don't worry I'll give you a gift receipt anyway...would you like me to show you a selection...

CDfm: Yes....*relief*

Job Done...:cool:

stupidusername

While I agree that lingerie isn't a good present I also agree with cicero about it being easy to do in terms of embarrassment. It's like getting an examination of your privates, necessary and rarely as bad as you anticipate. seriously no one in the shop is going to think anything of it.

Don't envy guys when it comes to Valentines Day. especially when as galvasean was saying it's very new, that makes it so hard to judge.

BBDBB

What should you get the lady in your life for Valentines???

pregnant, she'll never forget you

Mr.Crinklewood

BBDBB wrote: »

What should you get the lady in your life for Valentines???

pregnant, she'll never forget you

Spoiler???

Na, my partner does not deserve to be spoilt.:)

Deedsie

BBDBB wrote: »

What should you get the lady in your life for Valentines???

pregnant, she'll never forget you

Cant afford it!

staker

Valentine's is definitely the trickiest time to buy a present for your special one-get it right it's the best feeling,get it wrong (as I have!!!) and it's very easy to hurt her feelings.

The right lingerie can be hard to pick out,most important is to remember it's for her,not you,much and all as we'd like to think otherwise:pac:
I've bought here,it just avoids any potential awkward moments in the shop...