Gift Buying For Women

By Catherine E D'arcy

Buying gifts for women is enough to bring most men out in a cold sweat. (Not that buying gifts for them is much easier as a woman mind you!).

Will it fit? Will she like it? Will it suit her? What happens if she doesn't like it? No wonder many men take the easier option of letting their women choose their own presents or buying gift vouchers.

Now that has the advantage of guaranteeing a present she will like, but deep down we all love a surprise. It's so romantic & impulsive...

So where do you start?

Firstly, when it comes to clothes, be VERY careful. Sizing in womens clothes is an absolute nightmare. Different retailers have completely different interpretations of dress sizes, and with so many cuts available, it would be a miracle if you managed to get something that fit. The same really goes for underwear. It's a romantic gesture, but tread with care. Best to stick to a brand she already has and check the size carefully!. Shoes tend to be fairly consistent when it comes to sizing, but speaking personally, I like to choose my own shoes (and the more the better!).

Jewellery is a great choice. It is timeless, romantic & if you choose wisely, very classy indeed. As for what kind, well silver jewellery is a very good place to start. Silver is relatively inexpensive. It looks great on any age or skin tone. It can be classic or contemporary, sophisticated, unusual or even fun & funky. The choices are endless.

Secondly, Silver is great value for money. You can get a good quality hallmarked sterling silver bangle or a set of earrings for less than ฃ50, chunky silver bangles or silver necklaces for less than ฃ100, and a beautiful set of silver jewellery for under ฃ250.

Next, find a reputable site that offers high quality handmade silver jewellery and guarantees that it is hallmarked sterling silver. Without an approved hallmark, your lovely new silver jewellery may not be all that it appears.

Find a site that will give you the time and attention you need to feel confident you are buying the right jewellery, ideally one with a personalised gift buying service.

If you need it, find one offering gift wrapping so your jewellery is as lovely on the outside as the inside

Make sure they offer you fast, secure & discreet delivery, so that you can get that last minute gift to the right place at the right time without any embarrassing invoices to give the game away.

Finally, make sure they offer Secure Encrypted Shopping with a reputable Payment provider such as Worldpay or Paypal.

With all that help on offer, it should make shopping for next years romantic gift a whole lot less painful.

Catherine D'Arcy is the founder of Corazon Latino, an online retailer specializing in handmade silver jewellery To see their exclusive range of designs, visit Corazon Latino