Present for a lady friend

[jaredwb]

regards to her:

she hates sports

she wears earrings now and then and a necklace normally..has a thing about owls for some reason (buho) :s

lovess flowers and "romantic" things

she drinks tea but doesnt really like it lol

i was also thinking maybe a cute little teddy bear cos she said she didnt have one?? (good idea or bad?)

Argentina guys almost never give flowers...something that simple will go along way.

 

[elhombresinnombre]

....Elhombresinnombre, please post your recipe, reminds me of the toasted mars bar sandwiches I used to make on Fridays after school.

It's the Harlequin Chocolate-Bar Fridge-Cake here....
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook/cakes.htm#nohcbfc

 

[nedders]

Argentina guys almost never give flowers...something that simple will go along way.

haha really???
thats oldest trick in the book!!

 

[nikad]

Argentina guys almost never give flowers...something that simple will go along way.

Not true, there is a reason for all those flower kiosks all over the city!

 

[Ashley]

Definitely bring her bath stuff...Boots/bodyshop do some lovely ranges and you could probably get a nice gift set for under 15 quid. Soaps and bubblebaths here are either absolutely revolting or ludicrously expensive. I always bring stuff like that back from the UK for my MIL and friends and it is always very appreciated.
Depending on how well you know her, Makeup/perfume is another hit.
Topshop is another place I'd go for gifts if she's in her 20s. I think they've got some owl jewellery atm.
But if in doubt, bath stuff...always!

 

[French jurist]

Do it in a fun way :
Buy two presents :
- 1st present : the worst piece of cr*p you can think of. The gift that will make you look like the utmost loser.
- 2nd present : dig into what you know of her, what she likes (how could we know here ?!)

Scenario :
Meet her and give her gift number 1 while keeping your face as serious as possible (I guess I don't need to teach
you the British humor, you could teach it to me).
Watch the reaction, and when you feel it's the right time : give her the real gift.

Optional : then kiss her

 

[jaredwb]

Not true, there is a reason for all those flower kiosks all over the city!

Not true? ASK all your girlfriends when the last time was they got flowers from their boyfriend. Next, look at who buys flowers at the little corner florists...house keepers, older women, or young girls buying flowers for their home.

 

[starlucia]

Definitely bring her bath stuff...Boots/bodyshop do some lovely ranges and you could probably get a nice gift set for under 15 quid. Soaps and bubblebaths here are either absolutely revolting or ludicrously expensive. I always bring stuff like that back from the UK for my MIL and friends and it is always very appreciated.
Depending on how well you know her, Makeup/perfume is another hit.
Topshop is another place I'd go for gifts if she's in her 20s. I think they've got some owl jewellery atm.
But if in doubt, bath stuff...always!

Word. The cosmetic/bathcare selection in Argentina is a nightmare; I always end up hauling down several months' worth of all-natural beauty products. Anything from the Body Shop would be appreciated, or even better, Lush.

 

[TrevorCito]

Nothing says I love you more in British than a euro passport, a set of Mr bean dvds, a gobstopper and a book of jokes about the French.

Seriously though, perfume, designer sunglasses... personally I've found the best gifts are experiences rather than things. E.g. a weekend away in punta del este, overnight in a classy hotel or just high tea Sunday arvo in the alvear hotel.. now that's British.

 

[El_Jameso]

CRUCIAL factors: A) What's your romantic status with this girl? B) What would you like it to be?

Can't believe nobody else had the good sense to ask.

If you're already with her, or you're not hoping to change your friendship, find her something SHE loves. First, figure out exactly what she loves about England and go from there.

Maybe she likes the fashions? Hard-to-get perfume from an English designer? If it's the art scene, she might like a book, poster or print from a small-gallery. Does she love the 'twee' factor? Something kitschy, like a bowler hat. Or maybe a map of London to hang on her wall (it would be strangely exotic over here). Whatever it is, figure out her connection to the place, then find something to embody that spirit in a playful way.

Get her something stylish she will find easy to put to use (even if that just means displaying it). There's nothing more embarassing than a present you don't know what to do with.

The girls in this city tend to be quite specific about what they eat, so I'd steer clear of 'treat foods'. Jaffa cakes don't exactly scream class, anyway. Fortnum's hamper might do it, at a push. Expensive, though.

If you're not involved with her, but are trying to seduce her, my advice is don't try too hard to figure out what she likes: be assertive, and get her something YOU like. Your gift will say "this is a piece of my world." You should be the most exciting thing coming from London, and the gift should just be a reminder of that.

Besides, if you get her something she really loves, she'll realise she can get great presents from you without having to sleep with you.

In all cases, don't get her anything she needs, obviously. It should be a treat. And stay the hell away from jewelry. Nothing says "I'm out of ideas" like something shiny and expensive.

If she doesn't have a teddy bear, she won't want a teddy bear.