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Eight annoying things about birthdays we just can’t avoid every year!

Birthdays come every year and most of us wait for them like there’s no tomorrow. Its one day of the year when people celebrate and feel special with all their loved ones around; getting gifts, fancy cakes, birthday surprises and what not.

But things don’t always go according to our plans. Somethings come complimentary with birthdays and we just can’t do anything about it. Yep, there’s a whole list of annoying things about birthdays that most of us go through year after year and there isn’t a real solution to them. Take a look.

#1 Birthday bumps

Well, lets face it, no one likes to get kicked on an ordinary day right? Then why birthdays? Birthday bumps are so 90’s and its time we let them be. It’s my special day and you better stay away from my booty.

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#2 Those 12am phone calls

As the clock strikes 12:00 those incessant phone calls can really get to you. It’s funny how people you haven’t heard from ages are sincerely calling you to wish you “glad you are you still alive!”. Make us wonder, where the hell were these people for the last 364 days?

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#3 The Cake dilemma

Birthdays are undoubtedly the happiest day of a person’s life. But even then it all comes down to the moment of truth when you have to feed the first bite of the cake to the dearest one. Bam! That dilemma is the worst where so many people are just looking at you and you don’t know who to turn to. In that situation, take the first bite yourself. That is the best escape. You owe us one now!

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#4 Family vs Friends – Who to pick?

Now that’s a tough one. Let’s admit it, your birthday can never really be your day. Trying to play sober in front of your family while you are drunk/hungover AF does not feel very pleasant. And the balancing act between family and friends is really hard to handle.

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#5 Birthday party planning

If you are planning to throw your birthday party at home we wish you luck. May lord give you the strength and perseverance to clean the random friend’s dried puke from your couch or your parent’s washroom (ouch!).

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#6 Birthday party budgets

Be ready to go broke as a joke. You might have to live from hand to mouth for the rest of the month, but your friends on the other hand will have no mercy on you and exploit every bit of the free food and booze you have to offer. Welcome to the homeless community!

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#7 Lame gifts

The whole idea of receiving gifts has always made birthdays exciting for everyone, but people fail to understand how gifts mean so much to most of us. So receiving a lame gift might make you want to punch them on the face or even worse, NOT receiving any gifts can make sh*t go down real bad.

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#8 Annoying birthday cards

If you have never received a birthday card playing ‘Happy birthday’, you must thank your stars as they can be one of the most irritating things on this planet. As you open the card you will hear a screechy voice singing happy Birthday to you and hell it will go on and on repeating the same thing making you want to tear it into pieces. Again, such cards are a passe.

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December 29, 2015
Last moment secret Santa gifts that’ll save you a lot of time

Christmas is around the corner and choosing gifts can be a herculean task, especially when you are someone’s secret Santa and disappointing someone with a bad gift is not an option. If you haven’t planned the presents, and have somebody waiting with a sockunder their pillow, our list of gifts for Christmas might be of great help to you. Check out our list of last moment secret Santa gifts that are convenient to get and give the perfect gifts this Christmas.

#1 Coffee mugs

Coffee mugs make a decent gift when you are running short of time and are low on budget. They can be put to many uses like a pen stand, a brush-holder among many others. They also work as decoration in your house or at your workstation. What’s more, they work for both women and men so if there’s a confusion next time, turn to coffee mugs.

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#2 Scarves

The best part about Christmas is winter and the best part about winter is scarves. Scarves never get passed on during the fall as they make for the perfect winter accessory, irrespective of the gender. Scarves can be worn with most of your outfits and the best part? It’ll make you feel good when you see your gift being actually used.

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#3 Cake and wine

No prizes for guessing the cake and wine option when it comes to last moment secret Santa gifts. Most of us have a sweet tooth and can never say no to cakes and if you can say no to wine, you need to see a doctor right now! Gift cake, wine and maybe add cheese to set in the festive spirit.

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#4 Table lamps

Looking for a slightly unusual secret Santa gift for your friend? Turn to table lamps. Table lamps in modern designs are perfect for home decor and can effortlessly changes the ambience of a house by just plugging in a wire. We are sure everybody likes a little change in his or her home decor. Table lamps are easily available and can make for an amazing gift.

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#5 Business card holders

We exchange visiting cards on daily basis, but only a few of us are able to keep our visiting cards properly organised. Cards are generally found in some corner of our rooms or our handbags, which is why a card holder can be a very useful possession. We would suggest a card holder as an easy gift that is also relevant to both genders.

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#6 Wallets or a clutch bag

Wallets and clutch bags are used every day and no body can have enough of these. They are perfect secret Santa gifts and we would suggest sticking to neutral colours so your friends are not disappointed.

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#7 Photo frames

Time and tide waits for none, all it leaves behind are memories and the only way to capture time is by clicking pictures. Photo frames hold the pictures that are dear to your heart and make your day by keeping you closer to your happy memories. Secret Santa, you can also think of gifting a photo frame and save a lot of time.

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December 23, 2015
2015: a year of big fat Indian weddings

2015 was a year of big weddings. From our favourite B-town celebs to eminent personalities from the world of fashion, crickets and politics; there is a long list of celebrities who found their soul mates this year. Take a look at famous personalities who got hitched in 2015.

#1 Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma

Arpita’s wedding was not less than a fairytale. Salman Khan did every bit to make the wedding extravagant for his beloved sister. This big fat Indian wedding was attended by Bollywood stars, famous businessmen and the politicians of India. Arpita and Ayush for sure lived a dream wedding that was filled with glitz, glamour, celebrity performances and expensive gifts.

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#2 Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput

How can a mention of weddings be complete without the Shahid-Mira refererence?The dashing Shahid Kapoor’s got married to Mira Rajput in what we can call a fairytale wedding. The two got married in a Gurudwara where only their close family members and friends were spotted, however the reception at The Oberoi Hotel was the talk of the town.

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#3 Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu

The nawabi princess finally got married to her soulmate Kunal Khemu. The actors fell in love while shooting for Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge and were inseparable ever since. Kunal proposed to her in Paris and the two registered their marriage at their residence, as they wanted to keep it simple.

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#4 Masaba Gupta and Madhu Mantena

Designer Masaba Gupta and filmmaker Madhu Mantena tied the knot on the 2^nd of June but decided to hold the ceremonies in November. While the wedding was a simple affair held in the Mumbai court, the celebration lasted for three days and was nothing less than grand. Many B-town personalities, including the designer’s newlywed close friends Shahid and Mira Kapoor, were a part of the ceremonies.

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#5 Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh recently got married to his long time beau Geeta Basra.A wedding had been on the cards for this couple for a long time and they finally decided to tie the knot in 2015. There were many famous people in attendance at the wedding including Mr.Manmohan Singh and Mr. Narendra Modi.

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#6 Kunal Kapoor and Naina Bachchan

Actor Kunal Kapoor who has acted in hits like Rang de Basanti, got hitched with Amitabh Bachchan’s niece Naina. The two had been in a relationship for two years before they got married in Seychelles. We wish the both of them a very happy married life.

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#7 Shreya Ghoshal and Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya

The gorgeous nightingale of Bollywood, Shreya Ghoshal got married to her longtime boyfriend on 5^th February, 2015. The wedding followed Bengali rituals and was attended byjust close family and friends.

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#8 Minissha Lamba and Ryan Tham

Bachna Ae Haseeno’s Minissha Lamba finally walked the aisle with Ryan. The news of the two being together had reached us long back in 2013 but the two finally took the plunge in 2015. The couple decided to keep things simple and got married in the Mumbai Court, where Minissha was dressed in a casual tee teamed with denims.

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#9 Abhishek Kapoor and Pragya Yadav

The director of Kai Po Che broke many hearts as he took vows with girlfriend Pragya Yadav on 4^th May at Iskcon temple in Mumbai. The wedding was followed by a grand reception making it a big fat Indian wedding. Pragya is a Sweden-based Bollywood actor; the two lovebirds have been seeing each other since 2013.

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#10 Suresh Raina and Priyanka Chaudhary

The heartthrob of the Indian cricket team had a big fat Indian wedding on 3^rd April, 2015. His better half Priyanka Chaudhary was his childhood friend. It was an arranged marriage and Priyanka was in fact Suresh’s mother’s choice for the family.

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#11 Harshdeep Kaur and Mankeet singh

Singer Harshdeep Kaur known to mesmerise the crowd with her melodious voice also got married this year. The singer has sung songs that every girl relates to while getting married, Kabira being the most famous one. Harshdeep tied the knot with her best friend Mankeet on 21th March.

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#12 Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal

This couple kept their relationship aloof but their wedding was an actual a big fat Indian wedding. The pretty Squash player Dipika Pallikal and Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik got hitched this year. The wedding solemnized following Hindu and Christian rituals. August 18^th saw the bride taking vows in front of the altar, whereas on the 20^th august Dipika was dressed as a Hindu bride.

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December 22, 2015
7 real wishes Santa must grant this Christmas

‘Ask and thou shall receive’, reads the bible. It’s high time we start being cautious about what we ask for and incline our wishes towards the welfare of the society. Human beings are said to be the only sensible beings and are expected to be empathetic towards one another. But somehow there are various factors that have been responsible in spreading misery around the world, certain factors are man made and the rest are natural calamities. Take a look at these seven wishes we have for Santa this Christmas that’ll help the world be a better place to live in.

#1 Earthquakes

We witnessed a major natural calamity this year. The devastating earthquake that happened in Nepal, took a toll on many lives, I am sure none of us would want to see a sight like that ever again. Let’s ask Santa to stop earthquakes for good and help those who were affected by it.

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#2 Chennai Floods

The floods in Chennai, has left many people helpless, let us all pray for each one of them asking Santa to give them the strength to tackle the situation and help each other overcome the disaster.

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#3 Secularism and equality

People once had compassion and love for each other however, issues related to religion have made situations obnoxious. People often forget that the most supreme religion is humanity and we are far from following it. So instead of blaming religions and beliefs, we hope that people look for real solution to problems that are hampering world peace.

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#4 Rapes and Molestation

If love is supposed to knit people together, why do we constantly get to hear about rage and desperation and the havoc it creates? Rape and molestation cases have reached a shockingly high number making it impossible for women in many countries to feel safe. It’s a shame that not just girls but even young boys are unsafe. We hope that this year onward, the numbers that increase are of aware and educated people that help eradicate such social evils from the society.

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#5 Fly to Freedom

Human trafficking has becoming a serious issue. Not only are people devoid of their basic rights but problems like bondage, labour and sex-trafficking seem to have taken the front seat in many parts of the world. We hope the festive spirit and Santa abolishes such social demons.

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#6 Poverty

Another social evil, poverty, is one of the leading causes of suffering for many people. We hope the world moves to fairer practices and everyone gets an opportunity to earn decent bread and live their lives like they were meant to.

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#7 Corruption

All of us are troubled by corruption all over the world, be it hospitals, police stations or even educational institutions. We hope that the deserving get what is right and corruption is swept out of this world forever, let this be one of the wishes Santa must grant this Christmas.

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December 14, 2015
10 gifts for makeup lovers

Finding the right gifts for makeup lovers is never an easy job. You might feel that gifting them more makeup is a bad idea but you’re wrong. Just like you can’t get enough of your favourite things, the same way a beauty fanatic can never have enough makeup.

From useful makeup pouches to a bit of techno makeup stuff, take a look at this list of gifts for makeup lovers that are so good that your friends will love you for it.

1) O.P.I All Stars Mini 10 Pack

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2) Lottie ASOS Exclusive Party Ready Set

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3) Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Starter Kit

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4) Tigi Bed Head Party Girl Set

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5) Aesthetica Cosmetics Cream Contour and Highlighting Makeup Kit

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6) Borghese 9-Piece Professional Cosmetic Brush Set

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7) Makeup Your Mind

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8) Michael Phan life palette

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9) Infinity pro curl secret

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10) Philosophy Here comes the Bride

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December 11, 2015
Lamest gifts that definitely end up getting passed on to someone else!

People tend to take gifting very lightly. They don’t understand how a gift means so much to some of us because, hello? Free stuff! But these people don’t care, a gift is a formality which is basically to tell you, ‘I was here and I bought you something so shitty that will help you remember me.’ It doesn’t matter how many times you had to step back but the greed in you makes your hands go forward and just grab that thing not knowing what’s behind that cool gift wrap. And what comes out of that packing makes you wish for X-ray vision, so you could just be prepared for the next time. (Although, that’s the least I’d do with x-ray vision)

Now, following are the lamest gifts that you may encounter in your life and if you do receive them, pack ‘em nice and pass ‘em on!

#1 Crockery Set

Crockery sets have been topping the list of lamest gifts for as long as we can remember. And by being the most common in the category they are also the ones to be passed on just the way they were received. Seriously, it’d be really nice if people could be a little more creative with their gifts. A beer mug set would be so much better, probably a gift that would make anyone happy as hell. You never know if the receiver might just pop some beer right there?

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#2 A Flower Vase

Another depressing gift is a flower vase; not for those who like flowers maybe but flowers die too and dead flowers in a vase is as depressing as it gets. Nobody has got time for changing flowers every now and then. Something useful or fun would be really appreciated. Don’t underestimate yourself, gifting isn’t rocket science. You can do better!

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#3 A weighing machine

Now what the f*ck were you thinking gifting someone a weighing machine? It sends out only one message and that isn’t a good one! How about being a little considerate and buying food for that person? Gifts are supposed to make people happy and that one gift might just end your relation with that person, leaving you with a mark on your head. If you know what I mean.

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#4 Photo frames

Living in the 21st century and still gifting photo frames? You really need help! And Google might just be the place for you to start searching. Because when it comes to gifting, you can trust no one, *leans in* no one! And yes, those 3D photo frames? Even they are out of the picture.

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#5 Artificial jewellery

Artificial jewellery is pretty much a risk when it comes to gifting. There are two things you need when gifting artificial jewellery: first one being a really good choice and knowing if it’s going to suit the one you’re buying for and second, that person itself chooses it. That spares you the risk. If both the options aren’t happening, you better look for another option!

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#6 Scarves

Surprisingly, even scarves are passed on as lame gifts! And to think of it, they are pretty good at being passed on because they’re free size, if you don’t like the design, no worries, pass it on to someone else who might! And if they don’t, the cycle will continue till it comes back to strangle you. Just kidding, it’s highly unlikely to get back that one scarf that you passed on. And let’s say if it does, burn that thing to the ground.

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#7 Wall Clocks

Enlighten us as to how wall clocks qualify for gifts? People would rather decorate their walls with posters and pictures rather than a big ass wall clock. Let’s face it; wall clocks are quite ugly and outdated. If you still want to gift a wall clock make sure it’s exclusive and the person you’re gifting to actually need it.

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#8 Fugly clothes

Clothes are a pretty good gifts but only when you know what you’re actually gifting. It takes fashion sense and also common sense to buy clothes when they’re not for you. Imagine someone gifting you a shirt with designs that can give you nightmares or a basic shirt but it won’t fit you because the person never thought of looking for the right size. Thank God people don’t gift underwear.

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#9 Bed sheet sets

Just when you lost all hope on gifting, you remembered a bed sheet set that’s been lying somewhere in the corner of your house. And it’s time to get rid of it, so, you gift wrap one of the lamest gift in the history of gifts and be on your way to dump it at someone’s place… with a smile. A job well done.

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#10 Cloth materials

This one is like one of the favourite lamest things that elderly people like to pass on. Cloth materials for suits or Indian wear is passed on like a game. Add shawls to that list, because ladies don’t want to stay behind! This is a never ending process and nobody ever enjoys it.

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Also, have you ever realised that the lamest gifts come back to you like a boomerang and the good ones, well, they are pretty rare in existence.

December 2, 2015
Make your Diwali gifts stand out this season. And there’s one for everybody!

Clearly, we aren’t talking chocolates, sweets or dry fruits here. That’s just old school now. Why not gift your close ones something that they never expected just for that priceless look on their faces! So before you go shopping and return empty handed just because you couldn’t find something cool or usable for them, we got your back. Check out these pretty cool Diwali gifts for everybody who is close to you!

If you’re looking forward to gifting something to your friends, these are the things you should take a look at!

#1 Card holder

Got friends who just got a new job or a promotion? Bless them with a cool card hold, this will kick their professional game up by a notch.

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#2 Travel bag

If they love to travel, which almost everybody loves, a cool travel bag is a really nice gift to look forward to!

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#3 Beer Mugs

Beer mugs are actually not for them, it’s for you, whenever you visit them. You’ll be drinking in your mug. Just playing it smart!

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Now for your parents, just to let them know how cool they are!

#1 Air fryer

Got to keep your parents in good health! Start with this, An air fryer will make sure to keep them healthy and enjoy oil-free snacks. You just might be a grown up in their eyes.

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#2 We Need to Talk (game)

A game called, ‘We need to talk’ specially designed for married couples. All in all, it’s just another excuse for them to spend more time together.

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For your significant other

#1 A wine rack

Your wifey / girlfriend is also your partner when it comes to drinking and she’s a wine lover. Gift her a creative wine rack for her to add her favourite wines. You can thank us later.

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#2 Sling bags

Sling bags are not just for women, and they make a really good fashion statement too. So, when it comes to keeping it simple yet gifting something that can be used, go for it.

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#3 A set of shot/whiskey glasses

Couple that drinks together stays together. And there are so many cool and different designs to choose from!

This year make your family and friends happy with these Diwali gifts, remind them how special they are!

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October 23, 2015
Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him

The popular perception is that Valentine’s Day is tough on a man. On the contrary, if you’re the kind of woman who doesn’t believe in clichés and loves to make her man feel special, you know that the day of love is way trickier for you. The reason is simple! Picking a V-day gift for a man is a mind-boggling game at a time when all the shops are decked in different shades of pink and red. But help is at hand… Here’s a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him that will help you with your conundrum.

Is your man the dapper variety? Well, then we suggest you pick a pair of shoes, a Henley shirt or cuffed jeans. If you’re not sure about the sizes then go for fashion accessories like sunglasses, cufflinks or a tie.

If your budget allows you to buy something extravagant, turn to watches. Most men wear watches on a daily basis. Plus, a watch will remind him of you every day… or shall we say, every minute?! You can also buy him a wallet or a new bag for his laptop.

Technology is to men like fashion is to women, so get your man the latest gadget if he doesn’t have it already like the new iPad. If he does, then maybe look for an upgraded version of his favorite gadget for instance, an iPhone 6 from a 5S. If you’re not looking at spending so much money then get him the right add-ons for his gadgets like a wireless mouse, an external hard drive or maybe a power bank.

For the fitness freaks out there, you may purchase portable resistance bands, wireless Bluetooth earphones, armbands or wristbands for running.

If your Valentine is a travel enthusiast, you would want invest in a good travel or shaving kit along with the right toiletries. Since men don’t really appreciate the cutesy printed kits, we suggest you go for one in black or a dark blue. Add a nice shaving gel, an aftershave lotion, a deodorant roll-on or maybe a beard smoothening lotion if your guy likes to sport a stubble.

If none of these Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him sounds appealing to you then go for traditional treats like chocolate-covered strawberries, a pack of his favourite dark chocolates, a bottle of his preferred wine or better still, take charge and take him out for a sweet candlelit dinner.

Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for her? Click here to get a list of ideas to get you started

February 6, 2015
Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and there’s no better way to show that special someone how much you care than with a personalised romantic gift. We totally get how choosing a gift for her can give some of you sleepless nights. If you’re truly at your wits’ end, we have a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her you can easily choose from to make this Valentine’s Day totally special.

Valentine Gift Ideas for Her

1) Funky gift items

From muti-coloured textured shorts to phone covers and funky tees, you can impress your girl with these little gifts packed in cute and quirky boxes. Trust us, she’ll be amazed at your ability to break away from clichéd gifts while maintaining the traditional romance of a day such as this. Brands like ‘Chumbak’, ‘Happily Unmarried’ and ‘Quirk Box’ offer a great variety of many such items.

2) Makeup

To say that “women like makeup” is as big an understatement as “the Eiffel Tower is a tall building”. That’s right… women LOVE makeup! Adore it! Cherish it! Nothing will make your girlfriend let out a squeal of excitement like lipsticks, blushers, eye colours or her favourite nail paints. If you don’t know what to choose, buy a customised makeup basket that has a little of everything. You can order these online from websites like nykaa.com or walk in to a Sephora store!

3) Hand-make your gifts

If these Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her are not making the cut for you then try hand-making your gift. Make a card, bake a cake or gift her a photo frame with pictures capturing your favourite moments together. If you feel none of these will please her, YouTube has a variety of DIY videos to help you out.

4) Gadgets

If you know she’s been pining to upgrade her phone, this is the perfect time to indulge her. Regardless of your budget, the market is flooded with a plethora of smartphones and tablets that you can choose from. Think iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, iPad mini or newer entrants like Xiaomi. Step into stores like Croma, Jumbo Electronics and Reliance Digital and pick the one you think will please her the most.

5) Jewellery

Sweep her off her feet with a bag full of handpicked accessories like neck pieces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Forever 21, Accessorize, Claire’s, Aldo, Zara are the stores you need to go to if you want to win her over all over again! If you feel you don’t understand your girlfriend’s taste when it comes to accessories, stick to neutral colours like beige, white, gold or blush as these go perfectly with almost everything.

6) Watches

Another Valentine gift idea for her is a wrist candy. Beautiful time pieces never go out of fashion. Pick a piece from Tissot, Longines, Cartier, Omega or Fossil and you’ll have a happy girlfriend for a long, long time.

If your plan this Valentine’s Day is to remind her how much you love her and care for her, the best way is to bundle up one of these lovely presents with some old-school romance. Flowers, chocolates and a dinner date in a candlelit restaurant should do wonders! Remember how special she makes you feel all the time, now it’s your turn!

January 29, 2015