Top Ten Valentines Days Gift Ideas For Her – 2009

Valentine's Day can be a tricky day for men around the globe.

Here is the list of top ten gift ideas for Valentine's day 2009. You can't really go wrong with any of these gift ideas but remember that you should put some thought into your gift. Simply getting chocolates and flowers for the third year in a row just might not cut it.  Maybe you'll have to up your game and get a couples massage or some nice perfume.

1. Chocolates

Chocolates are a Valentine's day classic.  Remember with chocolates you're looking for QUALITY over QUANTITY.  It's much better to get 6 high quality truffles then a box of assorted chocolates that she might not like. You can also get a nice variety box of chocolates packaged in a heart for that special Valentine's touch!

Suggested Retailers: Hotel Chocolat or Chocolate Trading Company

2. Flowers

Flowers and Chocolates on Valentine's day are two of the most common valentine's day presents.  But don't be fooled, all girls love flowers on valentines day. Almost guaranteed the girl will like and WANT flowers on Valentine's day. So make your life easier and buy a small bouquet of flowers even if you have other things already purchased.

Suggested Retailers: Next Day Flowers, Clare Florist or Flying Flowers

3. Jewelery

If Flowers and Chocolates aren't her thing or you're looking for something a bit more chique then consider some nice jewelery. A nice pendant or earings can tell her how you really feel. Remember that girls like diamonds so if that's within your budget you'll definitely win her over with a diamond.

Suggested Retailers: My Diamonds, Purely Diamonds or Goldsmiths

4. Lingerie

Lingerie is in our minds the perfect gift for your girl for valentine's day.  It's so perfect because it's really a gift for both of you.  She gets to feel very special having a little bit of naughty clothing while you get to enjoy seeing the items you picked out.  Really a win-win situation!

Suggested Retailers: LaSenza, KnickerBox, FigLeaves or Ann Summers

5. Perfume

Perfume is a great gift for the men with a classy lady.  This gift is perfect for those ladies who have almost everything because you can either buy her the usual perfume (by doing a bit of research prior to buying) or try a new scent.  We recommend buying a popular label if you're going for a new scent.

Suggested Retailers: feelunique.com, CheapSmells.com or Lookfantastic.com

6. Make-up

Make-up is a great gift for the girly girl who doesn't want chocolate.  This makes a great gift because you can write in the card something like, "now you'll think of me when applying your makeup in the morning" or something of that nature.

Suggested Retailers: Skinlight Cosmetics or Lookfantastic.com

7. Gift Baskets

Gift Baskets (or Gift Hampers) are a great gift for the girl who you've recently started dating.   They're a selection of everything which gives her a sample of all kinds of things.  You aren't restricted to the normal fruit basket as you can buy a cream and bath baskets or chocolate gift baskets so be creative or create your own.

Suggested Retailers: First4hampers

8. Spa Gift Certificate

A spa gift certificate is a nice present as you're treating her to getting pampered.  All girls love getting manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. You can take this gift one step further and get a couples massage or a couple treatment.  This way you will spend the day together and get to enjoy the present as well. Recommended price would be around £100.

Suggested Retailers: SpaFinder, Red Letter Days or Buyagift.co.uk

9. Electronics

Electronics are a bit less personal Valentine's Day Present.  Therefore, we recommend adding this WITH a bouquet of flowers.  The nice thing about buying electronics is that maybe she wants a new ipod or phone.  This is the perfect time for this present as she probably won't be expecting it!

Suggested Retailers: Currys or Dixons

10. Personalized Gift

A personalized gift is one of the best ways to show your love.  Personal presents are usually impressive to her as she'll know that you've put some planning and forethought into your present. Be unique when buying something like that as you don't want to buy something useless with your initials.  It's better to get something that she'll use like a calendar of the two of you.

Suggested Retailers: Getting Personal