Xmas Gifts

[ProCol]

Hello, hope someone can help me out. Xmas is near and I'm trying to figure out what to buy for my girlfriend. I struggle quite a bit in choosing gifts. As with a lot of other girls, she already has quite a lot of stuffs. Erm, I don't plan to buy perishable items like chocolate no matter how sweet and nice the packaging is. I'm still a student so budget wise....RM200-300 still ok le. I welcome products which are significantly below the stated amount with open arms :p I seriously don't think she needs any more tops since she has to purchase another cupboard to store her clothes and I'm reluctant to help her set up a third one. So girls, please help out if you can. I'm betting on the notion that girls can communicate better with girls. Suggestions from guys also welcomed but please don't suggest PS3. :D

[Flynn]

How about one of those white gold pendants, with or without diamonds?

[ProCol]

white gold at the price of RM200-300?

[Flynn]

The pendants are cheaper. You can get them under RM200, and the sparklies will probably impress her too. :) Saw some of those in Summit's Lazar Diamonds (I think that's the name of the shop).

[tntn73]

Want to get her something that makes a statement get her something practical that she can use everyday but within your budget like a watch, for a personal touch engrave it and make sure batteries are included if it's a quartz. A fine watch is a bequeathal of monumental proportions that's what they say.

[jianwei85]

dude, go check out parkson/metrojaya for their gift packs..*hint* look at those departmental counters which are thronged by women/ladies/girls.

survey price..n ta pau! hehe

:)

[little cute bee]

I would suggest a swarovski cystal as a token of love to your gf...be it a simple design or something unique, it is brilliant n sparkling...well, most important that not everyone carry d same thing that ur gf can simply find elsewhere, thus to give her special n meaningful thoughts :p (u can go for this website to search for d design n locate malaysia retail store : https://shop.swarovski.com)

Alternatively, u can also try for this four leaf clover specialist store in bukit bintang monorail station, there have plenty of four leaf clover design to cater ur need. Four leaf clover is something globally accepted sign of good luck...again, a special n unique gift for her.

Wish u good luck.

[ProCol]

Want to get her something that makes a statement get her something practical that she can use everyday but within your budget like a watch, for a personal touch engrave it and make sure batteries are included if it's a quartz. A fine watch is a bequeathal of monumental proportions that's what they say.

Thanks tntn73. I agree with you that something practical like a watch is a good gift. I had always preferred to give something or receive :D practical items which could be used though not necessarily everyday. However, I have already given her a watch but it did not occur to me at that time to get it engraved, which is a very nice idea.

[ProCol]

I would suggest a swarovski cystal as a token of love to your gf...
Alternatively, u can also try for this four leaf clover specialist store in bukit bintang monorail station, there have plenty of four leaf clover design to cater ur need.

Wish u good luck.

Wow, very unique idea. Didn't occur to me b4 the idea of a four leaf clover. I just didn't know that it is sold in Malaysia. I'll check it out. Thanks a lot.

[ProCol]

The pendants are cheaper. You can get them under RM200, and the sparklies will probably impress her too. :) Saw some of those in Summit's Lazar Diamonds (I think that's the name of the shop).

The price sounds good. :D Thanks!

[ProCol]

dude, go check out parkson/metrojaya for their gift packs..*hint* look at those departmental counters which are thronged by women/ladies/girls.

survey price..n ta pau! hehe

:)

You mean those perfumes? If yes, I've already bought her some perfumes. It's something practical since she does use perfumes. However, picking a scent that she likes....after sniffing the third perfume, i couldn't remember what the first one was like. I think i'll go for this another time. Thanks for the idea though.

[birdy]

How about trying to give her a present made by you? Instead of getting them off the shelf... try to get the materials and do up a book of your relationship :D pasting some of the photos taken together... put your personal feeling inside the book.

My wife made for me before we get married... and I still keep it nicely. She compiled all the email correspondences into the book, write some 'history' of our relationship with a nice cover and designing. I really appreciate that. ...

I think if u can make one b4 this Christmas... ... present her this together with some nice but not necessary gift... I think this will touch her deeply. :)

[aRwEn]

4 dat budget, how bout her fav perfume....

or mayb a lady'z handbag.... her favourite designer....

or sthin else practical dat u know she wunz n likez.... duz she hav any fav hobbiez?

[Oceanblue]

How about getting her an ipod and download all her favourite tunes into it, including yours, if you can stretch your budget a bit.

Or a ring, bracelet, anklet, chain etc...Perlini's Silver (1U new wing) has nice designs for less than rm200.00.

A bouquet of her favourite flowers will work too..and invite her to a movie and dinner to somewhere cozy like Genting highlands? :p

[kokomo]

ERrr .. how bout this, go to the studio make a poster and present it to her. She can see you everyday. Be it she angry/happy/sad ... you're always there for her. Heheh ... :cool:

[Piggy]

good idea KOKOMO! remember to ask your gf to give u see the pic a year later,... :p :cool:

[kokomo]

Hmmm ... I think my room won't have enuff of space to place all those posters .... and my parents would definitely make noise if I start putting some downstairs the hall there.

[Piggy]

they wont be angry if YOU PUT UR GF's PHOTOS on the wall ... kekekkee :rolleyes: :D

[kokomo]

Nah, don't wanna mislead others as not to let others know bout it ... anyway, I think we should not be hijacking the thread again. Heheh .. jump back to your thread'la ...

[Piggy]

:D sorry!

[kokomo]

:D sorry!

Apology accepted on behalf of the thread starter. So now you can post your opnion in it again. Hehe ... ;)

[Piggy]

Actually, You dun need to give present to your gf, as long as you always there for her, and a simple dinner on that day will definite makes her happy! :rolleyes: :cool:

[kokomo]

Most girls are getting more and more materialist nowadays. Don't buy them presents and take them out for a simple dinner ... anytime, they'll tell a guy, I've got other plans. Go have your own dinner baby.

That time, really DIe!

[Piggy]

Most girls are getting more and more materialist nowadays. Don't buy them presents and take them out for a simple dinner ... anytime, they'll tell a guy, I've got other plans. Go have your own dinner baby.

That time, really DIe!

hahahhaa... depends on individuals kay!! :D

[romi_o]

i totally agreed with what kokomo said...
sad but true~
not that i'm saying only girls or guys are materialistec, but the current trend seems to be "u must get a gift from others duriing festive days"... although it's just the stupid marketing strategy from the merchant, but a lot of mindless trend followers seems to like this idea a lot.
christmas is supposed to be the festive day for christians, but since when it became the day for gift giving for non-christians also??

anyway, just give anything to ur loved ones, as it's not the value that counts, it's the heart and thoughts~ u should be thankful if u get something from others, as u are very lucky compared to others! :)

cheers!

[ProCol]

Don't buy them presents and take them out for a simple dinner ...



I wish it could be that simple. I'll be looking for a good excuse when during the dinner, she brings out a present for me and all I can say, the bill is my present for you. Suicidal...no go. :)

[ProCol]

How about trying to give her a present made by you?

Impressive but too bad I'm kind of short of time right now coz of my schedule. I think I might save this idea for Valentine's. Hmm, I'm writing down all the ideas so that I could plan ahead what to get her on those special occasions. Thanks! :D

[ProCol]

4 dat budget, how bout her fav perfume....

or mayb a lady'z handbag.... her favourite designer....

or sthin else practical dat u know she wunz n likez.... duz she hav any fav hobbiez?

Thanks for the suggestions, fav hobbiez = shopping :rolleyes:

[Piggy]

Thanks for the suggestions, fav hobbiez = shopping :rolleyes:

dear dear, u ought to find special present.. hehehehe :p :D

[aRwEn]

Thanks for the suggestions, fav hobbiez = shopping :rolleyes:


wahh... shoppin ah? i wish u gud luk tn!! :p

hmm.... tn again, u may wanna try bring her out shoppin 2 choose wat she wunz.... but specify ur budget lehhh.... nanti she choose a home theatre system costin rm10k, tn mati la.... :eek:

ehehehe.... diz iz one she wil definitely like la.... knowin most galz.... buy her a ring... if nt diamond, tn sum other preciouz stone or semi-preciouz stone wun... but nice design lorrr.... ;)

som more ideaz....

a compilatn cd of all her favourite songz n nicely designed n printed-out....

if she wunz 2 take sum special class... eg: bakin, a foreign language, dance (jazz, salsa, ballroom), how bout payin 4 d classez? ;)

errrm... or bring her 4 trip sumwhere nice... local destinatn lorrr.... ;)

[Oceanblue]

if she wunz 2 take sum special class... eg: bakin, a foreign language, dance (jazz, salsa, ballroom), how bout payin 4 d classez? ;)


Haha! Procol be careful though, if you are thinking of asking her " Babe would you like to take up gym? You could do better with more exercising .." :p Then go doosh! doosh! Slap!! Haha! Just joking.

Arwen is right in suggesting that you bring your gf shopping instead, since her hobby is shopping. But this will not be an easy task, it's better to get her something as a surprise.

[kokomo]

Err ... actually x'mas gifts those days, I don't know where some others got the impression that it is only for christians. As for the trend now, if you see HK and S'gpore. Whole city ... almost everywhere and every building are decorated with x'mas decorations and celebrations are everywhere.

X'mas means sharing of joy and happiness with your friends and family and loved ones. And of cos, because of this, commercialiase co. are using this concept and ideas to sell to consumers their products plus mark up of price.

Anyway, x'mas is near and everyone will be doing their x'mas shopping from day to day as it gets closer to the date, it gets more crowded everywhere.

Procol, I think if you walk around those shopping complex everyday, you might just have an idea as of what gift you can get for your gf. Good luck anyway!

[athena]

christmas is a christian holiday. that's why it is called CHRISTmas...

as for ProCol, wanting to spread some love during this season is most welcome!! :)

like others already pointed out, since your gal has almost everything.. giving her something handmade by you would definitely be extra special. something money can't buy.....of course..everything else there is 'mastercard' :D heheh

[orchipalar]

Err buddies...Orchi was told...some women would lose more than what they could get for Christmas...

[kokomo]

Err buddies...Orchi was told...some women would lose more than what they could get for Christmas...

ERr ... hmmmm ... lose what? As in what? I thought women always on the gaining side? No? Yes?

[ghj]

Maybe Orchi's Quoted Quotes means keep giving too many present to too many people but not necessary the other people will give her as much presents as she gave to others :rolleyes:

But maybe the women doesn't mind at all, you give because you wan to give not because u give and expecting people to do the same to you

[kokomo]

Hmm.. Hallo. What could you be referring to? What could women lose on Christmas day? Lemme guess.. You are going to dump your girlfriend becoz she asked you for a gift? Haha! :p just joking.

As for me, I've started buying gifts for family and friends weeks ago, don't like to do last minute shopping. Last minute shopping reserved only for myself, maybe a new dress that's all.

Last Christmas, bought my ex something nice but he did not appreciate it. I gave him my heart, :( but the very next day, he gave it away. This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special..

Haha! That was just a phrase from my favourite song "Last Christmas" by George Michael.

Just joking! :p


Haha ... you blend it in very well. It almost caught me there. Anyway, think he just might wanna give something so special to his gf until he can't think of anything nice that's all.

But your idea is also a good way to dump a girl/guy. Haha ... tried it before huh?!??! ... :p

[ProCol]

Thanks everyone for your ideas and opinions. Let me try to consolidate it lah...So I guess the gift options are narrowed down to handbags, four clover leaf items (don't know whether they're selling the leaf itself or the leaf is embodied into some items), perfumes, gift packs (perfumes, body wash, etc.), pendants, crystals, ring, posters, self-made gifts (which includes a compilation of photos), compilation of fav songs in a cd and "open gifts" (the ones which she buys on her own and I foot the bill). For the last option, I think I have to call the bank and limit my withdrawal and credit card to RM300.haha just jk :D My apology for the items I left out, I'm just recalling it off-hand. I think I really want to check out the four clover leaf. After all, I think it is ok to give someone special something which I like best and not what she likes best coz I think if I like something well enough and give it to her that means I love her enough to give her something I treasure rather than keep it for myself. And I'm a fan of collecting rare and special items like the four clover leaf. Many thanks to the member who suggested it as well as other suggestions ;)

[little cute bee]

Procol, i believe no matter wat u decide to give to ur gf at this moment, it will be very meaningful, lovely n precious to her most of all. Guess wat, u have d thought for her that is most important, u tend to buy something for her n seek everyone ideas before buying, that means u are not simply buying d gift juz to fulfill d responsible, but u r in detailed to d gift first n decide which one suit her best. It is very important that we always have this heart for d other half. Not juz to entertain d needs of doing so but with d heart of carrying it out. And wat make things lovely in this world, guess it must be d heart that count n of course d smile from heart of d loved one when we tend to cheer them.

[romi_o]

write her a poem, or better still, if u r talented in music, write her a song...
immediately fall for that :D