Holiday gifting to a special lady usually goes one of two ways:
1.You’ve been planning gifts all year and cannot handle keeping them a secret.
2. You push off gift shopping until the last minute and end up begging her friends for ideas.
If you’re in the latter camp, we get it — picking out the perfect gift to encapsulate how much she means to you can be a lot of pressure.
Obviously, you know that wowing her is a must — but what’s actually romantic is proving that you actually put thought into it. Flowers, chocolate, and blinged-out jewelry are nice, but they tiptoe the generic line and sometimes scream, “I literally did not try at all.” Sure, they make great stocking stuffers, but assuming that every woman wants those cliché gifts is a bit archaic, right?
Instead, we’re suggesting gifts that show that you listen to her: Gifts that she’s mentioned in passing, gifts that accompany her favorite hobby, or gifts that will fix a specific problem she complains about. Even if they’re not technically personalized, they still kinda are.
At Vietnam Insider, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for each type of woman, including tech devices, self care items, subscription boxes, and more. It’s all stuff with a specific purpose that she’ll use over and over again, and every time she does, she’ll think of you. (Cue heart eyes emoji.)
BEST FOR THE BEAUTY GURU
A ring light makeup mirror
Help make her morning routine a bit more streamlined. This wall mounted, eight-inch mirror claims that its ring light mimics natural sunlight for the most accurate reflections possible, ensuring that she’ll see any makeup mishaps before leaving the house. The light also turns on via motion sensing — so she can sit and stand freely without covering the stainless steel in fingerprints.
BEST FOR A TRUE LADY
A chic watch
A classy watch is pretty much guaranteed to be a good move. MVMT, a popular online retailer known for seriously sleek timepieces, offers a massive variety of watches to match any lady’s tastes. Dainty details like rose gold bezels, marble faces, leather bands, and more combine beautifully with MVMT’s classic minimalistic design, making these pieces of arm candy something she’ll never want to take off.
BEST FOR THE LADY WHO HATES DIAMONDS
A pair of Gucci stud earrings
Fancy jewelry is always one of the go-to gifts for women — but if your gal is not into diamonds, you’ll need another plan. These heart-shaped stud earrings from Gucci are simple enough to match even the most conservative wardrobes, but will still have her feeling like a bonafide model. Because they’re sterling silver, they’ll be able to last as her everyday earring for years. (There’s a matching bracelet and necklace, too.)
BEST FOR EVERY TYPE OF WOMAN
Align Pant II
There is not a woman out there who wouldn’t adore a new pair of yoga pants from lululemon — even if she can’t tell a downward dog from a humble warrior. These lightweight, high-waisted pants are made from sweat-wicking fabric and are available in 14 flattering shades. So whether she’s heading to class or doing a quick Whole Foods run, these are the pants she’ll live in all year long.
BEST FOR THE BOOKWORM
The Kindle Paperwhite
Any bookworm knows the struggle of dropping a paperback into a bath. Gift her an e-reader and she’ll love you forever. The all new, 2018 Kindle Paperwhite offers the look of physical pages with the convenience of LTE and her books in one place — now waterproof. With the help for a Kindle Unlimited subscription, she’ll get access to thousands of titles and can burn through her reading list in style. Click here for details
BEST FOR THE ACTIVE LADY
The Fitbit Charge 3
The sophisticated Fitbit Charge 3 rocks a sleek OLED screen and comes in an assortment of classy, muted color options to match even her dressiest outfits. Just released in October, the Charge 3’s personalized fitness score will help her to track her progress and monitor her heart rate, as well as track sleep and count steps and calories. Click here for details
BEST FOR THE APPLE JUNKIE
The iPhone XS
Do you even need reasoning for this one? If she’s Team iPhone (or if you’re trying to convince her to go team iPhone), gifting the beautiful edge-to-edge OLED screen, fast charging, and better-than-ever LTE of the iPhone XS is sure to impress her. With three colors and a Max option, it’s a true step up from the X. Click here for details
BEST FOR THE LADY WHO LOVE BEING BIHIND THE WHEEL OF A CAR
Mercedes GLC 300
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a compact luxury SUV that can seat up to five people. It comes standard with a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Rear- and all-wheel-drive versions are offered, as well as a coupelike body style with a sloping roofline over the rear doors.
With its comfortable ride, cabin space and interior quality, the GLC has a lot to offer compact luxury SUV shoppers, and the range of models means there’s probably one that fits her needs. Click here for details