Is she quite classical? Does she favour matching accessories, or plain neutral colours? Is she frightened of change? Does he feel she could do with a bit more daring inspiration? Well, maybe he should consider a bright coloured handbag to encourage her to break the rules of neutrality. If he is still unsure of her reaction
cartier wood sunglasses, he might prefer to stick to a nice silk scarf. They come in many colours and their prices vary greatly. He should opt for strong bold colours if his lady is dark haired, for cool shades if she is blond with blue eyes.
Maybe she is already a daring classic, or a city chic. She buys well-cut clothes in neutral colours but knows how to add the special touch, which makes her outfit contemporary. She loves accessories, and she never has enough of them. From shoes to handbags and from jewellery to sunglasses
lacoste running shoes, she has an army of items, which provide her with a very continental look. He is spoilt for choice for present ideas! A handbag or a nice pashmina are often favourites
Wholesale TAG Heuer Watch, although he could show his own style personality by choosing a striking piece of costume jewellery for her. If he is feeling generous, he could always go for the real thing!
Is she a dramatic, outgoing and fashion addicted woman? Does she crave for attention, drama, bright colours and the latest trends? Does she have a "wow" factor personality? Well, here is a test for him! How about taking her shopping for a fabulous hat, or giving her a voucher from her favourite shop? He could also hunt for an artistic piece of jewellery. There are lots of Christmas and craft markets coming up and they often offer great individual presents. Alternatively, he could take her to see a fantastic, outrageous show, like "We Will Rock You"! It will definitely lift her spirits!
He may be linked to a really creative woman who loves mixing and matching various styles of clothes and who shops in very heterogeneous shops, loves flee markets and creative outlets...She knows how to mix clothes and make them very special. She is not frightened of creating her own unique style. He may find it is a challenge to shop for her. He should try to find her a really artistic piece of costume jewellery, possibly from an antique market or a museum shop, a book on high street fashion, a fun scarf (there are lots of jazzy ones at the moment). He needs to show her he understands her creative mind!
Most make a conscious effort to keep the interior clean. I for one carry pens wrapped in Ziploc bags (thanks to a tip learned from friend CSP) in my purse. Others send their purse babies to the purse hospital on regular basis. For example, I send some of my purse babies to the manufacturer on a yearly basis to get a tune-up, such as getting re-dyed if the leather oxidizes or if there if the leather gets snagged. Others make it a point to rotate their purses often to avoid corner wear and most store those purse babies in their dust bags and stuff them to ensure they keep their shape.
For the man who is really stuck in a rut, he could always purchase a voucher for a colour or style consultation. They make fantastic presents and he can be sure they will be warmly appreciated!
The woman in his life might be a real romantic, enamoured with her looks and always trying to better the way she appears. She loves frills, dresses, lace, and delicate items of jewellery. His Nicole Kidman lookalike is easy to spoil! He should invest in a nice set of underwear, some perfume, or treat her to a session in a beauty salon. She will be eternally grateful! Alternatively, he could buy a voucher for some nice make-up, or, why not, a make-up lesson?
Of course, there's always an exception, look at Lindsay Lohan and Shauna Sands, they kill me with how beat up their purses look.When does buying previously loved make sense? When:
1. You missed out on a particular style or color and must now have it.
2. You like the purse, but don't LOVE it
3. You want the designer look, without the designer price tag
4. You want to be green and recycle.1. MISSED OUT ON A MODEL:
A dear friend of mine missed out on the Dior purple lamb leather plisse purse circa 2008 (I believe) and is now on the hunt for the purse. Another friend missed out on the Gucci Britt tote and after almost a year of looking for it, recently scored! This year, I finally scored my first Gucci Blondie, the last of the Tom Ford designs for Gucci from 2004. If you missed out on particular model or recently discovered a particular designer line or color and must now have it then buying previously loved is the way to go!
He might be enamoured with a very natural, simple lady, for whom comfort is everything. She likes casual clothes, does not spend much time and effort on herself, avoids make-up and hates frills and clutter. The best present he could offer her is a nice warm scarf, hat or gloves, a practical and large handbag, possibly a rucksack. She will also thank him for a cosy fleece jacket or a pair of UGGS boots.