How to Find a Perfect Gift for a Girl and 12 Gift Ideas to Choose From

There are a few important things to consider before setting out to buy a gift for anyone—the age of the person and her relationship with you being amongst the most important. The latter matters more because, well, simply put – the gifts you give your girlfriend may not be entirely suitable to give to a friend. And even if she is your girlfriend you should buy a gift appropriate for her age. For example, a cute stuffed bear holding a heart is adorable when you are teens or even in college but may seem like a childish gift to give to an adult.

Their hobbies and interests are the next things to consider. Put some real thought into this, if need be sit with a piece of paper and write down what comes to mind. This one is a sure shot way of buying the perfect girl for literally any girl you know. If she is a fitness nut maybe get her a nice water bottle for the gym, or a new yoga mat. If she has a favourite movie but already owns every kind of merchandise related to it, make a special movie night to watch it with her again. You could design and print tickets to this ‘show’ and complete it with the right cushions, throws, popcorn, candy, put up posters of the movie, etc.

Checking her social media pages can also provide an insight into interests you may not have been aware of. It is a good way to find out what she likes, if she has pinned images of things she wants, or has a wish list of things she may like to have.

The occasion or reason why you are buying her a gift in the first place will also help you decide. Is it a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or no reason other than you love her, want to show your appreciation, or simply pamper her.

Girls love to be pampered and if you get her anything that makes her day a little more comfortable she will appreciate it. She may already have everything she needs on a daily basis but one luxuriant, soft, cosy throw she can wrap herself in when she settles down with a book or cuddle under with you when you are watching movies on her couch will make her a very happy girl.

This romantic personalised tree throw with your initials in a heart carved into a tree is the perfect gift for your girlfriend. You can choose from the autumn leaves featured here, a snowy backdrop or a spring scene with cherry blossoms. It is made from recycled cotton and acrylic and is machine washable. Buy it at uncommongoods for Rs.8,653.

Let’s admit it, one of the things you like most about your girlfriend is the way she looks and dresses. Hey, there is nothing superficial about it! Isn’t it one of the things that also first drew you to her? There could be nothing better than showing how much you appreciate the effort she puts in looking her best by getting her the latest designer bag. Girls love fashionable accessories and this one will endear you to her even more.

This Kate Spade New York Ceder Street sling bag will earn you the title of world’s best boyfriend but be prepared to shell out Rs.15,708 for it. If she isn’t overly fond of the colour pink, there’s also an optional white but that will set you back by Rs.27,343.

Instant film cameras are suddenly all the rage again, but move over Polaroid because Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 8 is seriously the cutest instant camera out there. This one would make for a perfect gift for just about any girl but because your girlfriend is special, we suggest you get her one. Selfies, special occasions, artistic photographs, you name it and she can collect memories of just about any occasion. It comes in a range of colours and costs Rs.4,187.

How often does your wife complain you do not pay her enough attention, or that you don’t pamper her enough? Even if she isn’t one to complain, she will swoon with delight at the thought of a luxurious day at the spa. Now this one depends on your budget and how much you are willing to spend, because as far as spas are concerned, the sky is the limit. You can pick from a well-known and reliable spa in your neighbourhood or go for one of the super swank facilities that promise to treat her like a goddess. Even if the budget is on the lower side, try throw in a couple of things like a massage, a facial, foot treatments etc. Alternatively you could buy a spa gift card and let her choose what she would like.

Giftcardsindia.in has gift cards for multiple spas available on its website which you can pick from; you can also discretely inquire if your wife has a favourite spa she likes or if there is a highly recommended one she would like to try.

Gift your wife freedom from the frustration of hunting for her keys, mobile phone, wallet, or whatever it is that she constantly seems to misplace. If you haven’t seen one of these already, it is a small, tile shaped Bluetooth tracker that can be attached to anything you want to be able to quickly locate. She can attach it to key chains or anything she doesn't want to lose. If she is using it for her phone, she simply has to use the Tile Mate to make it ring so you can locate it, even if it is on silent mode! The Tile app keeps a log of where the device last was so she can go back to the location to look for your belongings. Buy it for Rs.3,090.

A classic and timeless gift from a man to his wife, and with good reason too. No matter occasion, you cannot go wrong with a piece of jewellery. However, the bigger the occasion, the more elaborate it has to be. Another thing to note is that she will not appreciate a trinket the way she did when you were dating. Wives prefer gold and diamond jewellery, and even silver may do but it must be really pretty. She probably has a fairly decent collection, but then, when is it ever enough? She must have her eyes on something specific, and has probably already told you what she would like this Diwali or for her birthday. Instead of waiting for her to remind you, surprise her with a piece of jewellery she wants and see how she pampers you in return.

Have a friend who has been procrastinating since forever about wanting to start a fitness regimen? Buying her a gym membership will be a thoughtful gift to get her started. Several gyms offer a trial membership ranging from a few days to a month; if you can’t find one that does, get a one month membership. Though monthly fees work out more expensive in the long run than the annual package, the latter is usually a big sum and may not be appropriate to gift to a friend.

If she won’t be able to make it through a whole month of going to the gym daily, sign her up for a fitness class instead. Look for fun classes that perhaps you can take together, something like a Zumba class or a yoga class. Remember, nothing very strenuous else she will be aching all over the next day and hate you for it. Find a class that is close by or convenient to get to; if there is something you want her to try that is far off perhaps you can also offer to take her there.

Cooking together can be so much fun, especially when somebody else is organising all the ingredients and guiding you through the process! Our culinary palate is finally opening up and this is reflected in the multitudes to cooking classes cropping up all over the place. Sign her up for a class to learn something she absolutely loves to eat – like cakes or macarons, or a cuisine she has been wanting to try her hand at. Even better if you sign up with her. That way you two can have a lot of fun exchanging notes and comparing cooking skills.

Find the coolest cooking classes in your city that make learning a fun experience. In Mumbai you can sign up for a macaron making class at Studio Fifteen. They also offer classes on other desserts and cuisines. Select one you think she will enjoy. Classes range from 2 to 3 hours and are priced starting at Rs.2,300 per person.

Each of us have our own wish list of things we would like to see, do, accomplish in our lives but how many actually make a physical bucket list? It’s easier to get things done when you have a tangible record of your desires to remind you of the things that are important to you. Your friend will cherish this bucket list gift box for these very reasons.

The set comes with a colourful bucket list notebook with pretty designs and prompts to fill in your wishes, 2 masking tapes, a multi-coloured pen, a bookmark and a ruler. The whole package is so pretty and inspiring she may be encouraged to start filling it the same day you give it to her! Buy it for Rs.1,099 at bigsmall.in.

All you have to do is look around you to see proof of how the fitness bug seems to have bitten just about everyone in sight. The women in your life are all either lifting weights, sweating it out at Zumba classes, doing yoga, keeping track of their step count and trying to make sure they get all the right proteins, carbs and fats.

A fitness tracker is a no brainer for the ideal gift for most women. That way they can keep track of all their activities and have fun playing with the corresponding apps. You don’t necessarily have to dip deep into your savings to buy an expensive one laden with features. The Boltt Beat 3.0 has all the basic features like step counting, distance, calories burned, active minutes, and heart rate monitor. It also provides call and message notifications and comes with two additional bands – a deep red and another in dazzling blue. A single charge lasts for a day and a half. It is priced at Rs.1,999.

Children have so much fun playing with art and craft kits and DIY projects, but have you noticed how the adults helping them seem to enjoy themselves just as much, if not more? Who says people grow out of the pleasures of crafting things? Women seem to enjoy it much more and would appreciate a craft kit of their own, made for adults.

Adult colouring books have become very popular and a good way to relax and unwind. You can buy her a couple of these along with a pack of colours. If she enjoyed crafting something earlier you could pick up a hobby kit. We like the DIY oil painting by number kits by Phenovo. The set a set of non-toxic acrylic paints, 3 sizes of nylon brushes, a piece of pre-printed canvas and 2 hooks which can be used to hang the finished painting. The canvas is made of linen and is durable and the finished picture is suitable for display anywhere around the home. There are several designs to choose from as well. This flamingo one is priced at Rs.1,449.

Buying beauty treatments for women is tricky business because everyone has their unique beauty regimen and specific products that they use. However, some products are popular across the board – like sheet masks. These individually packed masks offer everything from soothing, moisturising, anti-ageing, cooling to whitening properties and are extremely simple to use. She has to simply rip a pack open, unfold the mask and apply it on her face, and relax for the next 20 or so minutes. Nykaa.com offers a variety of these sheet masks from different brands. Individual masks are priced starting at Rs.100 to Rs.375. Select a few depending on your budget for a wonderful gift women will love to receive.