Tis the season to be jolly and nothing makes a girl jolly than some presents. Of course, the loved ones and good food also bring out the jolliness of the season but a great present doesn’t hurt either. If you’re looking to impress your girlfriend during the festive season, here are some foolproof and simple gifts to get her.
1. Spa Session
Kaya Spa Signature Treatments
It’s been a long year and a girl has got to unwind. The getaway doesn’t have to be a weekend away, it can just be for a few hours in town. Depending on the size of your wallet, you can get her the full treatment which usually includes among other things a manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, body scrub or pick one or two of the above. A mani, pedi, massage and facial combo is a good choice. If the gift isn’t a surprise, you can always ask her what kind of massage she prefers. See if the spa offers a gift voucher that you can hand to your girlfriend as the gift or make arrangements to pay in advance if they don’t have such a service. It’s tacky if you have to give her the money to go pay for it. She should just show up and get pampered and everything else should be already paid for.
2. Jewelry
Jewelry by Mapambo
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. If however, you cannot afford diamonds, do not get your girlfriend the cheap stuff. You know the ones I’m talking about. If she’ll end up getting a rash when she puts on your cheap jewelry, its a no-no. You don’t need to break the bank. If you can’t afford the good stuff like gold or silver, there are some gorgeous African inspired pieces out there made from beads and wood among other materials you can get her. There are just as good if not better. If you want to get her a unique piece, seek out a designer. There are plenty of those around and you can request them to make you a unique piece for your girl.
3. Gadgets
Contrary to popular belief, girls also like their tech toys. There’s plenty to choose from in this category from phones, tablets to iPods, kindle (stocked with her favourite books if she’s an avid reader would be a nice touch) and other nifty gadgets like the Wii Fit, a digital camera, Xbox/PS if she’s a fan, (please don’t get this for yourself and pretend you’ve gotten it for her) or even simply a pair of high quality headphones.
4. Clothes
Strapless Top – brandavenue.co.ke
This is a tricky one as you must be aware of both your girlfriend’s taste as well as size. If you are not sure, get her a voucher from her favourite store and have her do the actual picking of the outfits herself. You can also pay for her to go to a tailor and get a dress made. However, it’s so much more romantic and you get marks for effort if you actually pick something out for her. The easiest is a good pair of heels or a jacket/trench. You can also get her a good handbag. Take a picture of a pair of shoes and other items from her wardrobe and have the attendant at the shop help you out. Simplicity is key here so pick one or two items you’re sure she would like.
5. Weekend Getaway
Kipungani Explorer, Lamu
What better way to wrap up the year than to get away from it all? Kenya is an incredible country with lots of great places to head down to. You could relax on the beach, go on safari, camping, bungee jumping, horse riding or sailing. There’s no end to the fun things you can do without ever having to cross Kenyan borders. Make sure the activities you pick out are something you and your date would both enjoy.