I have four days to pick a present for my Girlfriend's 21st

IrishWelshCelt

I honestly have no idea what to get so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I've gotten her perfume before so that's really off the table and was looking into a handbag from BT but nearly fainted when I saw the prices..

We've been going out about 8 months and budget wise was thinking about 80 quid (I've already arranged for flowers and stuff on the day).

Hobbies wise she's quite into her reading and was (and still is really) a big fan of the Harry Potter series although I dont think that'd it'd be a main source of a present but maybe a small side one. Anything would do at this stage but ideally something she'd have to keep in like 10 years time.

And NOT a ring thank you!

Put on your robe and wizard hat for her

McDermotX

Crotchless panties.

Tacky, but cheap, especially if you just use take a scissors to one of her existing ones.

mighty magpie

Check out follie follie jellewery. There should be some nice necklaces in that price range.

Roselm

IrishWelshCelt wrote: »

I honestly have no idea what to get so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I've gotten her perfume before so that's really off the table and was looking into a handbag from BT but nearly fainted when I saw the prices..

We've been going out about 8 months and budget wise was thinking about 80 quid (I've already arranged for flowers and stuff on the day).

Hobbies wise she's quite into her reading and was (and still is really) a big fan of the Harry Potter series although I dont think that'd it'd be a main source of a present but maybe a small side one. Anything would do at this stage but ideally something she'd have to keep in like 10 years time.

And NOT a ring thank you!

There are decent bags in Aldo that are about 50-60 euro.They're not leather but look pretty nice.
Edit:didn't read your post properly.The Aldo bags wouldn't last ten years...

Sir Arthur Daley

For €80 you could get her a service gift voucher.

Call Me Jimmy

Just show her in your own little ways everyday that you love and appreciate her.




jk get a chinese knock-off handbag off ebay ye get a free Scent of Slave Sweat sorted!

What about a Pandora bracelet with something wizard related as a charm?

davemc180

best thing all girls love are expensive charm bracelets!!

then hit ann summers for some nice gear that both yas will enjoy!!

Pwindedd

An owl?

Quazzie

Surprise sex?

IrishWelshCelt

Dónal wrote: »

What about a Pandora bracelet with something wizard related as a charm?

Hmmm could be a good suggestion I'm hard at work googling!


As for the rest of the replies I expected it in the AH

KeithM89

A Piñata filled with condoms.

GalwayGirl26

Just ask her what she wants, or to give you some suggestions. It's better to spoil the surprise element than get something she has no interest in.

IrishWelshCelt

GalwayGirl26 wrote: »

Just ask her what she wants, or to give you some suggestions. It's better to spoil the surprise element than get something she has no interest in.

It's gone too far now at this stage whereby I've lied saying I already know what I'm getting her!

gugleguy

Arrange a surprise party in MacDonalds and you come along dresssed up as Ronald MacDonald. Other guests come along as other MacDonalds characters. Quick + cheap solution with only 4 days left.

Kovu

Dónal wrote: »

Put on your robe and wizard hat for her

......and take out your magic wand?

ballsymchugh

pack of fig rolls and 2 chomps.

FunLover18

1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your junk in that box
3. Make her open the box
And that's the way you do it

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Jewellery: Pandora Bracelet with a charm or two.
Earrings. River island do watches that look like imitation Michael kors for about 38 euro.

Bag: river island always a good bet for handbags, though they're not going to last ten years, you can get the matching purse too. There's one in there at the minute, it's a black quilted one, gold strap, very similar to the Chanel style bags.

Makeup: urban decay naked palette (3 to choose from) Have yet to find a girl who doesn't love that palette.

Spa Day: most spas usually do spa offers. Check out spas.ie for a list of spas and offers.

A puppy? I don't know. I wouldn't know much about the reading/Harry potter side of things

Jagdtiger

You're fooked...

IrishWelshCelt

LexieOnRale wrote: »

Jewellery: Pandora Bracelet with a charm or two.
Earrings. River island do watches that look like imitation Michael kors for about 38 euro.

Bag: river island always a good bet for handbags, though they're not going to last ten years, you can get the matching purse too. There's one in there at the minute, it's a black quilted one, gold strap, very similar to the Chanel style bags.

Makeup: urban decay naked palette (3 to choose from) Have yet to find a girl who doesn't love that palette.

Spa Day: most spas usually do spa offers. Check out spas.ie for a list of spas and offers.

A puppy? I don't know. I wouldn't know much about the reading/Harry potter side of things

Thanks for the list!

She's just got a new watch/purse already for her 21st (she's temporarily abroad so had a party early).

Is two charms like a standard starting point to go for? She's an average sized 10-12 girl so what length bracelet would that roughly be would you know or is it standard sized?

On the naked palette I had actually consider that as she has the number 2 and I casually slipped it in to the conversation and she said 3 was all random colours and 1 wasnt what she'd use as she sticks to browns usually.

Spa/River Island bag is a good shout - I know she had a river island bag that she loves but ink from a pen burst all over it and she couldnt get it out!

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

IrishWelshCelt wrote: »

Thanks for the list!

She's just got a new watch/purse already for her 21st (she's temporarily abroad so had a party early).

Is two charms like a standard starting point to go for? She's an average sized 10-12 girl so what length bracelet would that roughly be would you know or is it standard sized?

On the naked palette I had actually consider that as she has the number 2 and I casually slipped it in to the conversation and she said 3 was all random colours and 1 wasnt what she'd use as she sticks to browns usually.

Spa/River Island bag is a good shout - I know she had a river island bag that she loves but ink from a pen burst all over it and she couldnt get it out!

The bracelets come in different lengths but the assistant will show you the lengths so you can choose yourself, I'd personally get two charms starting off cause one would just look a bit lonely, but it's handy because for different anniversaries you can pick up a charm or whatever.

The Naked 3 is a lot of nudes, pinks and purples. It's a gorgeous palette but I think it would suit someone with fair skin/blue eyes more than anyone else. Naked 1 would be the most versatile one, there's some lovely colours in it (few browns, a grey, black, a gold) just off the top of my head.
Mac would be good for lipsticks, if she was into that.

They've gorgeous bags in RI at the moment. You could pick up random bits to pop into the bag too, if you wanted.

Oh and a cupcake! Birthday cupcakes are the best
You'll be grand you've loads of time

Gran Hermano

Send her a text an hour before the party dumping her.
Your choice of present (or lack of one) will pale into insignificance.

davemc180

LexieOnRale wrote: »

The bracelets come in different lengths but the assistant will show you the lengths so you can choose yourself, I'd personally get two charms starting off cause one would just look a bit lonely, but it's handy because for different anniversaries you can pick up a charm or whatever.

The Naked 3 is a lot of nudes, pinks and purples. It's a gorgeous palette but I think it would suit someone with fair skin/blue eyes more than anyone else. Naked 1 would be the most versatile one, there's some lovely colours in it (few browns, a grey, black, a gold) just off the top of my head.
Mac would be good for lipsticks, if she was into that.

They've gorgeous bags in RI at the moment. You could pick up random bits to pop into the bag too, if you wanted.

Oh and a cupcake! Birthday cupcakes are the best
You'll be grand you've loads of time

so we've met the girlfriend:D

IrishWelshCelt

LexieOnRale wrote: »

The bracelets come in different lengths but the assistant will show you the lengths so you can choose yourself, I'd personally get two charms starting off cause one would just look a bit lonely, but it's handy because for different anniversaries you can pick up a charm or whatever.

The Naked 3 is a lot of nudes, pinks and purples. It's a gorgeous palette but I think it would suit someone with fair skin/blue eyes more than anyone else. Naked 1 would be the most versatile one, there's some lovely colours in it (few browns, a grey, black, a gold) just off the top of my head.
Mac would be good for lipsticks, if she was into that.

They've gorgeous bags in RI at the moment. You could pick up random bits to pop into the bag too, if you wanted.

Oh and a cupcake! Birthday cupcakes are the best
You'll be grand you've loads of time

I feel much more relaxed about it now thanks for the help!

Just with charm bracelets you dont know if the holes for the charms are standard size or brand specific? i.e. only pandora charms will fit on pandore bracelets? Looking on their site it was 60 quid for the bracelet alone!

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

IrishWelshCelt wrote: »

I feel much more relaxed about it now thanks for the help!

Just with charm bracelets you dont know if the holes for the charms are standard size or brand specific? i.e. only pandora charms will fit on pandore bracelets? Looking on their site it was 60 quid for the bracelet alone!

I don't know to be honest, my oh got me my bracelet and I've never had other charms, just pandora ones so I'm not sure if others fit.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

davemc180 wrote: »

so we've met the girlfriend:D

It's my birthday next week! I've asked for either a puppy or a piglet! If I thought the OP was my oh I'd be going to town on pig selections

Bafucin

You're over thinking....pick something from Argos and be done.

Miss Lizzie Jones

gugleguy wrote: »

Arrange a surprise party in MacDonalds and you come along dresssed up as Ronald MacDonald. Other guests come along as other MacDonalds characters. Quick + cheap solution with only 4 days left.

Want to get married Clownboy? That's sooooo romantic.

Miss Lizzie Jones

IrishWelshCelt wrote: »

And NOT a ring thank you!

There goes my suggestion for a Claddagh ring with her birthstone out the window.

SusieBlue

LexieOnRale gave great suggestions, can't go wrong with a River Island bag or a Pandora bracelet.

The only two other suggestions I have would be a kindle for her for reading, they cost about €80 and are amazing, I love mine.

The other thing was HP pyjamas that Penney's are currently stocking. They're really cool Quidditch style pj's, and I think they only cost about €15 quid. Not hugely expensive but if she's a a HP fan she'll love them! Someone bought me some this week as a random gift and I was very impressed and I'm also a huge HP fan.

Good luck, let us know what you get!

Richard Hillman

You're too young to be in a relationship. Finger her best mate and be done with it all.

bee06

I was going to suggest a kindle as well. One of the best presents I've ever got!

Glock Lesnar

IrishWelshCelt wrote: »

Thanks for the list!

She's just got a new watch/purse already for her 21st (she's temporarily abroad so had a party early).

Is two charms like a standard starting point to go for? She's an average sized 10-12 girl so what length bracelet would that roughly be would you know or is it standard sized?

On the naked palette I had actually consider that as she has the number 2 and I casually slipped it in to the conversation and she said 3 was all random colours and 1 wasnt what she'd use as she sticks to browns usually.

Spa/River Island bag is a good shout - I know she had a river island bag that she loves but ink from a pen burst all over it and she couldnt get it out!

Possibly a Size 12? Gym membership and running shoes

SusieBlue

Glock Lesnar wrote: »

Possibly a Size 12? Gym membership and running shoes

If that was supposed to be a joke it wasn't funny at all.

Banjo String

Get her a 3 in 1 in the long tray from the Golden Wok with a can of diet coke for a wash down.

Mott's love the diet coke.

blade1

There's a a lad on here called Chris that all the women are Crazy about.
Get Chris to take her out, wine and dine her.

mustard_igloo

I'd definitely say a kindle, and then download the Harry potter books onto it! Or a watch with something engraved on it.

Maybe a night away? You can get cheap enough deals on groupon etc

Larianne

I got a History of Ireland ring as a present for my 21st. Only thing I remember getting, and still wearing!

Pandora bracelets are ridiculously expensive, and a bit of a fad.

nullzero

Get her a strap on. You need to benefit from this gift too OP.

0byme75341jo28

The Making of Harry Potter tour.

Double up the present with your next holiday ya romantic fucker. :P

Tasden

Larianne wrote: »

I got a History of Ireland ring as a present for my 21st. Only thing I remember getting, and still wearing!

Pandora bracelets are ridiculously expensive, and a bit of a fad.

Yeah once everyone started wearing pandora bracelets I stopped wearing mine, took the whole "personalised" gift aspect away from it since it looks basically the same as everyone else's.
I like the links of London friendship bracelets and those are one size fits all, they are also a well known brand if shes into that kind of stuff

PizzamanIRL

Buy her an €80 petrol voucher. She can use it to give to you for your birthday if she doesn't have a car.

wazky

Buy her a pair of oven gloves and an apron, she's 21 now and over the hill at this stage.

gugleguy

wazky wrote: »

Buy her a pair of oven gloves and an apron, she's 21 now and over the hill at this stage.

What about the frilly hat?

biko

Buy her a Ferrari.

Chucken

A kindle. Argos have one within your budget.http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5011317/Trail/searchtext%3EKINDLE.htm

Sinister Kid

Alex & Ani bracelet, they start at aboyt 30 quid & there is 100's to pick from all with different meanings. I got a couple as presents for my birthday & loved them!

Acciaccatura

If she's anything from a moderate - hardcore/completely obsessed fan of Harry Potter, you could order "Quidditch Through The Ages" or "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" from Amazon, as part of a present, maybe? They'd only set you back about a tenner apiece (delivery and all), max.

acon2119

A piece of Newbridge jewellery, some lovely pieces and very affordable. There are charm bracelets in their range too.