I understand that many girls like the same things.

Flowers, designer handbags, jewelry, etc

However, I take issue with buying such overpriced luxury goods simply for the brand name on the bag, or the box, in the case of jewelry.

Flowers die in the end, and she is the kind who stubbornly refuses to throw them away after decomposition.

Example:

I was looking at Tiffany bracelets. Rm500 for a small charm + bracelet. Cheap silver with plated gold. (Only worth rm50-100 if you buy brandless, similar charm on Lazada).

I find it tough, as a guy, to pay so much money for a brand name. (My friend owns a gold shop, so i know a lot about true cost of jewelry)

For handbags, girls already have 4-7 of em, I dont want to blow $ just for it to sit in the closet.

I've taken her out to nice dinners, but asides from memories, there is nothing solid for her to remember me by. (I'm going overseas to study, so LDR)

Any suggestions /k?

My idea:
Desiccated flowers?
Nice Bluetooth headphones? <<< leaning towards this
Custom keychain/bracelet/necklace?
Year subscription to netflix?

Budget rm300 or less.. flexible if gift is worth it

You buy Tiffany, Van Cleef and Arpels & those brands for their branding. Half of the amount you paid is for the marketing and etc.

My advice is, don't shell money on something you can't afford. It's just a girl.

It's when you are capable to walk into those stores and purchase without hesitation, that's when you know you should spend that kinda money for a girl.

That still leaves me with no idea what to get this girl though..

Any suggestions?

The act of gifting is not about you. It's about the person receiving the gift. You should not impose your value system on that person. Always give a gift the person you know will like up to your comfortable affordability level.

If your gf likes bags,it doesn't matter how many she already has she just likes them. So give her one. She will appreciate it more. But some suggestions in general which I've given, leather goods (bags, wallets), watch(es), iPhone/iPad, hobby related stuff (stationery, art supplies), jewelry (not from Lazada). Good luck

Within your budget, hard to get good Bluetooth headphones. A good pair of Sony would be above RM500. My pair is over RM1000 and that's still mid level.

Since you're still studying how bout a nice engraved pen? Or Swarovski stardust bracelet or a nice watch?

Flowers & dinner would be the best bet.

Anything more is overkill (since you are a student).

I kinda blew 400 on burger&lobster at genting already..

I saw a facebook add on some personalized costume bracelets/keychain.. might go for that.

And like a care package with snacks.

Now i just gotta find a shop that sells these stuff online with delivery

Good point on the headphones..

I thought one of those China brand ones were alright

As long as what you get => Makes her happy.

400 for that burger & lobster is such a waste I rather just order a proper lobster for 400 bucks

400 + 300 from your budget = Can get something cheap from Tiff & Co dy.

You don't understand nor care why they are into those stuff, yet you are willing to fork out a tidy sum to impress them. I take it the person you're trying to impress isn't into you yet. If you think gifts are the way to their heart, you're in for a self-esteem bashing.

try to cook for her..... more romantic and u pay what u get....


if u do not know how to cook, google or youtube, she will be stunned if can cook for her even if u duno....

Give me a kitten and we raise this baby together.

Headphone: Jabees B Sport (Roughly RM100 in Lazada & 11Street).

If you want something different & practical, try skincare. She'll remember you each day as she uses it. Basic ones like moisturizer e.g. hand cream or body lotion if you'r clueless. If you're more knowledgeable & knows her preference, then cleanser, toner, face creams, lip balm etc.

The point of gifting is to show how much you're willing to give one part of you to the other. Be it of something monetary or sometimes even Time.

But regardless of what you give, if the person really cares about you, Even a simple homemade omelette will make her happy...... but of course dont be cheap all the time la. at least can be reflected on some portion of your salary.

Fuyooo student nowadays...

What if my little opinion here, no gift should serve as anything solid for her to remember you.
If the girls really loves you, then she appreciate and cherish the relationship with you. Not the 'value/gift' itself.
If you just felt you have never bought/make her anything before and you like to give her one to just serves like a symbol or something, maybe... a simple necklace, or a cute soft toys..
That don't even need more than RM100 la.

What she would appreciate in LDR is,
- you still think about her
- care about her
- helps her when she in need (ldr a bit hard but if u tries at most u can, she can feel it aye?)
- arrange time and date to video, greet each other
- share days/stories
- arrange time to meet/travel once a while
- your loyalty

Engagement ring , only if u r serious

wah, you know how to cook omelette?? pro, very pro

for me, even scrambled eggs also terrible lorr....still trying to improve my skills on that, saw many youtube tutorials on cooking different types of scrambled eggs...see the way they made easy, but it's very hard when do it IRL

maybe give an air fryer? air fryer is amazing.. can cook anything and get crispy with less oil healthier too

This post has been edited by joonha: Aug 30 2017, 12:35 AM

ayam work as a cook before lol.

scramble eggs... you need a pot/pan with a thick bottom and a soft spatula. then with a cold pan, drop in your butter and whisk it up non stop to avoid getting those brown marks. take it in and out of the flame.. the thick bottom pot/pan will keep the heat. continue putting it over and off the flame while whisking untill your butter fully melted and mixed into the eggs... that's a sign that the eggs are warm enough and can be served anytime. Depending one how cooked you want it to be.

or you can do bain-marie and whisk for a french one and never will burn the eggs. But it will take almost forever to cook.

I absolutely love how this thread turns into a cooking lesson. omg i'm laughing out laugh inside (i can't literally LOL as i am in office now). Oh my stomach.

Sorry i don't mean any offence to any of you guys. Just feel it's really funny

Didn't you know? food is the greatest gift

I couldn't put it any better, my friend

make a canvas photo of you with auto graft

what is the occasion?
there might some hint in her social media or daily conversation that what she desire

If the gal likes listening to music at home can get her a bluetooth speaker. UE Roll can be brought into showers to listen to music.
This is what i bought for my wife whom likes to listening to music while she takes her long showers or bathtub session.
For TS it all depends on the hobby and interest of the gal.

This post has been edited by Zoopdiidoo: Aug 30 2017, 03:10 PM

ermm.....do u still need gift ideas?




This post has been edited by michlove: Aug 30 2017, 03:18 PM

I found an online store that sells personalised mugs, trinkets, etc. They also sell like custom jewelry with your name on it and stuff. Reasonably priced as well.

Im still following this thread to see if there are any good ideas though.

I think the comment about not imposing my values when giving a gift is a good point

This.

This post has been edited by Caitlyn27: Sep 6 2017, 10:03 AM

All girls love flower.. Trust me.. Because I am a girl

Whatever you buy for her didn't serve much purpose. As no matter what, it will still be put away at a spot.

Why not save it, and send her ae gift after you left for a month. With that, you are actually telling her "I miss you", and also reminding her of you.

Yeah, now ive been surfing lazada to see what I can buy and get delivered to her place.

I would like to send like a box full of my stuff, homemade crap, etc but.. shopping from US to Msia is expensive AF

TS, why don't you make something for her. Like those cubby gifts that you can hand somewhere and open one a month for 12 gifts a year.

I don't think handbags, branded goods, etc (depending on the girl of course) makes the best gifts. Hand made and thoughtful gifts take time and effort and those are the absolute best for me.

If you want to be extraordinary, then buy ROSYTIME beverage for her and she will feel loved.

Don't ship useless stuff la.
Send her something that is thoughtful. Let say if you can get from Lazada .. a scaft. Then msg her that you want her to stay warm .. so give her a shawl or scaft.. at least when she go cinema with frens, with have that to cover.

Actually she may not need it. But the msg show you caring and thought bout her.

Why I say this. Coz years bk, I gotta travel night bus (8-hours) to my bf's place. He sms me, reminding me to bring sweater so that I won't catch cold in bus.
Hahaha.. the sweater.. I gotta bring myself. But that sms really sweet.

It really depends on her personality type & hobbies