Sterling silver is a smart value, so you can’t go wrong buying her fine quality jewelry crafted of this alluring”and affordable”precious metal. Sterling silver is about forty times less expensive than white or yellow gold, yet every bit as elegant and flattering.

The right CZ is almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing. It’s a clever replica designed to look genuine. It’s deceptive, it pretends to be something it’s not and, if you’re shopping for a romantic gift, it sends the wrong message. Forgo the fabulous fakes. Gift her with rings and pendants accented with semi-precious gemstones like garnet, peridot and topaz, and you’ll save more than just money.

Bigger isn’t always better. Bold gold and brilliant, sparkly rocks are fine to wear once in a while, but for day-to-day dress, smaller, less ostentatious designs are more likely to be the rule than the exception. A dainty pearl bracelet, a sterling silver initial pendant, stud earrings, or even a fun anklet are all affordable, work-appropriate pieces that she’ll feel comfortable wearing anytime.

1. The Bridesmaid’s Survival Kit

Perfect for the big day (and after), the Bridesmaid’s Survival Kit has everything a girl could need. Whether it’s a hair brush, earring backs, or a breath freshener, this pack of 20 items has what she needs for a quick fix.

1. Bridesmaid tanks

Spruce up the bachelorette night with fun, flirty tanks. The tanks have the words bridesmaid and maid of honor in jeweled lettering and come in many colors. You can purchase these tanks at most wedding websites and stores, too.

1. Necklace

One of the most popular gifts for bridesmaids is a necklace. It’s a simple addition to that beautiful gown, but also, something she can wear again. Choose from a delicate stone, or a necklace you can engrave; the options are endless.

1. Jewelry: Sure it’s nice to vary the gifts, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a woman who won’t like a nice piece of jewelry. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive piece at Tiffanys, but it also shouldn’t be out of a 25 cent machine. I nice silver necklace that can be worn everyday or a pair of pearl earrings are classic, timeless pieces that never fail.
2. Perfume: Unless that special someone happens to be allergic to perfume, this is a good standby gift. There is room for error here if you pick something she doesn’t like the smell of, but most women want to wear something that is enticing to you, so if you liked it, chances are she will too. The most popular fragrance lines such as Burberry, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, and Dior are popular for a reason and make great gift options.
3. A Silk Robe: Every woman likes a nice bathrobe and we certainly don’t want flannel from a boyfriend or husband. A silk robe has a subtle sexiness without the risk of making her feel uncomfortable or self conscious. The sizing for a robe is also much more generic than most clothing, so the risk of getting the wrong size is much lower. That pink Victoria Secret’s box is sure to make her smile.
4. Bath and Beauty Products: This is a good fallback but can get old quickly. A basket of delicious-smelling lotions and shower gels is a free pass you can use on occasion. Unless you manage to pick her least favorite smell or something that makes her break out in hives, there’s little way to go wrong with this gift but it also won’t be anything she brags to her friends about. Bath and Body Works can be a bailout, just don’t make it a habit.

1. The Practical Gift: A gift is meant to be something that you wouldn’t ordinarily buy for yourself. Never buy a woman something that she “needs” like an appliance or a new vacuum cleaner. These gifts are also things that require work whether it be cooking or cleaning. A gift should bring some luxury or relaxation, not housework. Some women might also take offense to a house item as these can suggest an underlying stereotype that women belong only in the kitchen and the bedroom.
2. The Suggestion: Any item, whether intended or not, that suggests a women should be doing something, or more of it, is a recipe of disaster. A recipe book implies she should cook more and a workout machine or gym membership suggests there is weight to lose, which is ALWAYS a touchy subject. If there is something you want to say, don’t use a holiday to do it.
3. Unreturnable Gifts: As great and perfect as you think your gift might be, there’s a chance she actually already has one, it doesn’t match, or doesn’t fit and then she’s left with a useless gift and you’re empty handed. In general, it’s a good idea to stay away from clothes as a gift for a women, but if you’re brave enough to try, definitely make sure its returnable because this is the easiest gift to mess up.
4. Vouchers: No we’re not talking about gift certificates to our favorite restaurant or the spa; those are great! The “no good” vouchers are the homemade kind for your personal services. As cute and creative as you think that never-expiring offer for a back massage or control of the remote all night may be, it makes us think you forgot all about a gift and had to scribble out some unoriginal favors on construction paper. Besides, most of these things are simple acts you should be doing for us from time to time anyway.