Just as women baulk at the thought of having to come up with a winning gift for their father, brother or partner; men too recoil at the thought of finding appropriate gifts for the females in their life. After all, do the sexes really

understand every nuance of their opposite gender? Of course not. Alas, pull up a chair and pour a cup of tea. We have the definitive list of top fashion gifts for every woman, as of the end of 2011. Plug the list into your smartphone, and be

sure to check it before Valentines Day gets too close.

There are all sorts of old jokes about a woman's purse being a black hole of chaos, heavy enough to kill a man at ten paces and so on. Some ladies have dozens of totes, bags, satchels, purses and wallets. Others use the same one until there is nothing left but a zipper and a lining. It doesn't matter which

category your lady falls under, she will adore an elegant black clutch. The small black hand-held purse known as a clutch, is something that never goes out of fashion, suits any style, any dress, and any dressy occasion. Choose something sleek and understated, but with superior hardware and embellishments. For a piece that will be used for many years to come, it is worth the extra expense.

Charm bracelets have been big in the last few years. Charms are an easy gift, but if the lady already has a wrist-full of charms then yours will probably get lost in the mix and not really score many points. If you still like the idea of a bracelet,

consider a silver bangle instead. There are hundreds of designs to be found, but go simple. If the woman in question already has a charm bracelet, pairing it

with a simple but elegant silver bangle will work very well. Perhaps something thin, with a Celtic heart etching or pattern. Matching stud earrings might also be

a nice addition.

Fragrance is an excellent gift for a lady, if you do your homework. Try to find out her favourite scent or coveted eau de parfum. Once you have found what brand it is, choose a scent layering set for maximum impact. For those not in the know,

a scent layering set includes eau de toilet, scented lotion, and eau de parfum. Understand that giving a woman her favourite fragrance is a gift of intimacy, so

choose something different for your administrative assistant or Aunt Gertie.

Lingerie is another intimate gift, but it also has the potential for being a gift with wow-factor. First, find out the right size - do not guess! Guessing a size for

lingerie is like guessing which oil to put in the car, it can only end in disaster. Depending on the recipient, simply check the size on other pieces of intimate

apparel they own. If that is not possible, first think about the appropriateness of the gift. If it is still a go, ask someone very close to the lady; such as a sister or

best friend. Then head to a quality lingerie shop such as Victoria's Secret or Nancy Meyer. Now here comes the hard part: choose something SHE would like,

not something you would like. All the effort will definitely be appreciated.

What every woman really wants in a gift is time, effort and sincere appreciation for what they do. Remember to choose a gift that would make the recipient

happy, not you. Follow the hints above, do your homework and your gift is sure to be appreciated.

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