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Congratulations on Your New Job!

Hurray for her, she's got a new job! Whether she's going to be the next coach of the Brazilian volleyball team, or the school dinner lady, mark her new job or promotion with a great gift, a present to remember!

First Things First

Sugar & Spice Bouquet from Imogen Stone
 

Flowers! It's really hard to go wrong with flowers, unless you buy half dead, nasty looking ones from the garage. If you need some inspiration check out our buying guide here. Or head over to Imogen Stone who always has amazing flowers to choose from. We love this bouquet, called Sugar and Spice. Perfect!

Heidseick & Co Monopole Blue Top Magnum 

Surely the right moment for some bubbly? Our advice, either go small and buy the cute ones you can put straws in, or go for and go large! A magnum is two bottles worth, so get some friends round to share! We like the Heidsieck Blue Top, but Oddbins have plenty of other magnums too.

Congratulations Cards from Greetings by Photobox 

Don't forget the card! We're loving Greetings by Photobox for a truly personalised card. You pick the card, and the message, and they print it, just for you. There are lots of different styles to choose from, and their delivery time is usually really quick.

Personalised jelly mould from Getting Personal 

Want to say congrats in a unique way? Well, now you can get a personalised jelly mould, so your own message can wibble wobble at the table to tell her how proud of her you are! Come on, no one else has given her a present like this! I don't think surprised begins to even describe her response!

First Impressions Count

Alexander McQueen Elvie Bag at Matches 

Give her a great new handbag to make a great impression on her first day. If you want to go the designer route, Matches have a great selection, and we love this Elvie handbag from Alexander McQueen. If you want great style without breaking the bank, then check out our buying guide here, or head on over to eBags for a great selection of stylish handbags at every price point. 

Vichy laptop bag by Knomo 

If she's going to be carrying a laptop around, then let her ditch the boring black bag fro something much more stylish. We love this red leather case from Knomo, it has all the style plus all the practical features she'll need to keep the laptop well protected and carry all the bits and bobs around with it too. 

Lindy Shoes from Georgina Goodman 

Great shoes are another great confidence boost for that all important first day. Not easy to buy for someone else, but we think these classic black and white round toe shoes from Georgina Goodman could just do the trick. Classic but with a fashion twist to stop them from being boring. For a another great option check out a pair called Cerys at Jones. 

Powder Your Nose Make Up Bag from Lulu Guiness 

Now there is no point having all these bits right if she then has some skanky old make up bag out her swanky new bag. We love this one from Lulu Guinness, from the powder pink fabric to the glamour girl motto. Perfect for a make up bag upgrade! No need for her to feel ashamed now when she whips this one out in the ladies! 

 

Gifts for Gadget Girls, Ancient and Modern

Ambassador Pen from Links of London

Lets face it, there aren't many occasions now when you need a pen. But for when she does, best to make it a great one, and not some dogeared Bic. This Ambassador pen from Links of London is a beautiful gift in its own right, but you can make it extra special by getting it engraved. You could stock up on beautiful jewellery for her, and a posh watch for you at the same time. 

Soho Diary from Smythson 

If she thinks blackberry is only a great fruit for anti-oxidant content, then perhaps you best go pick out a great diary for her instead. And if you want a real treat for her, then go for the Soho Diary from Smythson. Thankfully they do make a half year diary, so she'll never be too far away from being able to use it! And again you can get it personalised with her initials. 

iPhone for Gadget Girls 

 If she's a bit of a gadget girl, then perhaps this is the time to upgrade her to iPhone. Only available, legitimately, on contract, you can't deny its great looks and brilliant functionality. Style and substance, she's bound to love it. Don't forget to get a great case for it at the same time!

iPod Touch engraved for free when you buy direct from Apple 

If you don't want to go the whole iPhone hog, but she's facing a long commute, then at least treat her to an iPod Touch. Again we love it for it's great looks and functions, but also because if you buy it from Apple direct, then you can have your own message for her engraved on it. Complete the loving finishing touches by loading it with the songs that mean the most to the two of you.

Keeping Time in Style

Divine Ronde from Christopher Ward
 

This might be a great point to buy her a beautiful watch, and a distinctively stylish one at that. Christopher Ward allow you to do that, getting all the style and functionality without the breathtaking price tag of some better known brands. We love the Divine Ronde, with its stainless steel, individual link bracelet and the mother of pearl dial. If she is a bling queen, then there is a also a diamond encrusted version available too! 

Swatch Colour the Sky 

If you want to give her something more fun and funky, then it's hard to go wrong with a Swatch. This one is called Color The Sky, and is certainly not going to be missed. From its multi-coloured strap to the easy to read dial, it's a statement of a different kind to a big name watch, but we think it's great! 

Diamond Heart Earrings by Saffron Lloyd 

If she's already got a watch she's attached to, then you can't go wrong with diamonds. Let her wear your hearfelt wishes in her ears, with these Diamond Heart Earrings by Saffron Lloyd. They are only available for pierced ears, but definitely worth the pain! Available exclusively at Astley Clarke. 

Live the Life Bangle from Pia Jewellery 

For something to give her a bit of inspiration everyday, we love this toric bangle from Pia Jewellery. It's inscribed with the inspiring message "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams - live the life you've imagined". And you can't say better than that! Available online from Pia Jewellery. 

Make Every Day Brighter - Gifts for her desk, cubicle or locker

Orchid from Marks & Spencer 

Nothing like a gorgeous plant to cheer up a soul-less cubicle or plain desk. Orchids have two advantages, they look gorgeous and they are long-lasting, without too much attention. Marks and Spencer have a good choice of colours and sizes, and they come in stylish pots, so nothing else for her to do except enjoy it!

Photo Mousemat from Photobox 

If she's going to be working with a computer, then give her something to cheer her day up by having an image on her mousemat that means something special to the pair of you. From holiday memories to special moments together, you choose, and let Photobox put it together for you. 

Overworked and Underpaid Mug 

Whatever she does, she's bound to need a cup of tea or coffee sometime during the day or night. We love this mug from Jamie Oliver, and the sentiment is one we can probably all agree with!

Whack it for the computer 

Need something less sensible, or something to give her a bit of a giggle, or to relieve the daily boredom. In which case we think Whack It will rather help relieve the boredom and tension! Just remind her her boss might need her to do some work!

 

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