It's no secret that women of all ages love the color pink - it has even been scientifically proven! Chances are you have a pink lover among your friends or family, and need to come up with new, fun gift ideas for Birthdays/Christmas/Valentine's Day/Other Special Occasions. I've selected a few gifts I know I would love to receive.
Rose Body Oil With biodynamically grown ingredients, a solid blue glass bottle with a hot pink label and a subtle, soothing rose scent, this body oil from Weleda feels a lot more expensive than it is ($25). Even though it consists of almond, jojoba and rose oil, it does not feel greasy on your skin. The oil absorbs surprisingly fast, and leaves your whole body feeling smooth, hydrated and smelling faintly like a rose garden (but not too much so!).
Corkscrew Trust the French to invent a wine opener they describe as "sensual"! L'Atelier du Vin's stylish "Chic Lady" corkscrew ($44) comes in both hot and pale pink, and has a patented "swing system" which makes pulling the cork out of the bottle totally effortless. I'd add a bottle of wine to go along with it; a nice ros preferably (but please stay away from the White Zin!).
Espresso/Cappuccino Maker Who doesn't love a cup of strong espresso or creamy cappuccino? Bialetti's adorable Pink Mukka Express ($89.95) and Dama Pink ($42.95) will make just that, right on your own stovetop. Both are super cute with black bases and pink tops, and since a portion of the price goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, you can feel extra good about buying one.
Flip Video MinoHD Is it the world's smallest camcorder? No (Spy Gadgets sells one the size of a stick of gum), but it's still tiny: it only measures 3.94"x1.97"x0.63" and weighs 3.3oz. And it is definitely the cutest - you get to design it. There are tons of existing styles to choose from, but you can also create your own pattern, or even upload a photo and use that! A few important specs: 4GB memory, internal rechargeable battery, built in USB connector, 1.5" LCD screen, ultra-low light sensitivity, 2x digital zoom, f/2.4 lens, tripod mount. $209-$229.
Digital Camera Samsung's sleek TL9 (NV9 in Europe) comes in a shiny bubblegum pink and is packed with great features: a camcorder, a voice recorder, an MP3 player, a text viewer and a multimedia player. The camera part of this little gadget is not bad either, boasting 5x optical zoom, 10.2 megapixels, image stabilization, face recognition, smile and blink detection, and a beauty shot mode which smoothes out the skin of your subject. It retails for around $240.
Vertu Cell Phones Not widely known in the US, these handmade cell phones from UK-based Vertu (a subsidiary of Nokia) are uber-stylish gadgets that would make any Valentine gasp with delight.
Their Constellation lineup includes 3 pink phones: The Core Range Pink, the Monogram Cerise (both with stainless steel fronts and pink leather backs), and the Precious Range (18k rose gold and black leather) all measure 4.3x1.7x0.6" and weigh around 5 oz. They have 5.5 hours of talk and 400 hours of standby time, quadband GSM coverage in over 180 countries, web browser, and Bluetooth email.
The Signature Diamonds collection has had a few eye popping designs in the past. A garish example was the "Cobra", which had a cobra made out of rubies, diamonds and emeralds "slithering" around the face of the phone - not my cup of tea, but apparently a few people thought they were worth $310,000. At the moment, however, the pink offerings are very pretty and quite subdued: The "Rose Gold Pink Diamonds" and the "Rose Gold Pink Sapphires" are both encased in gold with the face framed by pink flowers (made from sapphires, rubies and diamonds). Both weigh 7.2 oz, have loudspeakers, voice recorders, work in 175 countries, and have 300 hours of standby and 3-9 hours talk time.
$6,000 and up might seem like a hefty price tag for a cell phone, but not only do you get an uber-chic, exclusive phone - you also, with the press of a button, get access to a round-the-clock concierge who will help you with everything from finding that perfect gift to putting together an itinerary for your honeymoon.
Rose Body Oil With biodynamically grown ingredients, a solid blue glass bottle with a hot pink label and a subtle, soothing rose scent, this body oil from Weleda feels a lot more expensive than it is ($25). Even though it consists of almond, jojoba and rose oil, it does not feel greasy on your skin. The oil absorbs surprisingly fast, and leaves your whole body feeling smooth, hydrated and smelling faintly like a rose garden (but not too much so!).
Corkscrew Trust the French to invent a wine opener they describe as "sensual"! L'Atelier du Vin's stylish "Chic Lady" corkscrew ($44) comes in both hot and pale pink, and has a patented "swing system" which makes pulling the cork out of the bottle totally effortless. I'd add a bottle of wine to go along with it; a nice ros preferably (but please stay away from the White Zin!).
Espresso/Cappuccino Maker Who doesn't love a cup of strong espresso or creamy cappuccino? Bialetti's adorable Pink Mukka Express ($89.95) and Dama Pink ($42.95) will make just that, right on your own stovetop. Both are super cute with black bases and pink tops, and since a portion of the price goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, you can feel extra good about buying one.
Flip Video MinoHD Is it the world's smallest camcorder? No (Spy Gadgets sells one the size of a stick of gum), but it's still tiny: it only measures 3.94"x1.97"x0.63" and weighs 3.3oz. And it is definitely the cutest - you get to design it. There are tons of existing styles to choose from, but you can also create your own pattern, or even upload a photo and use that! A few important specs: 4GB memory, internal rechargeable battery, built in USB connector, 1.5" LCD screen, ultra-low light sensitivity, 2x digital zoom, f/2.4 lens, tripod mount. $209-$229.
Digital Camera Samsung's sleek TL9 (NV9 in Europe) comes in a shiny bubblegum pink and is packed with great features: a camcorder, a voice recorder, an MP3 player, a text viewer and a multimedia player. The camera part of this little gadget is not bad either, boasting 5x optical zoom, 10.2 megapixels, image stabilization, face recognition, smile and blink detection, and a beauty shot mode which smoothes out the skin of your subject. It retails for around $240.
Vertu Cell Phones Not widely known in the US, these handmade cell phones from UK-based Vertu (a subsidiary of Nokia) are uber-stylish gadgets that would make any Valentine gasp with delight.
Their Constellation lineup includes 3 pink phones: The Core Range Pink, the Monogram Cerise (both with stainless steel fronts and pink leather backs), and the Precious Range (18k rose gold and black leather) all measure 4.3x1.7x0.6" and weigh around 5 oz. They have 5.5 hours of talk and 400 hours of standby time, quadband GSM coverage in over 180 countries, web browser, and Bluetooth email.
The Signature Diamonds collection has had a few eye popping designs in the past. A garish example was the "Cobra", which had a cobra made out of rubies, diamonds and emeralds "slithering" around the face of the phone - not my cup of tea, but apparently a few people thought they were worth $310,000. At the moment, however, the pink offerings are very pretty and quite subdued: The "Rose Gold Pink Diamonds" and the "Rose Gold Pink Sapphires" are both encased in gold with the face framed by pink flowers (made from sapphires, rubies and diamonds). Both weigh 7.2 oz, have loudspeakers, voice recorders, work in 175 countries, and have 300 hours of standby and 3-9 hours talk time.
$6,000 and up might seem like a hefty price tag for a cell phone, but not only do you get an uber-chic, exclusive phone - you also, with the press of a button, get access to a round-the-clock concierge who will help you with everything from finding that perfect gift to putting together an itinerary for your honeymoon.
About the Author:
DeeDee Dobson adores the color pink. On her blog, she writes about great pink digital cameras as well as stylish camera bags and cases.
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