My family believes in the whole Punjabi laina daina ritual once baat is pakki and so I’m making a list- or trying to- about what I should get his 2 sisters.
One is 27 and into makeup and fashion.
Second one is 20 and into books and literature.
I’ve already got them an outfit each but wanted to supplement it with something else like a perfume, makeup palette or book. BUT the problem is that each person has their own taste and I don’t want to impose mine on them. Any ideas for neutral presents?
My sister got married two months ago and I'm Punjabi, so the laina-daina is fresh in my mind...though I don't fully support it. A suit is what we gave my sister's sil and bil; two suits for both. So, I personally think what you gave is sufficient. However if you want to supplement the suits, you can do so with a gift card to Sephora and Barnes and Noble. That way they are able to indulge in their love for makeup and books but have the freedom of choice.
I recall my mom gave purses as well. So, you can supplement the suits with some stylish handbags. You'd be surprised at the awesome discounts you can get at the outlet stores like Saks off 5th Avenue on designer bags.
I don't mind giving gift cards but just find them a tad impersonal :( If I was to do this- how much money should the gift cards have on them? also, giving bags, etc. what if they don't like them? I was thinking getting them fantastic earrings with the outfit (I only have one each) and a little something extra...
I don't mind giving gift cards but just find them a tad impersonal :( If I was to do this- how much money should the gift cards have on them? also, giving bags, etc. what if they don't like them? I was thinking getting them fantastic earrings with the outfit (I only have one each) and a little something extra...
Then go with what you have in mind. My mom just gave suits, she didn't (to my knowledge) supplement the sil with perfume or makeup etc. For my sister's mil, a handbag along with suit was given; hence I out forth that suggestion. But to be honest, I feel what you gave (the one suit) is sufficient...but that's just me. I read your former thread in Life 1 and I feel that if your parents are going to pressure you to give "more" gifts, they should chip in then.
My family believes in the whole Punjabi laina daina ritual once baat is pakki and so I'm making a list- or trying to- about what I should get his 2 sisters.
One is 27 and into makeup and fashion.
Second one is 20 and into books and literature.
I've already got them an outfit each but wanted to supplement it with something else like a perfume, makeup palette or book. BUT the problem is that each person has their own taste and I don't want to impose mine on them. Any ideas for neutral presents?
Loads of makeup palettes that are out for Christmas gifts. Any of those would work. Best is to get something on the neutral range. Like the Urban Decay Naked on the Run Palette. Too Faced has some nice palettes out, like that carousel thing. Benefit has come out with a palette that has all of their blushes. Can't go wrong with that.
For books, a box set of classics. Everyone needs to read them once in their life time.
For the elder, you can get a makeup box. Those are pretty generic and this a great time to get it since most big brands have christmas/blockbuster sets. Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancome and Sephora all have them every year, but Estee Lauder is my personal favourite for this year. You could give her a gift reciept in case she wants something else/different. There are also advent calendar type gifts which can be really cool. Ciate has a nice nail polish set this year.
As for the younger, I'd say gift cards are the best way to go since you can't really tell what her tastes are like unless you know her really well. Or maybe ask the fiancee about this?
muspus if you can handle it with the makeup, bag kinda stuff then i think it would be still great. i recently got married in Punjabi family, though they are not living in Pakistan since decades but still they are happy with this laina daina (though i don't like it personally, gifts are okay and good but when it comes on tradition i don't like it) well luckily my mom did this home work because we were confused that may be they won't like as they are not in Pak and not into typical culture. so i got escaped when i presented gold jewellery set to my mil and a ring to my sil. they welcomed and accepted it easily apart from suits.
i hope and pray we get rid of this kinda stupid (hindu) traditions.