Here are some perfect gift ideas for a lady to give another female - be it your mate or your sister.  I've done another guide for mum's/gran's so please look there for suitable ideas!

The L'Artisan Parfumeur Coffret

Comes as either a selection of sleek and sophisticated candles or a three piece, mini fragrance collection featuring L'Artisan's best sellers - "Mure Et Musc", "La Chasse Aux Papillons" and "Nuit de Tubereuse" in Eau de Toilette.  Any fragrance lover must own something from L'Artisan - they are not churning out a new perfume with a huge advertising budget twice a year - they specialise in creating epic fragrances that stand the test of time.  They were the first to create a purely fig based fragrance (now all the rage with Thierry Muglers Alien)

Available from their online store, their stunning boutique in Covent Garden or in selected Fenwicks and Harvey Nichols nationwide.

Buy Cute Aprons 

If your sis or best friend is a dab hand in the kitchen and loves spending time making cupcakes, casseroles or catering for dinner parties - why not get her a beautiful and stylish apron from Buy Cute Aprons?  I like these two - who says fashion can't follow through into the kitchen - it's Kirstie Allsop chic.

Gorgeous freshwater pearls by Poppy Sparkles 

Poppy Sparkles range of freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal jewellery is perfect for your favourite friend - something with your sister's birthstone or the plain pearl and crystal necklace would make a superb and thoughtful gift - an jewellery item that can be worn with any fashion item, never dating, always chic and elegant.

A fabulous vanity case or makeup bag from NewCID - exclusive to QVC

If you have a friend who is crazy about makeup or goes away on trips a lot - this fantastic hot pink case from cult makeup brand NewCID should be enough to keep all their lotions and potions in.  Available exclusively from QVC  

A beautiful luxury friendship bracelet in leather and silver by Swingsandprettythings.com

All beautifully presented in a signature velvet pouch and luxury gift box.