Buying birthday gifts for your colleague isn’t always easy, especially if she is new to the team and has yet to open her true self. Read on to find out what type of girl your new colleague is before you head for the stores or the website.

The Queen Bee
Is always composed and confident. She is someone you don’t want to mess around. Highly competitive at work and with the men, she will be hot on your heels if she gets a whiff of you encroaching her territory. On the other hand, if you have managed to miraculously get into her good books, you are pretty much safe – but do watch that flirting with the most popular guy in the office.

What to get her: The Queen Bee appears to be put together and well-groomed at all times. Giving her the Gucci Red Rush – roses completed with a sensuous perfume – is really the perfect gift.

The Sweetheart
shows up at work with a big smile and is often dressed in cute skirts and fluffy tops. Always obliging, she takes on projects without any complaints. She is always pleasant to work with and to hang out with. In fact, she can be so picture perfect that you may secretly feel like hitting her.

What to get her: Flowers are the most ideal gift for little Miss Perfect. She probably will be over the moon at receiving a nice bouquet of roses such as the Ruby Beauty. But if you want to show her how much you appreciate her presence, pack the bouquet with some Godiva Truffes as offered in Mesmeric.

The Shy and Timid
can hardly be noticed when you are in the meeting room with 20 people. She is as quiet as a mouse and you will hardly notice her presence unless you need her help. She dresses simply but is not shabby. She can be reliable to work, but you first have to find out where her desk is.

What to get her: It’s best to get her some nice accessories or top to brighten up her wardrobe. The shy girl  probably will love to dress up without being too noticeable. Lead the gradual change in her by getting her to dress up and feel good about herself.

The Party Animal
Is right about the hottest female in the office. You can’t miss her in her fancy designer’s blouse and tight pencil-line skirt. She’s fun to hang out with, but can be a teeny dreamy when it comes to work. She knows about the latest parties in town and is friends with the hottest DJ performing at Velvet this weekend.

What to get her: You can either encourage her to party on and get her a nice bottle of champagne or tell her to watch the late nights with some beauty products such as a rejuvenating mask or eye cream. Don’t worry about offending her – she will probably take it in her stride.