Itâs the first of December and the Christmas countdown starts NOW!! Christmas is my absolute faaavourite time of the year and when I was younger I would start making my wish list months before the big day. As Iâve gotten older though Iâve found it increasingly difficult to think of things that Iâd like to receive and that my friends and family would like to receive too. This year Iâve compiled a list of items that the chic and fashionable woman may want for Christmas including clothes, shoes, accessories, beauty, tech and more. I hope this will help build up a quick picture of what a modern city girl may wish for this Christmas for all those confused boyfriends, husbands and friends!
So here are some gifts for her if youâre stumped this festive season:
Gloriously soft and fluffy, this Nene jacket from White Stuff is my fave of the season! Itâs incredibly warm and has actually served me much better than my other winter coats so far. Itâs thick enough that itâs pretty much completely wind proof and with all that fluff the heat stays inside! Iâve been wearing this one every day since I got it because itâs perfect for pretty much all occasions. You can very easily dress it up or dress it down making it a great gift this winter.
Available from White Stuff for ÂŁ120
White Stuff Grey Spot My Heart Jumper
Thereâs something very Christmassy about this jumper despite the lack of Christmas trees or Christmas hats adorned on it. Itâs super cute and cosy and a really great, light option to keep you warm this winter. Itâs simple enough that most people will love it but with enough details to make your outfit that little bit more interesting. This one is nearly sold out on the website so grab it quick if itâs on your Christmas list!
Available from White Stuff for ÂŁ55
Dune Olyvea Red Suede Boots
One of my absolute favourite items on this list are these gorgeous red suede boots from Dune. Iâve only had these for a week but already had so many compliments on them. The red colour is perfect for Christmas and the block heel means these actually make for sensible day shoes and are very comfy. These bad boys were actually out of stock for weeks so if youâve got your eyes on these then snap them up quickly!
Only downside is that they have coloured a few of my socks red so I will be wearing black socks/tights with them from now on!
Available from Dune for ÂŁ99
Barts Womenâs Jasmin Beanie
I find that if you really donât know what to give for Christmas, you can never go wrong with a good hat, scarf and gloves! This chunky knit grey beanie from Barts is super cosy and even has an extra fleece layer around the inner edge to keep your head extra snug. Whatâs more this beanie is hand-knitted so each and every one by Barts is slightly different making it that little bit more unique.
Available from Tiso for ÂŁ27
 Charles Conrad Rose Gold Watch
Minimalist watches are still all the rage right now so this rose gold watch from Charles Conrad makes for the perfect gift that you know will be treasured long after Christmas is over. I love the simple watch face with roman numerals round the edge, which look so elegant. Charles Conrad watches are actually all unisex so the watch face is a bit larger than similar watches out there. Whilst some of their other watches would work well for both sexes, I think the rose gold one is best suited to the ladies!
ALSO, get 30% off full price Charles Conrad watches on Watches2U.com with the code âWHATSHOT30â. Valid until 31st December 2017.
Available from watches2u for ÂŁ169
Iâve always been a huge fan of Pandoraâs stacking rings and Iâve been eyeing up their new Rose Gold collection ever since itâs release. They have a huge range of rings with some very simple and other more extravagant items. What I love about Pandoraâs jewellery is that you can mix and match pretty much all of it and over the years Iâve built up a collection of silver and rose gold jewellery that can be paired with anything. Pandoraâs charms and stacking rings make for great Christmas presents if you know that someoneâs already a fan of their range because then you can just add to the their collection. I wear four of these Pandora rings daily, with three stacking rings and the radiant elegance ring as the star of the show. The Daisy Band one is really special so I save that for parties and such!
Puzzle Heart Ring ÂŁ45Â //Â Droplets Ring ÂŁ55Â //Â Radiant Elegance Ring ÂŁ55Â //Â Linked Love Ring ÂŁ45Â //Â Dazzling Daisy Band Ring ÂŁ75
Magnitone BareFaced Shimmer Brush
I have always been skeptical about gadgets like this, wondering if itâs just the beauty industry trying to push another expensive product that I donât really need. However, ever since I first got my hands on this back in 2015, Iâve been a convert to the Magnitone BareFaced Viba-Sonic Brush! The best thing about this brush is that the results are immediate (yes, immediate!) and youâll have silky smooth skin from day one. For people who think that their skin is good enough without one of these, I can assure you that it is honestly impossible to get as deep a clean from just using an exfoliator or cleanser. This would be the perfect gift for any lady as itâs great for all skin types and can be used on a daily basis. The shimmer brush is limited edition, which makes it just that little bit more special for the festive season. Whatâs more, it comes with a 12 month warranty so thereâs no need to worry about repairs â Iâve had mine for 2 years already and never had a problem with it!
Read my full review of the Magnitone BareFaced Vibra-Sonic Brush here.
Available for ÂŁ90 from Magnitone
Magnitone Wipeout! Cleansing Cloth
Iâve seen a couple of reviews of these wipes and I honestly just couldnât believe that they would be able to remove make up without the help of a cleanser. However, I managed to remove a full face of foundation, mascara and eyeliner with just a few rubs from this uber soft cloth. I couldnât believe my eyes! I was most impressed that it managed to remove all of my mascara, which is usually quite tricky and I have to use an oil-based make-up remover. This cloth works like m a g i c and itâs now an essential part of my night-time routine! This is an essential for any girl that wears makeup during the day and sheâll thank you eternally (well, for 1000 uses) for bringing this magic cloth into her life.
This pack contains two cleansing cloths and each one is reusable up to 1000 times. Yes, 1000 times. Itâs machine washable, super compact and super useful â great for every day use or for travelling! Using one of these also means less disposable wipes in the landfill so it would make the perfect gift for an eco-friendly gal.
Available from Magnitone for ÂŁ15
7th Heaven Complete Pamper Pack
7th Heaven face masks have always been my go-to when Iâm in need of some pampering. At only ÂŁ1 per pack, theyâre super cheap but soo good! The new complete pamper pack that theyâve released for Christmas would make the perfect gift for someone whoâs been a bit stressed lately and needs a bit of time to themselves. This pack is complete with 8 different face masks, an exfoliating and bath & shower pom pom, a headband, a mini towel, glove masques, sock masques and finger masques. If youâre wondering what the hell the last three are, the glove and sock masques are ultra moisturising gloves for dry or rough hands and feet, and the finger masques are for strengthening your nails and cuticles. For just ÂŁ19.99 this is one of the best beauty bargains out there this Christmas should make any girl very happy on Christmas day. Giving someone an excuse to treat themselves is one of the best things you can do this season!
Available for ÂŁ19.99 from Argos
Iconic London Make Up Brushes
Now Iâll be honest, when I first got my hands on these babies I had no clue what each brush was supposed to do. Itâs been a steep learning curve but Iâve realised that having a specific brush for each part of your face really does help create that ultra-flawless look and it makes me feel like a badass makeup pro. These 12 pearl gold brushes are sure to make any makeup fiend very happy and add a bit of luxe to their beauty collection. The best thing about Iconic London is that all their brushes are 100% cruelty free and vegan!
Hereâs whatâs included:
Large Powder, Tapered Powderâ¨, Foundation Buffer, Contour Buffer (Perfect for sculpting)â¨, Angled Powder (to sculpt cheeks)â¨, Concealer blender (to cover imperfections)â¨, Flat Fan Brush (perfect for dusting)â¨, Large Shader (apply shadowsâ¨), Medium Angled Shader: Gives a soft application of colour. Great to use on brows or to blend the creaseâ¨, Tapered Blending Brush (perfect to apply colour)â¨, Small Angle Brush (perfectly shape and define brows) & Small Point Brush (use with gel or liquid liners).
Available from Iconic London for ÂŁ75Â (+ 10% student discount online!)
A new addition to the Magnitone family is the BlendUP Vibra-Sonic Makeup Blending Brush. As I said above, Iâve been a huge fan of Magnitone since 2015 so I was pretty excited to see their new product for applying foundation. There are three different modes: blend, airbrush and clean, and you can use these for light, medium or full coverage. Whatâs really cool is that you can even use this brush to add the finishing touches such as bronzer, highlighter and blusher! Iâm sure this will quickly become a must-have for beauty addicts whoâll accept nothing less than flawless coverage. My only problem with this product is that it takes longer to apply because youâve got to wait for the vibrations to absorb smoothly into your skin but the result really is so much better than your average make up brush. There is literally zero evidence that you even applied any product to your face!
Available for ÂŁ70 from Magnitone
Blink Brow Bar Super Natural Brow Gift Set
Did you know that brow exfoliator existed? I certainly didnât until I opened up this small package of brow essentials. I even created a poll on Twitter and Instagram and it turns out most other people donât know these exist either! Strong brows are all the rage right now and I donât know many girls who havenât been sucked into this trend. This super natural brow gift set is for those that arenât messing around when it comes to their brow game. Including brow exfoliator, brow day cream and a brow pencil, this will take your brow game to the next level!
Available from Blink Brow Bar for ÂŁ35
Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Compact
Bobbi Brownâs Shimmer Compact is a favourite amongst beauty lovers. This little compact works as a highlighter, bronzer and eyeshadow making it an essential for all outings. The versatility of this means this is suitable for pretty much any makeup fiend so throw a little bit of glitter their way this Christmas!
Available from Debenhams for ÂŁ30.15 (RRP ÂŁ35.50)Â
Waffle makers are one of those things that everybody wants but no one feels like they can justify buying, which is exactly why they make the perfect Christmas presents!! Everybody loves a good Belgian chocolate waffle at the Christmas market but nobody wants to pay the $$$ price tag that comes with them. Problem solved with this uber cheap waffle maker so you can make them in the comfort of your own (warm) home!
Available from Debenhams for ÂŁ21 here (RRP ÂŁ35)
A spiralizer is one of those trendy gadgets that insta-foodies love to have in their kitchen. I picked this Kilner one up at random but it is actually so, so good and I was amazed by how quick and easy it is to use. For ÂŁ15 I thought this was an absolute steal as the vegetable lands right inside the jar creating zero mess and you create your salad to go quickly and easily. The blades at the top are engineered so that your vegetable of choice is firmly stuck vertically on top of the jar and you just need to twist it round to create those beautiful vegetables swirls.
Available from Debenhams for ÂŁ15 hereÂ
Breville Blend-Active Blender
When I went through my fitness crazy phase in my second year of uni, I quickly nabbed one of these Breville Blend-Active Blenders to mix up some tasty protein shakes and smoothies. Three years later, this is still one of the top blenders on the market and Iâd say that you definitely get the most value for cost to quality. I love this blender because it blends directly into a bottle, ready for you to take away with you. This blender has so many uses and my mum and I now share it with me using it to make protein shakes and her using it to make soup!
Now available in green, blue and pink with different container sizes.
Available from Debenhams for ÂŁ20 (RRP ÂŁ30)
Shop more of Debenhams Christmas range here.
Biscuiteers Nutcracker Biscuit Tin
I have been a huge fan of the Biscuiteers ever since I did work experience with Penguin Random House (read more about that here) and they had a custom box of Willy Wonka inspired biscuits made up. Whoever said food isnât art clearly hasnât seen these beautiful biscuits because they are stunning! Almost too stunning to eat. These Nutcracker biscuits make for the perfect Christmas gift and your recipient can always keep the tin to remind them of these exquisite biscuits!
Available from Biscuiteers for ÂŁ35
In this digital age itâs nice to see that polaroid cameras have made a solid comeback. I love taking polaroid photos to mark special moments but, the problem is, Iâm always losing these little prints since Iâm reluctant to risk damaging them by pinning them up. Iâm so glad Iâve now got my hands on the Instax accessories range from HEMA so Iâve can put my fave prints in a little album and safely store the rest of them in this handy polaroid sized box. This bundle would make the perfect gift for anyone who already owns an Instax mini, or, if you know someone whoâs keen to get one, you can purchase one of those too at HEMA for ÂŁ70.
Instax mini 8 camera bag ÂŁ12.50Â Â |Â Instax photo album ÂŁ5Â |Â Instax storage container ÂŁ2Â |Â colour film Instax mini Glossy (2Ă10/pk) ÂŁ15Â
Unicorns are all the rage right now and I canât think of a better gift for someone who likes to hibernate at home during the winter months. These amazing slippers will make each step feel magical and add a bit of fun to your home. Plus, the super thick unicorn face at the front means your toes will never go cold!!
Available from Find Me a Gift for ÂŁ14.99
Every #girlboss needs a goals journal to get sh*t done, or as it says on the cover âachieve your dream lifeâ. This plain leather journal feels suitably luxe for your biggest, wildest dreams. Over the past few months Iâve become obsessed with writing to-do lists for my day/month/year/LIFE. Whatâs more, this journal is filled with that thick cut paper thatâs really satisfying to write on. Help your gal pal achieve her goals this coming year with a swanky new leather journal.
Available from Find Me a Gift for ÂŁ36.99
*This post contains some PR samples. All opinions are my own.Â
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Christmas Gifts For Her: Fashion, Beauty, Kitchen & Home It's the first of December and the Christmas countdown starts NOW!! Christmas is my absolute faaavourite time of the year and when I was younger I would start making my wish list months before the big day.