Ding dong merrily on high, the shop tills are a ringing. There’s no getting away with it, it’s December, Christmas is coming and you’ve got a shopping list the length of a piece of string.
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide
We thought we would help you out this festive season with our 12 days of Christmas gift ideas to suit everyone. With the current ‘double dip’ economy reducing the spend this season we’ve bought you our Christmas gift guide with a ‘Spend vs Save’ concept so you can get the best of both worlds at two price points.
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me, accessories to make me look fabulous.
Spend: Stella McCartney ‘Hawaiian’ print scarf, £265 Seeking an alternative to the ubiquitous McQueen skull print? Look no further than Stella McCartney’s brightly printed scarf. It’ll be sure to help you fend off any Winter blues.
Save: ASOS Multi zip horse clutch, £30 This sweet oversized clutch from ASOS will carry you from party to party…or even just out to brunch.
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me, goodies to make my home feel refined.
Spend: Kitchenaid mixer, £449 If you’re a domestic goddess or just an avid viewer of cookery programmes, you’ll probably recognise the curves and bright colours of the Kitchenaid mixer. Just see how much easier it makes your Christmas entertaining.
Save: Paperchase writing set, £8.75 There’s no avoiding these around the festive period. Be a good girl and make sure you write your thank you’s on this gorgeous set from Paperchase.
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me, an outfit ready for New Years Eve.
Spend: Vivienne Westwood Friday tartan dress £355. Don’t you just want to throw this dress on, eat some gingerbread and listen to Christmas songs by the tree? Just remember. A Westwood dress is for life, not just for Christmas.
Save: River Island red maxi dress £45 Believe it or not, this jaw-dropping dress is from River Island, and at £45 you’ll still have change for a gingerbread latte from Starbucks.
On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, technology to help my life become easier.
Spend: Apple iPad 2 16gb from Amazon £410 Coveted by many and just so beautiful to look at the Apple iPad 2 is probably on the Christmas list of many. Superb technology right at your fingertips
Save: Cloth Magpie Smartphone pocket £15 These cute retro print smartphone pockets are great for protecting your phone. They come in a range of prints and if your phone isn’t on the list of available sizes then get in contact with designer Sam Cross and she’ll rustle one up for you.
On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, animals to make my home complete.
Spend: Manemals from Kalikasarmour £300 + delivery. Manemals are a range of luxurious fashion lifestyle / interior objects. Available as an Elephant, Lion, Monkey, Dog, Hippo, Rhino and a Unicorn. Manemals are formed of soft black Nappa leather through intricate detail and construction. The contemporary idols are of the highest craftsmanship and are designed and manufactured in Britain. Also hand filled with recycled textiles, Manemals identify the possibilities of avoiding potential waste thus obtaining new life. Contact [email protected] for more info.
Save: WWF UK Adopt an Animal £3 + If like LadyM you’re allergic to most animals, or just don’t have room for a penguin or lion in your home then why not adopt an animal for a Christmas gift? WWF UK have 12 animals to choose from in their adoption package, with updates three times a year and a gorgeous cuddly toy.
On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, beauty treatments to make me sparkle this festive season
Spend: SK-II LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream at Harrods £265 Superior skin care from SK-II This new cream contains a selection of SK-II’s most effective and exclusive ingredients to restore skin’s youthfulness.
Save: Gift Vouchers from Beauté Tunbridge Wells This award-winning beauty salon in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent offers a great range of beauty treatments. From Collin facials to Gelish nails. At Beauté they aim to offer an extensive range of top quality treatments and “at home” products to continue the effects in-between salon visits.
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me – well actually this is about what to give your true love, gifts for the men in your life
Spend: Rally band square cufflinks from Tateossian at Selfridges £275 Reminiscent of the tyre tracks at a rally, Tateossian’s square cufflinks have been designed with the sports car enthusiast in mind. Stunning but manly!
Save: Superman cufflinks from Next £13 You’re man will feel like a superhero in these Superman logo cufflinks
On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, shoes to make me feel gorgeous and stand tall.
Spend: Charlotte Olympia Paloma platform court shoes in blue £595 These shoes are simply divine. Royal blue satin and a heel height to make you feel like you are moving in royal circles. Magical!
Save: Strappy Glitter Heels from New Look £29.99 Sparkle your way through the festive season with these heels. Men anything that sparkles is bound to be a winner for Christmas. These shoes add a touch of sparkle without forking out on diamonds!
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, fun gifts to keep the kids entertained
Spend: Transformers Ultimate Optimus Prime £79.99 This will keep the kids and dads bonding on Christmas Day bringing age groups together. The trailer converts into Mech Suit that powers up Optimus Prime. Product features lights and sounds from the Movie. Optimus Prime has several ports to armour up with mechtech weapons from other characters.
Save: Radio Controlled Tarantula from Smyths Toys £12.99 This toy is certain to scare Grandma and maybe make all the women stand on a chair. A fun but creepy radio controlled toy is sure to please even the fussiest amateur arachnologist. Be the master of a life-sized creepy crawler as he moves his spindly legs with fuzzy stealth.
On the 10th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a perfect winter coat to keep me warm.
Spend: Camel Melton Button up coat from Red Label by Vivienne Westwood at Liberty £580 There are three things about this coat that we love. The continual trend of camel in our lives, the length of this coat’s front panel is unique and it’s Vivienne Westwood, needs we say more!
Save: Mint Velvet Camel Buckle Detail Coat £149 We love this Stylist magazine famed Mint Velvet Coat. A gorgeous camel colour with military detail. You will be warm and stylish this season
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the thrill of driving an Aston Martin
Spend: Preowned Aston Martin DBS Volante £138,000 If you’re really pushing the boat out this festive season why not go for an Aston Martin DBS. Just deliver it to Tunbridge Wells please.
Save: Aston Martin DBS Driving Thrill with Passenger Ride and Lunch offer from Buyagift £135 As a lover of Aston Martin’s LadyM would jump at the chance for this experience day.
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, travel gifts to inspire voyages around the world.
Spend: Mock crocodile deluxe travel wallet from Aspinal at Selfridges £130 The deluxe wallet from Aspinal of London is luxuriously lined with plush suede in a striking contrasting colour. It is complete with the brand’s embossed logo on the inside front and contains pockets for a passport, documents, boarding passes, tickets and a zipped compartment for currency – everything you need for a safe and secure journey.
Save: Luxe City Guides £4.99 Described by The TImes as “The worlds coolest guidebook” these perfectly sized city guides are brilliant for finding the best a city has to offer, across the world.
Whatever you choose to buy for your loved ones this festive season, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
