Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is practically just around the corner. And of course  - just like many of us - we dread any form of Christmas shopping durign the festive period for one simple reason that EVERYONE is at the mall no matter how early you decide to go and do your Christmas shopping. You will be sure to see what feels like the whole world in that one specific shopping centre.

 

Thus, I thought to try and make your Christmas shopping an easy exercise, where you know exactly what to get those that you buying gifts for - you can then simply go in, get the gift and get out! I thought I would do a Christmas Countdown that incorporates different gift ideas where there is a little something for everyone!

Let the Countdown Begin ...

25 Days Till Christmas: Woolworths Treats

It's exactly 25 Days Till Christmas. And I can't help but eye out some of the most beautiful and delicious looking treats that Woolworths has to offer for everyone in the family to bring in the Christmas spirit. They even have giant (XXL) marshmellows for Dad when he wants  to have a braai! Although, it may not remain that way for too long because let's just be honest who doesn't love toasting marshmellows over the braai. If you don't, then either you haven't tried it, you burn't your marshmellow or you just not fun.

 

24 Days Till Christmas: Find the Perfect Gift with Pandora

There is 24 More Days Till Christmas and what would be more more special than to get the perfect gift for your wife or girlfriend from Pandora.

Get to the Pandora store in Sandton City to find an array of beautiful pendants for a bracelet as well as necklaces to choose from.  

 

 

 

23 Days Till Christmas: Ray- Bans

 

One thing that is on my Christmas Wishlist would be these too die for pair of Ray-Ban shades (Santa I've been a good! :) ). Don't you just love them?! I mean, we all need those perfect pair of shades for the holidays to not only protect our precious little eyes from the harmful summer sun but of course to look classy too! Duh!. So if you just by some chance happen to have anywhere between 2000 - 4 500 Rand lying around then why not treat yourself to some summer shades.

23 Days Till Christmas: Snowflake Cupcakes
 
Reining in at 23 Days Till Christmas are these beautiful snowflake cupcakes that's is a great idea for a Christmas dessert especially if you are having Christmas at your house this year. Since it avoids having loads of unnecessary dishes and it is also something that is simplistic yet personal because each person gets their very own cupcake.

  22 Days Till Christmas: Dune London Heel

22 Days Till Christmas and I'm sure all the ladies will agree with me that adding a bit of extra sparkle to your life as well as a new pair of heels to the shoe wardrobe will not harm anyone. Let's face facts these heels are jaw-droppingly gorgeous and totally on trend! Men if you looking for a great gift that will leave a lasting impression then spoil your special lady this festive season with these Dune London Heels for R 1499. 00.  

21 Days Till Christmas: The Perfect Beauty Combo



Every girl's dream is to have the finest beauty products to pamper their gorgeous faces and most times it is to look good for the men in their lives. This is a hint boys! Woman love looking good not just to take care of their skin but it is for you too! Thus, anything from Chanel make-up, Victoria Jackson's Survival Kit to a slightly cheaper Woolworths range will be the perfect gift to impress your significant other that is a beauty fanatic. Lastly, a beautiful accessory (i.e. H&M ring) to throw into the beauty combination will just complete the gift. 

 

20 Days Till Christmas: Darling Jane Sugar Scrub
 
After the super busy festive season it is always nice to just relax and soak in a hot bath. This would be a great gift for your wife or mother to get rid of all the stress and leave their bodies feeling silky smooth. Get this Darling Jane Vanilla Oatmeal Sugar Scrub that exfoliates and nourishes dry and itchy skin. While, Christmas shopping doesn't exactly leave our bank balance smiling we all love a saving no matter how big or small. So get this Sugar Scrub for only R52 (was R65).
 

19 Days Till Christmas: Marc Jacobs Perfume 



Marc Jacobs presents Decadence, a sexy yet sophisticated fragrance. The top notes include Italian plum, saffron and iris. Bulgarian rose, Sambac jasmine and orris root form the heart of the perfume, while the base includes warm liquid amber, vetiver and papyrus wood. The bottle design, which is a "personal talisman” of the designer as a symbol of opulence and glamour, is reminiscent of an emerald green handbag with python pattern, gold chain and black tassel.

 

Decadence, is most certainly a must-have fragrance this December!

 

18 Days Till Christmas: Flower Bunch. Let's just say that Christmas is not always about how big the gift is that you buy someone but it is the thought that counts. And no woman (well, at least the one's I know of) would ever say no to being surprised with a bunch of flowers particularly when they are specially delivered to her place of work or to her home by Netflorist.

17 Days Till Christmas: Handmade Crafts. If you anything like me, I love getting 'hands-on' when it comes to Christmas and making cute yet thoughtful gifts for my family members. In saying that, this would be the perfect gift for that one person in the family who loves spending their time in the kitchen making and baking different things. I know that in more traditional families, food is at the heart of bringing everyone together and not just a few side snacks literally a table full of different foods, snacks and delicious desserts enough for a 5-course meal.

16 Days Till Christmas: Red Hot Lingerie!

 
This Christmas gift idea is one sexy little number, if you looking to spice things up a bit. It is something that is not always the easiest thing to buy, unless you know your girlfriend or wife really well because if you don't then the worst thing you can do is buy a size that is bigger than you think she is. So, the best bet is to know what size lingerie or underwear she is or to buy a size that is smaller than you think so it doesn't look as bad.



15 Days Till Christmas: Woolworths Gift Voucher

Are you pressed for time or do you just not know what to buy that person for Christmas? Solve your problems with a festive Woolworths gift voucher.  It is a simple and easy way to let someone else buy something that they really like and not something you think they might like.




14 Days Till Christmas: H&M Gift Voucher

If a Woolworths Gift Voucher is just not quite the thing you would like to give your friend/boyfriend or girlfriend that is fashion conscious and all about what is hip and happening then how about an H&M Gift Card, where they sure to get there hands on some of the latest fashion trends!
I must admit, I love H&M and not only can you get some really stylish things but you can get them at an affordable price too!

13 Days Till Christmas: Aromatics In White
Clinique presents Aromatics In White, a women's fragrance which lures with tart notes of Sichuan pepper, elegant violet leaves and labdanum in top notes. the gentle transition towards the heart comes with floral shades of roses and orange blossom, surrounded with patchouli, creating harmonious union of floral and earthy textures. Depth and sensual aromas are ensured by leather musk, interwined with grey amber, benzion and vanilla. United this way they leave a soft, oriental signature in base. I'm in love with this fresh floral fragrance and is certainly a great gift idea for your significant other.



12 Days Till Christmas: Woolworths Pamper Gift

After all the crazy running around to get the Christmas shopping done. The Perfect Cashmere Luxury Pamper Gift from Woolworths will be a great idea for either your wife or your mother because they definitely going to need some real down time after the festive season and just before the new year begins.

 

 11 Days Till Christmas: Witchery Handbag

Whether it be your girlfriend, mother or wife someone has to do the shopping in the house so why not get this gorgeously bright red handbag from Witchery (Woolworths) seeming as though it is also Christmas Time. I mean who doesn't want to shop in style?!



10 Days Till Christmas: Estée Lauder Nail Polish

There is nothing like bringing in the Christmas festivity with beautifully painted bright red nails using Estée Lauders nail polish. Alternatively, it can also be used as a gift for a Christmas sock.

 

9 Days Till Christmas: Estée Lauder Lipstick

If it's not for the brightly red nail polish above then how about making a statement with a pop of red, Estée Lauder lipstick? Or why not just have both!.








8 Days Till Christmas: With Love, Shimansky

 

A Limited Edition and just in time for Christmas - you can spoil that special somone in your life with these gorgeous 18k rose-gold rings from Shimansky (Sandton City). Which one would you pick ladies (Hint, hint! Men! ;) )? The butterfly or the rose ring?

7 Days Till Christmas: Fossil Watch

Gift Curiously with Fossil! What do you think of this Fossil watch with the rose-gold dials and silver strap? When I first looked at this watch I thought to myself without a doubt this is certainly a gift for the men. However, taking a second look - I am actually not so sure anymore because more and more women are wearing watches that are big, bold and for sure make a statement! What do you think, could this watch pass as being unisex?

To be continued ...