Christmas is fast approaching and it’s never too early to start thinking about what’s going on your wish list for Santa or what you’re going to buy for someone special. If you are looking for the perfect fragrance or make-up set, there are some gorgeous gifts available on the high street. With many discount nights coming up in local high street department stores such as Debenhams and Fenwick, there’s also the opportunity to bag up to 20% off your festive purchases.
Perfume is a massive seller at this time of year and shops are piled high with luxurious sets complete with accompanying lotions and shower gels. Marc Jacobs has recently brought out his new “Lola” fragrance, which comes in a unique vinyl flower topped bottle that would look stunning on any girl’s dressing table. The floral smell is laced with top notes of red grapefruit and geranium. Smooth Vanilla undertones linger on the skin for hours and compliment this soft feminine fragrance perfectly. A 30ml bottle of this perfume is £21 which seems reasonable for such a high end designer scent.
Quirky cosmetics company Benefit have also produced some incredibly girlie gift sets that would be great for any make-up bag needing an overhaul. The “Celebutante” set stands out as it contains the full works, with a cheek highlighter, two powder blushes, two eye shadows, two lipsticks and a lip gloss, so you will be short of nothing when creating chic party looks for the festive season. With its retro 50s glamour-inspired case, you will be sure to get complimentary glances whenever you whip it out of your bag.
Nail colour is also the perfect accessory for any party outfit or simply to perk up an outfit on a dull, grey day. Cult brand Nails Inc has created a collection of winter hues in limited edition crystal capped bottles. The colours are very versatile with deep plum “Henrietta Street”, blueberry “Bow Street” and delicate pink “Warwick Avenue”, so will match any outfit all year round. The bottle will catch the eye of any girl who likes sparkle. Although the paint is a bit pricy, it’s worth investing in this quality varnish that won’t chip or go tacky easily. The polishes make perfect stocking fillers.
For those who are looking to really indulge this year, iconic hair company GHD have brought out a limited edition version of their classic straightners. These are fairly expensive but are the best you can buy if you want your hair really straight and sleek. The limited edition black and silver baroque design makes this styling tool look even more stylish than its original predecessor. The set comes complete with GHD travel hair dryer and heat resistant mat, meaning that it will be easy to create any this season’s striking styles.