Buying presents for women is a fine art. Most have the things they need, so it’s about finding what they really want. From cult skincare products to cosy tracksuits, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for the discerning ladies in your life.
The food fit for a queen
Delli 'Gifts for Queens' Box
Hampers can be a bit of a white elephant. There’s always weird things in there like crystallised ginger which no one wants, but these hyper-curated boxes from trendy independent food marketplace DELLI are great. The Gifts for Queens box includes guaranteed hits like hot honey, Perello olives and a natural wine: perfect for the east London dwelling daughter.
£35, delli.market
The winter hood
Damson Madder Hood in Red & Navy
Forget beanies, the cool kids are wearing bonnets these days. This striped number from Damson Madder has a kind of primary school-style charm to it.
£60, damsonmadder.com
The sweet dreamer
Healing Alternatives Sleep Easy Pillow Spray
This lavender and peppermint pillow spray is blended with CBD and makes for a delicious night’s sleep.
£32, healingalternatives.co.uk
The perfect cashmere jumper
Frame Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Sand Beige
All anyone ever wants in this world is a cashmere jumper, but it can be hard to find the right one. This one from Frame is luxuriously thick and soft and comes in a great range of colours. It’s unisex so has that perfect boyfriend fit.
£580, frame-store.com
The mirror hair secret
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
Social media is awash with hacks on to get “mirror hair”: the glossy locks which people like Hailey Bieber have perfected. After spritzing Color Wow’s Dream Coat spray, you’ll practically be able to see your reflection.
£27, cultbeauty.co.uk
The celestial hairbrush
La Bonne Brosse The Universal Hairbrush, Night Blue Constellation
Where haircare meets astrology, the back of this brush can be personalised with the star sign of your recipient. The brush itself is made of boar bristles which hydrate your hair and leave it smooth and silky.
£168, labonnebrosse.co.uk
The all-occasion dress
The Yellow World Amore Dress in black
This dress is a wardrobe staple which solves the cortisol-spiking struggle of finding a day-to-night outfit. Designed by a female-owned small business that focuses on sustainability, the timeless shape makes it a failsafe gift. The black version is made of lightweight cashmere but they have other colours in slinky silk, too.
£425, theyellowworld.co.uk
The cosy season robe
Tekla Hooded Striped Bath Robe
In the winter months there is nothing better than snuggling into a cosy bath robe. This towelling number from Tekla is nice and long with huge pockets, ideal for mooching around the house in.
£170, goodhoodstore.com
The arts and crafts trinkets
Raj Tent Club Zagora Candlestick
These candlestick holders are hand made in a small village in Morocco, known for its striking green pottery. Each one is different and they have that distinctive, artisanal look.
£35, rajtentclubshop.com
The matcha mania
Moicha Full Ceremonial Matcha Tea Gift Set
The perfect little gift set for the matcha latte lover in your life. Or the person who drinks too much coffee.
£79.99, selfridges.com
The classic scarf
Burberry Check Cashmere Scarf
Burberry’s unmistakeable check will always be timeless, and the brand have recreated their cosy cashmere scarf in redcurrant for the Christmas season.
£690, burberry.com
The trendy athleisurewear
Alo Accolade Sweatpant in navy
There’s always a brand of gym clothes that the girls want to be spotted in. Once it was Sweaty Betty, then Lululemon, now it’s Alo. Seen on everyone from TikToker Olivia Neill to Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Alo do buttery soft sports bras and leggings, while their cosy tracksuit bottoms are nice and long, and not plastered in logos.
£128, aloyoga.com
The practical voucher
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Strip Hair Removal Experts Gift Card
The best present I ever had was a pack of laser hair removal sessions from my mum. It was joint Christmas and birthday for two years, but it was worth it. Boring and practical, yes, but it has made life immeasurably easier, grooming wise. Any hair removal is entirely down to personal preference, but for those who do it, the expense can be tiresome. Strip are brilliant and have salons across London offering all sorts of treatments and a nifty little gift card.
The cult skincare
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Augustinus Bader is the Rolls Royce of skincare (with prices to match). But its cult product The Rich Cream really does do it all. It revives tired, dull skin and acts a little like an Instagram filter. Anyone would be pleased as punch to open it on Christmas day.
£145, libertylondon.com
The modern pearls for modern girls
Ray Makes Things Penelope Necklace in gold
This necklace by tiny London-based jewellery brand Ray Makes Things gives an updated spin on the pearl. Ray only uses sustainably sourced freshwater pearls and everything is very reasonably priced.
£65, raymakesthings.co.uk
The party shoe
Le Monde Béryl Tiger Print Mary Jane
Mary Janes have been all the rage for the last year and this tiger print pair from Le Monde Béryl is just the ticket for the festive season. Comfy enough to dance all night long in.
£455, lemondeberyl.com
The New Year’s Eve outfit
Paige Tuli Top and Kara Wide Leg Pants
There’s nothing better than getting to wear all your new presents after Christmas. This chic velvet set from Paige would make a great outfit to see out the year in.
Top £285, trousers £375, paige.com
